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WOTD: augment

Posted on June 10, 2020June 7, 2020 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb to make greater in size, degree, or amount; intensify by adding.She determined to augment her earnings by taking on a second job.Helicopters brought in more sacks of grain to augment…

WOTD: fanfare

Posted on June 9, 2020June 7, 2020 by Wordsmyth

noun 1. a flourish of trumpets, used to mark an entrance or beginning.The entrance of the queen was announced with a splendid fanfare. 2. activity carried out with similar flourish and showiness,…

WOTD: realign

Posted on June 8, 2020June 7, 2020 by Wordsmyth

intransitive verb to come to a new relationship or set of alliances, as countries or political factions.After the war, the countries realigned so that some former enemies became allies. transitive verb to…

Words of the week

Posted on June 6, 2020May 29, 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…

WILD video overview: a summary of what you’ll find in the Wordsmyth Illustrated Learner’s Dictionary

Posted on June 5, 2020October 21, 2021 by Wordsmyth

If you’re new to WILD or want an easy way to introduce it to fellow teachers or friends, here is a video that covers the basics! Read more in detail: WILD: Picture…

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