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WOTD: madden

Posted on April 30, 2021April 6, 2021 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb 1. to enrage or inflame.It maddens his wife when he stays out late and doesn’t call. 2. to cause to become insane; drive mad. intransitive verb to become mad with…

WOTD: seismic

Posted on April 28, 2021June 8, 2021 by Wordsmyth

adjective of, concerning, or resulting from an earthquake.Seismic shocks rocked the entire area.

WOTD: zest

Posted on April 28, 2021October 3, 2022 by Wordsmyth

noun 1. great pleasure; keen enjoyment; relish.The elderly woman’s zest for living made her seem much younger.He set to work on the project with great zest. 2. sharpness or intensity of flavor.This…

WOTD: rant

Posted on April 27, 2021April 6, 2021 by Wordsmyth

intransitive verb to speak or complain loudly and vehemently.He’s always ranting about politics, and I’m tired of hearing his complaints. transitive verb to utter with great vehemence.

WOTD: ideological

Posted on April 26, 2021April 6, 2021 by Wordsmyth

adjective of or concerning basic beliefs, concepts, and social and political aims of an individual, group, or institution; of or concerning ideology.The ideological differences between capitalists and socialists are great.

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