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Get creeped out this Halloween by learning words used by master writers to freak out generations of adults and children alike.
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When it first became evident that Hurricane Sandy might merge with an inland snowstorm to create a superstorm, the creative labels started pouring in. Snowicane. Snor'eastercane. Frankenstorm. But now that the storm has shut down much of the East Coast, is it time to set aside such wordplay?
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In the third and final presidential debate, Mitt Romney and Barack Obama ended up agreeing on many foreign policy points. Despite all the heated rhetoric of the campaign, both candidates are making a play for undecided voters in the middle of the political spectrum. But for those who are disillusioned with the two-party system, Obama and Romney seem interchangeable: you might as well call them Robama and Obamney.
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Lists of the Week: Full Tilt Shakespeare
Romeo and Juliet & Macbeth
Students: Use new Shakespeare Lists to pre-learn vocabulary from "Romeo and Juliet" and "Macbeth" and boost reading comprehension. Teachers: Assign these lists. They're interactive, which means learning them feels like a game.
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Ten Words from Today's NY Times - October 24, 2012
Ten Words from Today's NY Times - October 24, 2012
Learn Ten Words from Today's Times - October 24, 2012.
Then see "Vocabulary Begets Vocabulary: The More You Know, the More You Learn" to understand why learning these words will help you absorb even more as you read.
When Obama and Romney crossed swords in last night's presidential debate, the word bayonet made a surprising but memorable appearance. That inspired James Harbeck to compose the latest in his series of Word Tasting Notes.
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Like is a powerful word. It's a noun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, and conjunction. It demonstrates preferences and shows relationships. It even acts as filler when we're trying to put our thoughts in order. Not all uses of like are equally accepted, however.
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