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Word of the Day: Quondam That which once was... The quondam writings of Shakespeare (although they are still quite popular!) . . . #WordoftheDay #past #Shakespeare #writers #etymology #readers #writerscommunity #creativewriting #longago

As 6th graders continue to expand their vocabulary and delve deeper into the complexities of the English language, mastering spelling becomes crucially important. This list of spelling words for 6th graders is designed to challenge their skills while reinforcing their understanding of phonetics, word structure, and vocabulary. By engaging with this tailored selection, students will ... Read more

Word of the Day: Circumplect A rarely used word for the more technically oriented writer. --------------------------------------------- We'd love to see how you might use any of our words of the day. Send us your thoughts; the most poetic, funniest or otherwise best will be featured on our feeds and (later this year) our magazine. . . . #WordoftheDay #embrace #clasp #tight #vocabulary #word #rare #learn #writerscommunity

#1. A pretty, neutral living room. #2. A good list. #3. FYI. . . Pottery Barn now sells horizontal striped curtains in three colors. #4. A built-in desk to make the most of office space in a bay window. (And, a great home tour.) #5. One of my favorite pins of the Read More

Word of the Day: Ruminate 2020 has been a year for rumination, after all we've had little else to do! We've all had time to think about how 2021 will be better. May it be so! --------------- We'd love to see how you might use any of our words of the day. Send us your thoughts; the most poetic, funniest or otherwise best will be featured on our feeds and (later this year) our magazine. . . . #WordoftheDay #2020 #2021 #think #vocabulary #deepthoughts #learn #deep #writerscommunity

Word of the Day: Psychomachy The underpinnings of all great stories. --------------------------------------------- We'd love to see how you might use any of our words of the day. Send us your thoughts; the most poetic, funniest or otherwise best will be featured on our feeds and (later this year) our magazine. . . . #WordoftheDay #stories #good #soul #vocabulary #conflict #learn #evil #writerscommunity

befog (v.) To make someone feel confused (His explanation only befogged us more.) From the Vocabulary app: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id1084540807?pt=119655832&ct=Share

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