Word of the Day
Definition: (noun) Reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others. Synonyms: mischief, devilment, roguery, devilry, mischievousness, rascality. Usage: Mr. Jones had had enough of Billy's shenanigans and sent him to the principal's office in the hopes that she would be able to straighten the unruly student out. Discuss
Definition: (verb) Return to life; get or give new life or energy. Synonyms: restore, regenerate. Usage: He was advised that the Italian climate would rejuvenate him. Discuss
Definition: (adjective) Having a sophisticated charm. Synonyms: suave. Usage: Like other girls she had her dreams of a possible Prince Charming, young and handsome and debonair. Discuss
Definition: (adjective) Practicing or marked by economy, as in the expenditure of money or the use of material resources. Synonyms: sparing, stinting, economical. Usage: My frugal mother refused to buy me new clothing and instead dressed me in my older sister's hand-me-downs. Discuss
Definition: (verb) To inspire fear or dread in; frighten greatly. Synonyms: terrorize. Usage: The thought of a slow, painful death terrifies me. Discuss
Definition: (noun) The act of departing politely. Synonyms: parting, farewell. Usage: Captain Rawdon himself was much more affected at the leave-taking than the resolute little woman to whom he bade farewell. Discuss
Definition: (adjective) Loud and shrill enough to hurt the ears. Synonyms: deafening, thunderous. Usage: When the little boy throws a tantrum, he lets loose with the most fearful, earsplitting screams. Discuss
Definition: (adjective) Having no basis or foundation in fact. Synonyms: groundless, unfounded, unwarranted, idle, wild. Usage: The governor has released a statement calling the reports of corruption completely baseless and without merit. Discuss
Definition: (verb) Lock up or confine, in or as in a jail. Synonyms: immure, imprison, jail, jug, put behind bars, remand, lag, put away. Usage: It can cost huge sums to incarcerate a prisoner for a year. Discuss
Definition: (noun) A partially partitioned nook in or near the stacks in a library, used for private study. Synonyms: cubicle, stall. Usage: There are too many distractions at home, so when I really need to study, I go to the library, find a secluded carrel, and study there. Discuss