This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Sept. 4, 2014.
Let’s do a practice round!
Grotto means:
A) A small cave
B) A secluded island
C) A sunlit area
D) A deep pond
Vocab Practice: Grotto
September 11, 2014 by
Cool Word Challenge: Paucity and Grotto
September 5, 2014 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:
Paucity: Scarcity; smallness of number.
Grotto: A small cave, usually with picturesque features.
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What a Beautiful Grotto to Behold!
September 4, 2014 by
Italy is a popular vacation destination for people from around the world.
Besides traveling to the beautiful city of Rome, many visitors take to the sandy beaches and swim in the clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
The island of Capri is a popular attraction off the southern coast of mainland Italy.
The island is home to a famous grotto (see definition and hear pronunciation below) known as the Blue Grotto.
This sea cave is known for its sparkling blue water and unusual reflections of sunlight.
It’s truly a unique beauty!
Cool word vocabulary question of the day: What do you think are the most unique features of a grotto?
Grotto: A small cave, usually with picturesque features.
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