transitive verb to commit or carry out (a crime, act of mischief, or the like).He perpetrated several frauds. See the full entry
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
nuance
noun a subtle quality or difference in tone, meaning, color, or the like; shade.He didn’t grasp the man’s true intentions because he failed to understand the nuances of what he was saying….
implausible
adjective hard to believe or credit.That the school bus driver had failed to stop for her seemed to her teacher an implausible excuse for lateness. 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…
garish
adjective marked by excessive or tasteless color or decoration; gaudy; flashy.She found the restaurant garish with its velveteen wallpaper and bright red and yellow decor. See the full entry