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Some people might say that the written word transformed human society more than anything besides the mastery of fire. After all, writing is what separates prehistory from history. Whether you’re talking about ancient hieroglyphics or your English paper that’s due tomorrow, the ability to communicate with abstract symbols remains one of our most powerful tools. This list covers the anatomy of written language, from definition to denotation, from semantics to semiotics. Word!

Stories about an elderly cat, a champion speller, and an accomplished dog all contributed words to this list of vocabulary from the week's news.

A twelve-year-old boy with autism strikes up an online friendship but worries about meeting his new friend in person.