adjective marked by great effort or energy; vigorous or zealous.They went forward with the plan despite strenuous objections. See the full entry
Word of the Day
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economical
adjective wasting little; thrifty; frugal. Because of its design, this house is very economical and uses little fuel to heat it.It’s usually more economical to buy things in larger quantities.The couple had…
debut
noun a person’s first public appearance, as on stage or in concert.The actor made his film debut playing a minor character.Her debut at the piano was hailed by the critics. See the…
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…
paradox
noun a statement that contradicts or seems to contradict itself, yet often expresses a truth, such as “Less is more”.It may be a paradox, but I believe that sometimes you have to…