Vocabulary Stories

Elicit — A Vocabulary Story

The silence strategy -- Nadia's little brother Asif had superglued his mouth shut. Well, not literally. But he might as well have done, because he absolutely...

Vocabulary Stories

Woeful — A Vocabulary Story

The woeful state of the royal garden -- In the floating kingdom of Nebulara, where crystal towers pierced the purple clouds and hover-pods zipped between...

Vocabulary Stories

Abate — A Vocabulary Story

The great itch that wouldn't abate -- In Mr. Jacobs' clothing store, Mariana and Ksenia squealed with delight. They pulled on matching bright yellow jumpers....