transitive verb to make stronger, more acute, or more intense.His disturbing remarks intensified the unrest of the crowd. See the full entry
Category: Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
Weekly Quiz
With the Wordsmyth Vocabulary Center activities, you can study the words of the week, play games with them, and assess your knowledge of their meanings with a quiz. Go to the Vocabulary…
mortal
adjective subject to death; destined to die.No one lives forever; we are all mortal. See the full entry
clasp
noun a usu. metal device with two interlocking parts, used to fasten something.The clasp broke, and the necklace fell on the floor.Can you fasten this clasp for me? See the full entry
blemish
transitive verb to mar or otherwise cause imperfections in.The scandal blemished his political career.Be careful; you’ll blemish the silk if you get grease on it. See the full entry