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Words of the Week

Posted on June 20, 2020June 12, 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…

WOTD: palpable

Posted on June 19, 2020June 12, 2020 by Wordsmyth

adjective 1. easy to sense or perceive; obvious.The applicant’s nervousness was palpable although she attempted to appear calm.This palpable lie did nothing to aid the young man’s defense. 2. able to be…

WOTD: characterize

Posted on June 18, 2020June 15, 2020 by Wordsmyth

verb 1. to describe (someone or something) in terms of what one considers to be the most distinguishing feature or features; ascribe certain characteristics to.The press characterized him as a criminal although…

Using the Children’s Dictionary app during reading

Posted on June 17, 2020April 8, 2022 by Wordsmyth

Our recent update allows the Wordsmyth Children’s Dictionary app to support multitasking functions on iPad and Android tablets. With this update, your students can use our dictionary while reading or writing on…

WOTD: excoriate

Posted on June 17, 2020June 12, 2020 by Wordsmyth

verb 1. to denounce or criticize severely.The company’s CEO was excoriated for his wrongful actions and was forced to resign. 2. to abrade or tear away the skin of. See the full…

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