We are pleased to present another excerpt from the new anthology entitled, One Word: Contemporary Writers on the Words They Love or Loathe, published by Sarabande Books. The editor, Molly McQuade, asked 66 writers the question, "What one word means the most to you, and why?" Among the essays McQuade has collected is "Verb," by Lia Purpura. Continue reading...
In a short story, every word counts. Be sure you know them all with 12 new lists based on some of the greats you're sure to see in English literature classes and exams. Continue reading...
In a review of FX's Cold War-era thriller "The Americans," which begins its third season tonight, New York Times critic Alessandra Stanley expects her readers to know what she means by the term tradecraft. Though many believe this to be a term invented by John le Carré, it's been in use by spies since the 1950s at least. Continue reading...
The fourth Republican debate was, in terms of content, an exploration of the future of the United States economy. Linguistically, however, it was a bit of a throwback. Several of the candidates used words and phrases that can strike the modern ear as a bit antiquated. Continue reading...
Could your class use an energy boost? Watch how the Vocab Jam gets students excited about participating — and improving their word knowledge. Continue reading...
To mark Bruce Springsteen wrapping up his summer tour and his autobiography, perhaps it is appropriate to look at a side of Springsteen that doesn't get enough attention -- Springsteen the wordsmith. Continue reading...
We all make mistakes, big and little, and there's a large vocabulary of adjectives for when you messed up and you know it. Here's your chance to atone for your shameful vocabulary. Continue reading...