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populous

Posted on July 13, 2026July 9, 2026 by Wordsmyth

adjective having a large or dense population.Tokyo is one of the world’s most populous cities. Full Entry → Watch a quick video lesson for this word.

Weekly Quiz

Posted on July 11, 2026May 27, 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…

chimerical

Posted on July 10, 2026July 2, 2026 by Wordsmyth

adjective existing only in the mind; fanciful.Few expected his chimerical plan to establish rooftop farming in the city to actually materialize.|The fire-breathing dragon is a chimerical animal. Full Entry →Watch a quick…

grandiloquence

Posted on July 9, 2026July 2, 2026 by Wordsmyth

noun speech that is pretentious, pompous, or excessively mannered.His grandiloquence wearied his audience and only served to convince them of his attitude of self-importance. Full Entry →Watch a quick video lesson for…

profane

Posted on July 8, 2026July 2, 2026 by Wordsmyth

adjective irreverent or irreligious; blasphemous.The sculpture depicting Christ as a woman was declared profane.|Martin Luther was condemned by the church for his profane teachings. Full Entry →Watch a quick video lesson for…

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