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compel

Posted on January 15, 2024January 11, 2024 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb to force or drive to some action or attitude; pressure.The customer’s violent behavior compelled the store manager to call the police.A terrible sense of guilt compelled him to confess. intransitive…

Weekly Quiz

Posted on January 13, 2024January 5, 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…

opportune

Posted on January 12, 2024January 4, 2024 by Wordsmyth

adjective favorable or suitable, esp. in relation to time.You arrived at an opportune moment. See the full entry

meander

Posted on January 11, 2024January 4, 2024 by Wordsmyth

intransitive verb to wind in broad curves, as a river.The river meanders through the valley. noun (often pl.) circuitous turnings or windings, or a course or journey so composed.We enjoyed our meander…

perpetrate

Posted on January 10, 2024January 4, 2024 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb to commit or carry out (a crime, act of mischief, or the like).He perpetrated several frauds. See the full entry

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