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Category: Improving vocabulary

Improving vocabulary

Decoding how to keep score in tennis

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

Since my son loves tennis, I'm trying to figure it out. But the scoring system doesn't make it easy! Here's some background info to help.

Improving vocabulary

What you need to know about “Replacement Theory”

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

Here's what you need to know about replacement theory after the shooting in Buffalo.

Improving vocabulary

What you need to know about Pickleball

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

This Word Nerd is curious about the name and rules of play for the fast growing sport of pickleball. Let me share what I've learned...

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Breakdown of the political terms authoritarian, totalitarian, oligarchy

Posted on February 25, 2022 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

Do you know the difference between authoritarian and totalitarian and oligarchy? The Word Nerd tries to explain...

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What you need to know about Greenwashing

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

What greenwashing is and how you can avoid it!

Improving vocabulary

What to know about “epidemic,” “endemic,” and COVID

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

We keep learning new words thanks to COVID. Here's another one: endemic. Know what it means? Know what it implies for the future of COVID?

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