transitive verb 1. to persuade or pressure (a person) to do something by using threats, intimidation, or the like.It has been alleged that she was coerced into confessing.Other members of the gang…
WOTD: paraphernalia
noun 1. (used with a plural verb) personal possessions, esp. small items.The police looked over the paraphernalia in the woman’s room, hoping to find some useful clue.He’s a big sports fan and…
WOTD: foment
transitive verb to encourage the development of; instigate or foster.The factory owners complained of “troublemakers” who fomented discontent among the workers.Anti-government agents fomented revolution. See the full entry
WOTD: apparatus
noun 1. a machine or group of machines designed to accomplish a specific task.“The iron lung” was a name given to an apparatus that enabled patients to breathe. 2. any system, such…
Words of the Week
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…