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Category: Improving vocabulary

Improving vocabulary

What Is Aquafaba?

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

An unusual cooking tip from the Word Nerd...

Improving vocabulary

What is a Cairn?

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 10 Comments

Do you know what to call those stacks of stones you see when hiking? The Word Nerd explains...

Improving vocabulary

Yosemite: Travel Tips and Info

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

The story behind the naming of Yosemite, plus some tips on getting the most out of a trip to this beautiful park.

Improving grammar/Improving vocabulary

When to Use Capital vs. Capitol

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

The Word Nerd clears up the confusion between the many ways to spell and use "capital".

Improving vocabulary

What’s the Story Behind Ketchup?

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 12 Comments

What's the right way to spell ketchup, and where did this word come from? The Word Nerd explains.

Improving vocabulary

Vocab from Jodi Picoult: Allomother

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

Allomothers exist among animals and humans... do you know what they are? The Word Nerd explains.

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