noun an area of soft, wet earth and decayed vegetation; marsh.Bogs are suitable for growing cranberries. transitive verb & intransitive verb to become or cause to be stuck or immobilized as in…
Wordsmyth
Weekly Quiz
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: radical
adjective 1. of or relating to roots, origins, or fundamental characteristics; basic.There are radical differences between these two systems of government. 2. extreme or complete, as a particular action or behavior.The parents’…
WOTD: partition
noun the division of something, such as a territory, enclosure, or concept, into parts.The partition of the animal pen separated the chickens from the goats.The partition of India caused the creation of…
WOTD: tart
adjective 1. sour or acid in taste; sharp; biting.Tart apples will sweeten when baked. 2. sharp or biting in meaning, tone, or expression.She gave his arrogant and demeaning offer a tart reply….