transitive verb 1. to value with great affection.She cherishes their friendship. 2. to foster tenderly; care for.The child cherished the homeless kitten. See the full entry
Weekly Quiz
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…
WOTD: nauseate
transitive verb to upset the stomach of (a person or animal), often to the point of causing vomiting; cause nausea in.The sight of blood nauseates some people.The roller coaster ride nauseated her….
WOTD: pact
noun an agreement, esp. a sworn promise.My friend and I made a pact never to tell what happened that day. See the full entry
Word Parts I: A handy list for introducing Greek and Latin roots to your students
As educators, we are all aware that learning words parts, particularly Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes can help students guess the meaning of new words as well as help them…