Random Word app for iPhone and iPad
Developer: Matthew Tomlinson
First release : 24 May 2011
App size: 4.5 Mb
The Words app will help you increase your vocabulary by giving you instant access to 102,448 English words (and phrases) and their definitions. Links to Google, Wikipedia and 12 open-source dictionaries online provide ample reference material for definitions, facts and background.
The random word feature allows you to explore words you may not be familiar with. Perfect for perfecting your familiarity with the English language or quizzing yourself on spelling or definitions.
The search feature allows you to find any word or phrase you are unfamiliar with. This mode is great for reference lookups and studying.
Dictionaries referenced:
THE DEVILS DICTIONARY ((C)1911 Released April 15 1993)
Eastons 1897 Bible Dictionary
Elements database 20001107
The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (27 SEP 03)
U.S. Gazetteer (1990)
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44
Hitchcocks Bible Names Dictionary (late 1800s)
Jargon File (4.3.1, 29 Jun 2001)
Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0
Virtual Entity of Relevant Acronyms (Version 1.9, June 2002)
WordNet (r) 2.0
CIA World Factbook 2002