English word of the day

Definition: (noun) Good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence. Synonyms: longanimity, patience. Usage: Nevertheless, his army rebelled in Spain; this arose from nothing but his too great forbearance, which gave his soldiers more license than is consistent with military discipline.

Definition: (noun) A reduction in amount or size. Synonyms: diminution, decrease. Usage: Having just declared bankruptcy, Lester admitted that his grand plans for renovating his kitchen needed a drastic step-down.

Definition: (noun) A cry of sorrow and grief. Synonyms: wail, plaint. Usage: It was pitiful to see him press his throat with his fat hand to keep from bursting into sobs and lamentations.