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Learn what "nonbinary" means for gender identity and the people who identify with it, and explore many of the other words for nonbinary gender identities.
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Vellicate comes from Latin 𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢̄𝘳𝘦, "to pluck, twitch," from 𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘦, "to pull, twitch."
This word was first recorded in English around 1600. dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-
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Comparative adjectives are used to compare two people or things. Find out what a comparative adjective modifies and how to use them.
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The Sunflower emoji 🌻 depicts a sunflower, but has come to represent a lot more than just that. Learn why and how people are using this emoji:
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In general, the Flag of Ukraine emoji 🇺🇦 is used to refer to Ukraine, Ukrainian people, and Ukrainian culture. Learn more about this emoji:
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Does your eyelid ever randomly twitch? Learn why muscles vellicate, the and #ScienceWordofTheWeek! Presented by Maynard Okereke, .
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"Watch me paste this pathetic palooka." —Bugs Bunny
Hit us with your favorite old-timey insult.
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What does "antipathetic" mean?
😩 averse
😩 apathetic
😩 pitiful
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If your eye is twitching, you may be experiencing today's #WordOfTheDay. It's vellicate.
Learn more about this #ScienceWordOfTheWeek, courtesy of our friends at the Boston :
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While not all transgender or nonbinary people can or want to be visible in society, having language to describe gender identity and expression is extremely important.
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Wondering what some of your favorite comedians and cutups have to say about work life? Here's a collection of quotes perfect for that next break.
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Ejecta, "matter ejected, as from a volcano in eruption," is a form of Latin 𝘦̄𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘴, "thrown out." The word was first recorded in English in the late 1880s. dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-
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If someone has used the phrase "L + ratio" on you, then things are not looking good for you online. Learn more about this social media insult here.
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What is a word you learned from TikTok?
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What's a "menty b"? Why are TikTokers adding "-ussy" to everything? You might be sorry you asked, but we're going to explain the latest slang terms.
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When you realize the cover letter you just sent misspelled the name of the company.
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"Love" is only one word for the different emotions it can represent. Discover many of the words the Ancient Greeks had for love in its different forms.
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Compound nouns are nouns that are made up of two existing words. Find out how to identify and use compound nouns correctly.
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Skijoring is "a sport in which a skier is pulled over snow or ice, by a horse, dog, or a motor vehicle." The word was first recorded in English circa 1910. dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-
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You can make all kinds of obscure techie jokes with this number, which is an Internet Protocol (IP) address to send and receive messages.
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thing
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1. a material object without life or consciousness; an inanimate object.
2. what Angela Bassett did.
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Stuck on spelling? Caught in a grammar tangle? Not sure if your email sounds professional? Grammar Coach will guide you toward clearer writing. Try it today!
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Here are just some of the 𝘷𝘢𝘴𝘵; 𝘩𝘶𝘨𝘦; 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 words you're 🔎 for on Dictionary.com this morning:
immense
contradict
revolution
substantially
disillusion
colossal
airwaves
grimace
suddenly
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What does "jouissance" mean?
📕 pleasure; enjoyment
📗 rebirth; regeneration
📘 a whimsical or fanciful ornament
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Did you get the memo? Or are you the one writing it? Learn what exactly a memo is and how to draft the perfect one with examples and tips.
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Romaji, "a system of writing Japanese using the letters of the Latin alphabet," is a borrowing of Japanese 𝘳𝘰̄𝘮𝘢, "Rome, Roman," combined with 𝘫𝘪, "character."
The word was first recorded in English in the late 1880s. dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-
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Ten extra Mardi Gras beads for including French in your haiku. 📿
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Let the good times roll /// Laissez bon temps rouler /// Mardi Gras revels
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Paczki pronounced: [ pawnch-kee ]
Paczki tasted: delicious.
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How do you pronounce "paczki"? Most chicagoans are saying it wrong. buff.ly/2Tr0XVX
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How familiar are you with the Christian holidays leading up to Easter? Learn about the history behind Shrove Tuesday, Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, and Lent.
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When you cast your vote for president, will you be seeing any nicknames on the ballot? Have any candidates used them before?
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The term “assonance” refers to a repetition of __________.
🧠 consonant sounds
🧠 vowel sounds
🧠 the first letters of words
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The story behind Presidents' Day, an important commemorative holiday, is very interesting--especially considering it isn't the official name of the holiday.
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