transitive verb to condemn sharply; blame; berate.The author was vituperated for publishing what his critics called a work of blasphemy. See the full entry
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
trespass
noun an act of entering the property of another without permission, which is against the law.His trespass of the property cost him a fine of one hundred dollars. See the full entry
recourse
noun that which may be turned to for assistance, protection, or a way out of a difficult situation.If they refuse to compensate you fairly, then your only recourse is a law suit.The…
ignominy
noun the condition of being in disgrace or dishonor; humiliation.Their father’s ignominy as a convicted war criminal had profound effects on them as they grew up. See the full entry
Weekly Quiz
With the Wordsmyth Vocabulary Center activities, you can study the words of the week, play games with them, and assess your knowledge of their meanings with a quiz. Go to the Vocabulary…
