This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Sept. 1, 2014.
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Paucity means:
A) Frequently interrupted
B) Scarcity
C) A large number
D) Transient
Vocab Practice: Paucity
September 10, 2014 by
Ben’s Astute Observation…
September 9, 2014 by
If someone asked you to name one of the founding fathers of the United States, who would come to mind?
For many people, it would be Benjamin Franklin.
He is famous for helping to draft the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution.
Franklin was also highly regarded as an inventor, scientist and author.
Many of Franklin’s astute (see definition and hear pronunciation below) observations have become some of the most widely recognized quotations.
For example, Franklin is the one who said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”
Truer words were never spoken!
Cool word vocabulary question of the day: Can you think of any other famous Americans who made astute observations about life?
Astute: Wise; shrewd; perceptive.
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Cool Word Challenge: Paucity and Grotto
September 5, 2014 by
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:
Paucity: Scarcity; smallness of number.
Grotto: A small cave, usually with picturesque features.
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What a Beautiful Grotto to Behold!
September 4, 2014 by
Italy is a popular vacation destination for people from around the world.
Besides traveling to the beautiful city of Rome, many visitors take to the sandy beaches and swim in the clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
The island of Capri is a popular attraction off the southern coast of mainland Italy.
The island is home to a famous grotto (see definition and hear pronunciation below) known as the Blue Grotto.
This sea cave is known for its sparkling blue water and unusual reflections of sunlight.
It’s truly a unique beauty!
Cool word vocabulary question of the day: What do you think are the most unique features of a grotto?
Grotto: A small cave, usually with picturesque features.
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Vocab Practice: Profusion
September 3, 2014 by
This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Aug. 28, 2014.
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Profusion means:
A) A well-timed event
B) An extended period of time
C) A limited amount
D) A great quantity
Vocab Practice: Extemporaneous
September 2, 2014 by
This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Aug. 25, 2014.
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Extemporaneous means:
A) Superficial
B) Extraordinary
C) Impromptu
D) Intellectual
A Paucity of Big Cats in the Wild…
September 1, 2014 by
Tigers are one of many animal species that are at risk of becoming extinct.
Over a roughly 100-year period, the world has lost 97% of the tiger population, according to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Only 3,200 tigers are estimated to still exist in the wild today.
The paucity (see definition and hear pronunciation below) of tigers has led to their placement on the endangered species list.
Fortunately, many organizations are working to inform people of the scarcity of tigers and making efforts to prevent them from becoming extinct.
To learn more about tigers, check out this link: http://www.worldwildlife.org/species/tiger
Cool word vocabulary question of the day: Is there a paucity of any other wild animals?
Paucity: Scarcity; smallness of number.
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Cool Word Challenge: Extemporaneous and Profusion
August 29, 2014 by
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:
Extemporaneous:Spoken or done without preparation; impromptu.
Profusion: A great quantity or abundance of something.
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What a Profusion of Light!
August 28, 2014 by
Most of the time, when we look at the night sky, the stars and the moon appear to be fixed entities in the inky darkness.
But every so often, we can witness points of light that seem to dart across the sky.
These awe-inspiring spectacles occur as the Earth passes through a stream of interplanetary debris, often left by a speeding comet.
When a profusion (see definition and hear pronunciation below) of meteors streak across the sky, it’s called a meteor shower.
If you’re lucky enough to see a meteor shower, it’s quite a sight to behold!
Cool word vocabulary question of the day: Have you ever seen this profusion of light in the night sky? How would you describe it?
Profusion: A great quantity or abundance of something.
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Vocab Practice: Compulsory
August 27, 2014 by
This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Aug. 21, 2014.
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Compulsory means:
A) Anxious
B) Mandatory
C) Past-due
D) Free of charge
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