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Improving vocabulary

Vocab from Orphan Train: Pusillanimous

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 10 Comments

Can you think of a synonym for pusillanimous? The Word Nerd explains this tongue-twister word.

Improving vocabulary

What Is a Nimbus?

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

Do you know what a nimbus is? I thought it was a foolish person; I was wrong!

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Vocab Inspired By Leo DiCaprio: Revenant

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 13 Comments

Congrats to Leo on finally winning an Oscar and for helping me learn a new word. Do you know what Revenant means?

Wondrous Words Wednesday
Improving vocabulary

What Is A Cabal?

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 14 Comments

I've learned a new word from Sherlock - well, a review of the latest episode of Sherlock. Come learn about cabal with me.

Improving vocabulary

Why Is A Cold Called A Cold?

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Julia Tomiak

Son with sniffles brought up a good question: where did the cold get its name? Winter time news from the Word Nerd ;)

Improving vocabulary

What Is A Neologism?

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

Do you know what a neologism is? The Word Nerd explains and gives plenty of examples, like "chilax". ;)

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