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.
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…
acclaim
transitive verb to approve enthusiastically with or as if with loud applause or shouts.Critics have acclaimed the author’s new novel, and many assert it to be her best. See the full entry
impeccable
adjective flawless or blameless; perfect.He thought he’d come up with an impeccable alibi.She has impeccable taste in clothes. See the full entry
debit
noun an amount of money removed from or owed on an account, or the record of that amount.This debit of fifteen dollars in your checking account reflects a fee that the bank…
persecute
transitive verb to subject (esp. those belonging to a different political, religious, or racial group) to persistent harassment, punishment, or ill-treatment.Among those persecuted by the Nazis were Jews, Romanies, Poles, and political…