Cool Words for Cool Kids
For people who serve in the military, the uniforms they wear tell a lot about their jobs.
For those who go into combat, the uniform is usually designed in muted colors that blend in with the environment.
When a member of the military wears a formal dress uniform, however, it [Read more…]
Cool Word Challenge: Just for fun, come up with one sentence that uses both of the cool vocabulary words that you learned this week.
Here are the words again:
Reclusive: Avoiding contact with other people; living in seclusion.
Empathy: The ability to share another person’s feelings.
Submit your sentence below. [Read more…]
What do you look for in a friend?
The answer will depend on the person you ask.
Sometimes, we choose friends who make us laugh.
But long-term friendships usually involve more than that. A close friend is someone who is also honest, trustworthy and loyal.
True friends are genuinely interested [Read more…]
This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Feb. 26, 2015.
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Rove means:
A) To tattle
B) To roam
C) To cringe
D) To shout
If you chose “B,” you’re correct!
This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Feb. 23, 2015.
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Dissonant means:
A) Not financially secure
B) Not a citizen
C) Not talkative
D) Not in harmony
In his time, Howard Hughes was one of the wealthiest men in the United States.
He grew up in Texas, inherited his family’s tool manufacturing business and then became captivated by Hollywood. In the 1920s, he began producing successful films.
Around this time, Hughes also developed a love of airplanes. [Read more…]
Cool Word Challenge: Just for fun, come up with one sentence that uses both of the cool vocabulary words that you learned this week.
Here are the words again:
Dissonant: Not in agreement; not in harmony; marked by clashing musical sounds.
Rove: To roam; to move aimlessly.
Submit your sentence [Read more…]
When it comes to hiking, the Appalachian Trail is one of the most famous routes you can take.
More than 2,000 miles long, this trail passes through 14 states in the eastern United States.
Those who hike the entire trail are known as “thru-hikers.” The trip takes about six months [Read more…]
This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Feb. 19, 2015.
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Commingle means:
A) To collect
B) To melt
C) To color
D) To mix
This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Feb. 16, 2015.
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Missive means:
A) A gentle handshake
B) An overseas location
C) A written message
D) A military installment
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