This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Aug. 18, 2014.
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Stagnant means:
A) Not flowing
B) Translucent
C) Not shallow
D) Expansive
Vocab Practice: Stagnant
August 26, 2014 by
A Speaker’s Extemporaneous Remarks…
August 25, 2014 by
For many people, public speaking is a nerve-racking experience.
Reciting a speech or a poem in front of a large crowd requires a great deal of concentration.
That’s why politicians, religious leaders, professors and other types of speakers often prepare notes beforehand or memorize the words. This helps make their performances appear effortless.
On occasion, however, a sudden, inspiring train of thought will lead someone to speak extemporaneously (see definition and hear pronunciation below), improvising words instead of reading what’s prepared.
Sometimes, those off-the-cuff remarks end up being the best part of the speech!
Cool word vocabulary question of the day: When giving a speech, would you prefer to come prepared or speak extemporaneously?
Extemporaneous: Spoken or done without preparation; impromptu.
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Cool Word Challenge: Stagnant and Compulsory
August 22, 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:
Stagnant: Not flowing; stale.
Compulsory: Mandatory; required by rule.
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A Compulsory Step to Citizenship
August 21, 2014 by
Anyone who is born in the United States automatically becomes a US citizen.
However, if you weren’t born in the US but wish to become a US citizen, you may apply for citizenship through a process known as naturalization.
To become a naturalized citizen, there are many eligibility requirements and compulsory (see definition and hear pronunciation below) steps that must be completed.
For example, anyone who applies for citizenship must take a test to show his/her knowledge of US history and government.
Could you pass the test to become a US citizen? Check yourself at this link: http://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/quiz/learners/study-test/study-materials-civics-test/naturalization-self-test-1
Cool word vocabulary question of the day: What compulsory steps will you be required to complete this year at school?
Compulsory: Mandatory; required by law.
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Vocab Practice: Virulent
August 20, 2014 by
This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Aug. 14, 2014.
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Virulent means:
A) Severely damaged
B) Quite noisy
C) Inconspicuous
D) Extremely poisonous
Vocab Practice: Intermittent
August 19, 2014 by
This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Aug. 11, 2014.
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Intermittent means:
A) Limited in scope
B) Barely noticeable
C) On and off
D) Intense
Watch Out for Stagnant Water!
August 18, 2014 by
Imagine that you are walking through the woods and pass by a pond or body of water that’s completely still instead of flowing.
If it’s a hot day, you may be tempted to jump in the water to cool off.
But don’t do it. Standing water can be dangerous.
The World Health Organization explains that “still’ water is often a breeding ground for insects, especially mosquitoes that carry diseases.
So, the next time you see stagnant (see definition and hear pronunciation below) water, think twice before you jump in!
Cool word vocabulary question of the day: Can you think of anything else that might be considered stagnant?
Stagnant: Not flowing; stale.
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Cool Word Challenge: Intermittent and Virulent
August 15, 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:
Intermittent: Periodic; on and off; stopping and starting at intervals.
Virulent: Extremely poisonous; hostile; bitter.
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What a Virulent Reptile!
August 14, 2014 by
The Inland Taipan snake, also known as “Fierce Snake,” is regarded as the world’s most venomous land snake.
In fact, this snake’s venom is so virulent (see definition and hear pronunciation below) that one bite is said to contain enough poison to kill 100 humans.
The good news is that humans rarely encounter these snakes, which originate from Australia.
In fact, no fatalities have ever been recorded!
Cool word vocabulary question of the day: Can you think of anything else in nature that is virulent?
Virulent: Extremely poisonous; hostile; bitter.
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Vocab Practice: Capricious
August 13, 2014 by
This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Aug. 7, 2014.
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Capricious means:
A) Changing often and quickly
B) Gusting with force
C) Driven by external forces
D) Generally predictable
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