What an Amply Served Treat!

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Do you like to go to the movies?

For many people, munching on popcorn is almost as much fun as watching the movie on-screen.

The good news is that movie popcorn is usually amply (see definition and hear pronunciation below) served—often in a large bucket.

Unfortunately, those buckets come with a hefty price tag. If you add a soda, you’re likely to spend well over $10 on snacks alone.

That’s why it’s sometimes better to enjoy your popcorn at home and skip the concession stand at the movie theater!

Cool word vocabulary question of the day: Can you think of other foods that are amply served to customers?

Amply: In a generous manner; fully sufficient.

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Cool Word Challenge: Ire and Thwart

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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:

Ire: Anger.

Thwart: To hinder by opposing; to prevent the occurrence of something.

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

Don’t Get Thwarted By the Snow!

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A fresh blanket of snow can be a beautiful sight.

But it can also cause big problems.

If it interferes with our ability to travel, snow can prevent us from getting to school or work on time.

It can also thwart (see definition and hear pronunciation below) our plans for certain outdoor activities.

With a major snowfall and strong winds, snow drifts can easily become several feet deep.

The good news is that all that snow will eventually melt. It might just take some time!

Cool word vocabulary question of the day: Are there any steps you can take to avoid getting thwarted by a heavy snowfall?

Thwart: To hinder by opposing; to prevent the occurrence of something.

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Vocab Practice: Envision

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This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Jan. 1, 2015.

Let’s do a practice round!

Envision means:

A) To lose sight of
B) To picture mentally
C) To collect for later use
D) To confuse with unrelated issues

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Vocab Practice: Craven

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This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Dec. 29, 2014.

Let’s do a practice round!

Craven means:

A) Cruel
B) Selfish
C) Arrogant
D) Cowardly

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Don’t Let Ire Get the Best of You!

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Do you know what happens to your body when you lose your temper? You’re probably aware if your face turns red or your body trembles.

What you may not notice is that your muscles may also become tense, your breathing may speed up and your heart rate may quicken.

These changes can be hard on our bodies. Adults who have frequent angry outbursts tend to have more heart attacks than people who don’t get so angry.

What can you do to curb potentially harmful ire (see definition and hear pronunciation below)?

To stay cool, start by taking some deep breaths and counting to 10. Talking over the source of your anger with a friend may also help.

Just remember that whatever you’re feeling angry about is not worth the damage you may be doing to your body!

Cool word vocabulary question of the day: Can you think of other constructive ways to deal with anger?

Ire: Anger.

Click here to hear a pronunciation of ire.

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Cool Word Challenge: Craven and Envision

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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:

Craven: Cowardly; lacking in courage.

Envision: To visualize; to picture mentally.

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

What Can You Envision For 2015?

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The Cool Word Club wishes everyone a very Happy New Year!

With the start of 2015 upon us, this is a great time to set new goals for the coming year.

What can you envision (see definition and hear pronunciation below) for yourself this year?

Cool word vocabulary question of the day: Why do you think it’s helpful to envision goals for yourself at the start of a new year?

Envision: To visualize; to picture mentally.

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Vocab Practice: Mirthful

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This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Dec. 25, 2014.

Let’s do a practice round!

Mirthful means:

A) Generous
B) Overweight
C) Jolly
D) Regretful

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Vocab Practice: Salubrious

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This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Dec. 22, 2014.

Let’s do a practice round!

Salubrious means:

A) Elegant
B) Healthful
C) Somber
D) Patriotic

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