English word of the day

Definition: (noun) An ardent follower and admirer. Synonyms: buff, lover, fan. Usage: He became a devotee of the moving-picture shows, spending as much as twenty and thirty cents a day and resolutely sitting out every repetition of program.

Definition: (noun) The quality of something that causes or assists healthy growth. Synonyms: fruitfulness. Usage: The island is famous for its fecundity and exports tropical fruits to countries around the globe.

Definition: (noun) An unsuspected difficulty or danger. Synonyms: booby trap. Usage: She's like a gentle little doe feeding on lilies—she doesn't dream of the pitfalls ahead of her.