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surmount

Posted on January 25, 2023January 19, 2023 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb to get over or past; overcome; conquer.These were difficult problems, but with effort, we surmounted them. See the full entry

fatality

Posted on January 24, 2023January 19, 2023 by Wordsmyth

noun a sudden or unexpected death.Although many were injured in the train wreck, there were no fatalities. See the full entry

amend

Posted on January 23, 2023January 19, 2023 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb to formally change by rephrasing, or to add to or subtract from (a legislative bill, a contract, a treaty, or the like).The bill will be amended so that it will…

Weekly Quiz

Posted on January 21, 2023January 6, 2023 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…

appoint

Posted on January 20, 2023January 12, 2023 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb to name to a particular office or function; designate.The President appointed a new ambassador to the United Nations.The sheriff appointed a deputy to look into the recent break-ins.The broadcasting service…

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