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deteriorate

Posted on September 16, 2025September 11, 2025 by Wordsmyth

intransitive verb to decline or become inferior in value or quality; debase.Since she started smoking, her health has deteriorated.Due to neglect, the condition of the property is deteriorating.Our friendship has deteriorated as…

combatant

Posted on September 15, 2025September 11, 2025 by Wordsmyth

noun someone or something that engages in fighting, especially as part of warfare.The battle was fierce, and many combatants on both sides were killed. See the full entry

Weekly Quiz

Posted on September 13, 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…

tint

Posted on September 12, 2025September 5, 2025 by Wordsmyth

noun a hint or trace of a color; tinge.pink with a yellow tint. See the full entry

nihilism

Posted on September 11, 2025September 5, 2025 by Wordsmyth

noun the belief that existence has no meaning or purpose.Whereas earlier rock musicians had proclaimed that love could make the world a better place, punk rockers embraced nihilism and voiced an extreme…

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