Saturday, April 5, 2025

Words, Words, Words — It's "Lexical"

Hello, logophile!

Lexical relates to words and vocabulary, making it a must-know term for word lovers. It comes from a Greek term meaning "words" — so if you ever feel like dropping some fancy linguistic knowledge, this word is your best bet!

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April 05, 2025

lexical

[ lek-si-kuhl ] adjective

of or relating to words or vocabulary

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Friday, April 4, 2025

Step Up to "Ziggurat"

Hey there, history buff!

A ziggurat is an ancient temple with step-like layers, built by ancient Assyrians and Babylonians. Think of it as the original high-rise, long before elevators existed. No need to climb one — just adding this word to your vocabulary is a linguistic step up!

WORD OF THE DAY

April 04, 2025

ziggurat

[ zig-oo-rat ] noun

a tiered temple built by ancient Assyrians and Babylonians

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