Word of the Day
Definition: (verb) Make secure underneath. Synonyms: brace up. Usage: We need to undergird the ship if we hope to keep it from breaking apart in this violent storm.
Definition: (noun) A person who advocates war or warlike policies. Synonyms: militarist. Usage: After a fiery speech in which he called for the destruction of his nation's enemies, the dictator was denounced by the international community as a dangerous warmonger. Discuss
Definition: (adjective) Limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs. Synonyms: self-centered. Usage: My sister is so egocentric that when I broke my arm on her birthday, her primary concern was that her party would be ruined. Discuss
Definition: (noun) A professional dancer. Synonyms: hoofer. Usage: My petite friend Anna has made a name for herself as a gifted stepper, proving that you need not be tall and long-limbed to succeed as a dancer.
Definition: (noun) The cause or intention underlying an action or situation. Synonyms: why. Usage: We know the how, but to catch the killer, we must ascertain the wherefore.
Definition: (noun) Poor handwriting. Synonyms: scrawl, scribble, scratch. Usage: The pharmacist struggled to decipher Dr. Clark's cacography on my prescription and eventually had to call his office to get some clarification. Discuss
Definition: (noun) Unfaithfulness by virtue of being unreliable or treacherous Synonyms: fickleness, falseness. Usage: If he does not return, instead of accusing him of the inconstancy which you insinuate, I will tell you that he died loving me and me only.
Definition: (noun) Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome. Synonyms: hindrance, preventive, interference, hitch. Usage: I had regarded his presence as an encumbrance to the expedition, but … I am now well convinced that his power of endurance is as great as my own.
Definition: (adjective) Showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite. Synonyms: vindictive. Usage: In light of Mr. Smith's spiteful and callous regard for his victims, Judge Davis sentenced him to life in prison. Discuss
Definition: (adjective) Large in amount or extent or degree. Synonyms: sizable, tidy, hefty, respectable, healthy. Usage: I was ravenous, so I heaped a goodly portion of mashed potatoes onto my plate and started eating.