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Mispronouncing This SAT Word Could Get You Killed
Never thought you'd read that title, eh? No, The College Board has not implemented some kind of Hunger Games -style exit questionnaire,...
Erica Abbett
Jul 29, 20201 min read


Money, Geese, and Warnings: Linguistic Connections You Won't Believe!
Would you believe me if I told you that the word “money,” something so valued and coveted, actually traces its roots back to a flock of...
Erica Abbett
Jul 22, 20201 min read


Can Words Speak?
There are two sides to the coin when it comes to using stories to improve your vocabulary. If you’re a seasoned Vocabbett listener,...
Erica Abbett
Jul 20, 20201 min read


5 TV Shows That Won’t Turn Your Brain to Mush
We’re all watching more TV than normal these days, but if you want to keep your edge and come out of quarantine smarter than ever, it’s...
Erica Abbett
Jul 15, 20202 min read


How to Emerge From Quarantine Smarter Than Ever
With more schools announcing virtual-only learning for the fall, parents, students, and teachers alike are wondering what the long-term...
Erica Abbett
Jul 13, 20201 min read


'Manly' Words and Double Meanings
“Wow, that’s really manly of you, to be such a good person!” – Ancient Romans As we continue our study of etymology, it may amuse (annoy?...
Erica Abbett
Jun 27, 20201 min read


We Need to Talk About Summer Reading
There’s an old quote that the world is a book, and those who don’t travel read only one page. I quite agree, but I have my own little...
Erica Abbett
Jun 22, 20201 min read


Andreas: The Man in the Walls (A True Story?)
I wanted to be in her bed, but I ended up in her walls instead. 6-foot thick monstrosities built to withstand the most fortified...
Erica Abbett
Jun 10, 20205 min read


One Curriculum Change All Schools Should Be Considering
In the last episode of the Vocabbett podcast, I suggested that a more autonomous trend might emerge in education in a post-COVID-19...
Erica Abbett
Jun 7, 20202 min read