noun a picture or design made with many small colored pieces of glass, tile, or stone. These pieces are fitted together and cemented into place.Mosaics adorned the walls of the large Roman…
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
momentary
adjective lasting only an instant.There was a momentary break in the game when the ball went over the fence. See the full entry
issue
transitive verb to give out, publish, circulate, or produce.A new edition of the book was issued by the publishers in August.The city will begin issuing parking permits for the new lot next…
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…
tightly
adverb in a firm, close, or secure way.The scarf was wrapped too tightly around her neck. See the full entry