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WOTD: grassroots

Posted on April 15, 2022April 7, 2022 by Wordsmyth

adjective originating with or operating among the common people.His grassroots political campaign was highly successful.A grassroots effort was launched to prevent the building of the power plant. See the full entry

WOTD: stupor

Posted on April 14, 2022April 7, 2022 by Wordsmyth

noun a state of unconsciousness, insensibility, or torpor.The police officer was unable to talk to the hospitalized victim as she was still in a stupor. See the full entry

WOTD: trove

Posted on April 13, 2022September 16, 2022 by Wordsmyth

noun a collection of valuable or desirable things; treasure-trove.A trove of gold coins was found in the sunken ship.She discovered a trove of valuable antiques in her grandmother’s attic. See the full…

WOTD: covetous

Posted on April 12, 2022April 7, 2022 by Wordsmyth

adjective desiring that which belongs to another; wanting possessions; greedy.He had to admit that he was covetous of his brother’s vast wealth. See the full entry

WOTD: rigorous

Posted on April 11, 2022April 7, 2022 by Wordsmyth

adjective 1. showing strictness or sternness.The soldiers were kept to a rigorous military regimen. 2. harsh or severe.Life is precarious in the rigorous arctic climate. See the full entry

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