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His Story Lacked Veracity…

October 12, 2015 by Cool Word Club

Cyclist Lance Armstrong became a household name after winning the Tour de France seven consecutive times.

However, his standing as a professional athlete was forever tarnished when it came to light that he had used performance-enhancing drugs.

For years, Armstrong denied those charges, even though many people who knew him questioned the veracity (see definition and hear pronunciation below) of his statements.

Eventually, Armstrong admitted during a television interview that he had been dishonest.

His story is a sad example of the devastating consequences of not telling the truth!

Cool word question of the day: Have you ever questioned the veracity of statements from someone you know?

Veracity: Truthfulness; accuracy.

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Cool Word Challenge: Pseudonym and Tome

October 9, 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:

Pseudonym: A fictitious name.

Tome: A large or scholarly book.

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Is It Time to Read a Tome?

October 8, 2015 by Cool Word Club

If you enjoy reading, then the length of the book that you choose probably doesn’t matter to you.

Oftentimes, the most rewarding books to read are quite lengthy.

In fact, some classics are well over 1,000 pages.

Some well-known examples include Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace, Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables and Alexandre Dumas’ The Count of Monte Cristo.

Even though you may be a bit intimated by the prospect of completing one of these tomes (see definition and hear pronunciation below), this is a reading challenge well worth taking!

Cool word question of the day: Can you think of any tomes that you may like to read at some point?

Tome: A large or scholarly book.

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Vocab Practice: Prudent

October 7, 2015 by Cool Word Club

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

Let’s do a practice round!

Prudent means:

A) Showing good judgment
B) Demonstrating compassion
C) Passing too quickly
D) Creating opportunities

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Vocab Practice: Concede

October 6, 2015 by Cool Word Club

This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Sept. 28, 2015.

Let’s do a practice round!

Concede means:

A) To react
B) To cope
C) To surrender
D) To criticize

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That’s a Funny Pseudonym!

October 5, 2015 by Cool Word Club

Do you like your name?

When Caryn Elaine Johnson was starting her career as a comedian, she wanted a more unusual name.

She like whoopee cushions, so she decided to call herself Whoopi Goldberg.

With this new stage name, Goldberg established herself not only as a comedian but also as an actress, writer and television host.

Other people who have adopted pseudonyms (see definition and hear pronunciation below) range from the writer Samuel Clemens (also known as Mark Twain) to the actor Carlos Irwin Estevez (better known as Charlie Sheen).

Cool word question of the day: If you gave yourself a pseudonym, what would it be?

Pseudonym: A fictitious name.

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Cool Word Challenge: Concede and Prudent

October 2, 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:

Concede: To surrender or give up; to admit as true.

Prudent: Showing good judgment; marked by wisdom.

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Always Be Prudent When Riding!

October 1, 2015 by Cool Word Club

Bicycles are fun to ride and a great form of transportation.

But bicycles can also be dangerous.

The risks associated with bicycle riding depend on many factors, such as the experience level of the rider. Riding at nighttime is also more dangerous than daytime travel.

Of course, wearing a helmet is one of the best ways to protect yourself if you’re riding a bicycle.

This one piece of equipment can help prevent a serious injury—or even death.

So, be prudent (see definition and hear pronunciation below) and always wear a helmet when you go out for a spin!

To read more about bicycle safety, go to: http://www.nhtsa.gov/Bicycles

Cool word question of the day: Besides wearing a helmet, can you think of any other ways to be prudent while riding a bicycle?

Prudent: Showing good judgment; marked by wisdom.

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