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What a Multifarious City!

November 18, 2013 by

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Do you like to travel? Some people are homebodies, while others love to hit the road in search of adventure!

Among tourists, France is considered one of the most popular destinations in the world. While most people who travel to France are likely to visit Paris, the city of Marseille is also gaining popularity.

Filled with people of varying religions, races and ethnicities, Marseille is considered something of a “melting pot.” That’s one reason why it’s such a great destination for anyone in search of a multifarious (see definition and hear pronunciation below) city!

Cool word vocabulary question of the day: What do you think the advantages are of living in a multifarious city?

Multifarious: Diverse, varied, having many different parts.

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A Howler With Trenchant Eyesight

November 14, 2013 by

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Our planet is filled with many fascinating animals that show off their skills when most of us are sleeping. The coyote, known for its piercing howl, is one of the most accomplished nighttime hunters. Even in the darkness, coyotes, also known as prairie wolves or American jackals, have trenchant (see definition and hear pronunciation below) eyesight. As predators, coyotes target a variety of animals, including mice, squirrels and rabbits. Fortunately, coyote attacks on humans aren’t that common, but it’s still a good idea to steer clear of these undomesticated animals!

Cool word vocabulary question of the day: What are some of the benefits afforded by trenchant eyesight?

Trenchant: Sharp and keen; forceful, effective and vigorous.

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Vocab Practice: Molt

November 13, 2013 by

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This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Nov. 7, 2013.

Let’s do a practice round!

Molt means:

A) Shedding of feathers or skin
B) Stalking of small animals
C) Visualizing from afar
D) Gaining supremacy

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Vocab Practice: Dentifrice

November 12, 2013 by

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This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Nov. 4, 2013.

Let’s do a practice round!

Dentifrice means:

A) Compounds made from rubber
B) Material to clean one’s teeth
C) Residue from a volcano
D) Substance used for heating

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Now, That’s an Acrid Odor…

November 11, 2013 by

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Talk about a horrible smell!

If you’ve ever been “sprayed” by a skunk, you know that the odor can be downright nauseating.

That’s why skunks, with their fluffy black coats and trademark white stripes, are among the most feared animals.

They’re relatively small creatures, but their highly effective defensive mechanism causes humans and most other animals to avoid them at all costs.

If you do happen to cross paths with a skunk, be sure to give it plenty of space. It can spray that acrid (see definition and hear pronunciation below) scent up to 10 feet away.

And this is definitely an odor you won’t soon forget!

Cool word vocabulary question of the day: What can you think of that produces an acrid odor?

Acrid: Unpleasantly strong or pungent in odor or taste.

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It’s Time to Molt!

November 7, 2013 by

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What do you think is most striking about an owl?

Many people would say it’s the bird’s enormous eyes.

Surprisingly, owls don’t move their eyes but instead swivel their necks to view their surroundings.

Most owls are also able to fly without making any sound. This allows them to hunt their prey at night without being heard.

During the day, predators don’t see the owl because its feathers serve as a camouflage. And on a regular basis, the owl molts (see definition and hear pronunciation below) so that new feathers appear.

All these features are what make the owl such a fascinating creature!

Cool word vocabulary question of the day: What purpose do you think it serves for the owl to molt its feathers?

Molt: The shedding of feathers, hair or skin.

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Vocab Practice: Onomatopoeia

November 6, 2013 by

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This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Oct. 31, 2013.

Let’s do a practice round!

Onomatopoeia means:

A) Words that describe bright colors
B) Words that are difficult to pronounce
C) Words that connote Halloween
D) Words that sound like their meanings

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Vocab Practice: Osteology

November 5, 2013 by

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This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Oct. 28, 2013.

Let’s do a practice round!

Osteology means:

A) Study of genetics
B) Study of geology
C) Study of bones
D) Study of the universe

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What’s Your Favorite Dentifrice?

November 4, 2013 by

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The next time you head to the bathroom to brush your teeth, think about this: If you had lived before the advent of toothpaste and toothbrushes, what would you have done?

You may have simply used your finger to rub a baking soda mixture on your pearly whites. It wasn’t until the late 1800s that toothbrushes and toothpaste became widely available in the US.

Now, you can now buy toothbrushes in a variety of sizes and colors, and dentifrice (see definition and hear pronunciation below) is available in assorted flavors. It also contains fluoride to help fight cavities and prevent gum disease.

Dentists say that everyone should brush their teeth at least twice a day—and for two minutes each time.

This practice not only keeps your teeth shiny white, but also helps prevent halitosis!

Cool word vocabulary question of the day: If your favorite dentifrice weren’t available, what would you use to brush your teeth?

Dentifrice: Material used for cleaning one’s teeth.

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Some Onomatopoeia on Halloween

October 31, 2013 by

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Editor’s note: This month, the Cool Word Club will be defining words related to Halloween.

Happy Halloween!

Today is the day that ghosts, goblins are other scary creatures reign supreme.

In keeping with the spooky nature of this holiday, others may greet you with a forceful “Boo!”

But you can have the last laugh if you simply shrug off such frightful encounters.

After all, “boo” is nothing more than a classic example of onomatopoeia (see definition and hear pronunciation below). Other examples include “hiss,” “meow” and “buzz.”

So, instead of getting scared, just exclaim, “That’s enough of your onomatopoeia!”

Your greeter may well be dumbfounded by your impressive vocabulary and scurry away!

Cool word vocabulary question of the day: What other words can you think of that are examples of onomatopoeia?

Onomatopoeia: Words with sounds that reflect their meanings.

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