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WORD OF THE DAY GROUP 3

October 29, 2018 - November 30, 2018

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10/29/18 Amass Verb to collect for oneself accumulate disperse

The technology

genius amassed a

fortune from the app

he developed.

Belief

What activity, sport, or

hobby do you most

associate with this

word? Why?

10/30/18 Ameliorate Verb

to make better or more

tolerable enrich impair

Tommy was given

medicine to

ameliorate the pain.

Belief

Look through your

WOD book and find

another word that

relates to this one. How

are they related?

10/31/18 Belittle Verb to speak slightingly of bad-mouth commend

Despite its popularity

with the viewing

audience, the critics

belittled the movie.

BeliefPretend this word is old

and on its death bed. If

it has learned anything

from life, what would it

be?

WOD Test Days: December 10 11

Word of the Day Group 2 Starts: December 3

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11/1/18

11/2/18 Coalesce Verb to unite into a whole fuse detach

Civil rights activist

coalesced in order to

be able to reach more

people. Belief

How could this verb be

helpful or harmful to

empowering people's

voices?

PSD DAY



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11/5/18 Deplete Verb

to lessen markedly in

quantity, content, power,

or value expend increase

The lake was depleted

of water to make way

for a housing

development. Belief

If you were doing

anything related to this

word, where might you

be? Why?

11/6/18 NO SCHOOL



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11/7/18 Distinguish Verb

to

make noteworthy or

remarkable : to give

prominence or

distinction notable insignificant

DJ Kool Herc

distinguished himself

as the founding father

of hip hop. Belief

Name an individual

who has distinguished

themselves by helping

others.

11/8/18 Emulate Verb

to strive to equal or

excel imitate neglect

The boy would

emulate his father's

morning routine, from

reading the

newspaper to sipping

coffee. Dedication

Who would be

someone you'd want to

emulate? Why?



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11/9/18 Enthrall Verb to hold spellbound charm repulse

The audience sat

enthralled by the

magicians tricks. Dedication

What movie, t.v. show,

or book do you most

associate with this

word? Why?

11/12/18 NO SCHOOL



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11/13/18 Expedite Verb to speed up accelerate delay

Sally had to paid

more money to

expedite her college

application because it

was due the next day. Dedication

If you were doing

anything related to this

word, where might you

be? Why?

11/14/18 Facilitate Verb

to make easier: help

bring about aid impede

Teachers do their best

to facilitate student

learning.

Dedication

Explain how this action

could help empower

people's voices.



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11/15/18 Acclaim Noun praise, applause praise criticism

People acclaimed her

charitable works.

Dedication

What activity, sport, or

hobby do you most

associate with this

word? Why?

11/16/18 Ambiguity noun

a word or expression that

can be understood in two

or more possible

ways :an ambiguous

word or expression uncertain explicitness

The ambiguity of the

poem led to several

interpretations. Honesty

Does ambiguity help or

hinder the quest to

empower people's

voices? Explain.



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11/19/18 Bastion Noun stronghold fortification weak spot

The rebel army

retreated to its bastion

in the mountains to

regroup. Honesty

Draw this word or

provide a connection to

it.

11/20/18 Deference noun

respect and esteem due a

superior or an elder

submissivenes

s defiance

Show deference to

your classmates by

raising your hand

rather than shouting

out every answer. Honesty

Who do you have

deference for? Why?



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11/21/18

11/22/18

NO SCHOOL

NO SCHOOL





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11/23/18

11/26/18 Enigma noun

something hard to

understand or explain mystery

understandin

g

People are drawn to

trying to explain the

enigmas in science

and history. Honesty

Draw this word or

provide a connection to

it.

NO SCHOOL



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11/27/18 Jeopardy noun

exposure to or

imminence of death,

loss, or injury danger security

Due to the struggling

economy, many

workers are in

jeopardy of losing

their jobs. Courage

What movie, t.v. show,

or book do you most

associate with this

word? Why?

11/28/18 Levity noun

excessive or unseemly

frivolity (lacking in

seriousness) silliness

gravity/serio

usness

The levity in the

author’s latest novel

makes the book a

winning comedy. Courage

What color do you most

associate with this

word? Why?



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11/29/18 Paucity noun smallness of number skimpiness abundance

Because of the

paucity of our oil

supply, we need to

seek out other fuel

resources. Courage

Look through your

WOD book and find

another word that

relates to this one.

How are they related?

11/30/18 Zeal noun

eagerness or ardent

interest in pursuit of

something enthusiasm apathy

The coach chose

players who

demonstrated zeal

because she wanted a

team that would do

what it takes to win. Courage

Explain how zeal can

have a positive or

negative effect.



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