adjective capable of being handled or controlled.His mother did not see a goat as a manageable pet.Things had gone awry, but the situation was still manageable in her opinion.He found his students…
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
indication
noun anything that indicates, such as a sign.He gave no indication that he wanted to come to the party. See the full entry
fathom
transitive verb to get to the bottom of or understand completely.At first, she could not fathom his motives, but after a little investigation she saw clearly how he would gain from this…
Weekly Quiz
With the Wordsmyth Vocabulary Center activities, you can study the words of the week, play games with them, and assess your knowledge of their meanings with a quiz. Go to the Vocabulary…
nomenclature
noun a specialized system or set of names and terms used in a particular science, art, or other field of study or training.It takes a good deal of study to become familiar…