What is a Prodrome?
One poem had me looking up three vocabulary words! I share what I learned...
Category: Improving vocabulary
The Origin of the Soccer Term “Nutmeg”
Do you know where the soccer term "nutmeg" comes from? No, not the kitchen. Most likely from sneaky spice traders. Come learn more with me.
The Origin of “Hat Trick”
What does it mean when someone says "My kid scored a hat trick"? How did this phrase come about? The Word Nerd, and soccer mom, explains.
Vocab from The Ranger’s Apprentice: Taciturn
If I told you my husband was taciturn, would you know what I meant? Come learn a new word today!
Vocab for Holy Week: Maundy Thursday
During Holy Week, many Christian churches have services on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Do you know what Maundy means? The Word Nerd explains.
Vocab from We Were Liars: Semaphore
Are you familiar with semaphore? E Lockhart uses it in her awesome YA novel ,We Were Liars, and I had to look it up. Come learn with me today.