noun 1. a chart or record showing the ancestors and lines of hereditary descent of a person or group; family tree.In studying his genealogy, he discovered that his great grandparents had had…
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
WOTD: unearth
transitive verb 1. to dig up out of, or as if out of, the earth.The archaeologists unearthed relics from an ancient tomb. 2. to uncover or reveal, as by searching.The perplexed bookkeeper…
WOTD: woo
transitive verb 1. to seek to win the love or approval of, esp. as a spouse; court.Suitors came from afar to woo the princess. 2. to seek to achieve or obtain.He wooed…
WOTD: delirium
noun 1. a temporary state of mental disturbance sometimes caused by high fever, shock, or intoxication, and characterized by confusion, hallucinations, delusions, disturbed speech, and the like.Her fever was so high that…
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…