Should the word “the” should be included in the phrase “back to school”? Here are the rules regarding one of the most popular words in the English language.
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Vocab Builder: Sounds Good to Me
A writer’s diction, or word choice, is imperative to conveying the work’s intended meaning. This list will help spice up your writing and engage your readers.
Word Story: Bludgeon
A “bludgeon” is defined as “a heavy, short club that is thicker at one end or is weighted at one end.” It’s a good alternative for “club.”
Nine Words to Avoid in Your Writing
Don’t let your readers get distracted from your message by using a word that riles them up. Become familiar with skunked terms.
Testament vs. Testimony: It’s All Relative
Testimony and testament are similar words that, for many writers, can be easy to confuse. There is a clear difference between them, however.
Word Story: Fulsome
“Fulsome” has a long, complicated history. Do its three competing definitions mean you shouldn’t use it? Read this word story to find out.
The Copyeditor’s Marketing Vocab Primer
Every industry has special vocabulary—that is, jargon—it uses to refer to well-known but complex ideas in a short space or to sound like an insider. Jargon can become a problem, though, when it’s used to avoid addressing that complex idea or when it overwhelms the copy itself. The copyeditor’s job is to determine when the
