Word of the Day
Definition: (adjective) Noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline. Synonyms: boisterous, robustious, unruly. Usage: I can hardly believe that the staid businessman standing before me was once the rambunctious playmate of my youth.
Definition: (noun) A medicine used to relieve pain. Synonyms: anodyne, painkiller. Usage: An over-the-counter analgesic is not going to suffice for this pain.
Definition: (adjective) Calling oneself thus. Synonyms: self-styled. Usage: I do not think either of these soi-disant friends is overflowing with love for the other. Discuss
Definition: (adjective) Bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure. Synonyms: condemnable, deplorable. Usage: I must apologize for my children's reprehensible behavior, which I assure you will not go unpunished.
Definition: (adjective) Of, containing, or resembling calcium carbonate. Synonyms: chalky. Usage: Immense accumulations of bird-guano gave the sides of Mount Mendif the appearance of calcareous rocks.
Definition: (noun) The act or instance of engaging in deception under an assumed name or identity. Synonyms: impersonation. Usage: I am not Prince Camaralzaman, but a princess like yourself and his wife, and I beg you to listen to my story, then I am sure you will forgive my imposture. Discuss
Definition: (noun) An arrogant or conceited person of importance. Synonyms: high-muck-a-muck. Usage: The self-appointed pooh-bah of our little society, Shirley oversees every one of our projects and, naturally, nothing ever gets done.
Definition: (adjective) Relating to or existing on or affecting the skin. Synonyms: dermal. Usage: The dermatologist prescribed an antibiotic ointment to treat my cutaneous infection.
Definition: (noun) Very strong or irresistible impulse to travel. Synonyms: itchy feet. Usage: His wanderlust would not allow him to stay long in one spot. Discuss
Definition: (verb) To fill with delight. Synonyms: enchant, enthrall, ravish, transport. Usage: The Harry Potter books have enraptured millions of young readers.