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WOTD: bereaved

Posted on February 3, 2022September 19, 2022 by Wordsmyth

adjective a state of grief over the death of a friend or relative.The bereaved widow wore black.He was so bereaved that he spoke to no one for months. See the full entry

WOTD: grandeur

Posted on February 2, 2022January 27, 2022 by Wordsmyth

noun the quality of being majestic, splendid, or grand.They were awed by the grandeur of the Alps. See the full entry

WOTD: whimsy

Posted on February 1, 2022January 27, 2022 by Wordsmyth

noun an odd, fanciful, or capricious notion, or such notions collectively.Her designs are born out of whimsy rather than considerations of functionality. See the full entry

WOTD: zealot

Posted on January 31, 2022January 27, 2022 by Wordsmyth

noun a person who is excessively and often intolerantly zealous, esp. about a cause or religious faith; fanatic.Some of the zealots were willing to give their lives or even harm others in…

Weekly Quiz

Posted on January 29, 2022December 30, 2021 by Wordsmyth

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. Click here to go to the Vocabulary…

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