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WOTD: telekinesis

Posted on February 18, 2020February 4, 2020 by Wordsmyth

telekinesis noun definition: a scientifically inexplicable power to move objects without physical contact, as by means of psychic forces. Quotation: “I try to use my telekinesis to pull Nine towards me, but…

WOTD: tellurian

Posted on February 17, 2020February 9, 2020 by Wordsmyth

tellurian adjective definition: characteristic of or pertaining to the earth or its inhabitants; terrestrial.example: The African bush elephant is the heaviest of all tellurian creatures. noun definition 1: an inhabitant of the…

Words of the Week

Posted on February 15, 2020April 8, 2020 by Wordsmyth

Here are the words of the day for the past week. With the Wordsmyth Vocabulary Center activities, you can study these words, play games with them, and assess your knowledge of their…

WOTD: connive

Posted on February 14, 2020February 9, 2020 by Wordsmyth

connive intransitive verb definition 1: to join secretly in a plot; conspire (often followed by “with”).example: The policeman was conniving with the smugglers and sharing their profits. definition 2: to ignore or…

WOTD: fractious

Posted on February 13, 2020February 4, 2020 by Wordsmyth

fractious adjective definition 1: inclined to be irritable and quarrelsome; cranky.example: The kids were getting very fractious after hours in the car. definition 2: headstrong and hard to discipline; unruly. See the…

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