noun friendly and peaceful relations; good will.We hope for continued amity between our two nations.Considering their bitter divorce, the amity that exists between the two of them now is both surprising and…
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
WOTD: resilience
noun 1. the ability to resume shape after being pressed or stretched.Rubber is remarkable in its resilience. 2. the capacity to withstand and recover quickly from difficulty, misfortune, sickness, or the like.Her…
WOTD: solace
noun 1. comfort or consolation in times of sorrow or suffering.She’s going through a time of loss, but staying connected with her friends and family gives her solace.When people are struggling or…
WOTD: buttress
noun 1. a structure that gives support to the outside of a building by absorbing excessive outward thrust.The outer walls of the immense church were supported by buttresses. 2. anything that gives…
Words of the Week
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…