Category Archives: Vocab Builder

Vocab Builder: Fifty-Cent Words

Last week, I mentioned my love of lyrics that use fifty-cent words. According to Merriam-Webster, a fifty-cent word is “an obscure word used to describe a simple idea thus making the user self-important.” Despite the negative connotation, I don’t think … Continue reading

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Vocab Builder: Lyrics

The Christmas music that so recently surrounded us put me in mind of a word list I’ve been wanting to do: unusual or older words found in lyrics. I confess that I like my music to have lyrics with meaning, … Continue reading

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Weekly Vocab Builder: Patriotic Terms

This week’s words come from a famous document in America’s history. If you are the first person to e-mail me the correct answer, I’ll send you a copy of the document! Here’s the list: Unalienable: not to be separated or … Continue reading

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