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Weekly Quiz

Posted on March 28, 2026February 26, 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…

vow

Posted on March 27, 2026March 19, 2026 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb to pledge or promise solemnly; take an oath.In court, she vowed that she would tell the truth.After his car accident, he vowed to stop drinking.She vowed to her husband that…

tractable

Posted on March 26, 2026March 19, 2026 by Wordsmyth

adjective easy to manage or guide; docile.He saddled up a tractable horse for the inexperienced rider in the group. See the full entry

ribald

Posted on March 25, 2026March 19, 2026 by Wordsmyth

adjective characterized by or using rude, coarse, or vulgar language or humor.Burlesque shows were known for their ribald comedy skits and risqué entertainments. See the full entry

avenge

Posted on March 24, 2026March 19, 2026 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb to inflict punishment or cause suffering as retribution for.She avenged the murder of her husband. See the full entry

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