I know this guy — let's call him Dennis — who is universally adored by his very large circle of acquaintances. It's easy to see why: Dennis is smart, personable, and kind. His work ethic is ...

Astonishing new research out of England suggests that mushrooms may "talk" to each other with a vocabulary of 50 words — the same as a two-year-old child. This communication occurs through electrical ...

Vocabulary can be used to influence the way a reader feels about a scene or topic. By selecting words carefully you can create the atmosphere your scene requires or the tone your article needs.

Some say that AI is going to modify our vocabulary, possibly to the degree that we no longer use human-devised words. Good or bad? Here's the insider scoop.

Plug in to double-check. It may come as a relief to you that on the ACT and SAT, you will never be asked to identify the meaning of a vocabulary word in isolation. Instead, vocabulary questions ...