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A Polymath for the Ages!

March 23, 2015 by

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Albert Einstein is one of the greatest intellects of all time.

As a well-known physicist and the winner of the Nobel Prize, Einstein is considered by many to be the greatest scientist of the 20th century.

As a student, he excelled in math and physics but did not make outstanding grades in all subjects.

As an adult, he worked for a time as an examiner in a patent office before becoming a university professor.

As his knowledge base expanded, many perceived Einstein as the perfect example of a polymath (see definition and hear pronunciation below).

So, if someone ever uses that term to describe you, rest assured it’s a compliment!

Cool word question of the day: What would be the advantages of being a polymath?

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

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Cool Word Challenge: Bullock and Egress

March 20, 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:

Bullock: A young bull or ox.

Egress: Exit; a place or means to leave an area.

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Where’s the Easiest Egress?

March 19, 2015 by

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Whenever you’re in a public place, it’s always a good idea to make note of the closest exit.

Whether you’re entering a movie theater, getting on a bus or checking into a hotel, you want to know the fastest means of egress (see definition and hear pronunciation below) in case there’s an emergency.

There are laws requiring that exit signs be easily visible whenever you are in a public place.

So, look around. If you ever need to make a quick getaway because of an emergency, you’ll be glad that you did!

Cool word question of the day: What do you think is the fastest means of egress from your school?

Egress: Exit; a place or means to leave an area.

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Vocab Practice: Transmogrify

March 18, 2015 by

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This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on March 12, 2015.

Let’s do a practice round!

Transmogrify means:

A) To transport a great distance
B) To block passage
C) To connect to electricity
D) To change into a different form

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Vocab Practice: Epaulet

March 17, 2015 by

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Let’s do a practice round!

Epaulet means:

A) An expensive eye piece
B) A decorative light fixture
C) An ornamental shoulder piece
D) A type of musical instrument

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What a Hard-Working Bullock!

March 16, 2015 by

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Oxen are some of the hardest-working and strongest animals around.

They pull heavy loads in wagons and are sometimes used for plowing.

It’s not unusual for one of these massive creatures to weigh up to 2,000 to 3,000 pounds!

But these animals are not known as oxen everywhere.

In India, New Zealand and Australia, they are called bullocks (see definition and hear pronunciation below).

So, if you ever travel to one of these places, you’ll know just the right word to use if you spot one of these animals!

Cool word question of the day: Do you think bullocks are the best animals for pulling large loads?

Bullock: A young bull or ox.

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Cool Word Challenge: Epaulet and Transmogrify

March 13, 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:

Epaulet: An ornamental shoulder piece, often on a military uniform; a decorative strip on the shoulder of clothing.

Transmogrify: To change into a different form; to transform.

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A Transmogrified Creature…

March 12, 2015 by

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Over the years, many legends have featured frightening creatures known as werewolves.

These mythical monsters start out as human but are transmogrified (see definition and hear pronunciation below) into wolves.

Many movies and books have included werewolves as main characters.

The television series “Dark Shadows,” which also featured werewolves, ran for nearly five years.

On Halloween, you’re also likely to see plenty of werewolf costumes!

Cool word question of the day: Can you think of a person or animal that has the ability to transmogrify?

Transmogrify: To change into a different form; to transform.

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Vocab Practice: Empathy

March 11, 2015 by

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This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on March 5, 2015.

Let’s do a practice round!

Empathy means:

A) The knowledge needed to succeed
B) The start of a conversation
C) The ability to share another person’s feelings
D) The crucial part of a story

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Vocab Practice: Reclusive

March 10, 2015 by

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

Let’s do a practice round!

Reclusive means:

A) Living in seclusion
B) Returning to one’s birthplace
C) Listening carefully
D) Losing confidence

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