noun the act of forming or the state of being formed.Ten people took part in the formation of the new science club. Full Entry →Watch a quick video lesson for this word.
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urbane
adjective refined in manner; polished; elegant.The writer did not possess urbane manners, and some of his intellectual peers at the gala thought him crude. Full Entry →Watch a quick video lesson for…
upshot
noun the most important issue, result, or conclusion.I know all that, but what was the upshot of the discussion? Full Entry →Watch a quick video lesson for this word.
ravish
transitive verb to overwhelm with emotion or sensation; enrapture.He was ravished by the beauty of the choir’s singing. Full Entry →Watch a quick video lesson for this word.
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…