So, I heard about this site called Whichbook this week. It is a website where you can choose the next book that you want to read based on different criteria, such as if the book has a happy ending, whether the subject is intense or light, or if the book is realistic or on an epic scale. This is the best tool ever! Check out Whichbook today! … [Read more...]
Aug 28, 2010
Definition: Lexophile
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Word: Lexophile Definition: Someone who loves and appreciates cool and unusual words. Pronunciation: Lex-o-file Part of Speech: Noun Example: You lexophile! Put down that dictionary! … [Read more...]
Aug 21, 2010
Definition: Amaranth
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Word: Amaranth Definition: A type of flower that is either red or purple. It looks similar to a cluster of grapes on a vine. Part of Speech: Noun Pronunciation: Am-a-ranth Usage: She picked the fragrant amaranth flowers and held them against her cheeks. … [Read more...]
Aug 14, 2010
Definition: Zephyr
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Word: Zephyr Pronunciation: ze-fer Part of Speech: Noun Definition: gentle or slight breeze. Usage: The zephyr blew gently through the trees. Honestly this word confuses me. I always thought zephyr was some kind of social pariah or something. I don't know why. … [Read more...]
Aug 7, 2010
Definition: Yen
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Word: Yen Pronunciation: Like it looks Part of speech: Verb or Noun Definition: A strong longing or desire. Usage: She has a yen for chocolate. … [Read more...]
Jul 31, 2010
Definition: Xenophile
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Word: Xenophile Definition: Someone interested in other people and cultures, almost to an obsession. Part of speech: Noun Pronunciation: ze-no-file Usage: She was so interested in foreigners that they called her a xenophile. … [Read more...]
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