by Dwane | Nov 12, 2022 | English, Vocabulary
Equable: Even and steady; serene; does not vary; not easily irritated Example: His equable manner made all those around him instantly comfortable. I like this from Vocabulary.com: An equable person isn’t moody. You wouldn’t expect him or her to fly into a...
by Dwane | Nov 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
I spend a lot of time writing. Six days a week, I write tests for my site. Spanish, French, Latin, and German tests. I’ve also begun writing tests for the Word up! series. Then, there is the Tip of the Week and I’m currently writing a book on goals. In...
by Dwane | Nov 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
Caucus Well, this is a complex word. A caucus can be a private meeting of members of a political party to choose candidates or determine policy. A caucus can also refer to a group of people within an organization. This group influences through legislation. The...
by Dwane | Nov 10, 2022 | Motivation
“One forgets words as one forgets names. One’s vocabulary needs constant fertilizing or it will die.” – Evelyn Waugh Want to boost your vocabulary? You may like Word up!
by Dwane | Nov 9, 2022 | Vocabulary
The bozone layer: The bozone layer prevents good ideas from penetrating—these days, also known as college. The bozone layer comes from the word bozo and the word ozone. A bozo was originally a muscular, low-intelligence male. Bozo likely came from the Spanish word...
