This article expands on an earlier post that dealt with the notion of “aspect.” This post goes further in discussing the difference between the three aspects (simple, progressive, and perfect) and focuses…
Grammar glossary: ASPECT–simple, progressive, and perfect
Most people are familiar with the notion of tense in grammar. We know that the difference, for example, between “I go” and “I went” is one of tense: “I go” is an…
Wordsmyth Teachers Guide
Here is a quick overview of Wordsmyth features, including Wordsmyth dictionaries at all levels, vocabulary tools, and teacher tools. This guide can help educators make good use of Wordsmyth dictionaries and tools so that students may be helped to improve their vocabulary as well as their reading and writing skills.
segment
noun one of the parts into which something is or can be separated.She gave each child a segment of grapefruit.There is still a segment of the population who own landline telephones. transitive…
adept
adjective having great skill or ability; proficient.The toddler was already quite adept at using a fork.The teenager had recently become adept at lying to her parents.Practice had made him adept with a…
guideline
noun (often pl.) a recommendation or requirement with respect to procedure, method, or the like.Restaurants have been given new, stricter guidelines regarding the handling of raw foods. See the full entry
reassure
transitive verb to give back confidence to.The hotel clerk reassured the guests that their valuables would be safe.After the frightening incident, the police chief tried to reassure the public.The teacher’s kind words…
Weekly Quiz
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…