If you’re a writer or editor you likely already regard Garner’s Modern English Usage as an indispensable guide. First published in 1998, the work (famously celebrated by David Foster Wallace) covers ...

English is a quirky, often confusing language that's been shaped and influenced by many others. As such, it has a massive variety of words—but here are some we think rise above the crowd and deserve ...

Whether it's a job or being with friends, big words aren't always meant to be used in everyday conversation. Even if smart people can throw in complex words to show off their intellect, it's not ...