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Test your knowledge of words related to the season of longer days and vacations.

Some parents can act like animals (or machines).

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Debate over detentions drives searches

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It's a natural question

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'Buck Naked' or 'Butt Naked'?

It's a natural question

'Supersede' — Video Word of the Day 6/26/2019

verb - to take the place or position of

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Do You 'Rein In' or 'Reign In' Something?

Getting a handle on some usage advice

9 Words for Types of Parenting

Some parents can act like animals (or machines).

'Gritty' — Video Word of the Day 6/25/2019

adj. - showing courage and determination

'Contraption' — Video Word of the Day 6/24/2019

noun - a device or gadget

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The Good, The Bad, & The Semantically Imprecise - 6/21/19

Words from the week of 6/21/2019

'Tonsorial' — Video Word of the Day 6/21/2019

adj. - of or relating to a barber or his work

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An Overview of the Contronym 'Overlook'

Are you watching or missing something?

'Demeanor' — Video Word of the Day 6/20/2019

noun - behavior toward others

'Insuperable' — Video Word of the Day 6/19/2019

adj. - incapable of being surmounted or overcome

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Is 'Cement' 'Concrete'?

An attempt to provide solid ground

'Boilerplate' — Video Word of the Day 6/18/2019

noun - standardized text or formulaic language

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On ‘Brisk’ and ‘Brusque’

We won’t be short about it.

'Flounce' — Video Word of the Day 6/17/2019

verb - to move with exaggerated bouncy motions

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The Good, The Bad, & The Semantically Imprecise - 6/14/19

Words from the week of 6/14/2019

'Oneiric' — Video Word of the Day 6/14/2019

adj. - of or relating to dreams

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8 Obscure Words for Sleepy Times

If you have the energy

'Scrutinize' — Video Word of the Day 6/13/2019

verb - to examine closely and minutely

'Equivocal' — Video Word of the Day 6/12/2019

adj. - having two or more possible meanings

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The Abundant History of 'Bumper Crop'

On the many meanings of 'bumper'

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Uncovering the "Hidden" Senses of 'Cover'

Covering up a scandal? Bad. The bill? Good.

'Chasten' — Video Word of the Day 6/11/2019

verb - to cause to be more humble or restrained

Hi. This Is a List of Butt-Related Words.

For readers of all ages.

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Words We’re Watching: ‘Velfie’

Be the star of your own movie.

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WORD OF THE DAY

acquisitive

having a desire to acquire more things

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Words for Summer: A Quiz

Which of the following words means “of or relating to summer”?

Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?

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Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.

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