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phony

Posted on November 16, 2023November 9, 2023 by Wordsmyth

adjective (informal) not real or genuine; fake.She could tell he was wearing a phony beard and mustache. See the full entry

kindle

Posted on November 15, 2023November 9, 2023 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb to build or start (a fire).The campers used twigs and matches to kindle a fire. See the full entry

manure

Posted on November 14, 2023November 10, 2023 by Wordsmyth

noun the waste matter of animals, esp. that of cows and horses, used as a fertilizer. Manure is often mixed with other organic materials such as straw. The farmers are spreading manure…

Sorting your lists on the Wordsmyth site

Posted on November 13, 2023November 13, 2023 by Wordsmyth

When you select words for your wordlist in the customization process, you may want to sort the list to help with your selection. (To learn more about wordlist maker, please check out…

gauge

Posted on November 13, 2023November 9, 2023 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb to make an estimate of or a judgment concerning; judge.The speaker incorrectly gauged the reactions of his audience.It is impossible to gauge the size of an iceberg by looking at…

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