noun 1. a bitter yellowish secretion of the liver that aids in the digestion of fats. 2. ill temper or anger; irritability.His mind filled with bile, he vowed to take revenge on…
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
WOTD: medieval
adjective of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the Middle Ages.Many peasants were made serfs during medieval times in Europe.We toured a medieval castle while visiting France. See the full entry
WOTD: levy
noun 1. the collection or conscription of money, property, or troops by a government or other authority.The government imposed new levies on imports. 2. what is collected in this way.The levy is…
WOTD: causal
adjective 1. being or involving a cause.The police consider jealousy to be a causal factor in the crime. 2. pertaining to cause and effect.There appears to be a causal link between this…
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…