This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Dec. 8, 2014.
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Baronial means:
A) Grotesque
B) Stately
C) Modest
D) Inconspicuous
Once Derelict…Now Famous
September 12, 2014 by
Throughout the world, there are many once-abandoned sites that now attract curious tourists. One of the most famous is Alcatraz Island.
Located in the San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz once housed a military fortress, the first lighthouse on the West Coast and a prison.
The prison was closed in 1963 and was left derelict (see definition and hear pronunciation below) until 1972 when Congress made Alcatraz part of the National Park Service and opened it to tourists.
Now, more than a million tourists visit the site each year to experience the mystery and fascination of Alcatraz Island and its famous prison.
Cool word vocabulary question of the day: Can you think of any other derelict structures that could be transformed into a tourist attraction?
Derelict: Abandoned property; deserted; dilapidated; negligent.
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Ben’s Astute Observation…
September 9, 2014 by
If someone asked you to name one of the founding fathers of the United States, who would come to mind?
For many people, it would be Benjamin Franklin.
He is famous for helping to draft the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution.
Franklin was also highly regarded as an inventor, scientist and author.
Many of Franklin’s astute (see definition and hear pronunciation below) observations have become some of the most widely recognized quotations.
For example, Franklin is the one who said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”
Truer words were never spoken!
Cool word vocabulary question of the day: Can you think of any other famous Americans who made astute observations about life?
Astute: Wise; shrewd; perceptive.
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What a Virulent Reptile!
August 14, 2014 by
The Inland Taipan snake, also known as “Fierce Snake,” is regarded as the world’s most venomous land snake.
In fact, this snake’s venom is so virulent (see definition and hear pronunciation below) that one bite is said to contain enough poison to kill 100 humans.
The good news is that humans rarely encounter these snakes, which originate from Australia.
In fact, no fatalities have ever been recorded!
Cool word vocabulary question of the day: Can you think of anything else in nature that is virulent?
Virulent: Extremely poisonous; hostile; bitter.
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Vocab Practice: Capricious
August 13, 2014 by
This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Aug. 7, 2014.
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Capricious means:
A) Changing often and quickly
B) Gusting with force
C) Driven by external forces
D) Generally predictable
Vocab Practice: Emblematic
August 12, 2014 by
This word appeared on the Cool Word Club website on Aug. 4, 2014.
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Emblematic means:
A) Enumerative
B) Symbolic
C) Fastidious
D) Renowned
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