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Improving vocabulary

What Does Cogitate Mean?

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

I’m back from Maui for another round of Wondrous Words Wednesday.  (Can I just say that the shift from sunshine to ice has been difficult?)  Visit Kathy a...

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What is a Frieze?

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Welcome to Wondrous Words Wednesday, a great meme from Kathy at Bermudaonion.net if you want to learn new words.  My kids are even in on the game.  Last night, ...

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What is a Foofaraw?

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

Happy Thanksgiving and Wondrous Words Wednesday!  Visit Kathy at Bermudaonion.net for links to more words that will get your brain clicking. I have the perfect ...

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What is Conurbation?

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 10 Comments

Ready to learn a new word with me?  Visit Kathy at Bermudaonion.net for links to find more interesting words via the Wondrous Words Wednesday meme. This weekend...

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What is a Tessellation?

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

Welcome to Wondrous Words Wednesday, an awesome meme in which bloggers share new words they’ve learned.  Check out Kathy’s blog at Bermudaonion.net for links to...

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Factions Vocabulary from Divergent

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 17 Comments

Welcome to Wondrous Words Wednesday, a chance to meet other word nerds and improve your vocabulary at the same time!  Awesome!  Stop by bermudaonion.net to find...

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