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Category: Improving vocabulary

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...

Improving vocabulary/Words and Technology

What you need to know about filter bubbles

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

As humans, we are prone to bias. It's time to do something about it and the media we consume.

Improving vocabulary

What you should know about the word “woke”

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

We hear woke thrown around a lot. Do you know what it means and where it comes from?

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Improving vocabulary

Why you need to know the word “splooting” this summer

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Do you know what splooting is? The Word Nerd explains!

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