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alma mater - carpe diem - de facto - Review of 36 Latin phrases used commonly in the English language.
infra dig - per annum - sine die - Review of 27 Latin phrases used commonly in the English language.
Vodka - Tequila - Gin - Review of 39 words that refer to different types of alcoholic drinks
alchemy – chiromancer – funambulist – We explore a set of 25 words which denote specialized professions pursued by people.
actuary – apothecary – collier – We explore a set of 29 words which denote specialized professions pursued by people.
brontologist – cetologist – acoustician – We explore a set of 37 words which denote specialized professions pursued by people.
Brewster – currier – farrier – what do they do? Review words related to old or obsolete professions that appear in the English language.
When would you seek out a haberdasher? An equerry? Review words related to old or obsolete professions that appear in the English language.
Iridic – Gnathic – Blepharal – Review the meanings of 51 adjectives which come from the world of medicine and understand what they refer to.
What do you call a group of peacocks? A group of owls? Review these fascinating collective nouns for groups of animals which are also known as terms of the hunt or terms of venery.
regnal – sartorial – tonsorial – Review a list of 37 uncommon adjectives which convey a very precise sense.
hymeneal – littoral - oneiric – Review a list of 37 uncommon adjectives which convey a very precise sense.
brumal – diluvial - fenestral – Review a list of 36 uncommon adjectives which convey a very precise sense.
banshee - colleen - whiskey - Review of 25 wonderful words that come to us from the Irish language.
ebony-mamba-voodoo- Review of 28 words in the English language that originate from various African languages
gypsy-ebony-ivory- Review of 20 words that the English language has borrowed from the Ancient Egyptian.
Review of “boomerang” and another ten words that come to the English language from the aboriginal languages of Australia.
canto – sonnet – ditto – Review of 10 words borrowed from the Italian and related to literature.
Review of 6 words related to geography that came into the English language from Italian.
Review of 10 words related to clothes that came into the English language from Italian.
runes - valhalla - valkyries - Review of words from Norse mythology that appear frequently in the fantasy genre
Review of the 9 Muses, the 3 Fates and the 3 Graces from Greek Mythology and what they stand for.
Ra – Osiris – Isis – Seth – Review the names of 16 major gods and goddesses from the Egyptian pantheon.
Zeus and Jupiter, Aphrodite and Venus – Review the gods and goddesses in Greek and Roman mythology who were counterparts in the two mythologies.
What are the seven deadly sins according to the Holy Bible? Review the seven words in detail.
Horses with human heads. Fish with human bodies. Review 32 intriguing mythical creatures that are found in the literature of the English language.
How many Roman gods and goddesses can you name? What are their portfolios of power? Roman Mythology is intimately connected to a large number of words in the modern day English language.
Did you know that Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are words based on Norse gods and goddesses? Review the names of the major gods and goddesses of the Norse or Germanic mythology.
Alpha- Bravo - Charlie - Delta - Review of the 26 words used in the International calling code used in aviation and shipping.
mumbo-jumbo, tiptop, zigzag - Review 31 words each containing a pair reduplicative sounds.
hip-hop, hocus-pocus, itsy-bitsy – Review of 26 reduplicative words that have a nice ring to them.
boogie-woogie, clap-trap, flip-flop – Review of 27 reduplicative words that have a nice ring to them.
boycott- chauvinism – bowdlerize. Review 36 eponymous words that are based on the names of real persons or places.
lethean – phoenix - Penelope. Review 28 eponymous words having their origins in Greek and Roman mythology.
aegis - ambrosia - cornucopia. Review 28 eponymous words having their origins in Greek and Roman mythology.
ack-ack, dodo, pooh-pooh - Review 23 duplicative words that contain the same sound repeated twice.
Mamba – Samba – Tango – Review of some of the popular dance styles prevalent in the world.
Has anyone called you quixotic or pollyannaesque? Learn 11 eponymous words based on fictional characters.
czar-czarina, duke-duchess – Review about 85 words which form masculine-feminine gender pairs.
Can a word be the opposite of itself? We will review some words that carry opposite meanings in different contexts.
madam – eve – bib – boob. Review of a list of fascinating palindromic words that read the same when reversed.
Figures of speech or rhetorical terms spice up your prose and make it memorable for all readers. Review the major rhetorical terms and how they play with words and meanings.
tropics – solstice – equinox - Review 26 words from geography that explain the globe and the seasons.
Do you know the difference between a parenthesis and a bracket? What is an octothorpe? Review the words for punctuation marks and popular typography marks used in the English language.
syllable – letter – lexicon – letter – vowel – Review a set of 30 words related to the formal study of languages.
Cheese is a popular ingredient in the diet of the English speaking world. Review the names of 17 types of cheese.
The letters of the Greek alphabet are used extensively in mathematics and also form the basis of a few English words like “alphabet”. Review their symbols and the way they are pronounced.
Diamonds are forever! Review 19 words related to precious and semi-precious gemstones valued by people all over the world.
Have you ever wondered why October is not the 8th month of the year and December is not the 10th month? Can you name the two Roman emperors in the modern Gregorian Calendar?
The 12 signs of the Zodiac form the basis of astrology and they come from ancient mythology. Each of them is represented by a standard symbol.
What do they worship? Review of 40 words related to different forms and objects of worship.
cent, centipede, centurion - Review of 34 words that are based on the Latin root “cent” meaning hundred.
genealogy-mythology-oncology-Review of 51 words that end in “LOGY” and represent a specialized area of study.
prosody- zymurgy- dramaturgy- Review the names of some exotic areas of special studies.
circa – ergo – versus – Review of 17 adjectives and adverbs borrowed from the Latin language.
atheism – monotheism – pantheism – Review of 22 words relating to various types of religious beliefs ending with the suffix “THEISM”
From carnivorous to piscivorous – Review 15 words that relate to different dietary habits and all have the suffix “VOROUS”
Siblings have different legal and royal rights based on their sequence. Review 5 words that indicate this aspect of sibling sequences.
Cartwright – Playwright – Review 14 words which in end in the suffix “WRIGHT” and indicate various professions.
Horography – Sigillography – Xylogtraphy - Review 20 words that describe special areas of study and end with the suffix “GRAPHY”
Review 23 words related to specialized areas of study all of which end with the suffix “-ics”..
Manias represent an unusual condition of the human mind. Review 40 words that describe different types of madness or manias.
Do you want to foretell the future? Check out 23 these words related to the various methods people have used for divination and foretelling.
onycho-proct-rhino – Review 22 roots used in medical words to refer to specific parts of the human body.
hepat-hyster-mammo – Review 23 roots used in medical words to refer to specific parts of the human body.
From the killing of bugs to the killing of a Pope, review 28 words related to killing and murder.
Modern societies are controlled by formal governing mechanisms. Review 31 words related to the various types of government.
Trying to foretell the future using various magical methods of divination has been an ancient human pastime.
The names of the seven weekdays and their connections to Norse and Roman mythology is explored.
The Systeme Internationale (SI) of measurement units prescribes standard prefixes for fractions and multiples of the basic units.
Phobias are irrational fears that plague the human mind. Learning the names of 45 of these exotic fears is a good way to learn several root words in the English language.
A for armadillo, B for beaver, C for coyote - Let’s do the ABCD with a set of exotic animals.
A for alpaca, B for badger, C for chimpanzee - Let’s do the ABCD with a set of exotic animals.
A for albatross, B for baboon, C for chamois - Let’s do the ABCD with a set of exotic animals.
A for aardvark, B for bison, C for caribou - Let’s do the ABCD with a set of exotic animals.
What’s good for the “gander” is good for the “goose”. Review 32 words that denote the male and the female of a particular animal.
From an irrational fear of cats to a fear of mice, review 47 words related to phobias for particular animals. Great way to learn prefixes used to denote various animals!
How many Greek gods and goddesses can you name? What are their portfolios of power? Greek Mythology is intimately connected to a large number of words in the modern day English language.
Snakes – the legless wonders of nature – have always fascinated us. Review the names of 17 types of snakes.
Sea horses - Manatees – Narwhals – Walrus. Review the names of 26 of the most exotic sea animals found across the oceans around the globe.
Can you tell the difference between an alligator and a crocodile? Between a frog and a toad?
Marsupials like the kangaroo are an exotic set of animals. Review the names of 8 types of marsupials.
Flightless birds like the ostrich are nature’s ultimate paradoxes. Review the names of 17 flightless birds ranging from the well-known ostrich to the extinct dodo.
Dogs – Man’s best friends – come in different shapes and sizes. Review 33 words describing different types of breeds of dogs.
Brocket – Elk – Moose – Pudu – Sambar. Review 17 words that describe different types of deer found around the world.
Birds of prey like falcons and eagles have always fascinated us with their grace and power.
How many colors can you name in the English language? Do the words fuchsia, mauve, ochre and khaki ring a bell?
Do you know when to celebrate a sesquicentennial anniversary? Which prefixes denote half in the English lexicon?
What do you call a musical group of six musicians? What do you call four babies born together?
What do you call a billion billions? How much is a googol? A decillion? What is a crore?
What adjective would you use to describe a duck-like gait? What adjective would describe a mountain trail winding around like a snake?