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WOTD: influential

Posted on August 11, 2022September 14, 2022 by Wordsmyth

adjective having authority or influence.The wealthy newspaper publisher is a powerful and influential person in this city.His friends have been highly influential in his decisions. See the full entry

WOTD: ledge

Posted on August 10, 2022September 14, 2022 by Wordsmyth

noun 1. a narrow, flat, horizontal projection from a vertical surface, esp. from a wall, as at the bottom of a window.The window cleaner stood on the window ledge and began his…

WOTD: dismay

Posted on August 9, 2022August 4, 2022 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb to trouble or disillusion.Her disloyalty dismayed her friends. noun alarm, confusion, or mental distress.We listened with dismay to the frightening news from the battle front. See the full entry

WOTD: mainstream

Posted on August 8, 2022September 14, 2022 by Wordsmyth

noun the principal or dominant direction or trend of a human activity, thought, or movement.She is an innovator and her creations have always differed greatly from those of the mainstream. adjective sharing,…

Weekly Quiz

Posted on August 6, 2022July 15, 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. Click here to go to the Vocabulary…

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