adjective 1. unselfishly devoted to the welfare of others.Being an altruistic person, she signed up as a volunteer with an organization that helps the poor. 2. performed or given for the benefit…
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
WOTD: compassionate
adjective filled with compassion; consoling; sympathetic. She was a compassionate woman who never tired of caring for others.He was compassionate toward the needy in the community and did what he could to…
Anti-virus Words of the Week
Normally, our Word of the Day is selected from our WVI Level 4 or 5 word lists. However, as you may have noticed, we are doing things a little differently this week….
WOTD: resolve
noun firmness or clearness of purpose; determination. The increasing size of the problem only strengthened her resolve to find a solution. transitive verb 1. to decide (something) firmly or earnestly, or to…
WOTD: mettle
noun toughness of character; courage.Many people enjoy testing their mettle by taking part in dangerous sports.The young volunteer saw the war as his chance to show his mettle.The rigorous test was designed…