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Don’t bug out! Entomology is the study of insects, but etymology is the study of words. They sound similar and both end in -logy, which means “the study of,” but don’t mix them up unless you like completely confusing people. Continue reading...

Ever wonder where, exactly, words are stored in your brain? We thought so! Read the Sharp Brains blog's fascinating explanation, plus give your own gray matter a workout with a word-associations exercise. Check it all out here. Continue reading...

Learn four new Vocabulary Lists from Jhumpa Lahiri's novel The Namesake: Chapters 1-3, Chapters 4-6, Chapters 7-9, Chapters 10-12.

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As you read J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, learn words like apothecary, cauldron, and warlock with three new lists from this timeless children's classic. Continue reading...

Despite its popularity among teens, you're not going to find class sets of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series in the English department book rooms across the country. Even if most teachers don't incorporate trendy literature into their class syllabus, it doesn't mean that they can't take advantage of the excitement of the fad and harness it to teach some valuable lessons about writing, editing, and word choice. Continue reading...

Visiting ISTE? We'll be there and would love a chance to chat with you about vocabulary learning, what you're doing in your classroom or school, and how we can help. Come by Booth #2855 to get a conversation started. Continue reading...

This fall season, 200,000 students collectively mastered over 5 million words in a race for word domination! See which schools made it out on top across every division, state, and province. Continue reading...

When it comes to learning, having multiple ways to access material can be a huge boost to understanding and retention. That's why we're so enthused about our new feature release: spoken audio. Now anyone can hear Vocabulary.com as they play and learn. Continue reading...

Vocabulary.com for iPad and iPhone hit the #1 spot in the educational app category a day after launch, and reviewers agree. Move over, Candy Crush. Vocabulary.com is a crazy fun addiction you can feel good about. Continue reading...