This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on July 20, 2015.
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Latent means:
A) Dazzling
B) Dormant
C) Dilapidated
D) Decompressed
A Survivor in an Inimical Climate
July 27, 2015 by
Did you know that the United States is home to the driest and hottest area in North America?
Death Valley, California, is known for its extreme hot temperatures and lack of water.
It is hard to imagine anything living in such a hostile environment.
However, the kangaroo rat is one example of wildlife that survives in this inimical (see definition and hear pronunciation below) climate.
In fact, the kangaroo rat can live virtually its entire life without drinking liquid.
How is this possible? The animal’s body is able to store and get all the liquid it needs merely from the seeds that it eats!
Cool word question of the day: What do you think would be the most effective way to survive in an inimical environment?
Inimical: Not friendly; hostile; harmful; detrimental.
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When the Mercurial Goes Viral…
July 24, 2015 by
“That’s gone viral” is a phrase that’s often heard these days in connection with social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter.
These forums are not only popular for connecting people, but also for sharing information–almost instantaneously–about events that are happening around the world.
Oftentimes, the issues that are most talked about (or “trending”) are related to outspoken public figures who are unpredictable in the comments they make about current events.
These mercurial (see definition and hear pronunciation below) individuals make perfect fodder for global audiences to follow via social media.
Cool word question of the day: Do you know any individuals who are mercurial?
Mercurial: Changing often; volatile; marked by rapid and unpredictable changes in temperament.
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Vocab Practice: Sustenance
July 23, 2015 by
This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on July 16, 2015.
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Sustenance means:
A) Sportsmanship qualities found in young people
B) Food, drink or other sources needed to sustain health
C) High-performance sports equipment and clothing
D) A form of agility that is rare in an athlete
Vocab Practice: Triad
July 21, 2015 by
This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on July 13, 2015.
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Triad means:
A) A comedic form of entertainment
B) A conditional approval
C) A group of three people or things
D) A telltale sign of character
A Latent Volcano’s Enduring Threat…
July 20, 2015 by
Volcanoes are one of nature’s most fascinating phenomena. When a volcano erupts, it spews lava and ash that can decimate nearby populations.
Among the most devastating is Italy’s Mount Vesuvius, which killed thousand of people when it erupted in 79 AD. Though its last eruption was about 70 years ago, many people believe that it remains a threat to the area.
Meanwhile, Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is home to a volcano that last erupted more than 360,000 years ago. Despite its lack of recent volcanic activity, it also has the potential to erupt at some point in the future.
These latent (see definition and hear pronunciation below) volcanoes are awe-inspiring in both their scenic beauty and potential to create enormous damage.
Cool word question of the day: Can you think of any other examples of latent phenomena in nature?
Latent: Present but not visible or active; dormant.
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Cool Word Challenge: Triad and Sustenance
July 17, 2015 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:
Triad: A group of three people or things.
Sustenance: Food, drink or other sources needed to sustain health and life; a means of support.
Submit your sentence below. The most creative ones that we receive will be published on our site!
When You Need Sustenance…
July 16, 2015 by
Intense physical activity can be especially challenging on a hot summer day.
When you’re working out in the heat, it’s important to drink plenty of water.
If you don’t, your body can quickly lose so much fluid through perspiration that you become dehydrated.
To avoid this, it’s smart to drink water throughout the day and to consume about eight ounces every 15 minutes when you’re exercising.
You may also want to eat some nutritious food, such as peanut butter or a banana, before a strenuous workout.
Getting this sustenance (see definition and hear pronunciation below) will give you the strength you need to exercise to your full capacity.
Cool word question of the day: Can you think of other times when it’s especially important to get sustenance?
Sustenance: Food, drink or other sources needed to sustain health and life; a means of support.
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Vocab Practice: Kiln
July 15, 2015 by
This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on July 9, 2015.
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Kiln means:
A) A shared endeavor
B) A soft form of clay
C) A level of artistic ability
D) A type of oven
Vocab Practice: Seclusion
July 14, 2015 by
This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on July 6, 2015.
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Seclusion means:
A) The state of being away from other people
B) A condition involving great sacrifice
C) A landscape marked by vegetation
D) The intersection of various pathways
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