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…
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
WOTD: arcane
arcane adjective definition: of a secret or esoteric nature; mysterious or known only to a few people.examples: Her interest lies in the arcane rituals of ancient peoples.Only an expert can understand the…
WOTD: ductile
ductile adjective definition 1: able to withstand stress without breaking, as in drawing out into wire or pounding thin.example: Copper is a ductile metal. definition 2: easily shaped; plastic. definition 3: willing…
WOTD: synthesis
synthesis noun definition 1: the combining of discrete elements into a unified compound or entity, or the unified whole formed by such a combining. example: Her newest work of art is a…
WOTD: empirical
empirical adjective definition: based on or verifiable by experience or experiment, rather than on or by theory.example: Claims for the effectiveness of the drug are based on empirical evidence. Scientists use the…