Vocab from the Headlines: Polymath
Do you know what a polymath is? The Word Nerd explains. (And guess what? It's not really about math!)
Category: Improving vocabulary
The Origin of Hydrangea
Can hydrangea, the beautiful flower, and Hydra, the awful monster, come from the same Greek root? The Word Nerd's kid wanted to know...
Vocab from Small Great Things: Specious
Jodi Picoult taught me a new word! She's also sparked many good questions in her latest novel Small Great Things.
Gray or Grey: Which is Correct?
How do you spell gray, with an "a" or an "e"? The Word Nerd explains...
What Does Intransigent Mean?
A Man Called Ove taught me the meaning of intransigent. Let me pass the vocab along...
The Underestimated Power of Stationery
The Word Nerd makes an argument for hand written letters and suggests a gift idea.