This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Sept. 19, 2013.
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Defile means:
A) To follow a line
B) To fund generously
C) To pollute, make dirty
D) To lose track of, become lost
Vocab Practice: Defile
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Vocab Practice: Ebullient
September 24, 2013 by
This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Sept. 16, 2013.
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Ebullient means:
A) Hard to hear
B) Less than average
C) Reckless
D) Showing excitement
A Verdant State
September 23, 2013 by
It’s no coincidence that Vermont has been nicknamed the “Green Mountain” state.
With its Green Mountain National Forest, the state offers a spectacular display of verdant (see definition and hear pronunciation below) trees and rugged mountains.
So, how did the state get its name? No one knows for sure, but most people believe that it was early French settlers who dubbed it Vermont.
Combine the French words “vert” and “mont,” and it means green mountain!
Cool word vocabulary question of the day: What do you find appealing about verdant scenery?
Verdant: Green with vegetation, the color green.
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Please, Don’t Defile the Environment!
September 19, 2013 by
The Industrial Revolution, which began in the 1700s, brought great economic progress to our society.
During this time, small-scale, homemade manufacturing operations were replaced by large machines and equipment operated in factories.
No one knew at the time that the smoke and chemicals released by these factories would defile (see definition and hear pronunciation below) the air and water in our environment.
Fortunately, we now have laws to regulate pollution so that economic progress can continue without threatening the safety of humans and wildlife.
Cool word vocabulary question of the day: Do you know of any modern manufacturing processes that defile the environment?
Defile: To pollute, make dirty, taint or spoil.
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Vocab Practice: Wistful
September 18, 2013 by
This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Sept. 12, 2013.
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Wistful means:
A) Fun-loving
B) Prone to dizziness
C) Full of yearning
D) Tightly packed
Vocab Practice: Promulgate
September 17, 2013 by
This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Sept. 9, 2013.
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Promulgate means:
A) To proclaim as law
B) To join a profession
C) To travel on an incline
D) To decide impulsively
An Ebullient Big Brother or Sister…
September 16, 2013 by
Did you know that nearly 370,000 babies are born in the world each day?
That’s a lot of babies!
If your family has ever welcomed a new baby, you know how exciting it can be.
You may have felt ebullient (see definition and hear pronunciation below) when the baby came home, especially if the new arrival meant that you became a big brother or sister.
After all, a sibling is a friend for life!
Cool word vocabulary question of the day: Can you think of any other family events that have made you feel ebullient?
Ebullient: Showing excitement, cheerful, overflowing with enthusiasm.
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Oh, What a Wistful Feeling!
September 12, 2013 by
If you pass by a playground, you may recall carefree times when you were a young child.
You may even experience a wistful (see definition and hear pronunciation below) feeling as you acknowledge that those days are now gone.
Interestingly, even though we may recall parts of our childhood years, few adults can remember events that occurred earlier than age 3 or 4, according to psychological studies.
So, if you try to recall the first time you crawled or learned to walk, chances are those memories will elude you.
What is your first memory?
Cool word vocabulary question of the day: What memories make you feel particularly wistful?
Wistful: Full of yearning or longing, sadly pensive.
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Vocab Practice: Viscous
September 11, 2013 by
Vocab Practice: Viscous
This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Sept. 5, 2013.
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Viscous means:
A) Too tight
B) Sticky
C) Generous
D) Overly sweet
Vocab Practice: Pariah
September 10, 2013 by
This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Sept. 2, 2013.
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Pariah means:
A) A dishonest person
B) A large statue
C) A type of fish
D) Social outcast
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