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Word Power: test your knowledge of these evocative adjectives
Our Language

Word Power: test your knowledge of these evocative adjectives

Whether we seek precision, beauty or both, much of the subtlety of language comes from its adjectives. Here are some 10-dollar examples to add polish to your proclamations.
6 romantic words with no English equivalent
Culture, Our Language

6 romantic words with no English equivalent

Sometimes love defies language. Other times, just English.
20 words that are their own opposites
Culture, Our Language

20 words that are their own opposites

Grammar geeks, beware: the English language is filled with words that have reverse or contradictory meanings, depending on the context.
15 common words that used to mean completely different things
Culture, Our Language

15 common words that used to mean completely different things

There was a time when 'Girl' meant 'Boy,' 'Bully' meant 'Sweetheart,' and 'Fizzle' meant 'Fart.' Let's return there together.
12 separate words everyone combines into one – but shouldn’t
Our Language

12 separate words everyone combines into one – but shouldn’t

Some words are said together so often that many people think they’re a single word – but they’re not. Or at least not all of the time. The confusing business of compound words, explained.
13 redundant phrases you’re probably using all the time
Our Language

13 redundant phrases you’re probably using all the time

Do you use an abundance of redundance? An overflowing flow of superfluous surplus? Quit being so extra!
12 everyday phrases with surprisingly dark origins
Culture, Our Language

12 everyday phrases with surprisingly dark origins

These seemingly innocent words and phrases are derived from stereotypes, slurs and bigotry—maybe it’s high time we all wipe them from our vocabulary.
Grammar rules you still have to follow on social media
Culture, Our Language

Grammar rules you still have to follow on social media

It’s time to clean up our social media posts, friends. Grammar mistakes, spelling errors, misinterpreted tone and etiquette issues can leave you regretting pushing ‘post’.
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10 grammar mistakes editors hate the most

You’re grammar, its deteriorating everyday! Ugh! Get ready for the grammar pet peeves that annoy editors the most. Are you a repeat offender?
These are 13 of the most frequently used idioms in the English language
Our Language

These are 13 of the most frequently used idioms in the English language

The cat’s out of the bag! Here are the most common idioms under the sun.
26 old-time compliments we wish could come back
Culture, Our Language

26 old-time compliments we wish could come back

If you have a tricky time working out today’s slang–take a look at what our grandparents and their friends were using “back in the day”
11 thesaurus jokes grammar nerds will appreciate
Culture, Our Language

11 thesaurus jokes grammar nerds will appreciate

Word nerds who enjoy a grammar-based chuckle will enjoy these clever and twisted word jokes!
12 synonyms that will make you a better writer
Culture, Our Language

12 synonyms that will make you a better writer

Building a broad vocabulary starts with learning fresh substitutes for common used words. Here are synonyms for 12 words we all use way too often.
13 funniest words added to the dictionary in the last decade
Our Language

12 funniest words added to the dictionary in the last decade

From scrumdiddlyumptious to schmoozefest, these newly minted words reflect our culture and our sometimes hilarious use of language.
25 bestselling books of the decade
Culture, Our Language

25 bestselling books of the decade

Some books enjoy a long time on the bestsellers list. See if you remember or have read these familiar titles from the last decade.
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