noun a governmental assembly authorized to make, change, or revoke the laws of a state or nation.The legislature is voting today on the proposal to change the tax laws.
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
WOTD: genesis
noun 1. the beginning or origin of something.If you’re interested in the genesis of rock-‘n’-roll, you need to look further back than the mid 1950s. 2. (cap.) the first book of the…
WOTD: terminal
adjective 1. of, relating to, located at, or forming the end, limit, or boundary of something.The dogs slowed their pace through the park as they reached the terminal cliffs. 2. occurring at…
WOTD: defamation
noun 1. the act of causing damage to the reputation of a person, group, or institution by making unfavorable and unjust statements.He was sued for defamation after reporting that the head of…
Weekly Quiz
With the Wordsmyth Vocabulary Center activities, you can study these words, play games with them, and assess your knowledge of their meanings with a quiz. Click here to go to the Vocabulary…