condolence

Vocab Practice: Condolence

September 23, 2015 by Cool Word Club

This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Sept. 17, 2015.

Let’s do a practice round!

Condolence means:

A) An expression of sympathy
B) An antagonistic remark
C) A clever strategy
D) A formal request

September 18, 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:

Ruckus: A noisy disturbance; commotion; quarrel.

Condolence: An expression of sympathy, especially when someone is grieving following the death of a loved one.

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September 17, 2015 by Cool Word Club

Whenever there is a death in a person’s family, it’s important to offer emotional support to those who are grieving.

No matter what the circumstances, losing a loved one is always difficult.

Many people choose to send a sympathy card or sign a memory board to express their condolences (see definition and hear pronunciation below).

When creating one of these messages, it’s customary to add a personal note in remembrance of the person who has died.

Whatever heartfelt words you offer will always be greatly appreciated.

Cool word question of the day: What do you think is the most thoughtful way to express one’s condolences?

Condolence: An expression of sympathy, especially when someone is grieving following the death of a loved one.

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