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		<title>Word of the Day: Invention</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On March 10, 1876, the first telephone call was made. The inventor, Alexander Graham Bell, employed a prototype transmitter that used the vibrations caused by sound waves to electronically send a signal into the receiver in the next room. “Watson,” Bell said, “Come here – I want to see you.” One hundred and fifty years [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.ultimatevocabulary.com/blog/2010/03/word-of-the-day-invention/</link>
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		<title>Why Study Vocabulary?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Whether we like it or not, people automatically judge us by our vocabulary, both when we’re speaking to them face to face and when we’re communicating via e-mail or written communication. When someone hears you speak, or reads what you’ve written in a letter, brochure, or handout, they’ll make assumptions about your level of expertise, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.ultimatevocabulary.com/blog/2010/03/why-study-vocabulary/</link>
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		<title>Tips for Effective Vocabulary Study</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A better vocabulary is an asset that everyone can benefit from, and learning new vocabulary words and how to use them with confidence is a life-long process. You’ll learn new words every day, almost unconsciously, as you read books and magazines, or listen to the radio, or talk with other experts in your field. However, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.ultimatevocabulary.com/blog/2010/03/tips-for-effective-vocabulary-study/</link>
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		<title>Vocabulary Quiz Answers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[How did you do on yesterday&#8217;s quiz? (If you haven&#8217;t had a chance to take it, give it a try here before looking at the answers below.) Did you find it easier to pick the correct word by using the context of the sentence to figure out which one fit the best? Were there words [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.ultimatevocabulary.com/blog/2010/03/vocabulary-quiz-answers/</link>
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		<title>Improve Your Vocabulary: QUIZ!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you’ve been reading The Vocabulary Builder’s Blog here at Ultimate Vocabulary this week, you’ll know that we’ve been looking at twelve pairs of words that are frequently misused, because the words are easily confused with each other. If you haven’t had a chance to read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.ultimatevocabulary.com/blog/2010/03/improve-your-vocabulary-quiz/</link>
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		<title>Improve Your Vocabulary: Always Use the Right Word (Pt. 4)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The English language has evolved over the centuries, incorporating terms from many other languages, and changing the way words are spelled, pronounced, and used. There are many words that still cause confusion even for native speakers, but which, when learned and used correctly, will give your spoken and written communication that extra polish and professionalism [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.ultimatevocabulary.com/blog/2010/03/improve-your-vocabulary-always-use-the-right-word-pt-4/</link>
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		<title>Improve Your Vocabulary: Always Use the Right Word (Pt. 3)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Some words are frequently confused and misused even by native English speakers, because the definitions of the words have been blended and exchanged over the years, so most people don’t remember the original, correct meanings. If you learn these three word pairs and use them correctly, your English skills will be unexceptionable.
All Together v. Altogether
All [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.ultimatevocabulary.com/blog/2010/03/improve-your-vocabulary-always-use-the-right-word-pt-3/</link>
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		<title>Improve Your Vocabulary: Always Use the Right Word (Pt. 2)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This week, we’re looking at words that are frequently confused and misused. Being able to use the correct word in any situation is an important skill, and many of these words appear on tests such as the GRE and SAT. Take the time to study and thoroughly learn these words – you’ll improve your English [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.ultimatevocabulary.com/blog/2010/03/improve-your-vocabulary-always-use-the-right-word-pt-2/</link>
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		<title>Improve Your Vocabulary: Always Use the Right Word (Pt. 1)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In English, many words have similar spelling and pronunciation, but different meanings. Knowing which word to use will mark you as an expert English speaker, and will give your written communication a professional polish that will be quickly recognized by your current and future employers. The Ultimate Vocabulary program helps you target many of these [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.ultimatevocabulary.com/blog/2010/03/improve-your-vocabulary-always-use-the-right-word-pt-1/</link>
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		<title>Vocabulary Study: Words and Phrases from Shakespeare</title>
		<description><![CDATA[All the world &#8217;s a stage, and all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts. (As You Like It)
William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was a prolific author and playwright who revolutionized English theatre and whose works are known and quoted around the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.ultimatevocabulary.com/blog/2010/02/vocabulary-study-words-and-phrases-from-shakespeare/</link>
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