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Winter Olympics Lingo
Words from the Wide World of Sports
Knowing the lingo of the Winter Olympic events brings a little more understanding and, we hope, a little more enjoyment to watching the games.
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Disruptors Wreak Havoc on Vocabulary Bowl Leaderboards
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January saw defending champs threatened by disruptors determined to shake up the status quo. Which schools finally made it to the top?
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Whether you are a curmudgeon or just know one, let's all take a moment to acknowledge National Curmudgeons Day, January 29, with some terms I hope you won't pooh-pooh.
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Under the HoodThe science of vocabulary building
We're in this together: Let's close the gap, starting with the cracks.
Research Confirms Vocabulary As Key to Success
Closing the achievement gap is hard. Where do you even start? Start with the cracks caused by a weak vocabulary.
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National Opposite Day is January 25th. In the spirit of this wacky occasion, here are some words you'll love or loathe.
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Planning for Black History Month? Vocabulary.com enriches your lessons and helps your students get more out of their reading.
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Deciding Runner-up wasn't good enough, the Patriots stepped it up and made it to the top.
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