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A Law to Promulgate…

September 9, 2013 by

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Do you know anyone who uses a wheelchair? Or maybe you have a friend who is blind or can’t hear.

If so, then you know that a disability can make certain activities more challenging for these individuals, but they should never be treated unfairly.

For many years, people with disabilities were excluded from schools, jobs and even restaurants.

Fortunately, the Americans with Disabilities Act was promulgated (see definition and hear pronunciation below) in 1990 to end discrimination against persons with disabilities.

Since the passage of this law, equality for persons with disabilities has become the norm throughout the United States.

Cool word vocabulary question of the day: Are there any principles that you would like to see promulgated?

Promulgate: Proclaim as doctrine or law, make widely known.

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How Sweet and Viscous!

September 5, 2013 by

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Picture the deep-golden hue of maple syrup as it trickles over a warm stack of pancakes.

Did you know that maple syrup has been around for hundreds of years? Native Americans introduced it to the European colonists who first settled in America.

Used to sweeten many foods, this tree sap is delicious to eat but can be messy.

So, try not to spill this viscous (see definition and hear pronunciation below) syrup. With its gooey consistency, it is difficult to remove from your clothes, your hands–and even your hair. Ouch!

Cool word vocabulary question of the day: Can you think of other viscous treats?

Viscous: Sticky, having a high resistance to flow.

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Vocab Practice: Ubiquitous

September 4, 2013 by

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This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Aug. 29, 2013.

Let’s do a practice round!

Ubiquitous means:

A) Box-like
B) Brightly colored
C) Existing everywhere
D) An urbanized setting

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Vocab Practice: Feral

September 3, 2013 by

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This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Aug. 26, 2013.

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Feral means:

A) Flowery
B) Wild
C) Furry
D) Spotted

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A Pariah in Paris?

September 2, 2013 by

pariah-cool-wordsThe Hunchback of Notre-Dame is a captivating novel that has been around for nearly two centuries.

Published in 1831 by the French author Victor Hugo, the story focuses on Quasimodo, the bell-ringer at the famous Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, France.

Born with many physical deformities, Quasimodo is a pariah (see definition and hear pronunciation below), who longs to lead a “normal” life and be accepted by society.

The story teaches us never to judge another person based on his/her physical appearance.

Cool word vocabulary question of the day: What is the best way to prevent a person from being treated like a pariah?

Pariah: A social outcast, a person who is despised or rejected by society.

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That’s a Ubiquitous Sight!

August 29, 2013 by

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Tall buildings and busy streets are commonly found in urban areas, but each city is likely to have something that makes it distinct.

For example, the red telephone box has long been ubiquitous (see definition and hear pronunciation below) within the city of London.

Originally developed in 1920, the red telephone box was designed by the architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott as a secure location for placing a telephone call.

These days, however, the boxes have become a relic of the past.

Anyone who wants to call someone is likely to simply pull out a cell phone!

Cool word vocabulary question of the day: Can you think of any objects in your hometown that are ubiquitous?

Ubiquitous: Being or existing everywhere, omnipresent.

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Vocab Practice: Adumbrate

August 28, 2013 by

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This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Aug. 22, 2013.

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Adumbrate means:

A) To make stylish
B) To confiscate
C) To rock gently
D) To foreshadow

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Vocab Practice: Fetid

August 27, 2013 by

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This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Aug. 19, 2013.

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Fetid means:

A) Perplexing
B) Stinking
C) Wilted
D) Loose-fitting

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A Feral Pooch…

August 26, 2013 by

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If you ask a few people to name their favorite dog breeds, their lists may include Labrador retrievers, beagles, poodles and boxers.

Even though you’re probably familiar with these popular domestic dog breeds, you may have never heard of the African wild dog.

Also known as the “painted dog,” this feral (see definition and hear pronunciation below) animal is found only on the continent of Africa.

Known for its beautifully mottled coat and big, rounded ears, the African wild dog is now considered an endangered species.

Cool word vocabulary question of the day: Can you think of any precautions that you should take if you were to ever encounter a feral dog or cat?

Feral: Not domesticated, wild, untamed.

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When an Author Adumbrates…

August 22, 2013 by

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When you read a novel, you may find yourself searching for clues to help you figure out what is going to happen next.

Hints about what will come later in a story are known as foreshadowing. This literary device adumbrates (see definition and hear pronunciation below) future events in a novel but refrains from revealing the conclusion.

Paying close attention to these details makes the act of reading even more enjoyable.

The next time you pick up a good novel, see if you can find all the foreshadowing the author has included in the story!

Cool word vocabulary question of the day: What do you think is the best way to adumbrate a future event in a novel?

Adumbrate: To foreshadow, to give a hint or disclose partially.

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