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Can You Call Your Thumb a Finger?A thumb is a digit, but not technically a finger. Many people don’t make the distinction between thumbs and other digits. How...November 21, 2016- What Does “Verklempt” Mean?Verklempt (pronounced “fur-klempt”) means overcome with emotion, perhaps even choked or clenched by emotions. Verklempt is a...November 12, 2016
Piecemeal Meaning and UsageAs an adjective, piecemeal describes something that’s made or done in a series of steps. As an adverb, piecemeal means...November 4, 2016
Is Stupider (Stupidest) a Word?Stupider is the comparative form of the adjective stupid. Because stupid is a two-syllable word, its comparative form can be...October 28, 2016
15 Words That Denote the Absence of WordsWhat do you say when you can’t think of an adequate word to describe your emotions? Plenty of writers have experienced writer’s...October 26, 2016- Leery—Definition and ExamplesLeery means suspicious or wary. Though leery sounds like dreary, the spelling is different. Remember, there are two E’s and no...October 15, 2016
Is Conversate a Word?Conversate is a nonstandard verb that means “to have a conversation.” The standard verb (and the one you should use if you want...October 14, 2016
6 Beautiful Literary Words to KnowMost people can talk about the setting, characters, or plot of a story, but may not know or understand specialized literary...October 8, 2016
What Does Unkempt Mean?Unkempt is an adjective that literally means “not well-combed.” It is usually used to describe a person’s appearance, although it...October 7, 2016
Ipso Facto MeaningIpso facto is a Latin phrase that means “by the fact itself.” Ipso facto can be used the same way you’d use the...October 6, 2016