adjective lacking or not showing strength, energy, or spirit; weak, slow, or listless.He lay on the sofa in a languid manner, sipping from a cup of tea.The expression in her eyes was…
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
WOTD: abate
intransitive verb to become less in amount, degree, or intensity; subside.The wind died down as the storm abated.When the pain finally abated, he fell asleep. transitive verb 1. to reduce in degree,…
WOTD: facet
noun 1. one of the small, flat, polished faces of a cut gemstone.The many facets of this diamond make it sparkle in the light. 2. an angle, aspect, or phase, as of…
WOTD: manifesto
noun a public statement of principles and intentions, usu. by an organized political group or leader of an organization or movement.The principles of our organization are all laid out in our manifesto….
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…