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.
Category: Improving vocabulary
What Does Inimical Mean?
If I said, "he gave Harry an inimical stare", would you know what I mean? Stop by and learn a new word today.
Vocab from a Foodie: Sommelier
I love food, but I don't know a lot of "foodie" vocabulary. Stop by and I'll explain what a sommelier is, thanks to Graeme Simsion and his fun book The Rosie P...
The Difference Between Homograph, Homophone, and Homonym
Do you know the difference between a homograph and a homonym? Thanks to my fifth grade son and his teacher, I do! Let me share with you. There's a quiz for w...
What Is a Megabyte Anyway?
Do all of the computer data terms confuse you? Let me help you understand the difference between a gigabyte and a megabyte.
Vocab for the Awkward: Maladroit
Welcome to Wondrous Words Wednesday! It might be cold outside, but there is plenty to learn inside. To find more interesting words, visit Kathy at Bermuda Oni...