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National Dog Day is on August 26th. In honor of our (mostly) amenable friends, learn these synonyms for obedient.
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Word RoutesExploring the pathways of our lexicon
The Geeky, Cosmic, Philosophical History of "Multiverse"
Multiverse is a word with multiple meanings and origins, ranging from heady philosophy to spandex-clad superheroes, but the first examples of multiverse are a lot older than you would think and not where you would expect.
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Dept. of Word Lists
Beyond Shamrocks and Leprechauns
Honoring St. Patrick's Day with Lesser-known Words from Irish and Gaelic
Celebrate this St. Patrick's Day with one of the gifts the Irish gave us which we enjoy all year round — the gift of words.
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Under the HoodThe science of vocabulary building
Mastery Matters
How Vocabulary.com Cultivates Depth of Word Knowledge
It's not just how many words you know, it's how well you know them. Learn how Vocabulary.com works with you to achieve word mastery.
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The Academy Awards are a cornucopia of couture, celebrities and cinema! Whether you're writing a screenplay or a ransom note, your vocabulary can be blockbuster stuff. Here's a list of terms you're most likely to hear on Oscar night.
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Presidents' Day allows us to put politics aside for awhile and celebrate the personalities that held the highest office in the land. There is perhaps no greater reflection of those personalities that the words they are credited with introducing or making popular.
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Dept. of Word Lists
Valentine's Day: Romantic Oasis or Saccharine Nightmare?
Whether You're Alone, Attached, a Cynic, or a Combination Thereof, We've Got the Words for You!
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.
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