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.
hypothetical
adjective based on a premise rather than having substance in reality; supposed.In medical school, we were often quizzed about hypothetical patients and how we would treat them. See the full entry
spurn
transitive verb to reject, refuse, or treat with scorn; disdain; despise.He spurned all my offers of help. noun a scornful rejection or contemptuous treatment. See the full entry
pedagogy
noun the act, process, or profession of teaching.Her authoritarian style of pedagogy alienates students. See the full entry
suave
adjective polished and urbane.The handsome spy in the movies always appeared so suave and sophisticated.The actor’s suave manner didn’t seem right for the part of the farmer. See the full entry
hobo
noun a poor and homeless wanderer who usually does odd jobs for a living but may also beg or scavenge.A couple of hobos were sleeping in one of the boxcars at the…