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WOTD: ominous

Posted on August 26, 2020August 19, 2020 by Wordsmyth

adjective 1. indicating or threatening future evil or unpleasantness.The black clouds looked ominous, so we paddled toward the shore.The messenger conveyed an ominous warning. 2. of or serving as an omen, esp….

WOTD: qualm

Posted on August 25, 2020August 19, 2020 by Wordsmyth

noun 1. a feeling of guilt, doubt, or misgiving.She had no qualms about taking the money. 2. an abrupt and unexpected faint, nauseated, or sick feeling. See the full entry

Wordlist Maker User Guide

Posted on August 24, 2020October 3, 2024 by Wordsmyth

“Automatic text analysis” is the default setting Wordsmyth’s Wordlist Maker is preset for automatic text analysis and automatic word extraction. Type, or copy and paste, any text into the input box. Then…

WOTD: tawdry

Posted on August 24, 2020August 19, 2020 by Wordsmyth

adjective falsely showy; cheap and gaudy.The little girl admired this woman’s dazzling necklaces and bracelets, but her mother thought they were tawdry. See the full entry

Words of the Week

Posted on August 22, 2020August 18, 2020 by Wordsmyth

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…

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