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tantalize

Posted on September 20, 2024September 11, 2024 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb to tease or torment with the sight or prospect of something desirable but unattainable.He tantalized the dog, waving the strip of bacon in front of its nose. See the full…

assertive

Posted on September 18, 2024September 11, 2024 by Wordsmyth

adjective forward or aggressive in speech or action.To make them listen, you’ll need to be more assertive. See the full entry

demise

Posted on September 17, 2024September 11, 2024 by Wordsmyth

noun the end of existence or operation.The demise of the magazine was a disappointment for its loyal readers. See the full entry

menial

Posted on September 16, 2024September 11, 2024 by Wordsmyth

adjective lowly or degrading; servile.She felt that cleaning the bathroom was a menial task and left it for others to do. See the full entry

Weekly Quiz

Posted on September 14, 2024August 29, 2024 by Wordsmyth

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

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