Punctuation Graveyard: The Hedera
Today in Punctuation Graveyard, we resurrect the curious mark known as the hedera. What exactly is the hedera, and why was it used? The hedera is a lovely piece of […]
Perspicacious
Perspicacious is an adjective that can seem overwhelming at first glance. But despite its impressive length, its meaning is actually quite easy to grasp. The word is used to describe […]
Why You Shouldn’t Judge a Book by its Cover
Imagine you’re in a book shop. You see a recent best seller sitting on the shelf, calling to you. An intriguing title, a nice image on the front; whatever the […]
The Difference Between ‘Electrocuted’ and ‘Shocked’
The truly shocking reason why ‘electrocuted’ and ‘shocked’ are not as synonymous as you may think. While many believe that ‘electrocuted’ and ‘shocked’ describe the same experience, this isn’t always the […]
Site Relaunch
It’s the news that nobody’s been waiting for: The Wordict is being relaunched! After a temporary hiatus, The Wordict is back and better than ever. Along with the usual definitions […]
Salubrious
Salubrious is an adjective that describes something which promotes health and well-being. Anything that is wholesome and beneficial to one’s health can be called salubrious, with healthy food, clean air, […]
Stertorously
Stertorously is an adverb that describes the action of someone who is snoring or gasping heavily. This is often a noisy act, disruptive to those around the source of the […]
