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Learn new springtime words: Lent and render

Posted on March 28, 2025 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Spring inspired words to add to your vocabulary.

Word Nerd Words

Learn a new word fitting for the times: blatherskite

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Learn a new word with me, one that describes someone who blathers a lot.

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How the football game got its name: a history

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

If players use their hands, why is American football called FOOTball? The Word Nerd explains.

Improving vocabulary

Election vocabulary: what you need to know about the term “incumbent”

Posted on October 11, 2024 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

Do you know where the word incumbent comes from? How about the Latin verb meaning "to lie down on." Crazy? Let the Word Nerd explain.

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Learn more about graduation traditions, especially that silly hat

Posted on May 17, 2024 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

Learn more about graduation traditions including the mortar board (that's the funny square hat) and "Pomp & Circumstance"

Featured Word Nerd Word: Palimpsest
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Fly your nerd flag with a fun word: palimpsest

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

Not only is palimpsest fun to say, it has a very interesting meaning. Learn a new word and show it off this weekend!

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