We like to foster healthy competition on Vocabulary.com, and to that end we've given our leaderboards a new look. In addition to leaderboards for individuals, schools can also vie for a place in the standings, based on the total effort of everyone affiliated with the school.Continue reading...
Here at Vocabulary.com headquarters, we love to see the word getting out about what we're doing, as when Time and PC Magazine both included us on their year-end lists of top websites. But it's especially gratifying when Vocabulary.com gets showcased as a tool for educators, as U.S. News & World Report has done by naming us one of "3 Websites for High School Teachers to Try in 2013."Continue reading...
Always take a minute to search for a Vocabulary List before you invest the time in creating one. With tens of thousands stored on our site, the one you're looking for might already be out there.Continue reading...
We've added a new feature to Vocabulary.com Dictionary — the ability to see your progress on words you're learning in the Challenge.Continue reading...
What is the first thought that comes to mind when considering the word resolution? Is it the promises you make to yourself on New Year's Day -- to do less drinking, eating, and stressing, and more saving, recycling, and working out, all while pursuing a master's degree and landing a better job?Continue reading...
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.Continue reading...
John S. is a high school sophomore and a Vocabulary.com Savant. Here he talks to Vocabulary.com about using the Challenge to prepare for the SATs with his friends.Continue reading...
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.Continue reading...