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Journal Topics November 18-22, 2013

Journal Topics November 18-22, 2013. Ms. Cothran English. Monday, November 18, 2013. Word of the Day: euphemism Meaning: a polite phrase to cover something unpleasant Usage: Thrifty is a euphemism for cheap. Write: What is a euphemism for fat? What is a euphemism for died?.

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Journal Topics November 18-22, 2013

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  1. Journal Topics November 18-22, 2013 Ms. Cothran English

  2. Monday, November 18, 2013 • Word of the Day: euphemism • Meaning: a polite phrase to cover something unpleasant • Usage: Thrifty is a euphemism for cheap. • Write: What is a euphemism for fat? What is a euphemism for died?

  3. Tuesday, November 19, 2013 • Word of the Day: hypocritical • Meaning: insincere • Usage: When you say one thing and do another, you are being hypocritical. • Write: Have you ever said or done something that is hypocritical? When?

  4. Wednesday, November 20, 2013 • Word of the Day: Lethargic • Meaning: tired; without energy • Usage: The flu left him feeling lethargic. • Write: Have you ever felt lethargic? Describe how you felt.

  5. Thursday, November 21, 2013 • Word of the Day: ogle • Meaning: stare at; observe in an obvious manner • Usage: It is considered rude to ogle someone. • Write: How do you feel when someone ogles you?

  6. Friday, November 22, 2013 • Word of the Day: postulate • Meaning: hypothesize; propose • Usage: Based on the evidence, I postulate he is guilty of the crime. • Write: If I give you evidence that plants grow best when given water and sun, what would you postulate?

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