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WOTD: perilous

Posted on January 21, 2021January 15, 2021 by Wordsmyth

adjective causing or involving great danger; risky; hazardous.The settlers embarked on a perilous journey up the mighty river.For three days, the ship tossed on perilous seas. See the full entry

WOTD: glut

Posted on January 20, 2021December 31, 2020 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb 1. to supply (a market) with much more of a particular article than there is demand for.The market was glutted with videocassette recorders. 2. to fill with an excess, esp….

WOTD: topography

Posted on January 19, 2021December 31, 2020 by Wordsmyth

noun 1. the shape, height or depth, and location of the surface features of a place, area, or region.The formation of some clouds is influenced by topography.a hilly topography 2. the mapping,…

WOTD: scorch

Posted on January 18, 2021December 31, 2020 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb 1. to burn slightly, esp. without setting aflame.She scorched her blouse with the iron. 2. to dry or wither by subjecting to intense heat.The sun scorched a patch of grass…

Weekly quiz

Posted on January 16, 2021January 4, 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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