noun 1. a ship’s anchorage; harbor or port (often used in combination)The ship is anchored in New Haven. 2. a place of safety; shelter or refuge.The fishing boat was lucky to find…
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
WOTD: self-sacrifice
noun doing without or giving up one’s pleasures or personal interests for the benefit of others or from a sense of duty.They had not realized the full extent of their mother’s self-sacrifice…
WOTD: foresight
noun 1. concern and provision for future needs and eventualities; prudence.Fortunately, the city council had the foresight to plan for such a destructive event happening. See the full entry
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: intrepid
adjective feeling or showing no fear; courageous; bold.Intrepid members of the resistance forces risked their lives to help political refugees escape. See the full entry