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WOTD: ordain

Posted on January 6, 2021December 30, 2020 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb 1. to proclaim or authorize (a person) to be a Christian priest or minister, or a rabbi, esp. by a formal ceremony.The bishop will ordain two new priests next month.His…

WOTD: accelerate

Posted on January 5, 2021December 30, 2020 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb 1. to cause (a particular activity or process) to happen faster.He accelerated his college program and received his degree early. 2. to increase the speed or rate of.He noisily accelerated…

WOTD: harmonious

Posted on January 4, 2021December 30, 2020 by Wordsmyth

adjective 1. characterized by agreement or accord. The relationship between the sisters was never harmonious, but now they weren’t even speaking to each other. 2. melodious. See the full entry

WOTD: Weekly Quiz

Posted on January 2, 2021December 3, 2020 by Wordsmyth

With the Wordsmyth Vocabulary Center activities, you can study the words of this week, play games with them, and assess your knowledge of their meanings with a quiz. Click here to go…

WOTD: tranquility

Posted on January 1, 2021December 18, 2020 by Wordsmyth

noun the condition or quality of being peaceful, untroubled, or calm; serenity.As she sat looking at the still waters of the lake, she felt tranquility. See the full entry

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