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Improving vocabulary

Wondrous Words for Summer: Vacation

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

We all love vacation, but do you know the etymology behind this wonderful word? Come learn and get excited about summer vacation with me!

Improving vocabulary

Three Wondrous Words for Funny Children

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Vocabulary review inspired by the musings of three kids in a car pool. Topics include root beer, burps, and kindergarten relationships. Please join me for a s...

Improving vocabulary

Six Puzzler Terms You Need to Know

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Do you know what a rebus is? How about a mnemonic? Come learn some puzzle terms with me...

Improving vocabulary

What Does Iniquitous Mean?

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

Do you know what iniquitous means? Think "unequal", and read on...

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What Does Sartorial Mean?

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Do you know what sartorial means? If not, this post is "tailor made" for you!

Improving vocabulary

Vocab from I Am the Messenger: Aspersion

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 11 Comments

I'm reading I Am the Messenger and stumbled on this word nerd word: aspersion. Do you know what it means?

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