English word of the day

Definition: (adjective) As from an altitude or distance. Synonyms: panoramic. Usage: Another pedestrian had entered from the other end…with an astrakhan collar to his coat on this warm night, and a black slouch hat that hid his features from my bird's-eye view.

Definition: (verb) Form or shape by forcing through an opening. Synonyms: squeeze out. Usage: The pasta machine extruded the dough through a series of small holes, thus shaping it into spaghetti.

Definition: (verb) State categorically. Synonyms: assert, maintain. Usage: They descended, passing the man with the pail, who again asseverated that he had let no intruder pass.