adjective having, deserving, or causing a bad reputation; notorious or shameful.The exotic dancer Mata Hari was infamous as a spy during World War I.Al Capone was an infamous gangster during the Prohibition…
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
stereotype
noun a standardized and usually oversimplified and inaccurate conception held in common by many people.The team captain was failing in school, and he was sadly convinced that he fit the stereotype of…
latent
adjective present but not yet apparent, developed, or operative.His latent gift for comedy will make him a fine clown. See the full entry
exude
intransitive verb to ooze out of, or as if out of, the pores of the skin, as perspiration.Perspiration exuded from every pore. 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…