A Good Vocabulary Can Make You Strong . . . In Any Native Tongue!

Mr. Pieces often says that ". . . a good vo"CAP"ulary can make you strong, in any native tongue". Don't be ashamed when you don't know what a word means . . . then take the time to look it up . . . Where? A dictionary, a glossary, your teacher, a friend (well maybe not in all cases, but if you both don't know you can use the fallback position). But most importantly . . . eat alphabet soup!

Please note that the words below
are defined as Scrooples uses them. Some of them might vary from conventional definitions, but this is his website and you can move on if you become disenchanted with his commentary.

"Bachelor of Boards" degree (B.B.D.), n -- A certificate of merit for tackling any customized jigsaw puzzle job via a thorough comprehensive understanding of the meager definitions and explainations rendered by Mr. Pieces, Scrooples or Compoz-A-Puzzle Inc., whether directly or indirectly.

computer obliterate, n -- The resultant website icon indicative of websites that did not become new millennium compliant with regards to web promotion techniques, thereby yielding low search engine ratings and the consequent slap in the face . . . no traffic. The following award honors this webmaster.

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litho-mounted paperboard, adj/n -- This cardboard has a coated, glossy (not glossary) surface similar to a sheet in a better grade magazine. In fact, all our puzzles have this surface, so if you want a flat, mat surface, use the back. Every puzzle we make has a book (mat) back. Although crayons work, ar-1's opinion is that felt tipped markers are the medium of choice, when decorating the puzzle's surface.

make-ready, n -- The placement of a steel rule jigsaw puzzle die in a diecutting press allowing it to configure cardboard to perfection.

meta tags, n -- Copy placed behind the scenes and accessible by the geeks for presentation to internet surfers in a uniform format when compared to other sites in that range; a page synopsis, of sorts, for spiders, robots and other unearthly busybodies.

nicks (nix), n -- Various broken points on a steel rule die to prevent the puzzleboard from being diecut in that area. This technique maintains the integrity (keeps it together) of the jigsaw puzzle while it is being worked upon. of the jigsaw puzzle while it is being worked upon.