This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Nov. 25, 2013.
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Bipedal means:
A) Marked by two stars
B) Having two feet
C) Located at a fork in the road
D) Having the ability to fly
Vocab Practice: Bipedal
December 3, 2013 by
No Upbraiding, Please!
December 2, 2013 by
Nobody likes to make a mistake. But we all make them from time to time.
Whether it’s a relatively minor error such as misspelling a word in a report or a colossal misjudgment such as failing to check for traffic when crossing the street, mistakes can happen for a variety of reasons.
Sometimes, we make mistakes when we’re rushing to complete a task. Other times, we make them because we’re distracted.
Whatever the circumstance, it’s important to recognize when a mistake happens and to take responsibility for it.
That way, you’re less likely to get upbraided (see definition and hear pronunciation below) for an error you may have made. No one enjoys that!
Cool word vocabulary question of the day: What effect does it have if a person is upbraided for making a mistake?
Upbraid: To scold, criticize, reproach severely.
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A Day of Gastronomy and Gratitude
November 28, 2013 by
Happy Thanksgiving!
This is a day when people watch parades, catch a few football games—and, of course, eat…and eat…and eat.
Perhaps you and your family will be enjoying a big meal today. If you appreciate gastronomy (see definition and hear pronunciation below), this could even be your favorite day of the year.
So, enjoy your day of feasting…but just be sure not to overdo it.
And remember to be thankful for all the good things in your life!
Cool word vocabulary question of the day: Can you think of other events or holidays that revolve around gastronomy?
Gastronomy: The art or activity of preparing and/or eating fine foods.
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Vocab Practice: Inexorable
November 27, 2013 by
This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Nov. 21, 2013.
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Inexorable means:
A) Incalculable
B) Nearly exhausted
C) Unstoppable, unyielding
D) Emanating from a peak
Vocab Practice: Multifarious
November 26, 2013 by
This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Nov. 18, 2013.
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Multifarious means:
A) Ill intended
B) Diverse, varied
C) High-powered
D) Filled with oxygen
A Bipedal Bird Named Tom
November 25, 2013 by
You may think that all turkeys make that familiar “gobble, gobble” sound.
But anytime you hear that telltale call, it will be coming from a male turkey, also known as a “tom” or “gobbler.”
So, what sound does a female turkey, or hen, make? It’s most often described as a gentle clucking sound.
And, in case you’ve ever wondered, that red, fleshy piece that hangs over the turkey’s beak is called a “snood.”
But don’t be deceived by the turkey’s lumbering appearance. These bipedal (see definition and hear pronunciation below) creatures can run at speeds of up to 25 mph!
Cool word vocabulary question of the day: Do you think it’s better for an animal to be bipedal or quadruped?
Bipedal: Having two feet.
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A Volcano’s Inexorable Force…
November 22, 2013 by
It’s hard to imagine how a volcanic eruption could bury an entire city. But that’s exactly what happened in the year 79 AD, when Mount Vesuvius devastated the ancient Roman city of Pompeii.
The volcano erupted with such inexorable (see definition and hear pronunciation below) force that volcanic ash surged uncontrollably down the mountain, killing about 2,000 people.
The village was left abandoned until centuries later, when explorers discovered many remarkably well-preserved buildings and skeletons that appeared frozen in time. Now, about two million tourists visit these ancient ruins each year.
Cool word vocabulary question of the day: Can you think of any natural phenomena that have inexorable features?
Inexorable: Unstoppable, unyielding, not to be changed.
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Vocab Practice: Acrid
November 21, 2013 by
This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Nov. 11, 2013.
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Acrid means:
A) Divided in halves
B) Abundantly covered in fur
C) Pungent in odor or taste
D) The color of ash
Vocab Practice: Trenchant
November 20, 2013 by
This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Nov. 14, 2013.
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Trenchant means:
A) Untamed
B) Quick and agile
C) Violent in nature
D) Sharp and keen
What a Multifarious City!
November 18, 2013 by
Do you like to travel? Some people are homebodies, while others love to hit the road in search of adventure!
Among tourists, France is considered one of the most popular destinations in the world. While most people who travel to France are likely to visit Paris, the city of Marseille is also gaining popularity.
Filled with people of varying religions, races and ethnicities, Marseille is considered something of a “melting pot.” That’s one reason why it’s such a great destination for anyone in search of a multifarious (see definition and hear pronunciation below) city!
Cool word vocabulary question of the day: What do you think the advantages are of living in a multifarious city?
Multifarious: Diverse, varied, having many different parts.
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