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A Tragic War of Attrition…

November 17, 2014 by Cool Word Club

One hundred years ago, in the hot summer of 1914, Europe’s great powers lumbered ominously into war against each other. The US joined World War I in 1917.

When the conflict ended in 1918, millions of soldiers and civilians had died, and many more suffered physical and psychological wounds.

World War I is often remembered as a war of attrition (see definition and hear pronunciation below), in which the opposing sides inflicted great losses on each other with little or no gain.

Today, leaders around the world commemorate the war’s start as a tribute to the past but also as a warning for the future: “never again.”

Cool word vocabulary question of the day: What do you think might prevent a war of attrition?

Attrition: Weakening an enemy through constant attack; a reduction in number or size.

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Cool Word Challenge: Spurious and Redoubtable

November 14, 2014 by Cool Word Club

cool word challenge spurious redoubtable

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:

Spurious: Not authentic; forged; based on illogical reasoning.

Redoubtable: Formidable; worthy of respect.

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During his time as the 26th president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt fought fiercely against Wall Street financiers and the captains of American industry to ensure that the public was not exploited.

In fact, Roosevelt proved himself to be a redoubtable (see definition and hear pronunciation below) force when he took on some of the powerful individuals who controlled a disproportionate share of the country’s business.

As Roosevelt once said, “Knowing what’s right doesn’t mean much unless you do what’s right.”

Cool word vocabulary question of the day: Can you think of other politicians who were redoubtable in advocating certain causes?

Redoubtable: Formidable; worthy of respect.

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Vocab Practice: Winsome

November 12, 2014 by Cool Word Club

This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Nov. 6, 2014.

Let’s do a practice round!

Winsome means:

A) Uncaring or self-centered
B) Old or wrinkled
C) Attractive or charming
D) Curt or short-tempered

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Vocab Practice: Virtuoso

November 11, 2014 by Cool Word Club

This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Nov. 3, 2014.

Let’s do a practice round!

Virtuoso means:

A) A person who is exceptionally skilled
B) A speaker who is verbose
C) A child who is timid
D) A teacher who is stern

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Beware of Spurious Money!

November 10, 2014 by Cool Word Club

Most of us don’t carry around $50 bills that often.

But if you do happen to have one and try to spend it, you might notice that the cashier is likely to check to see if it is counterfeit.

Counterfeit $50 bills are rare. Less than one of these spurious (see definition and hear pronunciation below) bills shows up for every 25,000 genuine ones.

However, if you find yourself with a counterfeit bill, it will have no value.

What’s more, a counterfeit bill cannot be exchanged for a real one, and it is actually against the law to try to spend it!

Cool word vocabulary question of the day: Can you think of any other valuable items that could be spurious?

Spurious: Not authentic; forged; based on illogical reasoning.

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Cool Word Challenge: Virtuoso and Winsome

November 7, 2014 by Cool Word Club

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:

Virtuoso: A person who is exceptionally skilled in music or another artistic pursuit; marked by masterly skill.

Winsome: Cheerful, attractive and/or charming, often in an innocent or childlike way.

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Carpooling, Recycling and Planting Trees, Samin A., 8th grade, Karachi, Pakistan

November 6, 2014 by Cool Word Club

A wonderful thing to do in life is to take care of your environment. Carpooling, recycling, and planting trees are all activities that are good for the environment. Carpooling would not only save money on gas, but it would also lower the pollution in the air. Recycling is good for the environment by redirecting waste to serve as raw materials for industry, recycling provides a number of important benefits. Planting trees in your neighborhood really is one of the best things you can do for the local environment and for the planet.

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Say Hello to a Winsome Princess

November 6, 2014 by Cool Word Club

Say Hello to a Winsome Princess!

If you’ve ever been to Disney World in Orlando, Florida, you probably know why it’s called “the happiest place on earth.”

Since opening in 1971, Disney World has attracted millions of visitors who come to enjoy the “magical” theme parks, water parks and resorts.

Whether you enjoy riding roller coasters or you simply want a chance to meet a winsome (see definition and hear pronunciation below) Disney princess who will charm you with her presence, there is something for people of all ages.

While you’re there, you may even catch a glimpse of Mickey Mouse–perhaps the most iconic Disney character of all!

Cool word vocabulary question of the day: Can you think of other winsome characters that charm children and adults?

Winsome: Cheerful, attractive and/or charming, often in an innocent or childlike way.

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