Vocab from Stephen King: Anomie
Stephen King has inspired me to write... and to learn more new vocab. Do you know what anomie means?
Category: Improving vocabulary
Words We Looked Up in 2015
Some of the most commonly looked up words in 2015 focused on deep stuff: politics, equality, and minions. Learn which terms inspired Merriam-Webster's "word" o...
Vocab as a Caution: Pedantic
Trust me, you don't ever want to be called "pedantic". The Word Nerd explains...
Vocab from Current Events: Antithetical
An apt word for the confusing rhetoric flying around in the news these days: antithetical. Have you heard any antithetical statements lately? Please share!
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...