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WOTD: zest

Posted on April 28, 2021October 3, 2022 by Wordsmyth

noun 1. great pleasure; keen enjoyment; relish.The elderly woman’s zest for living made her seem much younger.He set to work on the project with great zest. 2. sharpness or intensity of flavor.This…

WOTD: rant

Posted on April 27, 2021April 6, 2021 by Wordsmyth

intransitive verb to speak or complain loudly and vehemently.He’s always ranting about politics, and I’m tired of hearing his complaints. transitive verb to utter with great vehemence.

WOTD: ideological

Posted on April 26, 2021April 6, 2021 by Wordsmyth

adjective of or concerning basic beliefs, concepts, and social and political aims of an individual, group, or institution; of or concerning ideology.The ideological differences between capitalists and socialists are great.

Weekly Quiz

Posted on April 24, 2021March 25, 2021 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. Click here to go to the Vocabulary…

WOTD: handicraft

Posted on April 23, 2021April 6, 2021 by Wordsmyth

noun 1. skill at making things by hand.Over the years, she’d refined her handicraft and was now producing extraordinary beaded clothing and handbags. 2. work requiring such skill, such as weaving and…

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