intransitive verb to compete with another for victory, superiority, or the like (usually followed by “for”).The two players are vying for the top ranking. See the full entry
thesis
noun a statement or proposition put forward and supported by proof or argument.It’s an interesting thesis, but you haven’t provided enough evidence to convince me of its validity.Martin Luther put forward 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…
urbane
adjective refined in manner; polished; elegant.The writer did not possess urbane manners, and some of his intellectual peers at the gala thought him crude. See the full entry
sect
noun any group, especially a religious group such as a denomination, that is united by a common belief, ritual, or the like.Shakers were members of a religious sect that originated in the…