Annoyed by this greeting-card holiday? Regardless of your romantic status this Valentine's Day, we've got a word list for you! One for the over-sweet side of this greeting-card holiday, and one for the under-attached among us. Remember, being alone and/or cynical doesn't mean you have to have a weak vocabulary. Continue reading...
Colorado educators came out on a frigid February night to enjoy food, drinks, and wordy fun at the first stop on our Vocabulary.com Road Trip. Teachers got fired up playing games and learning about Vocabulary.com, and our team got fired up being in a room full of enthusiastic educators. Next Road Trip stop: Atlanta on March 2! Continue reading...
Nimitz snags back-to-back monthly Champions Banners, Lanier still reigns supreme among Middle Schools, and there were so many bald eagles in the top ten ranks, you'd never know they were once an endangered species. The January Vocabulary Bowl results are in, and you can watch all the highlights in the latest Vocabulary Bowl Roundup Video. Continue reading...
Some Super Bowls are a thrill to watch. Others, not so much. In a lopsided game, the play-by-play analysis and colorful commentary during the broadcast might even be more entertaining than the football. Here's a closer look at the language of a Super Bowl blowout. Continue reading...
December was all about surprises on the Vocabulary Bowl Leaderboards, with Nimitz High of Houston catapulting to the top and claiming the Champions Banner. Continue reading...
Revisiting a handful of historic inaugural addresses from pivotal moments in U.S. history helps frame the purpose of this national event. Continue reading...
Dr. King's words evoke connections and resonate with readers decades after they were first written. We explore his "Letter from a Birmingham Jail" through the lens of its literary merits. Continue reading...
Technically speaking, the Presidential Inauguration only refers to when the president-elect takes the oath of office. It is important to keep in mind that the peaceful transition of power in this country rests on a few powerful words. Continue reading...