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What Does Unctuous Mean?

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

One of my favorite podcasts is Note to Self (formerly known as New Tech City), a show that explores how technology affects our lives. In a recent episode, host ...

Improving vocabulary

What Does Ex Libris Mean?

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 20 Comments

Book lovers! Do you know what "ex libris" means? Learn some Latin with me.

Wondrous Words Wednesday
Improving grammar/Improving vocabulary

What Is a Solecism?

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 10 Comments

I stumbled across the term "solecism" while checking on the grammar rules for "awhile". Do you know what a solecism is? Come learn with me!

Improving vocabulary

Why Is a Soccer Field Called a Pitch?

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 14 Comments

Why do soccer geeks call the soccer field a "pitch"? The Word Nerd (and soccer mom) explains.

Improving vocabulary

The Origin of “Soccer”

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 11 Comments

My U8s asked where the name "soccer" came from and I had to find the answer! It's kinda cool, especially if you love soccer or words.

Improving vocabulary

What is a Prodrome?

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 10 Comments

One poem had me looking up three vocabulary words! I share what I learned...

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