Improving vocabulary

The Origin of the Soccer Term “Nutmeg”

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Do you know where the soccer term "nutmeg" comes from? No, not the kitchen. Most likely from sneaky spice traders. Come learn more with me.

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 12 Comments

What does it mean when someone says "My kid scored a hat trick"? How did this phrase come about? The Word Nerd, and soccer mom, explains.

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 13 Comments

If I told you my husband was taciturn, would you know what I meant? Come learn a new word today!

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 11 Comments

During Holy Week, many Christian churches have services on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Do you know what Maundy means? The Word Nerd explains.

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

Are you familiar with semaphore? E Lockhart uses it in her awesome YA novel ,We Were Liars, and I had to look it up. Come learn with me today.

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

If I said, "he gave Harry an inimical stare", would you know what I mean? Stop by and learn a new word today.