Amid the recent inauguration news, I kept hearing the word “rostrum.” “As he approaches the rostrum tomorrow…” “Donald Trump began his term from the same rostrum…” “In his inaugural address Wednesday, delivered from a rostrum…” Obviously this word wasn’t crucial…
What Everyone’s Missing With the Latest SAT News
With colleges dropping the SAT left and right — and the recent announcement that they’re dropping the essay and subject tests — it’s normal to feel a reluctant pang of sympathy for a dying rite of passage. Here’s the thing,…
‘An Era of Schadenfreude’
Imagine not knowing how to say you’re tired. It wouldn’t make sense, right? And yet there’s an emotion that most of us experience all the time..that we awkwardly don’t name. If you don’t know the word “schadenfreude,” you’re not alone….
Why We Call It ‘Soccer’ (When Basically Everyone Else Calls It ‘Football’!)
You may already know that what we in the U.S. call “soccer,” most of the rest of the world refers to as “football.” But do you know why we call it soccer when almost no one else does? Is it…
Don’t Be a Blatherskite – Learn This Amazing Word!
Blatherskite – “A person who talks at great length without saying much of sense.” Basically, a blatherer. What a great word. Definitely my favorite word du jour. Do you know what makes this word even better? The amazing route it…
Theseus THE Pig + Helen of Troy
Psst! This episode GREATLY benefits from the members-only video that goes with it. Become a Vocabbett member today to gain access! If you’re a fan of Greek history, you’re probably familiar with the story of Theseus and the minotaur. But…
