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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

 THE WORD OF THE DAY: acentrous Pronounced: ā-sen-tr-uhs Latin from Greek a-(not ,without) + Gk centr-(center, spiny): ACENTROUS - Lacking a spine, lacking a center Adjective Latin from Greek + Greek + English combining form (PS- I will put harder words but for right now I don't have much time so I'm putting simpler words with meaningful roots! :D) Thank you for reading! I hope you learned something new! Who knew there was a word which means 'lacking a spine/center'?

Perfecting Your Practice ***  MEET THE CHARACTERS: DR. VANCE - AN EXEMPLARY SPELLING COACH WHO HAS TRAINED THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS TO WIN/BE A FINALIST AT MULTIPLE SPELLING BEES LEO - ONE OF DR. VANCE'S MOST CAPABLE STUDENTS INTERVIEWER - THE PRESS *** Interviewer: So, being consistent seems super important. Leo, what's your current study routine like, and what challenges are you facing? Leo: Right now, I try to spend at least 5 hours a day. I go through word lists, and I also do lots of quizzing and revising. My biggest hurdle is definitely those weird vowel combos or silent letters. Words like "pneumonia" or "rendezvous" just feel impossible sometimes. Dr. Vance: Ah, the silent letters and tricky vowels – they're tough for so many spellers! For these, you need a good ear combined with knowing the rules. English isn't perfectly phonetic, but there are rules. Take the classic "i before e except after c" rule, or when it sounds like "...

 WORD OF THE DAY: Ologist What is an Ologist? An Ologist is a scientist/specialist in a certain field. Ologist is a noun which comes from Middle English A related word to Ologist is Ology. Does it ring a bell? Here's my own realistic fiction story featuring Ologist everywhere: Katrina is an Ologist. She knows so much about plants that she was given an extremely prestigious prize in the field of botany. I am also an Ologist except my field is Physics. Yes, Physics! Specifically Quantum Physics, but I also enjoy writing in my free time. Thank you so much for reading this article! I hope you enjoyed it and learned something new! Thanks!

COOL WORDS OF JUNE 22: This list of words is just for fun! Enjoy! ******************************************************************************** explanans (ex-play-nanz): meaning of a particular word/phrase(a philosophical term) ******************************************************************************** naseberry(nay-z-ber-ē):  the fruit of a sapodilla(yum!) ******************************************************************************** cocozelle(kak-uh-zel-ē):  a squash(I've never tried it!)  

 QUAESITUM: pronounced kwee-sī-tum Etymology: Latin, Definition: The Answer to a Problem, comes from Latin quaerere(to seek/ask) The fluorescent lights of the library hummed, doing nothing to soothe my frazzled nerves. My perfectly manicured hand tapped an impatient rhythm on the open history textbook. My current obsession, my ultimate quaesitum , felt less like a research project and more like a mythical beast I was tasked with taming. Ms. Periwinkle’s assignment was brutal: uncover a forgotten aspect of Hugi City’s pre-founding history. Everyone else was picking some easy, well-documented fact, but I, Orangey, daughter of the President, had to find the unfindable. 😫 "Still wrestling with your ancient scroll, O?" Coco sauntered over, looking effortlessly cool in ripped jeans and a band tee, a stark contrast to my structured tweed blazer. "Thought you'd have that quaesitum licked by now." She nudged a pile of my meticulously organized index cards. I sighed, a...

  AUTEURISM: French + English: In simplest terms, Auteurism is the idea that the director of the film is the main artist of the film. Etymology: Auteurism comes from Auteur, which is the French spelling of Author.  Pronounced oh-too-ri-zuhm My Story: (Note: The characters are made up) My name is Lena, and I'm a director. Growing up, I was introduced to the idea of Auteurism, the idea that the director is the main artist of the film. When I had the opportunity to develop my first film, I started thinking about my directing style to channel Auteurism. And here I am now. Whenever someone watches a movie directed by me, they'll be reminded of my Auteurism, my original, creative style with lots of action and references from real books. My name is Lena Jones, and I love Auteurism.  I hope you enjoyed my mini story about Auteurism and that you will never forget the definition and spelling of this word! Thanks for reading!

Hi there! Welcome to my blog! The purpose of this story is to help you remember the word 'TASAJILLO(pronounced tah-suh-hee-yoh) - a type of pear “ Tasajillo Takes Over” 🍐 I woke up to the gentle ping of my phone—a message from Sweet, my serene older sister. “Orangey, don’t forget: today is the Hobby Divas’ bake sale! Let’s make it peace-filled and drama-free. ☮️” My eyes landed on my outfit for the day: a pastel pink blazer, plaid skirt, and the pièce de résistance—my “ Tasajillo ” necklace. No, not an actual pear, but a delicate charm shaped like the cutest little tasajillo you’ve ever seen. It’s our family’s inside joke, thanks to Mom’s constant use of the word. (Did you know tasajillo can also mean a spiny desert plant? Merriam-Webster taught me that, but we just say it’s a pear. 😂) Downstairs, the kitchen was buzzing like a bee in a field of tasajillo . Mom—aka the Queen of Hugi City, President Savory—was fluttering around, dusting powdered sugar on pastries. “Orangey, dar...

Hi there! Let's learn some roots! Today's Root of The Day is DOLICH-/DOLICHO-  Dolich-/Dolicho- is a Greek root that simply means long/narrow. [Pronounced: dah-li-koh] Here are a few example words: Dolichoid[dah-li-koid] is an adjective that means tending to be long or narrow.  Example: Izzy's delicious banana was dolichoid . (Note: Latin -oid means resembling) Dolichuric[dah-luh-kyur-ik) is an adjective that means having a redundant(exceeding what is normal) syllable. Example:  Sometimes, when you sing a song, you might accidentally add an extra sound to a word, making it a little dolichuric , like singing "tee-hee-hee" instead of just "tee-hee." And that wraps up our look at the dolich-/dolicho- root, showing us how one small Greek word can describe everything from shapes to syllables.

Hi there! Welcome to the Word Lovers Blog,  where we dive into the world of languages! Each day, we'll introduce you to a fascinating new word, perfect for expanding your vocabulary and preparing you for any spelling challenge! Today's Word of the Day is: PARANDRUS What is a Parandrus ? A Parandrus is a noun that originates from Greek and is often found in mythology . It's a mythical stag (another word for deer) that can amazingly change color like a chameleon . Pretty interesting, right? Imagine playing hide-and-seek or tag—it would really help if you could change colors like a parandrus ! (Pronounced: puh-RAN-drus ) Here are a few sentences to help you remember this word: Elias flipped open the dusty red book to the page with an illustration of a Parandrus on it. Anna scoured the internet for more information on the Parandrus 's whereabouts. In history class, Mrs. Amina shared the fascinating history of the Parandrus with her students. Now you know all abo...