WordsWorth Deluxe 2
WordsWorth is a stimulating game of intellectual exercise that improves memory, increases vocabulary, and trains the mind in the valuable skill of reverse thinking.
To Play:
Click one of the 24 category buttons.
A random definition from the associated category will appear in the top pane. The object of play is simply to come up with the answer word that fits the definition.
Enter your Try Word in the space provided and then click the "Try Word" button (or press the “Enter” key on your keyboard). The display panel will indicate whether or not your Try Word is correct. If your try word is correct, the full definition and thesaurus entries will appear, with the active hint highlighted in blue.
In the same way that your muscles get stronger from the effort of lifting weight, your brain gets stronger from the effort of thinking. If you don't know the answer right away, take some time and make the effort of searching your memory. Make a genuine effort every time.
The answer is probably buried in there somewhere. However, if you do get stumped, click the "Show Me" button for the answer. You will always be rewarded with an opportunity to learn something new.
The Display Panel:
The Display panel displays a variety of messages related to the functions of play - not the least of which is to let you know when you have found the correct answer word.
Display Panel Messages:
Occurs when the Try Word is correct.
Occurs when the Try Word is not correct.
Occurs when the Try Word is within the answer word but does not match the entire answer word. This can happen when the answer word is a compound word or a phase made up of two or more words.
Occurs when the “Rhyme” button is used and there are no words that rhyme with the answer word.
The Hints Panel:
Thankfully - WordsWorth offers a number of hint functions to help you find the correct answer word.
Many words have multiple definitions. The main "Hint" button shows how many definitions are available. Click the main "Hint" button repeatedly to display each definition in turn.
The “#” button, when enabled, will show the number of letters in the answer word. Click to enable and click again to disable.
The "F" button, when enabled, displays the first letter of the answer word. Click to enable and click again to disable.
The “R” button will display words that rhyme with the answer word. This button will flash while it searches for a phonetic match. When the search is completed the display panel will indicate whether or not any rhyming words were found.
If rhymes are found the display panel will show the total number of rhyming words and the “R” button is highlighted. Click and hold the “R” button to display a rhyming word. Release the “R” button to return to the normal display. Repeat this action to display each rhyming word in sequence.
The “T” button will appear highlighted if there are any thesaurus relationships to the answer word. Click and hold the “T” button to display a thesaurus relationship. Release the “T” button to return to the normal display. Repeat this action to display each thesaurus relationship in sequence.
Thesaurus relationship types include Synonyms, Antonyms, Attributes, Causes, Derived, Entails, Parts, Part Of, Types, Type Of, Participle, See Also, and Similar.
If any part of the answer word appears in any of the thesaurus relationships it will be replaced with a series of question marks.
Sometimes you will see a series of question marks in the definition. This occurs when the definition itself contains the answer word. The question marks indicate the number of letters in the answer word, and its placement within the definition.
Level of Difficulty:
The "1", "2", "3", and "5", hint buttons will instruct WordsWorth to select words with a specified number of definitions. Only one of these buttons can be active at any given time.
The active button is highlighted. Click any button to enable the "Number of Definitions" feature. Click the active button to disable this feature.
"1" Displays words with 1 or 2 definitions.
"2" Displays words with 2 or 3 definitions.
"3" Displays words with 3 to 5 definitions.
"5" Displays words with 5 or more definitions.
Note that the higher the number of definitions limits the number of words that WordsWorth can choose from. With this feature enabled, moving the mouse pointer over the category buttons will display the number of words available for the associated category. The number is located in the space between buttons "2" and "3".
Dictionary and Thesaurus:
The "Look Up" button allows direct use of WordsWorth’s integrated dictionary and thesaurus that has been updated to include over 210,000 look-up words and phrases. Enter a word or phrase in the Try Wod space and click the "Look Up" button to display the full definition and thesaurus entries.
Interface:
The "Help" button shows this help document.
The "Close" button closes WordsWorth.
The "Options" button opens the About/Options Panel which includes information about your WordsWorth installation and allows you to select from the available options.
Click the Arrow button to minimize WordsWorth to the Windows Taskbar.
Note: WordsWorth can be moved to a new location on your screen by clicking on the title or any non-active area of the interface. Your mouse pointer will change to a four-way icon when it’s over a non-active area.
The About/Options Panel:
Click the “About” button to display information about your WordsWorth installation. Here you can also choose from the two options described below.
Tool Tips can be enabled or disabled by clicking the “Show Tool Tips” check box. Tool Tips are small messages that pop up whenever the mouse pointer hovers over a control. The messages describe the function of the associated control.
When the “Show Animations” checkbox is checked WordsWorth will play various animations in the display panel. Uncheck this check box to disable the animations.
New to WordsWorth Deluxe 2 is the skinned interface. Now you can change the appearance of WordsWorth to suit your preference. New skins created by featured artusts will be posted on Promptoria.com for free download as they become available.
Clicking the “Skins” button will expose the skins interface. Click the Up/Down buttons to display the installed skins. Click the “Accept” button to begin using the selected skin.
Click the “Close” button to close the About/Options panel.
Conclusion:
Play Often - Your Brain Will Thank You.
