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Quiz of the Week

Posted on February 27, 2021February 9, 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: charisma

Posted on February 26, 2021February 19, 2021 by Wordsmyth

noun 1. an unusual ability to influence people and arouse devotion.His charisma inspired his followers to amazing self-sacrifices.They say his charisma was a large factor in his winning the election. 2. in…

WOTD: jubilee

Posted on February 26, 2021February 9, 2021 by Wordsmyth

noun 1. a particularly celebrated anniversary, such as the fiftieth, or the celebration itself.They were in London during the celebration of the Queen’s jubilee. 2. an occasion or short period of communal…

WOTD: impertinent

Posted on February 25, 2021February 9, 2021 by Wordsmyth

adjective 1. rude or impudent.It is often considered impertinent to ask someone the amount of their income.The teacher sent him to the principal for his impertinent comments. 2. not pertaining to the…

WOTD: ignite

Posted on February 24, 2021February 9, 2021 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb to cause to begin burning; set on fire; kindle.He ignited the charcoal with his lighter. to subject to intense heat; cause to glow with heat.The fire in the building ignited…

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