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Now, See Your Progress When You Look Up Words
See how you're doing as you play the Challenge
We've added a new feature to Vocabulary.com Dictionary — the ability to see your progress on words you're learning in the Challenge.
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As 2012 draws to a close, we wanted to share some great year-end news: PC Magazine has come out with its list of the top 100 websites of the year, and Vocabulary.com was one of their selections! In the magazine's annual look at "undiscovered and classic sites that deserve some real estate on your bookmarks tab," Vocabulary.com was singled out as one of three "undiscovered" informational sites. "Take the quizzes at this site and you'll be spouting new idioms to all with dexterous proficiency," PC Magazine raves.
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In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, our Lower Manhattan-based offices were shuttered and without power. Our employees — spread throughout the greater New York area — hunkered down in homes that had varying degrees of power, running water, Internet connectivity, and access to medical care, food, and other essential services. Communication happened by email and text message and the occasional phone call, though often what we encountered was not being able to communicate at all.
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Today, we're celebrating an important milestone for Vocabulary.com: the addition of the 100,000th question in the Challenge. And we're confident that the hard work we've put into creating so many questions will pay off in an even better experience for everyone playing the Challenge. Why? Because when it comes to learning words, variety and repetition are key, and 100,000 questions guarantees we can provide that to you.
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Voting for a Vocabulary.com panel at SXSWedu closes this Friday. If you haven't voted yet, please do so here!
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Thanks to all of you who have already registered your support for Vocabulary.com by voting for our SXSWedu panel! If you haven't voted yet, please do so here!
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TIME Names Vocabulary.com a Top 50 Website for 2012
One of only four in the education category
TIME Magazine has named Vocabulary.com one of its Top 50 Websites of 2012! Each year, TIME salutes new websites and services that are “useful, entertaining, innovative or just plain addictive,” and Vocabulary.com is one of just four educational websites to be named to TIME’s list for 2012. We are very proud to be acknowledged for our work towards revolutionizing the way that vocabulary is taught! Thank you, TIME!
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