Why Is A Cold Called A Cold?
Son with sniffles brought up a good question: where did the cold get its name? Winter time news from the Word Nerd ;)
Tag: word etymology
What Is A Neologism?
Do you know what a neologism is? The Word Nerd explains and gives plenty of examples, like "chilax". ;)
What Does Prevaricate Mean?
Prevaricate: a word for politicians or children squirming out of trouble. Know what it means? Read on!
Meditations on Gratitude
On Thanksgiving Eve, a word nerdy look at gratitude. Do you think it's the secret to happiness?
Vocab from The Glass Cage: Welter
I came across "welter" while reading The Glass Cage, and all I could think of was "welterweight". This form of welter has nothing to do with boxing... more lik...
What Does Peripatetic Mean?
Another fun word from Morgan Matson's SINCE YOU'VE BEEN GONE: Peripatetic. Do you know what it means? The Word Nerd explains.