transitive verb 1. to accustom (a child or young animal) to food other than milk consumed by suckling.Because of her illness, the mother weaned the baby early. 2. to cause to be…
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WOTD: bequeath
transitive verb 1. to leave or dispose of (property) by a will.He bequeathed his entire estate to his daughter. 2. pass on or transfer, as to one of a younger generation.He bequeathed…
WOTD: zealous
adjective characterized by, showing, or filled with an intense enthusiasm, as toward a cause, purpose, or activity.The candidate’s zealous supporters worked tirelessly throughout the campaign.The zealous missionaries were determined to convert the…
WOTD: absolve
transitive verb 1. to free from consequences, blame, or guilt.Although the court had absolved him of the crime, society still held him responsible. 2. to release from obligation or responsibility.He was absolved…
Words of the Week
Here are the words of the day for the past week. With the Wordsmyth Vocabulary Center activities, you can study these words, play games with them, and assess your knowledge of their…