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Word of the Day
Word of the Day: Accentuate (Includes Multiple Activities)
I like to revisit words when I teach vocabulary. The more I revisit words, in fact, the better students retain them. Here are a variety of activities that include the word “accentuate.” Activity 1: Introduction to “accentuate” Activity 2: Edit sentences that include the word “accentuate.” Activity 3: Paragraph Practice (Add Punctuation to the Paragraph) Activity 4: Write a 100-Word Story
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Word of the Day: Inept
Inept is an adjective meaning having or showing no skill; clumsy.
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Word of the Day: Contentious
Contentious is an adjective that means causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial. A heated argument between two people is often said to be contentious The solution to homelessness in California is often contentious because people disagree how much money should be spent, and what the money should be spent on.
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Word of the Day: Anomaly
An anomaly is something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.
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Word of the Day: Tenacious
The word “tenacious” is an adjective that means holding firmly to an idea, belief, or goal, and not giving up easily. It can also refer to something that is difficult to remove or change. For example, a person who is tenacious might be described as persistent or determined in their efforts to achieve a goal. The word can also be used to describe a material or substance that is difficult to break or tear. It […]
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