The spirit of Poetry By Heart is to encourage young people to explore for poetry, allowing them to develop their confidence with poetry in an enjoyable, accessible and engaging way. How to get involved? Firstly, check out the Poetry By Heart website and have a look through the poems they suggest for students ages 16+. … Continue reading Poetry By Heart Competition
Word of the Day – Tincture
Word of the Day: December 7, 2023 Tincture What It Means Tincture refers to a solution made by mixing a medicinal substance in an alcoholic solvent. It can also refer to a slight trace of something, as in “a tincture of doubt.” // The shelves behind the apothecary counter were lined with dozens of jars and vials containing tinctures of … Continue reading Word of the Day – Tincture
Word of the Day – Permeable
Word of the Day : December 6, 2023 Permeable adjective PER-mee-uh-bul What It Means Permeable is a synonym of penetrable that is used especially to describe things that have pores or openings that permit liquids or gases to pass through. // The new housing project will include a permeable parking lot to help mitigate stormwater runoff. See the entry > PERMEABLE In … Continue reading Word of the Day – Permeable
Word of the Day – Avoidupois
Word of the Day: December 4, 2023 Avoidupois noun av-er-duh-POYZ What It Means Avoirdupois is synonymous with weight and heaviness, especially as related to the body. It also refers to the series of units of weight based on the pound of 16 ounces and the ounce of 16 drams. // The coach limited his recruiting to linebackers of a certain avoirdupois. See … Continue reading Word of the Day – Avoidupois
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