Word of the Day — Archive Page #324

The Grammar.com 'Word of the Day' service provides daily words that are timeless, often inspirational, motivating, thought-provoking and always FREE!

February 23, 2018
77%    23%    #91 votes

What does logomachy mean?

logomachy(noun)
argument about words or the meaning of words

see more »

February 22, 2018
91%    9%    #49 votes

What does biddable mean?

acquiescent, biddable(adj)
willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest

see more »

February 21, 2018
55%    45%    #29 votes

What does frolic mean?

play, frolic, romp, gambol, caper(verb)
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement

see more »

February 20, 2018
56%    44%    #49 votes

What does spavined mean?

spavined(adj)
(of horses) afflicted with a swelling of the hock-joint

see more »

February 19, 2018
78%    22%    #40 votes

What does surmountable mean?

surmountable(adj)
capable of being surmounted or overcome

see more »

February 18, 2018
72%    28%    #39 votes

What does outset mean?

beginning, commencement, first, outset, get-go, start, kickoff, starting time, showtime, offset(noun)
the time at which something is supposed to begin

see more »

February 17, 2018
73%    27%    #54 votes

What does Furlough mean?

furlough(verb)
a temporary leave of absence from military duty

see more »

We need you!

Help build the largest human-edited definitions collection on the web!

Word of the Day Today's Word | Archive

Would you like us to send you a FREE new word definition delivered to your inbox daily?

Please enter your email address:

Discuss the Word of the Day archive with the community:

0 Comments

    Improve your writing now:

    Download Grammar eBooks

    It’s now more important than ever to develop a powerful writing style. After all, most communication takes place in reports, emails, and instant messages.



    Browse Grammar.com

    Quiz

    Are you a grammar master?

    »
    Identify the sentence with correct use of the gerund as the object of the preposition:
    A She avoids speaking in public.
    B He is not capable of understanding the situation.
    C I am interested in reading books.
    D They are good at playing the guitar.