scathe transitive verb definition 1: to injure with criticism.examples: The writer scathed his contemporaries with his sardonic humor.The politician was so popular that no criticism from the press could scathe him. definition 2:…
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
WOTD: scintilla
scintilla noun definition: a tiny amount; trace.example: There was not a scintilla of truth in the rumor. See the full entry Note: “Scintilla” is usually used in negative constructions, as in “not…
WOTD: fantast
fantast noun definition: one given to fanciful, impractical dreams; visionary. See the full entry Quotation: “To come down to earth” is, in ordinary speech, to get to reality, to face the facts,…
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: basilisk
basilisk noun definition 1: in classical mythology, a lizard, serpent, or dragon with a deadly breath or glance.definition 2: any of various tropical American lizards characterized by an erectile crest on the…