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Wondrous Words Wednesday
Improving vocabulary

What Is A Cabal?

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 14 Comments

I've learned a new word from Sherlock - well, a review of the latest episode of Sherlock. Come learn about cabal with me.

Improving vocabulary

Vocab as a Caution: Pedantic

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 11 Comments

Trust me, you don't ever want to be called "pedantic". The Word Nerd explains...

Wondrous Words Wednesday
Improving vocabulary

What Is Ethos?

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

Do you know what ethos is? The Word Nerd explains.

Improving vocabulary

What Is Atavism?

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 11 Comments

I'm reading All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr and have had to look up plenty of words. For example: atavistic. Do you know what it means? Come le...

Wondrous Words Wednesday
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What Does Smarmy Mean?

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

My friend Chris said sometimes her boat gets "smarmy". It's a fun word, and I had to look it up. Do you know what it means? Come learn with me.

Wondrous Words Wednesday
Improving vocabulary

Vocab from a Sermon: Licentious

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

This Sunday, our pastor asked "Do you know what licentious means?", and I thought I'd better know the answer! Do you know what it means? Come learn with me.

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