Words have secret pasts, and some are downright bizarre. See how 100 familiar words once meant something completely different from today.
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Grumpy vs. grouchy vs. cranky vs. irritable vs. surly vs. cantankerous
These six adjectives overlap, but they highlight different things: a bad mood, easy annoyance, rude behavior, or a tendency to argue.
Flirt, charm, woo, court, beguile, and seduce: How to choose
Learn how six verbs differ in romantic intent, charm, persuasion, and tone, with examples of personal and business uses in context.
Course Vocabulary Exercise
A2 course vocabulary gap-fill exercise. Each item tests common classroom, course, or study vocabulary in a short everyday context.
Accrue vs. incur: How to talk about costs and gains
Learn how to describe amounts building up over time and costs becoming your responsibility, with clear examples of two often-confused verbs.