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The Danger of Dilatory Behavior

April 6, 2015 by Cool Word Club

You rush out the door, knowing that you are running late.

Will you make it to your destination on time?

Whether you’re heading off to school or going to a job, there are almost always designated times when you should arrive.

However, nearly 20% of people are chronically tardy, according to research.

For those who have difficulty being punctual, there are often consequences.

Employees who are frequently dilatory (see definition and hear pronunciation below) may be passed over for promotions, for example, or even lose their jobs.

So, the next time you’ve got to be somewhere on time, it’s worth keeping an eye on the clock!

Cool word question of the day: Do you think there should be punishments for people who are frequently dilatory?

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

Click here to hear a pronunciation of dilatory.

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Cool Word Challenge: Parry and Riffle

April 3, 2015 by Cool Word Club

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:

Parry: To ward off a weapon or attack; to deflect or evade.

Riffle: To leaf through papers or pages, especially in a book.

Submit your sentence below. The most creative ones that we receive will be published on our site!

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Why It’s Time to Stop Riffling…

April 2, 2015 by Cool Word Club

Is your desk organized or messy?

Many people just can’t seem to get rid of all the paper that piles up.

Of course, it helps to store your documents electronically on a computer or tablet. But that doesn’t get rid of all clutter.

Your desk may be piled high with copies of old magazine articles, class notes that you use to study and books that you’re reading.

With so many stacks of paper, this means you’ll probably need to riffle (see definition and hear pronunciation below) through several pages before you can find what you’re looking for.

That can be a real waste of time!

Cool word question of the day: What can you do to avoid riffling through papers when you want to find something on your desk?

Riffle: To leaf through papers or pages, especially in a book.

Click here to hear a pronunciation of riffle.

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Vocab Practice: Vacillate

April 1, 2015 by Cool Word Club

This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on March 26, 2015.

Let’s do a practice round!

Vacillate means:

A) To initiate
B) To waver
C) To falter
D) To elucidate

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Vocab Practice: Polymath

March 31, 2015 by Cool Word Club

This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on March 23, 2015.

Let’s do a practice round!

Polymath means:

A) A person who specializes in physics
B) A person who is well-known
C) A person who teaches for a living
D) A person with wide-ranging knowledge

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It’s Time to Parry!

March 30, 2015 by Cool Word Club

Karate is one of the oldest forms of marital arts.

Originating centuries ago on the island of Okinawa, karate evolved as a popular style of fighting that did not require weapons.

These days, karate is practiced mainly as a form of exercise and for self-defense.

A practitioner of karate uses various kicks and punches against his/her opponent.

In response, the opponent will parry (see definition and hear pronunciation below) these strikes.

In karate, a person who reaches the most advanced levels typically wears a black belt.

This is a huge accomplishment!

Cool word question of the day: Can you think of other activities that require one to parry a blow?

Parry: To ward off a weapon or attack; to deflect or evade.

Click here to hear a pronunciation of parry.

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Cool word Challenge: Polymath and Vacillate

March 27, 2015 by Cool Word Club

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:

Polymath: A person with wide-ranging, encyclopedic knowledge.

Vacillate: To change opinions; to waver.

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Are You Someone Who Vacillates?

March 26, 2015 by Cool Word Club

Is it hard or easy for you to make decisions?

Whether you’re deciding what clothes to wear for a special event or what job you’d like to pursue as a career, there are plenty of opportunities to make decisions.

When confronted with a big decision, some people like to collect as much information as they can and analyze it carefully before making a choice.

Other people make faster decisions based largely on their hunches and feelings about the subject.

Those who tend to vacillate (see definition and hear pronunciation below) seem to have the most difficult time of all.

No matter how you approach decisions, it’s always good to make the choices that are right for you!

Cool word question of the day: Do you think it’s ever a good idea for a person to vacillate when making an important decision?

Vacillate: To change opinions; to waver.

Click here to hear a pronunciation of vacillate.

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