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budge

Posted on October 13, 2025October 9, 2025 by Wordsmyth

intransitive verb to change or begin to change position slightly (usually used negatively).The horse was tired and would not budge another inch.He has not budged from that chair in front of the…

Weekly Quiz

Posted on October 11, 2025October 1, 2025 by Wordsmyth

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…

texture

Posted on October 10, 2025October 1, 2025 by Wordsmyth

noun the feel or look of a surface.The wood had a rough texture until it was sanded and polished. See the full entry

quarterback

Posted on October 8, 2025October 1, 2025 by Wordsmyth

noun the football player who calls the plays and handles the ball in most plays.The quarterback passed the ball to a wide receiver. See the full entry

provocation

Posted on October 7, 2025October 1, 2025 by Wordsmyth

noun the act of inciting or challenging another to react.The leaders reacted to this provocation by launching their own missile strikes in return. See the full entry

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