English word of the day

Definition: (noun) A subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment. Synonyms: reexamination, review. Usage: Heather hated going to the doctor, but she knew it was important to go to her follow-up and make sure everything was healing properly.

Definition: (verb) Exaggerate one's acting. Synonyms: ham. Usage: The audience groaned as the actor overplayed his grief, beating his chest and wailing to the heavens.

Definition: (adjective) Conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods. Synonyms: clandestine, hush-hush, undercover, underground, secret, surreptitious, hole-and-corner, hugger-mugger. Usage: Action movies often feature spies involved in cloak-and-dagger operations.