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WOTD: apocalypse

Posted on December 13, 2019December 6, 2019 by Wordsmyth

apocalypse noun definition 1:  any of several early Jewish or Christian writings on divine revelation that symbolically depict the ultimate conflict between good and evil. definition 2:  (cap.) the last book of…

WOTD: disaffection

Posted on December 12, 2019December 6, 2019 by Wordsmyth

disaffection noun definition: an absence or loss of good will, faith, or loyalty, especially toward a government, principle, or the like.example: The ship’s captain was on the alert for any signs of…

Invitation to Nominate the Wordsmyth “Word of the Year”

Posted on December 11, 2019November 10, 2020 by Robert Parks

Only 4 days left to nominate your choice for the Wordsmyth “Word of the Year”.  This is our annual invitation to our users to nominate a word on the Wordsmyth website. This…

WOTD: jocose

Posted on December 11, 2019December 6, 2019 by Wordsmyth

jocose adjective definition 1:  inclined to joke; jovial; merry.example:  The jocose old gentleman had everyone at the table chuckling. definition 2:  funny; humorous.example:  She began her speech with a few jocose remarks. Collocations:…

WOTD: panegyric

Posted on December 10, 2019December 11, 2019 by Wordsmyth

panegyric noun definition 1:  a speech or piece of writing made in formal, elaborate praise of a person or thing.example: Does she deserve this panegyric for doing something any good citizen would…

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