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WOTD: genre

Posted on October 14, 2021October 6, 2021 by Wordsmyth

noun a particular type, sort, or category.The bookstore also sells music CDs of various genres. See the full entry

WOTD: lax

Posted on October 13, 2021October 6, 2021 by Wordsmyth

adjective not rigorous, strict, or careful; loose; lenient.The lax standards at the school allowed students who could barely read to graduate. See the full entry

WOTD: sequence

Posted on October 12, 2021October 6, 2021 by Wordsmyth

noun an arrangement or process in which one thing follows another; succession.The lessons are presented in a logical sequence.No one could have predicted this bizarre sequence of events.The next number in the…

WOTD: refuge

Posted on October 11, 2021October 6, 2021 by Wordsmyth

noun shelter, protection, or comfort.We found refuge in a cave during the storm.Relief agencies have struggled to provide refuge for the victims of the disaster.They went into the bus station, seeking refuge…

Weekly Quiz

Posted on October 9, 2021September 23, 2021 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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