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WOTD: oust

Posted on November 18, 2021November 11, 2021 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb to force out; expel or eject, as from a place or position.Army leaders ousted the dictator. See the full entry

WOTD: recur

Posted on November 17, 2021November 11, 2021 by Wordsmyth

intransitive verb to occur another time or repeatedly.When the pain recurred, she called the doctor.Sadly, the nightmares have continued to recur. See the full entry

WOTD: purify

Posted on November 16, 2021November 11, 2021 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb to free from dirt, contamination, or other unwanted elements.Chemicals as well as filters are used to purify the drinking water. See the full entry

WOTD: sermon

Posted on November 15, 2021November 11, 2021 by Wordsmyth

noun a talk delivered during a religious service to instruct, enlighten, or inspire the congregation.The theme of the minister’s sermon was forgiveness.

Weekly Quiz

Posted on November 13, 2021November 1, 2021 by Wordsmyth

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

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