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WOTD: char

Posted on July 21, 2021July 14, 2021 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb to cook or burn so that the surface is blackened; scorch.The chef charred the meat on the grill with expert skill. intransitive verb to become scorched or reduced to charcoal….

WOTD: scholarly

Posted on July 20, 2021July 8, 2021 by Wordsmyth

adjective of or appropriate to a scholar.His parents were entrepreneurs, but he enjoyed more scholarly pursuits. See the full entry

WOTD: macho

Posted on July 19, 2021July 8, 2021 by Wordsmyth

adjective embodying or demonstrating a conception of masculinity emphasizing strength, assertiveness, and dominance.He wants to develop his muscles so that he will look more macho. See the full entry

Weekly Quiz

Posted on July 17, 2021July 2, 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…

WOTD: taper

Posted on July 16, 2021July 8, 2021 by Wordsmyth

intransitive verb 1. to narrow, as toward a point.The jeans taper at the ankles. 2. to dwindle or diminish, as to a complete stop.The conversation tapered into silence. transitive verb 1. to…

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