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WOTD: legislature

Posted on April 22, 2021April 6, 2021 by Wordsmyth

noun a governmental assembly authorized to make, change, or revoke the laws of a state or nation.The legislature is voting today on the proposal to change the tax laws.

WOTD: genesis

Posted on April 21, 2021April 6, 2021 by Wordsmyth

noun 1. the beginning or origin of something.If you’re interested in the genesis of rock-‘n’-roll, you need to look further back than the mid 1950s. 2. (cap.) the first book of the…

WOTD: terminal

Posted on April 20, 2021April 6, 2021 by Wordsmyth

adjective 1. of, relating to, located at, or forming the end, limit, or boundary of something.The dogs slowed their pace through the park as they reached the terminal cliffs. 2. occurring at…

WOTD: defamation

Posted on April 19, 2021April 6, 2021 by Wordsmyth

noun 1. the act of causing damage to the reputation of a person, group, or institution by making unfavorable and unjust statements.He was sued for defamation after reporting that the head of…

Weekly Quiz

Posted on April 17, 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…

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