10 Commonly Misused Words
Did you really mean that? Some words have taken on incorrect meanings over time through consistent misuse. Make sure you're using the right word by flipping through this list of common misunderstandings.
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Tickle Your Sensorium With This Word Of The Day Quiz
We hope you get a mickle of right answers this week! Check in on Facebook or Twitter to let us know how you do on the Word of the Day Quiz. And don’t forget to vote for your favorite word in the poll below. If the quiz doesn’t display, please try opening in the Chrome browser.
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7 Speaking Styles That Drive People Crazy
The way you speak can make or break relationships. Flip through these speaking styles to watch out for and make sure you're speaking clearly!
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Can You Untangle These Regional Mix-Ups?
Watch what you say while you're traveling around the US - not all words mean the same things in the same places.
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The Cryptic Language of Wine
Anyone can sound like a wine connoisseur! All you need is a quick flip through these must-know wine words.
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Whoosis? Take The Word Of The Day Quiz!
Get your brain ready for this serotinal WOTD quiz. We know you’re ready to fossick answers—and no gramarye should be required. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite word in the poll below! And when you have your results, tell us how you did on Facebook or Twitter. If the quiz doesn’t display, please try opening in the Chrome browser.
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A Word Of The Day Quiz To Take You To Elysium
To those in the United States, happy Labor Day! We hope you’ll find Elysium in a moment of rest (and potentially, a good BBQ). Check in on Facebook or Twitter to let us know how you do on the Word of the Day Quiz. And don’t forget to vote for your favorite word in the poll below. If the quiz doesn’t display, please try opening in …
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Fictional Characters, Now Real Words
These fictional characters had such unique personalities that their names became words in the English language.
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Real World Words of Harry Potter
Do you know why we non-magical folks are referred to as muggles in the world of Harry Potter?
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More “Man” Words in the Making
As we get deeper into this new millennium, one that we like to think might free us from things like racial and gender inequities and stereotypes, some interesting “man-” words have found their way into English. What’s going on? Are we widening the gender chasm, at least linguistically? Manly, Mean, or Meh? The proliferation of male “gender marked” nouns, like man bun, man purse, or …
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Inanimate Objects With Body Issues
Ever caressed your watch’s face with love? Or pulled over to the shoulder of a tired road so you could massage it? Probably not. That would be weird.