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With the Wordsmyth Vocabulary Center activities, you can study the words of the week, play games with them, and assess your knowledge of their meanings with a quiz. Go to the Vocabulary…

adjective excited by lust; lecherous.The shapely barmaid was accustomed to the salacious stares of the men she served. See the full entry

intransitive verb to surrender or acquiesce.The vanquished nation was forced to capitulate to the terms of the victors.When his lawyer reminded him of the terms of the legal agreement, he capitulated.The police…

transitive verb to cause to disappear by, or as though by, dispersing or dissolving.The sun dissipated the fog. See the full entry

adjective showing or feeling envy.I have to admit that I am envious of my sister’s talent. See the full entry