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commentary

Posted on April 7, 2026March 31, 2026 by Wordsmyth

noun a series of explanatory or interpretive remarks or comments.We listened to commentary on the works of art as we went through the museum. See the full entry

ambiguity

Posted on April 6, 2026March 31, 2026 by Wordsmyth

noun uncertainty or vagueness in meaning, intention, or the like.She can’t write well, so the letter was full of ambiguity. See the full entry

Weekly Quiz

Posted on April 4, 2026March 25, 2026 by Wordsmyth

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…

twinkle

Posted on April 3, 2026March 25, 2026 by Wordsmyth

verb to shine with a light that flickers or is not steady.Stars may look like they twinkle, but that is an illusion. See the full entry

insidious

Posted on April 2, 2026March 25, 2026 by Wordsmyth

adjective dangerous through cunning, subtlety, and underhandedness.Their insidious plot included not only the assassination of President Lincoln but the killing of the Vice President and Secretary of State as well. See the…

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