At this time of the year, we normally ask our users to participate in the selection of Word of the Year. Instead of sending your opinion to us, this year we would like to invite you, our users, to have a Word of the Year conversation with your family and friends during the holiday season.
Wordsmyth Teachers Guide
Here is a quick overview of Wordsmyth features, including Wordsmyth dictionaries at all levels, vocabulary tools, and teacher tools. This guide can help educators make good use of Wordsmyth dictionaries and tools so that students may be helped to improve their vocabulary as well as their reading and writing skills.
distress
noun a state of extreme need or trouble.In its second year, the company found itself in severe financial distress.The coast guard received a call from a ship in distress. See the full…
avid
adjective characterized by great enthusiasm or zeal.As an avid fan of baseball, he watches every game.She’s always been an avid reader and seems to have read everything and to know everything. See…
inclement
adjective of weather, violent or disagreeable.The inclement weather made the voyage hazardous and miserable. See the full entry
Weekly Quiz
With the Wordsmyth Vocabulary Center activities, you can study the words of the week, play games with them, and assess your knowledge of their meanings with a quiz. Go to the Vocabulary…
endorse
transitive verb to approve or give support to.Doctors endorsed the legislation to ban smoking.The newspaper endorsed the democratic candidate. See the full entry