transitive verb to bring together for the purpose of side-by-side comparison or contrast.She juxtaposed the two photographs to help her decide which would be better for the newspaper. See the full entry
liaison
noun a communication link between groups or between parts of an organization, or a person or group that performs this function.He acts as the liaison between the rebel group and the government….
Weekly Quiz
With the Wordsmyth Vocabulary Center activities, you can study these words, play games with them, and assess your knowledge of their meanings with a quiz. Go to the Vocabulary Center, the words…
skeptical
adjective having or showing doubt; questioning.I was skeptical of the claim that the product could remove oil from any fabric.Everyone else was convinced, but she remained skeptical. See the full entry
penitent
adjective feeling or showing sorrow or regret for having done wrong.After seeing how much he’d hurt her feelings, he was truly penitent.The penitent sinner prayed for forgiveness. noun someone who feels or…