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Nine Novel English Neologisms
Nerd nurd 1 of 9 The slang term nerd means an intelligent but single-minded person, obsessed with a certain hobby or pursuit, e.g. a computer nerd. But the word that has been the bane of so many...
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Word #3 that can ruin a sentence
Basically bey-sik-lee 3 of 6 This word is used to signal truth, simplicity, and confidence, like in “Basically, he made a bad decision.” It should signify something that is fundamental or elementary,...
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Word #4 that can ruin a sentence
Honestly on-ist-lee 4 of 6 This crutch word is used to assert authority or express incredulity, as in, “Honestly, I have no idea why he said that.” However, it very rarely adds honesty to a statement....
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Word #5 that can ruin a sentence
Like lahyk 5 of 6 The cardinal sinner of lazy words like is interspersed in dialogue to give a speaker more time to think or because the speaker cannot shake the habit of using the word. Like should...
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Word #6 that can ruin a sentence (my last word)
Here’s the last word in the group of words that can ruin a sentence… Obviously ob-vee-uhs 6 of 6 This word should signify an action which is readily observable, recognized, or understood. Speakers...
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Quote of the day!
I’ll make him an offer he can’t refuse. Mario Puzo October 15, 1920: Italian American author Mario Puzo is best known for writing The Godfather, which popularized mafia literature in America. He also...
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Happy Thursday everyone! Here’s your word of the day…
clepe kleep verb to call; name (now chiefly in the past participle as ycleped or yclept). Quotes And, whiles I wrought, my master would leave me, and doff his raiment and don his rags, and other...
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Yet another language crime to watch out for…
Literally The Internet is literally full of critics of the figurative use of literally. While employing this metaphorical usage might make many casual language lovers’ ears bleed, descriptivist...
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Language crimes to watch out for…
Alot Alot is a frequent misspelling of a lot. As many middle school English teachers constantly remind their students, “A lot is a lot of words.” So make your old English teacher proud.
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Weird Words
From time to time I like to do a list of weird words. Here’s my compiled list for the day… Weird Words: Fuscoferuginous: Having a rusty color Conquassate: To shake or agitate Nihilarian: A person who...
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Which Two-headed God is January Named After?
January is often considered the month for deep reflection. We look back at the year behind us, bemoaning our regrets and celebrating our successes. And then, we look forward to the future year. We...
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Word of the day!
Syzygy Amazingly, the only English word with three Ys also happens to describe a rare astronomical event involving three heavenly bodies. A syzygy is the alignment of three celestial bodies in a...
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7 Chinese Loanwords to expand your vocabulary
Feng shui Feng shui is the Chinese art of creating harmonious surroundings that enhance the balance of yin and yang, or negative and positive forces in the universe. This term comes from the Chinese...
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What character was removed from the alphabet?
What Character Was Removed from the Alphabet? Johnson & Johnson, Barnes & Noble, Dolce & Gabbana: the ampersand today is used primarily in business names, but that small character was once...
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Word of the day!
Don’t know about you, but this is definitely me! Let me know in the comments section how you feel when it’s a rainy day. All My Best, Jill aka 1morganlefaye
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Word of the day for Saturday!
crapulous KRAP-yuh-luhs –adjective 1. given to or characterized by gross excess in drinking or eating. 2. suffering from or due to such excess. Quotes Hastily running across the court to his own...
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Word of the day for June 27th
environs en-VAHY-ruhnz, -VAHY-ernz, EN-ver-uhnz, -vahy-ernz –noun 1. the surrounding parts or districts, as of a city; outskirts; suburbs. 2. surrounding objects; surroundings; environment. 3. an area...
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Word of the day for Sunday, June 29th
smirch smurch –verb 1. to discolor or soil; spot or smudge with or as with soot, dust, dirt, etc. 2. to sully or tarnish (a person, reputation, character, etc.); disgrace; discredit. –noun 1. a dirty...
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Word of the day for Wednesday, July 2nd
lagniappe lan-YAP, LAN-yap –noun 1. Chiefly Southern Louisiana and Southeast Texas. a small gift given with a purchase to a customer, by way of compliment or for good measure; bonus. 2. a gratuity or...
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