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WOTD: falter

Posted on May 27, 2021April 29, 2021 by Wordsmyth

intransitive verb to move, speak, or function hesitatingly or unsteadily; stumble.He seemed to be winning the race, but the horse faltered in the final stretch.The soloist prayed that she would not falter…

WOTD: verbal

Posted on May 26, 2021April 29, 2021 by Wordsmyth

adjective of or relating to words.He has trouble with math, but he has strong verbal ability. noun in grammar, a word or phrase, esp. an adjective or noun, that is derived from…

WOTD: maelstrom

Posted on May 25, 2021April 29, 2021 by Wordsmyth

noun 1. an exceptionally turbulent or powerful whirlpool. 2. any turbulent or overpowering situation.Thousands had lost family members in the maelstrom of the war. See the full entry

WOTD: legitimate

Posted on May 24, 2021April 29, 2021 by Wordsmyth

adjective 1. in accordance with the law or rules (used especially when the breaking of laws or rules is suspected).Upon investigation, it was found that these were legitimate business dealings.He was shown…

Weekly Quiz

Posted on May 22, 2021April 29, 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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