inure transitive verb definition: to accustom to something unpleasant, especially by continuous or lengthy experience.example: Life in prison had inured him to lack of privacy. intransitive verb definition: to come into use;…
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
WOTD: execrable
execrable adjective definition 1: of very poor quality; extremely inferior.example: This is an execrable wine that should never have been served to the guests. definition 2: worthy of hatred or disgust; loathsome;…
WOTD: ascetic
ascetic noun definition: one who practices extreme self-denial, especially of material comforts and pleasures, and especially for religious reasons.example: He had come to see no value in material things and joined a…
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: disincentive
disincentive noun definition: something that reduces the motivation or inclination to work or act, especially an economic deterrent.example: Higher taxes can serve as a disincentive to entrepreneurship. See the full entry