riposte noun definition 1: a quick return thrust in fencing, made after parrying a lunge by one’s opponent. definition 2: a sharp response, usually spoken; retort. example: At the press conference, the…
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
WOTD: foible
foible noun definition 1: a minor flaw or weakness in personality, character, or behavior.example: Always forgetting our birthdays was just one of our dad’s foibles. definition 2: a sword blade’s weaker part,…
WOTD: cajole
cajole verb definition: to coax or persuade insistently, as by flattery or false promises.example: He tried to cajole the teacher into letting him retake the exam. Examples from Books It was plain,…
Remember the words from WOTD of the week?
Here are the words of the day for the past week. armistice jocose apocalypse panegyric disaffection epiphany With the Wordsmyth Vocabulary Center activities, you can study these words, play games with them,…
WOTD: epiphany
epiphany noun definition 1: (cap.) a Christian celebration on January 6 of the revelation of the divinity of Jesus Christ to the Magi. definition 2: any revelation of the existence of a…