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That’s A Lot of Ruckus!

September 14, 2015 by Cool Word Club

Are you ever startled by a loud noise?

You may be studying at school or simply walking in your neighborhood when suddenly you hear the loud blast of a jackhammer or the piercing squeal of a siren.

While this type of ruckus (see definition and hear pronunciation below) generally passes quickly, there are times when the disturbance persists.

When this happens, you may have to remove yourself from the noise or cover your ears.

Otherwise, you could possibly damage your hearing!

To read more about the loud noises that can harm even a young person’s hearing, go to: http://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/noise/signs.htm

Cool word question of the day: Can you think of anything that has ever caused a ruckus near your home?

Ruckus: A noisy disturbance; commotion; quarrel.

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Cool Word Challenge: Sentiment and Profuse

September 13, 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:

Sentiment: A thought or attitude influenced by emotion; opinion.

Profuse: In great quantity or abundance; bountiful.

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

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What a Profuse Species of Fish…

September 12, 2015 by Cool Word Club

Can you imagine a fish that weighs as much as 100 pounds?

A fascinating variety known as Asian carp or “flying fish” can grow that large.

These fish are considered an “invasive specifies” because they are not native to North America.

The population of these fish has grown so profuse (see definition and hear pronunciation below) that the ecosystem has actually been harmed.

It’s also been reported that these fish can injure people by leaping out of the water and sometimes landing on boats.

So while flying fish may be fun to watch from afar, you probably don’t want to get too close!

Cool word question of the day: Can you think of any animals that have become profuse in recent years?

Profuse: In great quantity or abundance; bountiful.

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Vocab Practice: Bleak

September 11, 2015 by Cool Word Club

This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Sept. 3, 2015.

Let’s do a practice round!

Bleak means:

A) Cold or cheerless
B) Warm and inviting
C) Open and hospitable
D) Marked by stillness

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Vocab Practice: Indigenous

September 10, 2015 by Cool Word Club

This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Aug. 31, 2015.

Let’s do a practice round!

Indigenous means:

A) Forcing a change in the terrain
B) Collecting remnants from wildlife
C) Living naturally in a particular environment
D) Abutting a mountainous region

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Let Your Sentiments Be Known!

September 9, 2015 by Cool Word Club

One duty of Barack Obama, the President of the United States, is to sign legislation that has been passed by members of Congress to create new laws.

Whenever this process takes place, it’s likely that some people will support the new law while others will oppose it.

If it’s a particularly controversial issue, you may hear your friends and family discussing it, while political commentators may also express their sentiments (see definition and hear pronunciation below) in the media.

This free exchange of ideas and opinions is one of the main advantages of a democracy.

Everyone gets to express his/her thoughts on current events!

To learn more about the legislative process, go to: http://www.house.gov/content/learn/legislative_process/

Cool word question of the day: What do you think is the most effective way to express your sentiments on an important issue?

Sentiment: A thought or attitude influenced by emotion; opinion.

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Cool Word Challenge: Indigenous and Bleak

September 4, 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:

Indigenous: Native; living naturally in a particular region or environment.

Bleak: Cold or cheerless; not encouraging.

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Not So Bleak After All!

September 3, 2015 by Cool Word Club

When you think of wintertime in Alaska, what comes to mind?

Extreme coldness probably tops the list. You may also assume that such harsh temperatures would not be conducive to outside activities, but that’s not true.

Even though Alaskan winters can see some of the coldest temperatures in the country, the weather is usually not as bleak (see definition and hear pronunciation below) as one might guess.

Alaskan winters are actually a perfect time to participate in numerous outdoor winter activities, including skiing, snowmobiling, dog sledding and viewing of the astronomical phenomenon known as the northern lights. (To see a video of the northern lights, go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Dz1U9P0i-I)

If you are interested in such outdoor activities, wintertime is a perfect time to visit Alaska!

Cool word question of the day: Do you find wintertime to be bleak?

Bleak: Cold or cheerless; not encouraging.

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