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Weekly Quiz

Posted on June 13, 2026May 27, 2026 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…

amenity

Posted on June 12, 2026June 4, 2026 by Wordsmyth

noun (plural) social courtesies; agreeable manners; pleasantries.The matter was urgent and there was no time for amenities. Full Entry →Watch a video explainer.

inclusive

Posted on June 11, 2026June 4, 2026 by Wordsmyth

adjective including everything, or a large amount; comprehensive.The textbook has a highly inclusive index that is very helpful. Full Entry →Watch a video explainer.

imprison

Posted on June 10, 2026June 4, 2026 by Wordsmyth

verb to put or keep in a prison.He was imprisoned for forty years. Full Entry →Watch a video explainer.

elevation

Posted on June 9, 2026June 4, 2026 by Wordsmyth

noun the height to which something rises or is raised, or its height above sea level or ground level.Those houses would be safe during a flood, because they are at a high…

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