With the Wordsmyth Vocabulary Center activities, you can study these words, play games with them, and assess your knowledge of their meanings with a quiz. Go to the Vocabulary Center, the words…
jocular
adjective jovial or inclined to joke; merry.Your father was in a surprisingly jocular mood last night! See the full entry
consort
noun a wife or husband, esp. of a royal personage.Prince Philip was the consort of Queen Elizabeth II. intransitive verb to keep company; associate (often fol. by “with”).He’s been consorting with some…
magnitude
noun size, extent, or dimension.The magnitude of a galaxy is difficult to fathom. importance, seriousness, or greatness.The first moon landing was an event of great magnitude.The magnitude of the problem was clear…
bicker
intransitive verb to engage in a petty quarrel; squabble.It’s not at all unusual for couples to bicker about money. See the full entry