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ensemble

Posted on February 4, 2026January 28, 2026 by Wordsmyth

noun a group of performers, such as actors or musicians, who perform together.A jazz ensemble will provide entertainment at the reception. See the full entry

cosmos

Posted on February 3, 2026January 28, 2026 by Wordsmyth

noun the universe considered as a whole.Planetarium shows help us appreciate the vastness of the cosmos. See the full entry

adoption

Posted on February 2, 2026January 28, 2026 by Wordsmyth

noun the act or fact of becoming the legal parent of another person’s child, or the act or condition of being thus adopted as another’s child.The couple prepared their home for the…

Weekly Quiz

Posted on January 31, 2026December 30, 2025 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…

virtuoso

Posted on January 30, 2026January 21, 2026 by Wordsmyth

noun a person who demonstrates exceptional ability, style, or skill, especially in music.Franz Liszt was a piano virtuoso, and his skill at playing caused his works as a composer to be highly…

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