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retinue

Posted on February 11, 2026February 5, 2026 by Wordsmyth

noun a group of attendants or other employees who accompany a prominent person.The duke arrived at the castle with a large retinue of guards and servants. See the full entry

lustrous

Posted on February 10, 2026February 5, 2026 by Wordsmyth

adjective shining; glossy; bright.The new snow was lustrous in the moonlight.Her dull graying hair had once been lustrous and vibrantly red. See the full entry

fame

Posted on February 9, 2026February 5, 2026 by Wordsmyth

noun the condition of being well known or respected by a great number of people.Joe found fame and fortune as an actor. See the full entry

Weekly Quiz

Posted on February 7, 2026February 7, 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…

sue

Posted on February 6, 2026January 28, 2026 by Wordsmyth

verb to start a lawsuit against in a court of law; prosecute.The injured passenger will sue the drunk driver. See the full entry

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