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Don’t Get Flummoxed!

April 20, 2015 by

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Are you a good test-taker?

When it comes to taking tests, many people prefer multiple-choice questions.

Even though it may appear that these tests are easier than those with open-ended questions, that’s not always the case.

Many people become flummoxed (see definition and hear pronunciation below) when they see more than one answer that has some degree of truth.

The challenge is to find the best answer—the one that is the most correct.

If you’re still not sure, it often helps to re-read the question.

Often, there’s a clue that will point you in the right direction!

Cool word question of the day: What do you think are the best ways to avoid becoming flummoxed when taking a test?

Flummox: To confuse; perplex; bewilder.

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Cool Word Challenge: Tamp and Auric

April 17, 2015 by

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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:

Tamp: To press down by patting or packing; to reduce or lessen.

Auric: Relating to, or derived from, gold.

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That’s an Auric Treasure…

April 16, 2015 by

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Can you imagine what it must feel like to hold a bar of solid gold?

Gold was once used primarily as a form of currency. Now, many people invest in gold or use it in jewelry.

When gold is held by a bank or traded internationally, it often comes in a standardized gold bar. These bars are weighed in what is known as troy ounces.

Gold bars commonly weigh 400 troy ounces each, which equals about 27 pounds.

According to recent values, a gold bar of this size is worth about $500,000.

That’s quite an auric (see definition and hear pronunciation below) treasure!

Cool word question of the day: If someone gave you an auric treasure as a gift, what would you do with it?

Auric: Relating to, or derived from, gold.

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Vocab Practice: Knell

April 15, 2015 by

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This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on April 9, 2015.

Let’s do a practice round!

Knell means:

A) The element of color
B) The sound of a bell
C) The symbol of history
D) The weight of a large instrument

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Vocab Practice: Dilatory

April 14, 2015 by

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This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on April 6, 2015.

Let’s do a practice round!

Dilatory means:

A) Premature
B) Elusive
C) Belligerent
D) Tardy

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Time for Some Tamping!

April 13, 2015 by

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If you had to name an incredibly strong man-made material, concrete might come to mind.

It’s used to construct buildings, bridges and other durable structures.

Many people think that concrete and cement are the same material, but that’s not true.

Cement is used, along with water and aggregate (sand, rock or gravel), to make concrete.

When mixed together, the materials create a pasty substance that is poured and then tamped (see definition and hear pronunciation below) into place to harden.

Within hours, concrete is usually strong enough to be walked on. But it takes several days before it is ready for heavy use!

Cool word question of the day: Do you think there should be more or less concrete used in cities today?

Tamp: To press down by patting or packing; to reduce or lessen.

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Cool Word Challenge: Dilatory and Knell

April 10, 2015 by

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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:

Dilatory: Tending to be late; tardy; slow to act.

Knell: The sound of a bell, especially when it is rung slowly.

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What a Historic Knell!

April 9, 2015 by

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The Liberty Bell is one of the most famous relics of American history.

Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the bell was created in London and shipped to its destination in 1752.

The bell’s booming knell (see definition and hear pronunciation below) was used to announce meetings at the State House.

On July 8, 1776, the bell is perhaps one of many that rang that day to alert citizens of the reading of the Declaration of Independence.

It was in the 1830s, however, that the bell came to symbolize the anti-slavery movement and was named the Liberty Bell.

Now, it is considered one of the country’s most important historic symbols!

Cool word question of the day: Do you think that a knell could to used to summon today’s citizens to a public place?

Knell: The sound of a bell, especially when it is rung slowly.

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Vocab Practice: Riffle

April 8, 2015 by

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This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on April 2, 2015.

Let’s do a practice round!

Riffle means:

A) To leaf through papers or pages
B) To organize in stacks or piles
C) To carefully re-arrange
D) To categorize according to color

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Vocab Practice: Parry

April 7, 2015 by

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This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on March 30, 2015.

Let’s do a practice round!

Parry means:

A) To loosen one’s grip
B) To lose one’s balance
C) To ward off an attack
D) To move slowly

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