My Word Of The Day World

WORD : DEMEANOUR MEANING : 1. the way a person behaves towards others; conduct 2. bearing, appearance, or mien EXAMPLE/USAGE : 1. Whi...

WORD : PROMULGATE MEANING : 1. To make known to the public; popularize or advocate: "Franklin ... first promulgated the idea of fre...

WORD : CONSPICUOUS MEANING : 1. Easy to notice; obvious: a conspicuous flaw in the construction. 2. Attracting attention, as by being un...

WORD : ALARCRITY MEANING : 1. Cheerful willingness; eagerness. 2. Speed or quickness; celerity. EXAMPLE/USAGE : 1. "The compassi...

WORD : COMPASSION MEANING : 1. a deep sympathy for the sorrows of others, with an urge to alleviate their pain: The nurse showed great c...

WORD : STUBBLE MEANING : 1. The short, stiff stalks of grain or hay remaining on a field after harvesting. 2. Something resembling this m...

WORD : PROCURE MEANING : 1. To get by special effort; obtain or acquire: managed to procure a pass. 2. To bring about; effect: procure a ...

WORD : PADDY MEANING :| 1. Rice, especially in the husk, whether gathered or still in the field. 2. A specially irrigated or flooded fiel...

WORD : ASTONISH MEANING : 1. To fill with sudden wonder or amazement. See Synonyms at surprise. EXAMPLE/USAGE : 1. Earth crust is sha...

WORD : CRUST MEANING : 1. a. The hard outer portion or surface area of bread. b. A piece of bread consisting mostly of the hard outer po...