noun unnatural paleness, esp. of the face.Seeing his pallor, I guessed him to be very ill. See the full entry
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
WOTD: jargon
noun 1. technical or specialized words or expressions, as of a science or profession, sometimes considered to be unnecessary or confusing when used in general parlance.To be a successful lawyer you have…
WOTD: omnipotent
adjective 1. possessing infinite power; all-powerful.They believe in an omnipotent god. 2. possessing arbitrary or great power.an omnipotent judge noun (cap.) the supreme deity; God (usu. prec. by the). See the full…
WOTD: kindred
noun 1. a group of related people, such as a tribe or clan.No one among our kindred would commit such an evil act. 2. one’s relatives; kinfolk.He and all his kindred were…
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…