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foray

Posted on September 9, 2024September 5, 2024 by Wordsmyth

noun a quick raid or sudden advance, usu. military and often to take forage or plunder.The enemy’s last foray had weakened them considerably. See the full entry

Weekly Quiz

Posted on September 7, 2024August 29, 2024 by Wordsmyth

With the Wordsmyth Vocabulary Center activities, you can study the words of the week, play games with them, and assess your knowledge of their meanings with a quiz. Go to the Vocabulary…

shun

Posted on September 6, 2024August 29, 2024 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb to keep away from or avoid, esp. purposely.He has shunned his brother for years. See the full entry

incongruous

Posted on September 5, 2024August 29, 2024 by Wordsmyth

adjective not suitable or fitting; out of place.Shorts were incongruous attire for this formal occasion. See the full entry

lithe

Posted on September 4, 2024August 29, 2024 by Wordsmyth

adjective characterized by light, graceful, flexible movements.The lithe young gymnast performed the move easily. See the full entry

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