noun 1. the collection or conscription of money, property, or troops by a government or other authority.The government imposed new levies on imports. 2. what is collected in this way.The levy is…
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WOTD: causal
adjective 1. being or involving a cause.The police consider jealousy to be a causal factor in the crime. 2. pertaining to cause and effect.There appears to be a causal link between this…
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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. Click here to go to the Vocabulary…
WOTD: unappreciated
adjective not acknowledged as having worth or value.When no one noticed his contribution, he felt unappreciated.Though regarded as a masterpiece now, the symphony was unappreciated when it was first performed. See the…
WOTD: beforehand
adverb in advance; at a previous time; earlier.We went to the 7:00 movie, but we’d eaten dinner beforehand.The restaurant gets very busy on Fridays, so you’d better call beforehand to make a…