noun a state, condition, or place of complete disorder and confusion.The nation was plunged into chaos by the bloody coup d’état.The office is always in chaos before a major deadline.Your desk is…
panache
noun a confidently stylish, dashing, or flamboyant manner.It wasn’t her wit or looks that drew people to her; it was her panache, the unique and confident style in which she moved and…
eminent
adjective outstanding in position or achievement; prominent; distinguished.She’s an eminent scientist who’s made illustrious contributions to the field of medicine.Several eminent scholars were scheduled to speak at the conference. See the full…
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…
haste
noun speed, especially under conditions of urgency.The government acted with great haste in order to bring emergency relief to the area. See the full entry