Improving vocabulary | Diary of a Word Nerd

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.

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Julia Tomiak

Son with sniffles brought up a good question: where did the cold get its name? Winter time news from the Word Nerd ;)

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

Do you know what a neologism is? The Word Nerd explains and gives plenty of examples, like "chilax". ;)

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Prevaricate: a word for politicians or children squirming out of trouble. Know what it means? Read on!

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

Have you chosen an inspiring word for 2016? I have, and I'd like to share it with you...help keep me honest!

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 10 Comments

Stephen King has inspired me to write... and to learn more new vocab. Do you know what anomie means?