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lackadaisical

Posted on October 27, 2022October 20, 2022 by Wordsmyth

adjective lacking energy, determination, or enthusiasm; listless or lazy.Hot and humid weather tends to make me lackadaisical; I’d rather take a nap than do anything productive. See the full entry

diffident

Posted on October 26, 2022October 20, 2022 by Wordsmyth

adjective unsure of oneself; shy; demure.The inventor was an unassuming and diffident man who found it difficult to persuade would-be investors.The young substitute teacher addressed the students in a diffident manner. See…

wield

Posted on October 25, 2022October 20, 2022 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb to handle and use (a weapon, tool, or the like), esp. with power or control.She’d had plenty of practice, and she knew how to wield a gun.The crowd moved back…

tolerable

Posted on October 24, 2022October 20, 2022 by Wordsmyth

adjective capable of being tolerated or endured; endurable.Conditions were more tolerable in the north during the war because infrastructure remained intact. See the full entry

Weekly Quiz

Posted on October 22, 2022September 29, 2022 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. Go to the Vocabulary Center, the words…

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