noun a public statement of principles and intentions, usu. by an organized political group or leader of an organization or movement.The principles of our organization are all laid out in our manifesto….
Word of the Day
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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: palpable
adjective 1. easy to sense or perceive; obvious.The applicant’s nervousness was palpable although she attempted to appear calm.This palpable lie did nothing to aid the young man’s defense. 2. able to be…
WOTD: characterize
verb 1. to describe (someone or something) in terms of what one considers to be the most distinguishing feature or features; ascribe certain characteristics to.The press characterized him as a criminal although…
WOTD: excoriate
verb 1. to denounce or criticize severely.The company’s CEO was excoriated for his wrongful actions and was forced to resign. 2. to abrade or tear away the skin of. See the full…