Word of the Day

Definition: (noun) Range of what one can know or understand. Synonyms: cognizance. Usage: This level of mathematics is beyond my ken.

Definition: (noun) A collector and student of money (and coins in particular). Synonyms: coin collector. Usage: I'm not sure that I would go so far as to call myself a numismatist, but I do have jars and jars full of change at home. Discuss

Definition: (noun) A derisive or provoking remark. Synonyms: barb, dig, shot. Usage: The referee heard the gibes from the crowd, but, ever the professional, ignored them.

Definition: (verb) To be in accord; agree. Synonyms: correspond, match. Usage: I expected to find some discrepancies in the books, but your figures jibe with mine.

Definition: (verb) To make more keen; stimulate. Synonyms: quicken, pique. Usage: The aroma of frying bacon whetted my appetite. Discuss

Definition: (adjective) Not concerned with or constrained by rules, conventions, or responsibilities. Synonyms: devil-may-care, happy-go-lucky, harum-scarum, slaphappy, carefree. Usage: Enjoy your fun while you can because it won't be long before you have to bid farewell to your freewheeling lifestyle and settle down.

Definition: (noun) A specialized vocabulary or set of idioms used by a particular group. Synonyms: jargon, lingo, patois, vernacular, slang, cant. Usage: He was a natural linguist, and he kept notebooks, making a scientific study of the workers' slang or argot, until he could talk quite intelligibly.

Definition: (noun) A secret store of valuables or money. Synonyms: hoard, stash. Usage: In case of an emergency, I have a small cache of money and weapons hidden in the shed. Discuss

Definition: (noun) A rude, boorish person. Synonyms: boor, barbarian, peasant. Usage: He is a drunken, brawling, perilous churl, as you may find to your cost.

Definition: (verb) To give a false appearance of. Synonyms: sham, simulate, assume. Usage: When confronted about the crime, the suspect feigned ignorance of even the most general details.