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Word of the Day

Word of the Day. Week of December 3 rd. enthusiasm: a strong feeling of excitement or interest Part of speech: noun synonym: eagerness. Copy and complete this concept map for enthusiasm : What makes you feel enthusiasm ? How do you express it?. establish: to set up Part of speech: verb.

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Word of the Day

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  1. Word of the Day Week of December 3rd

  2. enthusiasm: a strong feeling of excitement or interest Part of speech: nounsynonym: eagerness • Copy and complete this concept map for enthusiasm: • What makes you feel enthusiasm? How do you express it?

  3. establish: to set upPart of speech: verb • Which of these do you do when you establish something? • form something new • demolish something • install something new • create something • eliminate something • When was the United States of America established as an independent nation?

  4. Flounder: (1) a flatfish that lives in salt water (noun); (2) to struggle awkwardly (verb) • Which of these might flounder about? • a cat that falls into a tub full of water • a runner headed for the finish line • someone trying to learn to balance on a unicycle • a ballerina performing onstage • someone walking through an unfamiliar room in the dark • Name some creatures that might flounder about when removed from their natural habitat.

  5. frigid: very coldPart of speech: adjectiveantonym: warm • Which of these would be frigid? • a January morning in New York • the summit of Mount Everest • a sand castle • an iceberg • a July afternoon in Florida • Have you ever been swimming in frigid water? Have you ever been outdoors in frigid weather? Tell a partner about it.

  6. Narrative: a story or narrationPart of speech: noun • Copy and complete this word map for narrative: • What is a narrative that you have enjoyed reading or listening to?

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