This spring’s updates to the OED see the addition of words that should be useful to anyone who dreams of traveling to other planets some day. Reach for the stars, and add these four stellar words to your vocabulary. astrogation … Continue reading…
We’ve talked about homophones before on this blog (and you can find more information on them here), and have reviewed homonyms as well, but it’s been a while, and it’s useful to review these terms to keep the differences fresh … Continue reading…
One of the best, and easiest, ways to improve your vocabulary is by becoming an insatiable reader. The best thing about using reading to expand your vocabulary is that it works both ways: by developing a more extensive vocabulary, you’ll … Continue reading…
With all of the vocabulary tips available on hundreds (thousands!) of internet sites, how can you sort out the good advice from some random farrago of nonsense that’s been cut-and-pasted from unverified sources? Rely on Ultimate Vocabulary, of course, and … Continue reading…
If you’re a student of anthropology, you’ve probably read about the status that educated people have enjoyed throughout history, whether it’s the oral historians of earlier civilizations or the skilled authors and researchers of our modern technological societies. While it’s … Continue reading…
While we celebrate the richness of English vocabulary, we also often complain about its weird spelling rules (or the many exceptions to those rules). However, compared to some other languages around the world, English speakers actually have a pretty easy … Continue reading…
When you’re learning a new word, it’s not enough simply to memorize its definition and spelling. While these will help you get by in strictly written formats, you’ll soon be confused when you’re listening to English being spoken, especially if … Continue reading…
Look outside – is the sky slatchy? You might be worried about the forecast for the weekend, because you’ve got a big braai planned. Of course, if it’s too cold, you can always ask your guests to bring some waggas. … Continue reading…
Among the many topics we use English to discuss, language itself (English or otherwise) is a popular one, especially for people who make their living with words. We’ve found several quotes about the interest in and importance of vocabulary, and … Continue reading…
Although many people automatically turn to calculators and computers to do their math for them these days, the knowledge of mathematics used to be extremely important in most areas of business, and words related to mathematical functions began to turn … Continue reading…