Word of the Day
Definition: (verb) To wave or flourish (a weapon, for example) menacingly. Synonyms: flourish, wave. Usage: The farmer, seeing before him this figure in full armor brandishing a lance over his head, gave himself up for dead.
Definition: (noun) A choice morsel, as of gossip or food. Synonyms: choice morsel, titbit. Usage: The book is chock-full of colorful tidbits about theater and theater people.
Definition: (noun) A sense that something is about to occur; a premonition. Synonyms: boding, foreboding, premonition. Usage: We've gone and lost your father's flat, Diana, and I have a presentiment that we'll not be allowed to row on the pond any more. Discuss
Definition: (noun) A strong uneasiness caused by a sense of guilt. Synonyms: remorse, self-reproach. Usage: This child had taken and lost her treasured amethyst brooch and now sat there calmly without the least apparent compunction or repentance.
Definition: (noun) A state of peace and quiet. Synonyms: tranquility, quietness. Usage: Who can tell how scenes of peace and quietude sink into the minds of pain-worn dwellers in close and noisy places.
Definition: (noun) Magnificent attire; finery. Synonyms: raiment, array. Usage: He arrayed himself in the regalia of millionaires and presidents. Discuss
Definition: (noun) A toroidal shape. Synonyms: doughnut, anchor ring, halo, ring. Usage: He was reclining on the red couch, blowing annuli of smoke that would slowly ascend and disappear into wisps.
Definition: (noun) A nook or corner beside an open fireplace. Synonyms: chimney corner. Usage: Yet no one had retired, except the children and "old Feyther Taft," who being too deaf to catch many words, had some time ago gone back to his inglenook.
Definition: (noun) A signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action. Synonyms: compact, covenant. Usage: The two nations were bitter enemies, but the signing of a concordat showed progress. Discuss
Definition: (noun) A tricycle (usually propelled by pedaling); used in the Orient for transporting passengers for hire. Synonyms: cycle rickshaw. Usage: Boys who once pulled rickshaws now pedal pedicabs.