noun something or someone used to lure, entice, or misdirect, as into danger or a trap, esp. an artificial bird or animal used to lure live birds or animals within gunshot or…
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
WOTD: underlie
transitive verb 1. to be situated under; lie under or beneath.Concrete underlies the floor boards. 2. to be the foundation or basis of.That siblings should stay together is one of the principles…
WOTD: ultimate
adjective 1. last or farthest in a progression; final.Your grade will be based on the quality of your ultimate product.To become a full professor is her ultimate goal.They sailed to the port…
Quiz of the Week
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…
WOTD: cease
intransitive verb to stop or come to an end.After four days, the rain ceased. transitive verb to stop or bring to an end.The five movie theaters in town ceased operation some years…