noun that which poses a danger or threatens injury or harm; threat.Wild dogs have become a menace in the village.The famous gangster Al Capone was considered a menace to society.Members of the…
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commemorate
transitive verb to honor the memory of with some special token or ceremony.The U.S. Postal Service will issue a postage stamp that commemorates Mother Teresa’s birthday. See the full entry
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…
static
adjective without motion; fixed.The static expression on your face makes me think that you don’t care. See the full entry
impecunious
adjective lacking funds; penniless.The cheap cafe was a haven for impecunious artists who sat for hours but ordered nothing but coffee. See the full entry