English word of the day

Definition: (verb) Play boisterously. Synonyms: frisk, frolic, gambol, lark, rollick, romp, run around, skylark, sport, disport. Usage: The children cavorted in the water, splashing and ducking each other. Discuss

Definition: (verb) To go beyond (a limit); exceed. Synonyms: transgress, trespass. Usage: The hotel was criticized for its $11 million Christmas tree adorned with gold and precious stones by those who felt it overstepped the bounds of taste.

Definition: (noun) Wide-hipped riding pants of heavy cloth, fitting tightly from knee to ankle. Synonyms: riding breeches. Usage: When she opened the box and saw the neatly folded jodhpurs inside, she knew that her parents were finally going to allow her to take riding lessons.