Look at the "Vocabulary List", and check the meaning and correct pronunciation of each word or phrase. When you think you have learnt them, please challenge the "Vocabulary Quiz".

Americans suffered through a long dry spell—save for the occasional dip into the bathtub gin. We’re toasting the 101st anniversary with some spirited vocabulary. Take the Quiz ...

This word has appeared in 30 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence? By The Learning Network This word has appeared in 31 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year ...

If you're the person in your family or friend group that's a walking dictionary (or an often-unwelcome grammar corrector) it's time to put your skills to the test. Here are seven words that are ...

On the Reading sections of both the ACT and SAT , test-takers encounter a fair number of vocabulary-in-context questions. As you prepare for either test, practice these three techniques to ...