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Improving vocabulary

What is a spoonerism?

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 10 Comments

Have you ever heard of a spoonerism? Learn more about this funny word, and share your memories about spelling bees.

Improving vocabulary

Vocabulary from the Papal Conclave: Murmuratio

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 12 Comments

A little Latin today as we explore a word used in reports on the Papal Conclave: murmuratio

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Vocabulary from A Good American: Pugilistic

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

Do you know what pugilistic means? I didn't- read on to see what I learned!

How to encourage reading/Improving vocabulary

Vocabulary from “A Good American”: Elegiac

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 13 Comments

Join me for the Wondrous Words Wednesday meme as I share a new (to me) word from the novel A Good American.

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Improving vocabulary

Vocabulary for Ash Wednesday: Venial

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

Join in the Wondrous Words Wednesday meme and learn a new word today: venial.

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