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Category: Improving vocabulary

Improving vocabulary

What you need to know about flyer and flier

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

Trying to publicize something and don't know if you should make flyers or fliers? The Word Nerd has you covered. ;)

Improving vocabulary

What you should know about “boilerplate”

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

Boilerplate refers to unoriginal text. But how did we get this curious term? The Word Nerd explains.

Improving vocabulary

Do you know what skeevy means?

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

My kid introduced me to another great word... skeevy. Yeah, it kinda means what it sounds like.

Improving vocabulary

What you need to know about “gaslighting”

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

Now that I understand what gaslighting means, I'm concerned I've witnessed it. Here's what you need to know.

Improving vocabulary/Who I Am

Celebrating a “scuffed Christmas” won’t get us down!

Posted on December 21, 2022 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

If you are preparing for a scuffed, or not as expected, Christmas, you aren't a alone. And it's okay.

Improving vocabulary/Who I Am

No Donnybrooks during the holidays, please

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

Did you survive Thanksgiving without a Donnybrook? I did. I'll even tell you what Donnybrook means...

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