adjective 1. characterized by or resulting from a whim or fancy.He had to admit that it was a whimsical decision, not based on any clear logic or need.The design of this vast…
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
WOTD: defer
transitive verb 1. to put off until a later time or date; postpone.We deferred our trip because of the snowstorm.I’ll defer giving my answer until I’ve had more time to consider. 2….
WOTD: backfire
intransitive verb 1. to emit a loud noise as the result of inefficient functioning of the engine of a car or other internal-combustion vehicle. 2. to have results that are unplanned and…
Words of the Week
Here are the words of the day for the past week. With the Wordsmyth Vocabulary Center activities, you can study these words, play games with them, and assess your knowledge of their…
WOTD: belligerent
adjective 1. having or showing an eagerness to fight; aggressive; warlike.More guards were called when the prisoner became belligerent.He was expelled from school after he became belligerent toward one of his teachers….