Word of the Day
Definition: (verb) To hold fast or prevent from moving. Synonyms: pin, trap. Usage: The police officer was able to immobilize the violent suspect and hold him in place long enough for another cop to assist in handcuffing him. Discuss
Definition: (verb) To cause to become active. Synonyms: rouse. Usage: If nobody knows the address, you must still bestir yourself in trying to find it. Discuss
Definition: (adjective) Occurring or payable twice each year. Synonyms: biyearly. Usage: Our semiannual family vacation to France usually occurs in December and July. Discuss
Definition: (verb) To spread or open (something) out or become spread or opened out. Synonyms: unroll. Usage: Unfurl your wings, and fly into superhuman regions…and if your wings, like those of Icarus, melt before the sun, we are here to ease your fall. Discuss
Definition: (adjective) Not suitable for food. Synonyms: uneatable. Usage: Though it may look delicious, plastic fruit is inedible and should be used for display only. Discuss
Definition: (noun) The act or art of swimming or floating on water. Synonyms: floating. Usage: Prolonged natation will cause the skin on your hands and feet to swell and wrinkle. Discuss
Definition: (noun) Personal independence. Synonyms: self-direction, self-sufficiency, autonomy. Usage: I should have thought you had learned self-reliance on Berande, instead of needing to lean upon the moral support of every whisky-guzzling worthless South Sea vagabond. Discuss
Definition: (noun) Sideboard with compartments for holding bottles. Synonyms: cellaret. Usage: Kevin pulled several bottles of wine from his minibar to serve to his guests. Discuss
Definition: (adjective) Affording an abundant supply. Synonyms: ample, copious, rich. Usage: The vintner was thrilled with the plenteous grape harvest, which would make barrels and barrels of wine. Discuss
Definition: (adjective) Excessively particular, as in tastes or standards. Synonyms: picky, fussy. Usage: She is incredibly finicky about her food and will not eat anything prepared by a stranger. Discuss