Do You Know The Names Of These Unusual Parts Of Fruits And Vegetables?
Think you know your apples from your oranges? Test your knowledge with this quiz about the obscure names for the itty-bitty bits on your fruits and vegetables.
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Can You Name These Terrifying Creatures From Around The World?
It turns out that bigfoot is not alone, they’ve got a few friends and relatives around the world. Test your familiarity with them in this quiz!
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Words Popularized by Shakespeare That We Still Use
William Shakespeare died on April 23, 1616 and was baptized on April 26, 1564. His exact birthdate remains unknown, though it is conventionally taken to be the same as the day his “bones were interred.” In his honor, we wanted to share some words popularized by the man himself. Did Shakespeare coin the following terms? Probably not. These words may have already been in conversational …
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From Suffrage to Sisterhood: What Is Feminism and What Does It Mean?
Held on March 8, International Women’s Day celebrates the progress women have made over the last century, and the inspiring women who helped make that progress happen. Likewise, the entire month of March celebrates Women’s History Month. From the suffragist movement of the 1800s to the 2017 Women’s March in Washington, women have used the power of language and oration to inspire countless people. Early …
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Will This Quiz On Real vs. Fake Words Leave You Verklempt And Beduzzled?
We’ve got impostors in this quiz! Can you identify the real words among these weird and sus choices? Try not to let the nonsense fool you! (We promise you’re not a deefus, a futzer, a yampy, or a lurd if it does.)
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New Year, New Words, New You: Make The Most Of New Vocab!
A new year means new opportunities. No, we don’t mean going to the gym with you for a week. It is a perfect time to learn cool new words! To that end, we provide great words every day through our Word of the Day. This daily offering is a fantastic way to learn some awesome new words. But how exactly do you learn new vocabulary? …
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“Equinox” vs. “Solstice”: What’s the Difference?
Four times a year, the season officially changes. And each change is marked by a specific point known as an equinox or a solstice. One term is used for the transition from winter to spring and summer to fall, and one is used for the switch from spring to summer and fall to winter. Join us on a journey through the seasons as we break …
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A Word Guide to Classic Holiday Movies
Along with presents and beautifully decorated trees, the holidays deliver the blessing of movies that are part of many family traditions! From Miracle on 34th Street to Elf, these are the movies we watch over and over again every holiday season. (Ready for that Christmas Story marathon? We are!) These beloved classics are chockablock with dialogue we have heard so many times… but do we really …
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Memorable (and Surprisingly Difficult!) Words From Children’s Books
“See Spot. See Spot run. Run, Spot, run!” It’s easy to think children’s book authors always minimize the difficulty of vocabulary words to suit their young audiences. That’s certainly the case for easy-reader board books, like the classic See Spot Run, a go-to for youngest readers. But some authors of classic children’s literature refuse to simplify their language for their readers, no matter the age. …
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20+ Engaging Science Vocabulary Activities for Elementary Students
Help your students learn scientific vocabulary with these learning games! Science and English meet in these activities for elementary students that will help them understand the language of scientists and researchers. 💡 Learning animal vocabulary Activity 1: Complete this word search. Find the words they learned about in the video. Click the image to get the printable word search PDF. Activity 2: Read and draw …
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5 Easy Ways Word Of The Day Can Kickstart Kids’ Vocabulary
Learning a new word every day is a great way to build vocabulary. And the best way to do it is with the Dictionary.com Word of the Day! Each day, we deliver a Word of the Day video with a fun explanation of the word, what it means, and examples of how it’s used. And now, you can use these five fun steps to help …
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Where Did the Word “Achoo” Come From? Why Do We Say “Bless You”?
When someone sneezes, we often use the word achoo to describe the sound. Every time we hear an achoo, we are often compelled to answer with a Bless you or God bless you. But why? Where did the word achoo come from, and why do we feel the need to bless someone whenever we hear a sneeze? This instance of onomatopoeia imitates the sound of …
