No, seriously, why does this word exist? Not that it offends me, it just baffles my mind that we would… Read more Word of the Day: Avuncular
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Word of the Day: Ferment
This word is fun. In my oversimplified, mental expressions of the word, it’s either talking about beer, or it’s talking… Read more Word of the Day: Ferment
Word of the Day: Intertidal
“Abundant life can be found in the intertidal mud.” Intertidal – adj. : of, relating to, or being the area… Read more Word of the Day: Intertidal
Word of the Day: Cagey
I did not know I’ve been using this word just slightly wrong all along. Oops! “The cagey old codger had… Read more Word of the Day: Cagey
Writerly things: Take the train!
Train travel is still a viable and reliable transportation system in the United States, despite the popularity of planes or… Read more Writerly things: Take the train!
Word of the Day: Deadpan
This is one of those often-used words that we think we know what it means. I think maybe Inigo Montoya… Read more Word of the Day: Deadpan
Word of the Day: Machinate
Dues ex machina! Only, you know, less godly… “The evil principal ultimately fell victim to the machinations of his clever… Read more Word of the Day: Machinate
Here’s one for the Character Files
Life happens. It’s why characters in stories are important. Because that’s a representation of a life, and no life is… Read more Here’s one for the Character Files
Word of the Day: Zaftig
Today’s word I’ve only heard about on the internet as a friend’s username. So I’m going to completely botch my… Read more Word of the Day: Zaftig
Word of the Day: Cabal
This word is just plain fun to say. It even sounds mysterious, really. I think it is entirely underused. I… Read more Word of the Day: Cabal
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