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Confessions of a Washington Reject
I am almost 50 years old. For most of my life, I have watched people around me waste time on National Politics. I recommend you do not do this. Instead, find out why God put you here on earth. My guess? He put you here to serve others. To help others. To make the...
Tip of the Week #251: The Books I Read Again and Again
Here’s a tip. When you find a life-changing book, read (or listen to) it over and over. These days, I have three books on constant repeat. I make it a point, daily, to listen to a bit of each. While biking, my phone is strapped to the handlebars. I usually have one...
Words matter.
“Words matter. They help us define meaning. We think with words. We learn with words. Words are the fundamental tools we use for communicating. If we use them well, we can cut and shape and polish our ideas precisely and beautifully. If we use them sloppily we put...
Word of the Day #24: Sanguine
Sanguine: Hopeful, confident, cheerful; having an optimistic outlook. Sanguine comes from the Latin word sanguineus, meaning blood red. Doctors once thought patients with excess blood were more cheerful, hopeful, and confident. But, sanguine can also mean...
Word of the Day #23: Frenetic
Frenetic: Frenzied, frantic, feverishly excited; excessively agitated After missing his deadline, the author wrote at a frenetic pace in order to have something to show his publisher. Greek phrenetic, “frenzy, disease of the mind, inflammation of the brain.”...
How does one figure out what to do with their Life?
Last week, I received this question from a former student How does one Figure out what to do with their Life? I'm Lost! Here is my reply: I am really struggling through this one right now myself. I am writing a book on goals. Almost done. Editing it. But, the...
Word of the Day #22: Jocund
Jocund: Merry and cheerful; jovial; having a cheerful disposition Example: Her jocund personality cheered everyone around her. Jocund comes from the Latin word jucundus, meaning pleasant, agreeable, or delightful. Jucundus is related to the Latin word for joke,...
The National Latin Exam
I received this question: We are looking at the National Latin Exam for my two daughters who are taking Latin right now. My older daughter is going through Lingua Latina and should be finished with it (Pars I) by the time of the exam. My younger daughter will be...
Word of the Day #21: Absquatulate
Absquatulate: to run away, usually with someone or something you shouldn’t be running away with After robbing the bank, the thieves absquatulated with the money. Absquatulate looks Latin. Oddly enough, it was once popular to make up words that looked and sounded...
How to Check Your Answers
I received this question: When my son does the Lingua Latina tests, is there a way for us to go back and see the answers he got correct and wrong? Here is my reply: https://vimeo.com/770306929
Word of the Day #20: Equable
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 rage one...
Tip of the Week #250: How to stay focused as a writer
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 college, I...
Word of the Day #19: Caucus
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...
Feed your mind
"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!
Word of the Day #18: The Bozone Layer
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...
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