Monthly Archives: April 2009

Today's vocabulary building word – Elucidate

 ”elucidate” means “to make clear” or “to shed light on.” A synonym of elucidate is “explain.” If you’re a teacher, this is something you’ll be doing quite often. Example: “His clear explanation helped elucidate the details of the complicated instructions.”

Hiatus – Take a break with today's vocabulary word

Welcome to another day of vocabulary building! A hiatus is a pause or break in something that is otherwise ongoing. For example, a newspaper editor might write a column each week for publication, but when the editor is away on … Continue reading…

Today's Vocabulary Building Word: Tenure

“Tenure” is another word that is often associated with the world of education. This noun has the same roots as the French “tenir,” or “to hold,” and means “holding or possession of a job, status, or position.” Tenure can refer … Continue reading…