English word of the day

Definition: (adjective) Not anticipated. Synonyms: out of the blue, unforeseen. Usage: These unlooked-for blows have shaken me terribly, and these strange calamities have quite broken my spirit.

Definition: (adjective) Capable of being borne though unpleasant. Synonyms: bearable, endurable, supportable. Usage: He winced as he felt the bump on his head, but he decided that as long as the pain was sufferable he would attend the dance.

Definition: (verb) To make better. Synonyms: improve, amend. Usage: I sought to improve her manners and ameliorate her general tone.