This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on April 6, 2015.
Let’s do a practice round!
Dilatory means:
A) Premature
B) Elusive
C) Belligerent
D) Tardy
Cool Word Challenge: Dilatory and Knell
April 10, 2015 by
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:
Dilatory: Tending to be late; tardy; slow to act.
Knell: The sound of a bell, especially when it is rung slowly.
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The Danger of Dilatory Behavior
April 6, 2015 by
You rush out the door, knowing that you are running late.
Will you make it to your destination on time?
Whether you’re heading off to school or going to a job, there are almost always designated times when you should arrive.
However, nearly 20% of people are chronically tardy, according to research.
For those who have difficulty being punctual, there are often consequences.
Employees who are frequently dilatory (see definition and hear pronunciation below) may be passed over for promotions, for example, or even lose their jobs.
So, the next time you’ve got to be somewhere on time, it’s worth keeping an eye on the clock!
Cool word question of the day: Do you think there should be punishments for people who are frequently dilatory?
Dilatory: Tending to be late; tardy; slow to act.
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Vocabulary Practice: Remember DILATORY?
June 4, 2013 by
This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on May 27, 2013.
Let’s do a practice round!
Dilatory means:
A) Dilated
B) Punishing
C) Tardy
D) Overabundance
Are You DILATORY?
May 27, 2013 by
Is it ever acceptable to be three minutes late? What about 10 minutes? Or 20 minutes?
Whether you’re going to school, a movie or a game, you’re usually expected to arrive at a certain time.
But if you’re often late, you might become known as someone who is dilatory (see definition below).
Sometimes there are repercussions if you’re late. Your teacher might deduct points from your grade, you might miss part of the movie or your friend may think that you’re not that interested in getting together.
Some people even lose their jobs if they don’t get to work on time.
So, unless you’ve been detained by an emergency, most people would agree that it’s a good idea to get to where you’re going in a timely fashion!
Cool word vocabulary question of the day: Do you think it’s a problem if a person is routinely dilatory?
DILATORY: Tending to cause delay, tardy, marked by procrastination.
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