Word and Problem of the Day

Word of the Day: wilderness (noun)

Definition: a place where there aren’t any people or signs of people; a natural area,

1) She enjoys hikes through he wilderness.

2) They released the wolf back into the wilderness.

3) The wilderness can be dangerous if you’re not prepared.

Problem of the Day: What kind of coat can you only put on when it’s wet?

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Word and Problem of the Day

Word of the Day: recklessly (adv)

Definition: to do something without being careful

1) He recklessly ran around the corner.

2) She was driving recklessly along the motorway.

3) He was behaving recklessly during morning tea.

Problem of the Day: What are two things you could never eat for dinner?

Word and Problem of the Day

Word of the Day: seize (verb)

Definition: to grab something; to take possession of something

1) Seize them! They’re getting away!

2) The army seized control of the city.

3) She seized him by the arm.

Problem of the Day: What’s full of holes but still holds water?

Word and Problem of the Day

Word of the Day: distinct (adj)

Definition: standing out from the rest; unlike anything else

1) His handwriting is very distinct.

2) Each variety of apple has a distinct flavor.

3) That flower has a very distinct smell.

Problem of the Day: What kind of room has no windows or doors?

Word and Problem of the Day

Word of the Day: blunder (noun/verb)

Definition: a mistake made out of carelessness or not thinking; to make a mistake due to carelessness or not thinking.

1) The accident was the result of many blunders. (noun)

2) He blundered his way through his writing. (verb)

3) There was a major blunder during the play – the actor said the wrong lines. (noun)

Problem of the Day: What flies without wings?

Word and Problem of the Day

Word of the Day: repulsive (adj)

Definition: making someone feel disgust/wanting to get away.

1) The witch’s ugly nose is repulsive.

2) Their behaviour was repulsive this morning.

3) What is that repulsive smell?

Problem of the Day: The more of them you take, the more of them you leave behind.  What are they?

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Word and Problem of the Day

Word of the Day: boundary (noun)

Definition: the limit or end of something; a line between two things.

1) The boundary between two countries is called a border.

2) You need to set boundaries for the students’ behaviour.

3) The fence is the boundary of the school.

Problem of the Day: The poor have it, the rich want it, but if you eat it you will die. What is it?

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