What is the Origin of the Word Compete?
Do you realize that the origin of the word "compete" has nothing to do with battles? I was surprised to learn about the Latin root for this emotionally charged...
Category: Improving vocabulary
What Does Syllogism Mean?
While reading the spooky YA paranormal novel Dream Boy, I came across this new word: syllogism. Do you know what it means? Come learn with me...
What Does Eponymous Mean?
I've had the REM CD "Eponymous" for 20 years, and I never bothered to look up this mysterious word. Goodreads finally kicked me into action. I share the mean...
Vocab from the Bartimaeus Trilogy: Sycophantic
A word that stumped me last week: sycophantic. Come find out what this word means. Hint, it comes from the Greek word for informer.
Vocab from the Bartimaeus Trilogy: Amulet
Since amulet is in the title of my current audiobook, I figured I'd better look it up! Do you know what amulet means?
Vocabulary from Half Broke Horses: Abscond
Know what abscond means? I'd forgotten, but Jeannette Walls forced me to look it up. Come relearn a word with me today!