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Word of the Day

Word of the Day. Week of October 15 th. hue: a color or a shade of color Part of Speech: noun. “Strawberry red” and “rose red” are the names of hues . Choose a descriptive name for each of these hues : l ight blue d ark yellow b right orange l ight pink m edium green

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Word of the Day

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  1. Word of the Day Week of October 15th

  2. hue: a color or a shade of colorPart of Speech: noun • “Strawberry red” and “rose red” are the names of hues. Choose a descriptive name for each of these hues: • light blue • dark yellow • bright orange • light pink • medium green • A rainbow has seven colors. Which hue is your favorite? What do you own in that hue?

  3. wince: to pull back or make a face in fear or painPart of Speech: verb • Would you wince if you… • got an “A” on a test? • were getting a shot? • were having a birthday party? • had to take bad-tasting medicine? • got your tooth drilled by the dentist? • Describe a situation that makes you wince.

  4. compromise: when people give in a little to settle a disagreementPart of Speech: verb • In which of these situations could people compromise? • You’re invited to a beach party on the day of your family reunion. • Your brother wants macaroni and cheese, but you want pizza. • Your dad gets a $25 traffic ticket, but he only wants to pay $10. • Half the class wants to play tag, but the others want to play ball. • Mom wants to go to the mall, but Dad wants to go to the movies. • Choose one of the situations listed above and tell how the people might compromise.

  5. flimsy: weak and lightweightPart of Speech: adjective • Which of these is flimsy? • a brick • the bathroom sink • a piece of tracing paper • a spider web • a bronze statue • Find something in the class that is flimsy. Find something else that is not. Compare the two things. How are they alike and how are they different?

  6. jealous: the feeling you have when you want something that someone else hasPart of Speech: adjective • Would you be jealous if your friend… • had a toothache? • got a new bike? • won a trip to Disney World? • lost her pet? • broke an arm? • Tell about a time when you felt jealous. What made you feel that way? How does it feel to be jealous?

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