English word of the day

Definition: (adjective) Financially ruined. Synonyms: bankrupt. Usage: The struggling grocery store was forced to lay off several employees to avoid going belly-up.

Definition: (adjective) Eminent beyond or above comparison. Synonyms: matchless, nonpareil, one and only, unrivaled, unmatched, one. Usage: You shall now learn how great is the knowledge and power of our peerless Sorceress.

Definition: (noun) Someone waiting in concealment. Synonyms: lurker, skulker. Usage: Amanda caught a glimpse of a figure in the shadows of the alleyway and ran in fear of the mysterious lurcher.