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Words of the Week

Posted on June 13, 2020June 5, 2020 by Wordsmyth

Here are the words of the day for the past week. With the Wordsmyth Vocabulary Center activities, you can study these words, play games with them, and assess your knowledge of their…

WOTD: beguile

Posted on June 12, 2020June 7, 2020 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb 1. to deceive or cheat by using guile.Don’t be beguiled by his innocent look.The elderly couple were beguiled of a large sum of money. 2. to cause to be distracted,…

WOTD: efficacy

Posted on June 11, 2020June 5, 2020 by Wordsmyth

noun the ability to produce desired results; effectiveness.The new drugs have greater efficacy than the earlier ones. See the full entry

WOTD: augment

Posted on June 10, 2020June 7, 2020 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb to make greater in size, degree, or amount; intensify by adding.She determined to augment her earnings by taking on a second job.Helicopters brought in more sacks of grain to augment…

WOTD: fanfare

Posted on June 9, 2020June 7, 2020 by Wordsmyth

noun 1. a flourish of trumpets, used to mark an entrance or beginning.The entrance of the queen was announced with a splendid fanfare. 2. activity carried out with similar flourish and showiness,…

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