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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WOTD: nurture
transitive verb 1. to care for and encourage the growth and development of (a living thing).She carefully nurtured her tiny plants.It was really our grandparents who nurtured us; our parents were unable…
WOTD: devote
transitive verb 1. to give (one’s time or attention) to a purpose.The volunteers devoted their time and energy to helping others.He regretted that he had devoted so little time to his children…
WOTD: thrive
intransitive verb 1. to progress well or succeed; prosper.The business got off to a rocky start, but it’s thriving now.With luck and hard work, the settlers were able to thrive in the…
WOTD: flourish
intransitive verb 1. to grow and thrive; be healthy and vigorous.Ferns do not flourish in direct sunlight.My tomato plants are flourishing this year, so I have plenty of tomatoes to give to…