December 18, 2021
Word of the Day – Phosphorescence
Phosphorescence (noun) fos-for-es-uns Light emitted by a substance without combustion or perceptible heat. (more…)
December 13, 2021
FRA Readers’ Choice Top 20 – December 2021
It's a new month,and that means it's time to see what you've all been reading…
December 10, 2021
Word of the Day – Plangent
Plangent (adj) plan-jent (of a sound) loud and resonant, with a mournful tone. Mid 17th…
December 2, 2021
For Reading Addicts Reading Challenge 2021 – December
Oh wow, it's December so here we are at the end of the Challenge. First…
November 25, 2021
Word of the Day – Phenology
Phenology (noun) fen-ol-o-jee The study of cyclic and seasonal natural phenomena, especially in relation to…
November 21, 2021
Word of the Day – Harangue
Harangue (noun/verb) ha-rang A lengthy and aggressive speech / To lecture someone at length in…
November 16, 2021
Word of the Day – Physiognomy
Physiognomy (noun) fiz-ee-on-om-ee A person's facial features or expression, especially when regarded as indicative of…
November 15, 2021
Word of the Day – Adjudicate
Adjudicate (verb) aj-oo-dik-ayt Make a formal judgement on a disputed matter. Mid 17th century from…
November 8, 2021
FRA Readers’ Choice Top 20 – November 2021
It's a new month,and that means it's time to see what you've all been reading…
November 8, 2021
Word of the Day – Allocution
Allocution (noun) al-o-cu-shun A formal speech giving advice or a warning. Early 17th century from…