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WOTD: nondescript

Posted on June 8, 2022June 3, 2022 by Wordsmyth

adjective having no individual distinctiveness; lacking in notable features.It was just another night on the road in a nondescript hotel room. noun a nondescript person or thing. See the full entry

WOTD: savor

Posted on June 7, 2022June 3, 2022 by Wordsmyth

noun the taste or smell of something, or a particular taste or smell.The sauce has a slight savor of roasted garlic.The savor of baked bread filled the air. intransitive verb to have…

WOTD: aloof

Posted on June 6, 2022June 3, 2022 by Wordsmyth

adjective uninvolved or distant; indifferent.It was hard to get to know her, as she seemed so cool and aloof.How can you remain aloof when you know the country is in peril? adverb…

Weekly Quiz

Posted on June 4, 2022April 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. Click here to go to the Vocabulary…

WOTD: amiable

Posted on June 3, 2022May 27, 2022 by Wordsmyth

adjective characterized by or showing a friendly disposition; free of ill will; congenial.The flight attendant was amiable and wasn’t visibly offended by the passenger’s thoughtless remark.He wasn’t the most efficient at his…

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