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Coronavirus glossary: a guide to the meaning of the most common terms

Posted on April 5, 2020August 20, 2021 by Wordsmyth

The following is a small collection of terms that have been in the news in connection with the pandemic that is now affecting us all.  These terms can be confusing, and we…

Anti-virus Words of the Week

Posted on April 4, 2020April 4, 2020 by Wordsmyth

Normally, our Word of the Day is selected from our WVI Level 4 or 5 word lists. However, as you may have noticed, we are doing things a little differently this week….

WOTD: resolve

Posted on April 3, 2020April 2, 2020 by Wordsmyth

noun firmness or clearness of purpose; determination. The increasing size of the problem only strengthened her resolve to find a solution. transitive verb 1. to decide (something) firmly or earnestly, or to…

WOTD: mettle

Posted on April 2, 2020April 8, 2020 by Wordsmyth

noun toughness of character; courage.Many people enjoy testing their mettle by taking part in dangerous sports.The young volunteer saw the war as his chance to show his mettle.The rigorous test was designed…

WOTD: stalwart

Posted on April 1, 2020April 8, 2020 by Wordsmyth

adjective steady and loyal; reliable.He was one of the king’s stalwart supporters who stayed by him till the end. See the full entry

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