The Word Lovers Blog (With Stories!)

  First, create a Merriam-Webster Unabridged account.  Next, go to the advanced search.  Lastly, leave EVERY SINGLE question in the advanced search blank EXCEPT the definition as shown here.  (Note: My screen does not show ALL the questions. Don't get confused.) Now you'll get all the dessert words! (Plus dessert wines too, there is no make it not show dessert wines[PS- if you can plz tell me in the comments]) I hope this was informative and helpful for all users! Use this same process for finding ALL types of words using their DEFINITION only! :D

  DESSERT WORDS: EASY 1. gelato 2. greengage 3. s'more 4. shortcake MEDIUM 1. affogato 2. flummery 3. patisserie 4. ambrosia HARD 1. zapaglione 2. coeur a la creme 3. macedoine 4. zuppa inglese

 Hi guys! Here's a real challenge!  Your word is: duiker, which also has an alternate spelling of 'duyker'.  Duiker is an antelope.  Unlike its spelling it is pronounced dīker(The e in this case is pronounced like a schwa, the schwa sound is like the sound of the 'a' in banana.) or you can pronounced the first part with a long a instead of a long i. (Like this: dāker, e acts like a schwa)  Thanks for reading! [PS-I might edit this later and add sentences...]

 WORD OF THE DAY:  bad der lo cks Badderlocks is a seaweed eaten as a vegetable in Europe. It is of unknown origin. Here is a story featuring Orangey & her friends:  Orangey stared at her digital Word of the Day app. 'Badderlocks,' she noted on her sparkly magenta notebook. 'A seaweed eaten as a vegetable in Europe' Later in class, her substitute teacher in history asked the class, 'Name one seaweed eaten as a vegetable in Europe." Orangey immediately raised her hand. "I have the answer, Mrs. Montana. Badderlocks!" The rest of the class stared at Orangey, confused. "Impressive, Madame Orangey," Mrs. Montana replied. "It is of unknown origin," Savory, one of Orangey's best friends added as she read a dictionary entry about the word.  THANKS FOR READING! I HOPE YOU ENJOYED IT AND LEARNED A NEW WORD! UNTIL NEXT TIME! (PS-If you are a lexicologist, please add the word 'kawaii' to the dictionary. It is Japanese for cute....

NEW ROOT ALERT! NEW ROOT ALERT! GREEK -tenia MEANS TO STRETCH/GROW.   *** IT COMES FROM GREEK teinein, MEANING TO STRETCH, BUT IF I WERE YOU I WOULDN'T CARE ABOUT THE teinein PART.  *** THANKS FOR READING! :D 

 Hi guys! Sorry for not posting yesterday. I had something essential to do. Here I am with a harder word with some tricky schwas! Let's see if you can master it!  Gobelin: What's Gobelin?  1. Gobelin is a stunning tapestry, known for its intricate designs and vibrant colors 2. Gobelin is a grayish-blue color, also known as Gobelin blue. Pronunciation: Gobelin is pronounced gō-buh-lin/gä-buh-lin (PS- the lin part is pronounced with a mix between the 'uh' sound and the 'i' sound.) Here are some examples to help you remember:  1. Jessica's outfit was a mesmerizing shade of Gobelin blue. 2. Jack's latest tapestry was a stunning Gobelin that was so stunning that his tapestry won several awards. Thanks for reading! I hope you enjoyed this word! If you liked/love this blog or this post, please type your review in the comments! It means a LOT! :D