transtive verb to order or organize according to a common goal.We should coordinate our efforts in planning the meeting.The allies coordinated their military operations. intransitive verb to become coordinated. See the full…
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abuse
transitive verb to use in an improper or incorrect manner; misuse.If you abuse your privileges, you will lose them.He began to abuse alcohol after his divorce. noun improper or incorrect use; misuse.The…
Weekly Quiz
With the Wordsmyth Vocabulary Center activities, you can study these words, play games with them, and assess your knowledge of their meanings with a quiz. Go to the Vocabulary Center, the words…
accumulate
transitive verb to amass; collect.Now a millionaire, the tycoon began to accumulate many priceless paintings from Europe. intransitive verb to become greater; increase.Dust accumulated under all the furniture.Water accumulated in the leaky…
degrade
transitive verb 1. to bring (someone or something) down in moral or intellectual character; deprave; debase.The board felt that such risqué literature would degrade the minds of the youth. 2. to bring…