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Tolkien Reading Day, List 0 (20 words)
March 24, 2023
Explore these words from The Hobbit. Here are links to our lists in the collection: List 0, List 1, List 2, List 3, List 4, List 5, List 6, List 7,...
Tolkien Reading Day, List 10 (25 words)
March 24, 2023
Explore these words from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Here are links to our lists in the collection: List 0, List 1, List 2, List 3, List 4, List...
Tolkien Reading Day, List 9 (25 words)
March 24, 2023
Explore these words from The Silmarillion. Here are links to our lists in the collection: List 0, List 1, List 2, List 3, List 4, List 5, List 6, List...
Tolkien Reading Day, List 8 (35 words)
March 24, 2023
Explore these words from The Return of the King. Here are links to our lists in the collection: List 0, List 1, List 2, List 3, List 4, List 5, List...
Tolkien Reading Day, List 7 (35 words)
March 24, 2023
Explore these words from The Return of the King. Here are links to our lists in the collection: List 0, List 1, List 2, List 3, List 4, List 5, List...
Tolkien Reading Day, List 6 (45 words)
March 24, 2023
Explore these words from The Two Towers. Here are links to our lists in the collection: List 0, List 1, List 2, List 3, List 4, List 5, List 6, List...
Tolkien Reading Day, List 5 (50 words)
March 24, 2023
Explore these words from The Two Towers. Here are links to our lists in the collection: List 0, List 1, List 2, List 3, List 4, List 5, List 6, List...
Tolkien Reading Day, List 4 (45 words)
March 24, 2023
Explore these words from The Fellowship of the Ring. Here are links to our lists in the collection: List 0, List 1, List 2, List 3, List 4, List 5,...
Tolkien Reading Day, List 3 (35 words)
March 24, 2023
Explore these words from The Fellowship of the Ring. Here are links to our lists in the collection: List 0, List 1, List 2, List 3, List 4, List 5,...
Tolkien Reading Day, List 2 (40 words)
March 24, 2023
Explore these words from The Fellowship of the Ring. Here are links to our lists in the collection: List 0, List 1, List 2, List 3, List 4, List 5,...
Tolkien Reading Day, List 1 (35 words)
March 24, 2023
Explore these words from The Fellowship of the Ring. Here are links to our lists in the collection: List 0, List 1, List 2, List 3, List 4, List 5,...
This Week in Words: Current Events Vocabulary for March 18–March 24, 2023 (12 words)
March 23, 2023
Stories about the vernal equinox, contraband peanut butter, and new NASA spacesuits all contributed words to this list of vocabulary from the week's...
This Week in Words: Current Events Vocabulary for March 11–March 17, 2023 (12 words)
March 17, 2023
Stories about prolific pollen, libeled lobsters, and a downed drone all contributed words to this list of vocabulary from the week's news.
"Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones, List 3 (25 words)
March 22, 2023
When twelve-year-old Sophie Brown moves from a California city to a farm her dad has inherited, she is determined to learn how to raise the chickens...
"Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones, List 2 (35 words)
March 22, 2023
When twelve-year-old Sophie Brown moves from a California city to a farm her dad has inherited, she is determined to learn how to raise the chickens...
"Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones, List 1 (25 words)
March 22, 2023
When twelve-year-old Sophie Brown moves from a California city to a farm her dad has inherited, she is determined to learn how to raise the chickens...
"Take the Tortillas Out of Your Poetry" by Rudolfo Anaya (40 words)
March 16, 2023
In this essay, the award-winning author of Bless Me, Ultima shares his thoughts on how descriptions of different cultures are often censored to appeal...
"The Fallacy of Success" by G.K. Chesterton (40 words)
March 11, 2023
In this essay from the collection All Things Considered, the English novelist, philosopher, and critic shares his thoughts on books and articles that...
"Society and Solitude" by Ralph Waldo Emerson, List 6 (40 words)
March 13, 2023
In this collection of twelve essays, the leader of New England's transcendentalist movement shares his philosophical ideas on different aspects of...
"Society and Solitude" by Ralph Waldo Emerson, List 5 (40 words)
March 13, 2023
In this collection of twelve essays, the leader of New England's transcendentalist movement shares his philosophical ideas on different aspects of...
"Society and Solitude" by Ralph Waldo Emerson, List 4 (40 words)
March 13, 2023
In this collection of twelve essays, the leader of New England's transcendentalist movement shares his philosophical ideas on different aspects of...
"Society and Solitude" by Ralph Waldo Emerson, List 3 (40 words)
March 13, 2023
In this collection of twelve essays, the leader of New England's transcendentalist movement shares his philosophical ideas on different aspects of...
"Society and Solitude" by Ralph Waldo Emerson, List 2 (40 words)
March 13, 2023
In this collection of twelve essays, the leader of New England's transcendentalist movement shares his philosophical ideas on different aspects of...
Amazing Animals, A-Z (75 words)
March 10, 2023
Explore the world of animals with this list of words that will make you go hog wild! From aardvarks to zebras, it's sure to be more fun than a barrel...
"Society and Solitude" by Ralph Waldo Emerson, List 1 (40 words)
March 13, 2023
In this collection of twelve essays, the leader of New England's transcendentalist movement shares his philosophical ideas on different aspects of...
Ramadan (20 words)
March 16, 2023
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, when Muhammad's first revelation of the Quran is commemorated. Muslims worldwide observe this...
Scrabble: High Scoring Words (20 words)
March 7, 2023
Here's a list of 20 relatively common seven- and eight-letter words with high point totals. Check out our other lists in the collection: High Scoring...
Holi Festival (20 words)
March 8, 2023
Holi – the Festival of Colors, Festival of Spring, and Festival of Love – is one of the most popular and significant festivals in Hinduism. Holi takes...
This Week in Words: Current Events Vocabulary for March 4–March 10, 2023 (12 words)
March 8, 2023
Stories about a sled dog race, an abundance of mushrooms, and whales with "vocal fry" all contributed words to this list of vocabulary from the week's...
Scrabble: Words with 5 Vowels (14 words)
March 7, 2023
When more than half your Scrabble rack is filled with vowels, it can be hard to figure out your next play. Don't worry because we've got you covered!...
Academy Awards, List 6 (20 words)
February 28, 2023
The Academy Awards have been presented every year since 1929. Although some changes have occurred since then – the venue and award categories – the...
Academy Awards, List 5 (20 words)
February 28, 2023
The Academy Awards have been presented every year since 1929. Although some changes have occurred since then – the venue and award categories – the...
Academy Awards, List 4 (20 words)
February 28, 2023
The Academy Awards have been presented every year since 1929. Although some changes have occurred since then – the venue and award categories – the...
Academy Awards, List 3 (12 words)
February 28, 2023
The Academy Awards have been presented every year since 1929. Although some changes have occurred since then – the venue and award categories – the...
Academy Awards, List 2 (20 words)
February 28, 2023
The Academy Awards have been presented every year since 1929. Although some changes have occurred since then – the venue and award categories – the...
Academy Awards, List 1 (20 words)
February 28, 2023
The Academy Awards have been presented every year since 1929. Although some changes have occurred since then – the venue and award categories – the...
This Week in Words: Current Events Vocabulary for February 25–March 3, 2023 (12 words)
March 2, 2023
Stories about a mythical Mayan creature, a Disneyland devotee, and a new baseball rule all contributed words to this list of vocabulary from the...
"Amari and the Great Game" by B.B. Alston, Chapters 27–36 (35 words)
March 8, 2023
In this second book of the Supernatural Investigations series, thirteen-year-old Amari Peters of Atlanta's Whitman Preparatory Academy must compete...
"Amari and the Great Game" by B.B. Alston, Chapters 17–26 (35 words)
March 8, 2023
In this second book of the Supernatural Investigations series, thirteen-year-old Amari Peters of Atlanta's Whitman Preparatory Academy must compete...
"Amari and the Great Game" by B.B. Alston, Chapters 9–16 (40 words)
March 8, 2023
In this second book of the Supernatural Investigations series, thirteen-year-old Amari Peters of Atlanta's Whitman Preparatory Academy must compete...
"Amari and the Great Game" by B.B. Alston, Chapters 1–8 (40 words)
March 8, 2023
In this second book of the Supernatural Investigations series, thirteen-year-old Amari Peters of Atlanta's Whitman Preparatory Academy must compete...
Scrabble: Palindrome Words (47 words)
March 7, 2023
Having a Scrabble rack full of double letters can be a real dud. Sometimes the best way out is to use a palindrome and draw some new tiles. Study this...
Raquel Welch (1940–2023) Tribute List (14 words)
February 22, 2023
Raquel Welch was an American actress and model, who first won attention for her role in Fantastic Voyage (1966). She then made One Million Years B.C....
This Week in Words: Current Events Vocabulary for February 18–February 24, 2023 (12 words)
February 23, 2023
Stories about a Frappuccino recall, stolen chocolate eggs, and a broken "balloon dog" sculpture all contributed words to this list of vocabulary from...
Burt Bacharach (1928–2023) Tribute List (14 words)
February 23, 2023
American composer, songwriter, record producer, and pianist, Burt Bacharach, is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential figures...
"A Scatter of Light" by Malinda Lo, List 4 (35 words)
March 8, 2023
This companion novel to Last Night at the Telegraph Club takes place fifty years later and follows eighteen-year-old Aria Tang West who spends the...
"A Scatter of Light" by Malinda Lo, List 3 (35 words)
March 8, 2023
This companion novel to Last Night at the Telegraph Club takes place fifty years later and follows eighteen-year-old Aria Tang West who spends the...
"A Scatter of Light" by Malinda Lo, List 2 (35 words)
March 8, 2023
This companion novel to Last Night at the Telegraph Club takes place fifty years later and follows eighteen-year-old Aria Tang West who spends the...
"A Scatter of Light" by Malinda Lo, List 1 (35 words)
March 8, 2023
This companion novel to Last Night at the Telegraph Club takes place fifty years later and follows eighteen-year-old Aria Tang West who spends the...
"It’s the End of the World and I’m in my Bathing Suit" by Justin A. Reynolds, List 3 (30 words)
February 16, 2023
When twelve-year-old beach-loving Ohioan Eddie Gordon Holloway runs out of clean clothes, he must finally do his laundry in the basement, where...