Tag Archives: vocabulary study
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
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
Vocab Elements and Online Language Effects
We spend a lot of time on this blog learning new words to improve our writing and expand our minds. I wanted to know more about the study of words and how the online world is affecting our language. This … Continue reading