What Does Prevaricate Mean?
Prevaricate: a word for politicians or children squirming out of trouble. Know what it means? Read on!
Category: Improving vocabulary
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!
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!