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Improving vocabulary

What Does Mythopoeia Mean?

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 17 Comments

J.R.R. Tolkien was a master of mythopoeia. Don't know what that means? Come learn with me.

Improving vocabulary

Vocab for the Powerful: Redoubtable

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 11 Comments

Have you ever had to face a redoubtable opponent? Not sure? Come learn about redoubtable with me.

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Vocab from The Book Thief: Vociferous

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

In The Book Thief, Markus Zusak offers poetic imagery as well as some great vocabulary. Come and learn with me...

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Vocabulary from Sherlock: Ostensible

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

Do you know what ostensible means? Learn more about a word that Sherlock taught me...

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Vocab from Ann Voskamp: Carapace

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Welcome to Wondrous Words Wednesday, a meme for sharing new words learned while reading or just some old favorites.  Visit Kathy at Bermuda Onion for more vocab...

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What Does Debrief Mean?

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 10 Comments

Last week we had a word nerd debate about the proper use of the word "debrief." Do you know what it means? Come get nerdy with me.

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