My Inspiring Word for 2016
Have you chosen an inspiring word for 2016? I have, and I'd like to share it with you...help keep me honest!
Category: Improving vocabulary
Vocab from Stephen King: Anomie
Stephen King has inspired me to write... and to learn more new vocab. Do you know what anomie means?
Words We Looked Up in 2015
Some of the most commonly looked up words in 2015 focused on deep stuff: politics, equality, and minions. Learn which terms inspired Merriam-Webster's "word" o...
Vocab as a Caution: Pedantic
Trust me, you don't ever want to be called "pedantic". The Word Nerd explains...
Vocab from Current Events: Antithetical
An apt word for the confusing rhetoric flying around in the news these days: antithetical. Have you heard any antithetical statements lately? Please share!
Meditations on Gratitude
On Thanksgiving Eve, a word nerdy look at gratitude. Do you think it's the secret to happiness?