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WOTD: derelict

Posted on March 17, 2020March 13, 2020 by Wordsmyth

derelict adjective definition 1: failing to fulfill one’s responsibilities or obligations; remiss.examples: He was ashamed, knowing how derelict he’d been in visiting his mother at the care home.The judge found the young…

WOTD: agreeable

Posted on March 16, 2020February 17, 2020 by Wordsmyth

agreeable adjective definition 1: pleasing or likable.example: The passenger next to me was such an agreeable person that we talked together the entire flight. definition 2: ready to concur or consent.example: I’m…

Words of the Week

Posted on March 14, 2020March 19, 2020 by Wordsmyth

Here are the words of the day for the past week. With the Wordsmyth Vocabulary Center activities, you can study these words, play games with them, and assess your knowledge of their…

Wordsmyth Children’s Dictionary Mobile App

Posted on March 13, 2020September 29, 2022 by Wordsmyth

The Wordsmyth Children’s Dictionary-Thesaurus is a thoughtfully-written dictionary–a tool for exploration of words and meanings– designed for upper elementary and middle school students (grades 3 to 8).  The display includes, among other…

WOTD: arcane

Posted on March 13, 2020March 13, 2020 by Wordsmyth

arcane adjective definition: of a secret or esoteric nature; mysterious or known only to a few people.examples: Her interest lies in the arcane rituals of ancient peoples.Only an expert can understand the…

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