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Weekly Quiz

Posted on June 22, 2024May 20, 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…

ultimately

Posted on June 21, 2024June 13, 2024 by Wordsmyth

adverb at the farthest or last point in a progression; finally; in the end.She ultimately achieved her goal, but not without experiencing many setbacks along the way. See the full entry

hamper

Posted on June 20, 2024June 20, 2024 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb to impede or interfere with the progress or action of.A long, straight skirt hampers your stride.The owners claim that the new regulation will hamper business.The unwillingness of witnesses to come…

testify

Posted on June 19, 2024June 13, 2024 by Wordsmyth

intransitive verb to give evidence or testimony.The witness has agreed to testify.He was called to testify to the committee. transitive verb to state or affirm as fact or truth, esp. under oath.The…

ruminate

Posted on June 18, 2024June 13, 2024 by Wordsmyth

intransitive verb to think at length; meditate.The others were waiting for an answer but he needed more time to ruminate on the matter. transitive verb to consider or think about at length;…

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