Here are the words of the day for the past week. With the Wordsmyth Vocabulary Center activities, you can study these words, play games with them, and assess your knowledge of their…

adjective feeling or showing no fear; courageous; bold.Intrepid members of the resistance forces risked their lives to help political refugees escape. See the full entry

adjective having or showing an unselfish lack of concern for oneself and one’s own interests.I am so grateful to the aides at the nursing home for their selfless acts of kindness to…

adjective causing an elevation in one’s desire to accomplish or create something, or to make a positive change in one’s life or attitude.The president’s speech was so inspiring that it caused a…

adjective 1. arousing feelings of hope or courage.The patient’s reaction to the experimental drug is encouraging, and the family is cautiously breathing a sigh of relief.The economic statistics look encouraging, so investment…