Word of the Day
Definition: (adjective) Marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed. Synonyms: furtive, stealthy, sneaky. Usage: She stole a surreptitious glance at him, but he, too, seemed to have been caught up by Rose's gay, good humor. Discuss
Definition: (noun) A metal ring or cap placed around a pole or shaft for reinforcement or to prevent splitting. Synonyms: collet. Usage: The walking stick was quite old, and the large brass ferrule at its tip was worn down and dented. Discuss
Definition: (noun) A structure in the form of a network, especially of nerves, blood vessels, or lymphatics. Synonyms: rete. Usage: The bullet missed his cardiac plexus by an inch, leaving all the nerves intact. Discuss
Definition: (adjective) Marked by low spirits; showing no enthusiasm. Synonyms: dispirited. Usage: A subtle change had transformed her from the listless woman he had known into a being who, for the moment, seemed palpitant with the forces of life. Discuss
Definition: (noun) A monster able to change appearance from human to wolf. Synonyms: werewolf, wolfman, loup-garou. Usage: She thought the novel about the lycanthrope would be silly, but the sad tale about the werewolf's struggles to regain control of his life moved her to tears. Discuss
Definition: (noun) Outer tissue of bark; a protective layer of dead cells. Synonyms: cork. Usage: Joe carefully harvested the phellem from the tree, excited at the prospect of using the buoyant material to make his very own toy boat. Discuss
Definition: (noun) A symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose. Synonyms: sneeze, sneezing. Usage: John complained that every time he came to visit, my dusty carpet would send him into fits of sternutation. Discuss
Definition: (noun) Equipment, such as clothing, tools, or instruments, used for a specific purpose or task. Synonyms: paraphernalia, gear. Usage: He had half expected that she would drive up to the side door in a hansom, would wear a thick veil, and adopt the other appurtenances of a clandestine meeting. Discuss
Definition: (noun) The philosophy or science of law. Synonyms: legal philosophy, law. Usage: Because he hoped to one day run for office, he decided to delve into the study of jurisprudence. Discuss
Definition: (noun) Denunciatory or abusive language. Synonyms: vituperation, vitriol. Usage: Bartle had become so excited and angry in the course of his invective that he had forgotten his supper. Discuss