Vocab from Go Set a Watchman: Abjure
I'm enjoying Harper Lee's beautiful language in her "sequel" to To Kill a Mockingbird. She sent me to the dictionary on page 13 already with "abjure" - do you ...
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It’s April! Find Your Inner Poet
Today marks the beginning of National Poetry Month. Grab a poem and get started!
Vocab from Orphan Train: Pusillanimous
Can you think of a synonym for pusillanimous? The Word Nerd explains this tongue-twister word.
When to Use Italics for Titles
Do you know which titles require italics and which require quotes? The Word Nerd explains.
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Do you know what a nimbus is? I thought it was a foolish person; I was wrong!
Is Alot a Word?
Should I use alot or a lot? What about alright and awhile? Today, The Word Nerd tackles some tough "a-words".