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Word of the Day

Word of the Day. Week of December 17 th. hardy: someone or something that can survive in difficult conditions Part of Speech : adjective. Which words are similar in meaning to hardy ? t ough f ragile s trong f limsy sturdy

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  1. Word of the Day Week of December 17th

  2. hardy: someone or something that can survive in difficult conditionsPart of Speech: adjective • Which words are similar in meaning to hardy? • tough • fragile • strong • flimsy • sturdy • Tell about a person, animal, or plant that you think is hardy. What experience did it go through that makes you think it’s hardy?

  3. gleam: shines and gives off or reflects a glow of lightPart of Speech: verb • Which of these might gleam? • mud • diamonds • the sun • a newly waxed car • dirty dishes • What is something you own – or that you would like to own – that gleams? How do you keep it gleaming?

  4. harmony: to work in total cooperation with othersPart of Speech: noun • Which words mean something similar to harmony? • argument • agreement • friendship • togetherness • disagreement • Tell about something that you do in harmony with your classmates, your family, or a friend. Do you think people are able to get more done when they work in harmony?

  5. ideal: something that is perfectPart of Speech: adjective • Which statements describe something that is really ideal? • Summer is the ideal time to go snowboarding. • A fish is an ideal pet because it takes very little care. • The ideal place for that plant is in the garden. • I think it would be ideal if I lost the race. • A sunny day is ideal for a baseball game. • Tell about your ideal vacation. Where would you go, who would you take, and what would you do there? What would be an ideal souvenir to bring home?

  6. jovial: feel of cheer; to be in a good moodPart of Speech: adjective • Which of these describe a jovial person? • jolly • angry • fun-loving • mean • cheerful • Tell about someone you know who is jovial. What makes him or her a jovial person? What is fun about being around that person?

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