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commemorate

Posted on September 29, 2025September 28, 2025 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb to honor the memory of with some special token or ceremony.The U.S. Postal Service will issue a postage stamp that commemorates Mother Teresa’s birthday. See the full entry

Weekly Quiz

Posted on September 27, 2025August 28, 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…

static

Posted on September 26, 2025September 17, 2025 by Wordsmyth

adjective without motion; fixed.The static expression on your face makes me think that you don’t care. See the full entry

impecunious

Posted on September 25, 2025September 17, 2025 by Wordsmyth

adjective lacking funds; penniless.The cheap cafe was a haven for impecunious artists who sat for hours but ordered nothing but coffee. See the full entry

fuss

Posted on September 24, 2025September 17, 2025 by Wordsmyth

noun excessive nervous activity or needless attention.As far as I’m concerned, there is way too much fuss over this wedding. See the full entry

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