noun a false or misleading idea or notion, especially one that is commonly held.It is a fallacy that simply being cold can cause one to catch a cold; there is always an…
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
access
noun a way of approaching or entering a place.Access to the castle was over a drawbridge and through heavy gates. transitive verb to obtain access to.The firefighters accessed the upper floors via…
fury
noun violent, passionate, or unrestrained anger; rage; frenzy.In his fury, he threw a chair across the room.The unfairness of it all sent her into a fury.The government’s unwillingness to rectify the situation…
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…
revere
transitive verb to respect or cherish with awe; venerate; honor.Her teacher had been a renowned concert pianist and she revered him greatly. See the full entry