This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on July 7, 2014.
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Succulent means:
A) Pinkish
B) Filling
C) Chilled
D) Juicy
Incontrovertible Evidence of a King!
July 14, 2014 by
King Richard III of England may have died in battle back in 1485, but his story, famously portrayed by Shakespeare in his play Richard III, has made headlines in recent years.
In 2012, the king’s long-lost bones were found beneath the site of a parking lot in Leicester, England.
Researchers conducted DNA tests and produced incontrovertible (see definition and hear pronunciation below) evidence that the bones that had been discovered did belong to Richard.
After more than 500 years, one of British history’s most enduring mysteries was finally solved!
Cool word vocabulary question of the day: Can you think of any other mysteries in history, books or movies that were eventually solved with incontrovertible facts?
Incontrovertible: Not able to be denied; indisputable.
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Cool Word Challenge: Succulent and Lucre
July 11, 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:
Succulent: Juicy, tender.
Lucre: Money, especially that obtained in a dishonorable manner.
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Much Better Than Lucre!
July 10, 2014 by
When archaeologist Howard Carter descended a flight of steps in the middle of Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, he knew they led to something exciting.
It was November 1922, and Carter had just discovered the tomb of the young pharaoh Tutankhamun, who had died nearly 3,000 years earlier.
Carter and his team of excavators were amazed by the lavish splendor of the tomb, which included more than 100 gold items buried inside the mummy’s coffin and many other archaeological treasures.
Unlike robbers who had previously entered the chamber looking for lucre (see definition and hear pronunciation below), Carter led the expedition for historical purposes.
His team was the first to carefully document the items found in the tomb–a process that took 10 years!
Cool word vocabulary question of the day: Can you think of any other valuable historical items that could be claimed by thieves as lucre? Why do you think it’s important to prevent this from happening?
Lucre: Money, especially that obtained in a dishonorable manner.
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Vocab Practice: Ardent
July 9, 2014 by
This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on July 3, 2014.
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Ardent means:
A) Devoted
B) Flexible
C) Conscientious
D) Timely
Vocab Practice: Luminary
July 8, 2014 by
This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on June 30, 2014.
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Luminary means:
A) A person who is political
B) A person who comes from a powerful family
C) A person who influences or inspires others
D) A person who is involved in law enforcement
A Succulent Summer Treat…
July 7, 2014 by
It’s often hard to believe that some of the tastiest foods can also be among the healthiest.
Take those delicious slices of watermelon we slurp up as a treat on hot summer days.
They might seem like nothing more than a succulent (see definition and hear pronunciation below) burst of refreshment, but watermelon is actually chockfull of healthful properties.
The fruit, which originated in Southern Africa, contains lots of important nutrients, including potassium, vitamin C and lycopene.
There’s also an excellent reason for eating it when the weather is hot–watermelon is a great source of water, so it quite literally cools you off!
Cool word vocabulary questions of the day: What other foods would you describe as succulent?
Succulent: Juicy, tender.
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Cool Word Challenge: Luminary and Ardent
July 4, 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:
Luminary: A person of prominence in a particular field, especially one who inspires or influences others.
Ardent: Passionate; devoted.
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Time to Show Some Ardent Patriotism!
July 3, 2014 by
Cookouts and fireworks may be the first things that come to mind when you think of July 4th.
But there’s a lot more to this popular summer holiday.
July 4th marks the date that the Declaration of Independence was adopted and our original American colonies broke free from Great Britain.
For this reason, July 4th is a great opportunity for many Americans to demonstrate their ardent (see definition and hear pronunciation below) patriotism.
So, get out your red, white and blue—and say, “Happy Birthday, America!”
Cool word vocabulary question of the day: What are some ways that you could show your ardent patriotism for the USA?
Ardent: Passionate; devoted.
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Vocab Practice: Ancillary
July 2, 2014 by
This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on June 26, 2014.
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Ancillary means:
A) Superior
B) Secretive
C) Subordinate
D) Superstitious
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