“Open, close.” Joanne would tell her. English, distilled to its very basics, turned into a game of comparison. Using the fridge door in the young refugee’s new apartment, Joanne would repeat: “Open.

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It’s the ugliest word in the English language. I realize that’s a fairly bold statement — especially from a self-proclaimed words girl. But let’s face it, there’s hardly a more offensive, explosive, ...

On March 1, 2007, the New York City Council voted unanimously 49-0 in favor of a motion to encourage New Yorkers to stop using the “N-word” and to learn its racist provenance. On July 1, 2013, CNN’s ...

One of the most derogatory cultural terms often uttered in the Cincinnati area is the “H” word, or “hillbilly.” It refers to various groups of people who have migrated from the hills of Appalachia or ...

The “H” word here is a dirty, dirty word. Plantation Councilman Bob Levy isn’t sure how it started within the last few months, but every time somebody on the City Council says the word “hurricane,” ...

The letter "H" is a significant and common letter in the English language, forming the basis of many everyday words. Developing proficiency in five-letter words starting with "H" is vital for ...