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The Word of The Day

One of my favorite things to do when I was in high school (I don't know if I should admit this, but I graduated 19 years ago    I feel so old!) was to take my dictionary and learn from it one new word a week.  I've started doing this with my children but have changed it to a word a day and I thought ya'll might be interested in learning as well.  The rule is, you have to write down a word AND it's definition (don't worry, I'll do that here although you can add your own....then we'll learn a lot more).  Then try to use the word in normal conversation as much as you can so that it becomes part of your vocabulary.

For my first word, I can't use my Noah Webster 1828 Dictionary.  I have to use a more modern dictionary.  It comes from the American Heritage Dictionary that I used in college.  Before I tell you the word and its meaning I must tell you why I have chosen this word.  My dear, sweet sister HATED my game growing up.  Hold on, I finally have a use for the red, burning smiley face!    Staci, this was you!  And this was me  .  She's gonna hurt me now!  :)  The word I'm using today is the word I remember most about this game and we still use the word and then talk about the old times.

Disgruntle  - To make discontented or cross.  Variations of the word would be disgruntled, disgruntling, disgruntles, disgruntlement.

See how many times you can use the word today.  I've already used it once, "Cody, I know you feel disgruntled at having to take the dog outside.  But if you don't she will potty and you'll have to pick it up."  :)

Have a great day!

We do this at work too, LOL

{ 09:49, Wednesday, January 24, 2007 } { Posted by Nonni }

Only we each pick a word and everyone has to guess what the word was at the end of the day - and it's meaning.

How fun

{ 12:25, Wednesday, January 24, 2007 } { Posted by blessingsbaound }

We have always had the children do a dictionary word each day as part of their school. Even the toddlers get their picture dictionary and draw a picture using their word. I hope you all have fun it sounds like you are!!! Have a great day!

Fun!

{ 09:50, Wednesday, January 24, 2007 } { Posted by SongofJoy }

What a good idea! Thanks for sharing!

Blessings,
Carol