Think you know your ABCs? Think again! From the letter J (which showed up centuries late) to the silent K that once loved the sound of its own voice, the English alphabet is packed with quirky [...]
We all know the irregular plurals for mouse and goose, but what about beef? Check out these whacky irregular plurals and laugh yourself stupid.
Do you tend to masseuse (er, misuse) your words in humorous ways? You've made a malapropism – and everyone from politicians to famous literature characters is guilty of errors like these.
Here's a crash course in exactly when to use a colon. It’s good for a whole lot more than making the “eyes” of a smiley face emoticon, that’s for sure!
Words can be a conundrum. We've been saving up these puzzling words for our most confident quiz takers.
Cut the malarkey. A few seconds with these words, and you'll be the funniest slangwhanger in all the land.
You rarely encounter these Christmas words in everyday life, but you'll hear them sung in timeless carols during the holiday season. May this Word Power quiz strike the right note to put you in [...]
You're going to need a lot of patience and a good eye to solve these tricky rebus puzzles. How fast can you decipher them all?
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The average English-speaking adult has a vocabulary ranging from 20,000-35,000 words. Here are 11 ways to make sure yours stacks up.
Grammar mistakes, spelling errors, misinterpreted tone and etiquette issues can leave you regretting hitting send on an email or pushing ‘post’ on social media.
Druplet, pip, tragus... these names and more are real words – whose meanings will surprise you.
Reciting a speech allows for preparation. But what about those people who sound rehearsed in everyday exchanges?
Expert advice on how to upgrade endless chit-chat into a meaningful conversation.
This Word Power quiz keeps it brief with a roundup of useful acronyms from the worlds of IT, HR and EMS, among others. Pronouncing them is as easy as ABC: Just recite the letters and you’ll be [...]
From ‘agrivoltaics’ to ‘textspeak,’ these words are helping us articulate the strange beauty of modern life.
