Wordsmith

New tab, new word. Download Wordsmith, a Chrome extension to learn new words every time you open a new tab.
What is Wordsmith?
"Wordsmith" is a Chrome extension designed to enhance your vocabulary. With each new tab, it presents a new word from an extensive database pulled from GMAT, SAT, and ACT word lists. Tailored for those preparing for tests, seeking to enhance their active vocabulary or simply for the love of words, Wordsmith seamlessly integrates learning into your browsing experience.

Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Rating: 4.71 (24)
Version: 1.3 (Last updated: 2018-09-10)
Creation date: 2018-09-10
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Size: 402.43K

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Extension summary

Wordsmith is a chrome extension that shows you new vocabulary words with each new tab. The elegant and simple design will help you learn new words with out distracting you from your browsing.

Use Wordsmith for test preparation, to improve your active vocabulary, or just for fun! Wordsmith utilizes over 1,000 words pulled from GMAT, SAT, and ACT lists of words to know.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Elegant and colorful UI
  • Helps in learning new vocabulary
  • Useful for grammar enthusiasts and linguaphiles
  • Clean design and fast performance
  • Allows for pronunciation and spelling for words
Cons
  • Lacks example sentences for context
  • Missing word usage in sentences
  • Some users find it less helpful without contextual examples
Most mentioned
  • Desire for example sentences/context
  • Love for the design and UI
  • Effective in building vocabulary
Recent reviews
Very helpful💡 You can add pronunciation, spelling, and a sentence example!
by Yves Isite, 2023-12-11

Great extension, would be great to have a sentence for context
by Jake, 2023-06-13

Great app as far as design and implementation, but without an option for sentence context it isn't as helpful
by Kaiwen Wang, 2022-10-07
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Wordsmith requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Wordsmith has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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