ablution noun definition: a washing or cleansing of oneself, especially as part of a religious observance or ritual.example: Purification through ablution is a component of the Islamic prayer ritual. See the full…
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
WOTD: turnkey
turnkey noun definition* : one who has control of the keys in a prison or jail; jailer. adjectivedefinition: of or relating to a building, system, or the like, that is sold, supplied,…
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: pro forma
pro forma adjective definition: (Latin) for form; done as a matter of form or for the sake of appearance. See the full entry Both Sheikh and McLean spent time with Swartz in…
WOTD: mutatis mutandis
mutatis mutandis adverb definition: (Latin) all required changes of substance or wording having been made. See the full entry