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Test Prep

Some Political and Philosophical -ism's

Learn these words ending in the suffix -ism that represent different political and philosophical ideas.
socialism, communism, absolutism, altruism, asceticism, consumerism, despotism, more...
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23 words

Literature

"The Necklace"

Learn these 62 words from the classic short story by Guy de Maupassant. (source: http://www.bartleby.com/195/20.html)
blunder, destiny, distinguished, adorn, caste, grace, fortune, more...
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62 words

Historical Documents

Miranda v. Arizona (Miranda Rights)

Decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, June 13, 1966. http://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/html/historics/USSC_CR_0384_0436_ZS.html
defendant, custody, detective, prosecute, attorney, interrogation, elicit, more...
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37 words

Speeches

What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?

Frederick Douglass July 5, 1852 (http://teachingamericanhistory.org/library/index.asp?document=162)
citizen, sensation, assembly, avail, oration, privilege, plantation, more...
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260 words

Just for Fun

Words to Describe your Valentine

Learn these twelve synonyms of "beautiful" to dazzle your Valentine. This list was created by using the www.vocabulary.com dictionary's advanced search, by searching for...
pulchritudinous, gorgeous, exquisite, attractive, comely, glorious, graceful, more...
12 words

News

Steven P. Jobs, 1955-2011: The New York Times Obituary

visionary, redefine, digital, founder, era, computer, cultural, more...
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Are you hooked on "Downton Abbey"? The second season of the British period drama has been airing in the U.S. on PBS, and it's been an addictive treat for Anglophiles. But just how accurate is the language used on the show? Though it mostly remains true to its post-Edwardian setting, at times the talk is a bit anachronistic. Continue reading...

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Confused about "Censor" vs. "Censure"?

If you’ve been following the story of Twitter agreeing to block users’ tweets in countries where the tweets are deemed illegal, you might have encountered the words censor/censure. And, like many among us, you might hesitate when you see them. Is it right to say, “Last month, Twitter exposed itself to public censor by agreeing to block government-censured posts?” Or is it, “Last month, Twitter exposed itself to public censure by agreeing to block government-censored posts?”

Learn more about the censor/censure distinction here.

We’re excited to add a new and very useful feature — the ability to learn a Vocabulary List. This has been by far our most requested feature, and we're thrilled to have it go live. Continue reading...
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