Word of the Day
Definition: (noun) The temporal property of two things happening at the same time. Synonyms: conjunction, co-occurrence, coincidence. Usage: In order that the will of Napoleon and Alexander (on whom the event seemed to depend) should be carried out, the concurrence of innumerable circumstances was needed. Discuss
Definition: (verb) Kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air. Synonyms: strangle, throttle. Usage: The police are searching for a serial killer who strangulates his victims. Discuss
Definition: (adjective) Emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation. Synonyms: bubbly, effervescing, spumy, foamy. Usage: There is nothing better on a balmy summer evening than a frothy ice-cream soda. Discuss
Definition: (verb) To treat badly, cruelly, or inconsiderately. Synonyms: abuse, ill-treat, ill-use, step. Usage: Despite assurances that no one would maltreat the accused mass murderer in prison, he arrived at his hearing with two black eyes and a swollen lip. Discuss
Definition: (noun) The manner in which a person behaves, especially in physical bearing. Synonyms: demeanor, conduct, behavior. Usage: Marilla had almost begun to despair of ever fashioning this waif of the world into her model little girl of demure manners and prim deportment. Discuss
Definition: (verb) Love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol. Synonyms: revere, worship. Usage: Naomi idolized her father as she was growing up and only began to recognize his many faults once she reached adulthood. Discuss
Definition: (noun) The act of damaging something or someone. Synonyms: damage, harm, hurt. Usage: It is true also that I did lay my hands upon this jack-fool of a brother Ambrose, though, as you can see, I did him little scathe. Discuss
Definition: (adjective) Having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor). Synonyms: allergic. Usage: I am hypersensitive to pollen and suffer terribly from a runny nose and itchy, watery eyes during the spring. Discuss
Definition: (verb) Cause to be bitter or resentful. Synonyms: acerbate, envenom. Usage: He would not let this bad experience embitter him and resolved to maintain a positive outlook on life. Discuss
Definition: (adjective) Sounding as if the nose were pinched. Synonyms: pinched, nasal. Usage: His voice has an adenoidal tone that I find quite irritating. Discuss