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Are You Afflicted with NUMISMATISM?

April 4, 2013 by

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If you’re a collector, you just can’t get enough of the item that you collect.

For some people, it’s comic books. Others are drawn to seashells. Or stuffed animals. Or baseball cards.

For those who are involved in numismatism (see definition below), it could be wheat pennies. These one-cent coins, which date from 1909 to 1958, show a portrait of Abraham Lincoln on the front and wheat stalks on the back. Some rare versions of this coin are worth hundreds of dollars.

In early American times, there were even half-cent coins, which dated from 1793 to 1857.

If you think that you may become an enthusiast of numismatism, you can get more information from the American Numismatic Association at: www.money.org/explore-the-world-of-money/young-numismatists.aspx

Happy collecting!

Cool word vocabulary question of the day: If you were involved in numismatism, what type of currency would you collect?

NUMISMATISM: The study or collection of coins, paper money and medals.

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Remember SUPPLE?

April 3, 2013 by

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

Let’s do a practice round!

Supple means:

A) Bending easily, flexible, compliant
B) Colorful, vivid, vibrant
C) Skeptical, doubtful, questioning
D) Fleeting, temporary, transient

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Remember HIATUS?

April 2, 2013 by

Hiatus-definition-cool-words-vocabulary-for-students-practiceThis word appeared on the Cool Word Club website March 25, 2013.

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Hiatus means:

A) A flowing stream
B) A tall building
C) A type of picture frame
D) A break, gap or interruption

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Will You Be HOODWINKED?

April 1, 2013 by

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Happy April Fools’ Day!

If you live in one of the many countries around the world in which April Fools’ Day is observed, this is a day for having fun.

Some people let their imaginations run wild when they are coming up with pranks to hoodwink (see definition below) their friends.

The exact origin of this unusual day of frivolity is not known. By some accounts, the tradition began in 1582. This is the year that the Gregorian calendar was adopted, moving the beginning of a new year from April 1 to January 1. Those who continued to celebrate New Year’s Day on April 1 were labeled “April fools.” But that theory isn’t accepted by everyone.

Whatever the origin of this day, it is a fine time for harmless hoaxes. When the joke is revealed, it’s customary of course to proclaim your “victim” an “April fool”!

Cool word vocabulary question of the day: What do you think is the best way to observe April Fools’ Day?

HOODWINK: To deceive or trick.

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How SUPPLE Is It?

March 28, 2013 by

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If you do most of your writing and class assignments on a computer, you probably don’t use an eraser that often.

But if you still like to use a pencil from time to time, an eraser comes in very handy.

The eraser was invented in France in 1752, according to most published accounts. Believe it or not, rolled-up pieces of white bread were used to remove pencil marks before the advent of the eraser.

For some people, erasers are reminders that we all make mistakes from time to time. These supple, (see definition below) little tools give us the freedom to write, draw or even do mathematical equations, knowing that our work can always be changed, if needed.

You might say that erasers are precursors to our modern-day “delete” buttons!

Cool word vocabulary question of the day: Can you think of other supple objects that make our day-to-day lives easier?

SUPPLE: Bending easily, flexible, compliant.

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Remember SOIREE?

March 27, 2013 by

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This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website March 21, 2013.

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SOIREE means:

A) A vivid sunrise
B) A party held in the evening
C) A baby lion
D) A suspenseful story

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Remember SUBLINGUAL?

March 26, 2013 by

sublingual-definition-cool-words-vocabulary-for-students-practiceThis word appeared on the Cool Word Club website March 18, 2013.

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SUBLINGUAL means:

A) Swollen
B) Hearty
C) Under the tongue
D) Mean-spirited

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Time for a HIATUS!

March 25, 2013 by

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Taking a hiatus (see definition below) from schoolwork during March or April has become a tradition in many parts of the world.

Commonly known as spring break or mid-term break, the holiday has different names depending upon the students’ location. However, the premise is basically the same no matter what the break is called.

Some students use the time to relax at home, while others like to go on vacation with their families. For those who travel, beaches are one of the most popular destinations.

The warm weather and relaxing atmosphere give students an opportunity to unwind before they return to their classes. But even if you stay home during your hiatus, you still have a chance to take some much-deserved down time.

Then you’ll be refreshed and ready for your return to school!

Cool word vocabulary question of the day: Do you think that it’s important to take a hiatus from schoolwork? Why or why not?

HIATUS: A break, gap or interruption.

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Are You Planning a SOIREE?

March 21, 2013 by

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If you’re planning a party, there are lots of ways to make it look festive.

Some people use confetti or streamers, but balloons are probably the most popular decoration.

The balloon was first invented in a laboratory in 1824. But it wasn’t until the early 1900s that balloons were manufactured in the United States.

At some point, most people have blown up a balloon made from latex, a material produced from the sap of rubber trees. But there are also foil balloons that are filled with helium.

So the next time you’re celebrating a holiday, a birthday or some other special occasion, you may want to consider using some type of decoration.

Even if you’re just having a few friends over for a casual soiree (see definition below) on a Saturday night, it’s fun to create a festive atmosphere!

Cool word question of the day: What do you think would be the best way to prepare for a soiree?

SOIREE: A party held in the evening.

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Is That SUBLINGUAL?

March 18, 2013 by

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You’ve probably heard of people who are “bilingual.” They speak two languages fluently.

But what about sublingual (see definition below)? You can quickly determine the word’s meaning by breaking it down into its Latin root components–sub means “under,” and lingua means “tongue.”

Sublingual is commonly used to describe a type of pill that is placed under the tongue. Instead of swallowing or chewing the pill, it dissolves quickly under the tongue.

This type of pill might be used for, say, nitroglycerin tablets that are given to help prevent a heart attack. Some vitamins, such as B12, are also given in this way.

Not all vitamins and medications are available in a sublingual form. But if you need to take a pill, you might want to ask just in case!

Cool word question of the day: Can you think of other words that begin with the prefix “sub”?

SUBLINGUAL: Under the tongue.

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