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tumult

Posted on October 3, 2023September 25, 2023 by Wordsmyth

noun the noise and commotion of a large crowd; uproar.They lost each other in the tumult that erupted after the police tried to break up the demonstration. See the full entry

foe

Posted on October 2, 2023September 25, 2023 by Wordsmyth

noun 1. one who wishes ill on another; personal enemy.Now that his old foe was being released from prison, he had begun to be fearful.They had a serious falling-out some years ago…

Weekly Quiz

Posted on September 30, 2023August 30, 2023 by Wordsmyth

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

decorative

Posted on September 29, 2023September 21, 2023 by Wordsmyth

adjective adding to visual attractiveness; ornamental.Wallpaper is functional besides being decorative. See the full entry

nullify

Posted on September 28, 2023September 21, 2023 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb to cause to have no value or consequence.Our extra effort nullified our opponents’ early lead. See the full entry

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