When was the last time you learnt a new word and what was it?
When was the last time you learnt a new word and what was it?
It is said that despite having a steep increase in vocabulary as a child and a young adult, we start losing the ability to learn new words as we just skip past them. Do you keep your vocabulary fresh by learning new words - what was your latest new addition?
Homey, is a new word I've learned 3 days ago. I've used the word homely. Imagine, using the word 'homely' when you mean 'homey'? Traps like this scare the living daylight out of 'aliens' like me
Thanks A LOT RyanBuda
Thanks, Docmo! I'm going to post your comment in my FB as well - for all my Afrikaans friends and relatives to read and understand...
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