Word of the Day

Definition: (noun) A position some distance below the top of a mast to which a flag is lowered in mourning or to signal distress. Synonyms: half-mast. Usage: Out of respect for the fallen police officer, all government buildings flew their flags at half-staff for a week. Discuss

Definition: (verb) Live longer than. Synonyms: outlive, survive. Usage: Naturally dried flowers will outlast a bouquet of fresh blooms. Discuss

Definition: (noun) The quality of being wordy and talkative. Synonyms: loquacity, talkativeness. Usage: With the confidential garrulity of a man who has dined too well, he plunged into his darling topic, and I looked past him at the clock. Discuss

Definition: (adjective) Swelling out from the surrounding surface. Synonyms: bellying, bulgy, bulbous. Usage: The huge and protuberant stomach was amply supported by wide and massive hips, and the shoulders were broad as those of a Hercules. Discuss

Definition: (adjective) Of or being a legal marriage between a person of royal or noble birth and a partner of lower rank, in which it is agreed that no titles or estates of the royal or noble partner are to be shared by the partner of inferior rank nor by any of the offspring of […]

Definition: (adjective) Befitting or characteristic of those who incline to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior. Synonyms: cliquish, snobby, clannish, clubby. Usage: I expected Susan, the daughter of a multimillionaire, to be snobbish, but she was actually warm and friendly. Discuss

Definition: (verb) Extricate from entanglement. Synonyms: disentangle, straighten out. Usage: Can you unsnarl the kite string, or do we need to cut it and add a new spool? Discuss

Definition: (verb) To excrete perspiration through the pores of the skin. Synonyms: sudate, sweat. Usage: The air-conditioning was broken in his car, and he began to perspire heavily in the heat. Discuss

Definition: (adjective) Not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed. Synonyms: genuine, true. Usage: I could tell from his unfeigned astonishment that he truly knew nothing about the robbery plans. Discuss

Definition: (verb) Cause to be confused emotionally. Synonyms: discombobulate, bewilder, throw. Usage: He finds it important not to bemuse readers with pompous language and is noted for his straightforward, uncomplicated writing style. Discuss