Word of the Day
Definition: (adjective) Related by blood. Synonyms: kin, cognate. Usage: Howard felt like an outsider in his adoptive family, as if he were somehow intruding on their consanguineous unit. Discuss
Definition: (adjective) Conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry. Synonyms: strident, vociferous, blatant. Usage: The clamorous din of voices filled the air, and the judge was unable to restore order and quiet in his courtroom for some time. Discuss
Definition: (adjective) Done or happening at the appropriate or proper time. Synonyms: seasonable, timely. Usage: When there were quarrels, his kindly smile and well-timed jests reconciled the antagonists. Discuss
Definition: (noun) An imaginary monster used to frighten children. Synonyms: bogeyman, booger, bugbear. Usage: For me no terrors resided in the thought of bugaboos and wicked ogres. Discuss
Definition: (verb) Lean in a comfortable resting position. Synonyms: recumb, repose. Usage: After a particularly stressful day at work, Paige was eager to get into pajamas, recline on her couch, and watch TV. Discuss
Definition: (adjective) Obtained illegally or by improper means. Synonyms: dirty. Usage: There is a proverb which says that ill-gotten gains never prosper, and the Prince found that the stolen ring brought him ill-luck after all. Discuss
Definition: (noun) A loose dressing gown for women. Synonyms: housecoat, negligee, peignoir. Usage: She wore a faded old wrapper, and her gray hair was decidedly untidy. Discuss
Definition: (adjective) Patiently bearing continual wrongs or trouble. Synonyms: enduring. Usage: It called to him across that leagues-wide savannah, and was like a benediction to his long-suffering, pain racked spirit. Discuss
Definition: (verb) Fill to satisfaction. Synonyms: replete, sate, fill. Usage: There is enough cake to satiate all of our party guests. Discuss
Definition: (noun) Good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence. Synonyms: longanimity, patience. Usage: Nevertheless, his army rebelled in Spain; this arose from nothing but his too great forbearance, which gave his soldiers more license than is consistent with military discipline. Discuss