vocabulary
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Fletcherize – Wacky Word Wednesday
Hi everyone! We’re back with another Wacky Word today.. .if you’ve ever been told you eat too fast, come on by and read today’s blog post. Learn why millions of Americans in the late 1800s/early 1900s were counting the number of times they chewed their food and how saliva helps your digestive system. The human body works in mysterious ways… Check it out today!
Acnestis – Wacky Word Wednesday
Ever get an itch in a spot that you just can’t reach? It’s quite possibly the most annoying feeling in the world, and we’ve all had it at one time or another. Betcha’ didn’t know there was a word for it, though! So go ahead and scratch the itch of your curiosity and check out today’s Wacky Word Wednesday!
Tarantism – Wacky Word Wednesday
Be honest: have you ever felt an inexplicable urge to suddenly break out into a wild dance? Yeah, we have too. And apparently, there’s a word for a phenomenon (or condition, rather) that explains the sudden urge to get your boogie on. So if you’ve got a few minutes, stop on by and check out today’s Wacky Word Wednesday for a fun new rockin’ word.
Akimbo – Wacky Word Wednesday
Do you remember when you were a kid and you did something terrible to anger your mother, at which point she’d fly into your room, put her hands on her hips, and verbally rip you a new one? Well, there’s a word for that ferocious hands-on-hips pose, so if you want to relive some terrifying memories, feel free to stop on by and expand your vocabulary with this week’s edition of Wacky Word Wednesday!
Accismus – Wacky Word Wednesday
Have you ever really wanted something but couldn’t bring yourself to admit it? Or worse: have you ever really wanted something, but lied about NOT wanting it? Humans are strange creatures, but hey, the best part about being human is something called human experience, which means that we’ve all been there, done that. In any case, if you’re interested in learning a new word for this psychological phenomenon, be sure to check out this week’s Wacky Word Wednesday! And stop being coy: you know you want to.
Meldrop – Wacky Word Wednesday
As it gets colder outside, you can’t go ten feet without hearing someone blow their nose or fight off a bad case of the snuffles. So for this week’s Wacky Word Wednesday, we introduce a slobbery new word for your reading pleasure and talk a little bit about the wonders of the human body, its functions and its, um… fluids. Enjoy!