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Weekly Quiz

Posted on May 30, 2026May 22, 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…

untrustworthy

Posted on May 29, 2026May 22, 2026 by Wordsmyth

adjective combined form of trustworthy.You have shown yourself to be untrustworthy by leaving the baby unattended. Full Entry → Watch a video explainer about this word.

sinuous

Posted on May 28, 2026May 22, 2026 by Wordsmyth

adjective with many curves or turns; winding.The trellis was covered with sinuous vines. Full Entry → Watch a video explainer about this word.

complaisance

Posted on May 27, 2026May 27, 2026 by Wordsmyth

noun willingness to please.True complaisance is one quality the management is looking for in a new hire for the customer service position.The valet did his job with feigned complaisance. Full Entry →…

identification

Posted on May 26, 2026May 22, 2026 by Wordsmyth

noun something that proves who a person is, such as a driver’s license or passport.The spy had to show her identification before the guards would let her into the secret cave. Full…

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