English word of the day

Definition: (verb) Do without or cease to hold or adhere to. Synonyms: foreswear, waive, dispense with, relinquish. Usage: The tortures of the accused did not equal mine; she was sustained by innocence, but the fangs of remorse tore my bosom and would not forgo their hold.

Definition: (noun) Membranous tube with cartilaginous rings that conveys inhaled air from the larynx to the bronchi. Synonyms: trachea. Usage: Poisonous vapors … crept like evil spirits over the ship, stealing into the nostrils and windpipes of the unwary and causing fits of sneezing and coughing.

Definition: (noun) Someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience. Synonyms: conjurer, magician, prestidigitator. Usage: The illusionist snapped his fingers and was suddenly holding a dove, much to the delight of his adoring audience.