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Firstly, thank you for being a part of the vocabulary revolution! ViVa!! Together we can have a huge impact on understanding and application of vocabulary! Vocabulary Ninja is was born out of a desire to improve general outcomes for pupils within a classroom, stumbling upon vocabulary as a huge barrier.
Just as times tables are a pre-requisite to most mathematical investigations, vocabulary is to reading and writing. Without an in-depth understanding, pupils will always have barriers in learning and in life!
Well, you have passed the first test grasshopper! And demonstrated your worth!! I must reward your endeavour with this wonderful 140 page VocabularyNinja Word of the Day Resource Pack!
Remember, the true value of being a VocabularyNinja lies in time given, it is a gift. Time must be provided for discussion, demonstration, explanation, play, sharing, editing, rehearsal and celebration.
Simply showing pupils these words is not enough. Words unlock the doors to a world of understanding.
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Word of the Day : relinquish Definition : voluntarily cease claim or give up
control.
renounce, give up, abandon. retain, continue.
(verb)
Challenge : Use WOD with -ed or -ing suffix in a compound sentence.
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Word of the Day : plethora Definition : an abundance or excess.
excess, deluge, plenty. scarcity, few.
(noun)
Challenge : Use WOD in a complex sentence.
There was/were a plethora of stores to buy goods from.
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Word of the Day : devoured Definition : eat with speed, hungrily.
chomped, gobbled, destroy. nibble, build.
(verb)
Challenge : Use WOD to write a statement.
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Word of the Day : dwindle Definition : reduce gradually in size, amount
or strength.
decrease, reduce, wane. increase, flourish.
(verb)
Challenge : Use WOD or with -ed or -ing opener / fronted adverbial.
Dwindling, the king’s power was not what it once was.
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Word of the Day : reject Definition : dismiss a person or thing as
inadequate or faulty.
refuse, decline, failure, loser. welcome, friend.
(verb or noun)
Challenge : Use WOD in two separate sentences. One as a verb, one as a noun.
The singer was rejected from the competition.
The reject felt lonely and unwanted.
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Word of the Day : warrior Definition : brave or experienced soldier.
fighter or soldier. civilian.
(noun)
Challenge : Post-modify WOD in a sentence..
There stood a warrior, tall, strong and effortlessly brave.
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Word of the Day : dispute Definition : a disagreement or argument.
argument, disagreement . agreement.
(Noun)
Challenge : Use parenthesis to add further detail.
The dispute between the twins carried on all night.
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Word of the Day : wobbly Definition : tending to move from side to side.
shaky, unbalanced . steady.
(adj.)
Challenge : Write a funny sentence.
The tower of bricks looked wobbly.
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Word of the Day : simultaneously Definition : at the same time.
together . singly.
(adv.)
Challenge : Use WOD as a fronted adverbial.
The soldiers simultaneously raised their berets to salute the major.
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Word of the Day : delay / ed Definition : make someone late or a period of
time by which something is late.
detain . hurry.
(verb / noun.)
Challenge : Use WOD in a question.
The train was delayed. There was a delay.
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Word of the Day : impede ing / ed Definition : delay or prevent by obstructing.
hinder . facilitate.
(verb.)
Challenge : Use WOD with -ing or -ed suffix.
Pupil progress may be impeded by lack of exposure to vocabulary.
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Word of the Day : revengeDefinition : an act in return of injury or offence.
retaliate, vengeance.forgive.
(verb / noun)
Challenge : Use WOD to describe the weather's actions.
His final act of revenge was desperate and reckless.
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Word of the Day : thud Definition : a dull or thick sound made when a
heavy object hits something.
thump .
(verb / noun.)
Challenge : Use WOD in a statement.
There was a deep thud when the door slammed.
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Word of the Day : injury -ed -ies Definition : a result of being hurt or attacked.
wound, trauma, gash.
(noun.)
Challenge : Use WOD in a statement.
The injury sustained was rather serious.
fit
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Word of the Day : smuggle / smugglerDefinition : move something secretly, possibly
illegally. Someone who carries out this act.
sneak.
(verb / noun)
Challenge : Use WOD in a complex sentence.
The pupil smuggled sweets into the playground.
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Word of the Day : imagined / imagination Definition : a mental image or picture in your
head.
picture, visualise. doubt.
(verb)
Challenge : Describe what a character imagines.
The world the child had imagined was unlike anything he had seen before.
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Word of the Day : collectDefinition : to gather items together.
gather, assemble.
(verb)
Challenge : Use WOD with -ing -ed -tion suffix.
The gang has to collect stamps for a history project.
disperse.
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Word of the Day : jubilant Definition : a feeling of great happiness.
triumphant.
(adj.)
Challenge : Use WOD in an embedded clause.
Easter was over, the teachers were feeling jubilant, they were ready to teach.
despondent.
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Word of the Day : shiverDefinition : shake without control as a result
of being very cold.
tremble, quiver.
(verb)
Challenge : Use WOD to describe a person, -ed, -ing
During the PE lesson, the children shivered until they had completed the warm up.
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Word of the Day : flail Definition : wave or swing wildly.
wave, swing.
(verb)
Challenge : Use WOD in direct speech.
The children were flailing their arms in the air, like they just didn't care.
still.
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Word of the Day : acrobatDefinition :
gymnast, tumbler.
(noun)
Challenge : Find the WOD in our KS1 book of the day.
The acrobat performed a dangerous routine.
an entertainer who performs spectacular gymnastic feats.
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Word of the Day : hypnotism Definition :
hypnosis.
(noun)
Challenge : Find WOD in our KS2 book of the day.
Hypnotism was being used to control the unruly children.
the practice of hypnotising people.
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Word of the Day : fiddleDefinition :
violin, cheated, fidget.
(noun / verb)
Challenge : Post a picture of little ninjas sentences using WOD.
I will play the fiddle. I have been fiddled! Jimmy, please stop fiddling with your hair.
a violin, to cheat someone or to fidget with.
conform.
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Word of the Day : profound Definition :
heartfelt, intense, extreme.
(adj.)
Challenge : Post a picture of little ninjas sentences using WOD.
The doctor let out a profound sigh of relief.very great or intense state.
So profound was her grief, she could not fight back the tears.
superficial, mild.
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Word of the Day : marathon Definition :
(noun.)
Challenge : Write a sentence using parenthesis.
Easter revision was a marathon! 26 mile race or a long task.
Thousands of people ran the London marathon.
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Word of the Day : germinate Definition :
develop, grow.
(verb)
Challenge : Plant some seeds and watch for a week. Then write a sentence about it.
Germination was a slow process. The seeds began to germinate.
begin to grow and put out shoots.
die.
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Word of the Day : crippled Definition :
broken, disabled.
(adj.)
Challenge : Use WOD with a modal verb in a sentence.
The computer was crippled by a notorious virus.
unable to walk or move properly / severely damaged.
boost.
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Word of the Day : serious Definition :
important, significant.
(adj.)
Challenge : Write a serious sentence...seriously.
Correct PE kit was a serious matter.
acting or speaking sincerely, meaning it.
joking
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Word of the Day : deliberate Definition :
intentional, calculated.
(adj.)
Challenge : Use WOD in a fronted adverbial.
His poor behaviour was deliberate.done consciously and with intent.
accidental.
Deliberately, the hungry tiger waited, motionless in the long grass.
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Word of the Day : blockDefinition :
chunk, piece.
(noun / verb)
Challenge : Write two different sentences using today's WODs.
Let's build using blocks! We must block the attack!
to stop or a solid piece of building material.
allow.
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Word of the Day : rise / roseDefinition :
stand up.
(verb)
Challenge : Use WOD as in past tense.
The knight rose slowly from being knighted!
move from lower position to higher.
lower.
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Word of the Day : becauseDefinition :
since.
(conjunction)
Challenge : Use WOD to create a compound sentence.
It is important to be safe near roads because traffic can be dangerous.
the reason that.
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Word of the Day : recycleDefinition :
reuse
(verb)
Challenge : Use WOD in a question.
It is important to recycle your plastic!
convert waste into a reusable material.
waste.
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Word of the Day : floatDefinition :
hover.
(verb)
Challenge : Use WOD with -ing or -ed suffix.
The boat was floating peacefully on the ocean.
rest or move on surface of a liquid without sinking.
sink.
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Word of the Day : createDefinition :
generate, produce.
(verb)
Challenge : Use WOD in a question.
How could the children create such a mess?
to make or bring something into existence.
destroy.
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Word of the Day : contemplateDefinition :
observe, scrutinise .
(verb)
Challenge : Use WOD in a compound sentence.
The manager had to contemplate how the game had played out.
think about or look at for a long time. Think deeply.
ignore.
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Word of the Day : participateDefinition :
take part, involve.
(verb)
Challenge : Use WOD in a fronted adverbial.
Participation levels were high on sports day.to take part in.
prevent, ignore.
"I wish to participate,” bellowed Timmy.
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Word of the Day : shriek Definition :
scream.
(verb / noun)
Challenge : Use WOD to describe the wind.
The distant shriek sent a shiver down my spine.
high pitched scream.
whisper.
The dog shrieked....I had stepped on it's tail.
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Word of the Day : unfold Definition :
fold.
(verb)
Challenge : Use WOD to describe.
The story unfolded word by word.
spread out or gradually develop.
flatten, develop.Vocabulary Ninja must carefully unfold his belt.
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Word of the Day : epiphany Definition :
awakening.
(noun)
Challenge : Use WOD in an exclamation sentence.
The secondary teacher had an epiphany...primary rocked!
a moment of sudden revelation.
Liam had an epiphany whilst learning about subjunctive mood.
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Word of the Day : patrol Definition :
(noun / verb)
Challenge : Use WOD to describe your teacher on the playground.
The patrol walked slowly around the park.
a group keeping watch over an area.
guard, watch.We patrol the playground
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Word of the Day : occasionally Definition :
infrequently.
(adverb)
Challenge : Use WOD in an exclamation as affronted adverbial.
Occasionally, I like to boogie!
at irregular intervals.
My aunt and uncle visit occasionally.
Antonym : often, frequently.
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Word of the Day : overhead Definition :
(adv / noun / adj)
Challenge : Use WOD in a simple sentence.
A ball flew overhead.
above the head or a cost.
above.Overhead, aeroplanes could be heard.
Antonym : below, underneath.
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Word of the Day : belonged Definition :
own / owned / owns / owned
(verb)
Challenge : Use WOD in simple sentence..
The fidget spinner belonged to the pupil.
the property of.
"Fidget spinners don't belong here," said the teacher.
Antonym : alienate.
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Word of the Day : tiptoed Definition :
snuck, sneak, avoid.
(verb)
Challenge : Use WOD in simple sentence.
Tiptoeing carefully, he crept towards the biscuits.
walk quietly or carefully avoid.
He tiptoed away with a custard cream.
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Word of the Day : excellent Definition :
(adj)
Challenge : Use WOD in a simple sentence.
What an excellent day for learning!
extremely good or outstanding.
outstanding, brilliant.Jimmy was excellent at tennis.
Antonym : poor, inferior.
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Word of the Day : anxious Definition :
worried, nervous.
(adjective)
Challenge : Use WOD in an embedded clause.
The ninja is never anxious.
feeling or showing worry.
SATs had arrived, she was no longer anxious, she was ready.
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Word of the Day : yawn Definition :
(verb / noun)
Challenge : Use WOD in different verb form.
Cover your mouth when you yawn!
involuntarily opening of the mouth.
gapingI yawned because you were yawning.
Antonym :
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Word of the Day : regular Definition :
(adj / noun)
Challenge : Draw a regular shape.
constant or the same.
irregular .
The shape was regular because it had equal interior angles
Antonym :consistent .
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Word of the Day : beware Definition :
(verb)
Challenge : Use WOD in compound sentence.
to be cautious or aware of risks or dangers.
be cautious.
Teachers had to beware of spinning fidgets.
Antonym : ignore.
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Word of the Day : disguised Definition :
impersonate.
(verb)
Challenge : Use WOD in a complex sentence.
The disguise was terrible.
change appearance to hide.
He could not disguise his anger.
Antonym : reveal.
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Word of the Day : boomerang Definition :
(noun/verb)
Challenge : Use WOD with an adverb.
a curved piece of wood, when thrown it returns to the thrower.
The boomerang whizzed through the air.
Antonym :
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Word of the Day : poisoned Definition :
(verb)
Challenge : Use WOD in a complex sentence.
The poison was rather deadly.
being administered poison.
The ninja stealthily poisoned the target.
Antonym : cured.
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Word of the Day : factor Definition :
(noun)
Challenge : Find factors of other numbers.
a number that divides into another number.
1, 24, 2, 12, 3, 8, 4, 6, are all factors of 24
Antonym :divisor.multiple.
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Word of the Day : strict Definition :
(adjective)
Challenge : Use WOD in a compound sentence.
requires rules to be followed exactly.
harsh.
Mrs Hill was the strictest teacher in the school!
Antonym : lenient.
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Word of the Day : indignant Definition :
aggrieved
(adjective)
Challenge :Use WOD in a compound sentence.
angered at being treated unfairly.
Indignant and exhausted, he gave up.
Antonym : content.
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Word of the Day : beside Definition :
(preposition)
Challenge : Create a list of prepositions.
at the side of.
alongside.
The ninja was was beside his intended target.
Antonym :
Beside the ice cool lake was a huge oak tree.
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Word of the Day : translucent Definition :
transparent.
(adj)
Challenge :Use WOD in science lessons.
allowing some light to pass through.
Translucent wings spread as wide as the cavern.
Antonym : opaque.
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Word of the Day : fearless Definition :
(adjective)
Challenge : Use WOD in direct speech.
showing a lack of fear.
bold.
The fearless bee buzzed towards the chocolate!
Antonym :
Fearlessly, the owner protected his dog.
cowardly.
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Word of the Day : illustrate Definition :
decorate.
(verb)
Challenge : Use WOD in a compound sentence.
draw pictures to bring a story to life.
The teacher illustrated his point using the movie.
Antonym :
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Word of the Day : leaky Definition :
(adjective)
Challenge : Use WOD in description.
having a leak or leaks.
dripping.
The leaky tap dripped all night.
Antonym : watertight.
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Word of the Day : devour Definition :
consume.
(verb)
Challenge : Use WOD in a compound sentence.
eat hungrily or quickly
The ant-eater greedily devoured the juicy ants
Antonym : savour.
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Word of the Day : delicious Definition :
(adjective)
Challenge : Use WOD in a statement.
pleasant to taste.
mouth-watering.
“Mmmm...delicious fish and chips!”
Antonym : disgusting
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Word of the Day : plunder Definition :
pillage.
(verb / noun)
Challenge : Use WOD in a compound sentence.
steal goods using force - time of war.
The hungry teacher plundered the pupil’s packed lunches in search of salt and vinegar crisps.
Antonym : retrieve.
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Word of the Day : narrow Definition :
(adj/verb/noun)
Challenge : Use WOD in a simple sentence.
a small width / make less wide.
small.
The narrow road couldn't fit two cars.
Antonym : wide.
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Word of the Day : havoc Definition :
devastation.
(verb/noun)
Challenge : Use WOD in a compound sentence.
widespread destruction / to lay waste.
The hurricane had caused havoc in Cuba.
Antonym : peace.
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Word of the Day : echo Definition :
(noun/verb)
Challenge : Use WOD in a simple sentence.
a sound that reflects off a surface back to the listener.
reverberate.
Howling echoed through the woods.
Antonym :
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Word of the Day : pinnacle Definition :
peak.
(noun/verb)
Challenge : Use WOD in a complex sentence.
the most successful point / peak of a high point.
Winning the cup was the pinnacle of his career.
Antonym : trough.
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Word of the Day : trudge Definition :
(verb/noun)
Challenge : Use WOD in a silly sentence.
walk with heavy steps.
plod.
The pupils trudged back to the campsite in the rain!
Antonym : skip.
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Word of the Day : restrain Definition :
prevent.
(verb)
Challenge : Use WOD in a relative clause.
prevent someone from doing something.
The pupils couldn't restrain their excitement.
Antonym : provoke.
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Word of the Day : beaver Definition :
(noun/verb)
Challenge : Use WOD in an exclamation.
large rodent / work hard.
Beavers had blocked the river with a dam.
Antonym :
Timmy beavered away on his homework. 📚
discuss options.
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Word of the Day : capitulate Definition :
surrender.
(verb)
Challenge :Use WOD in a multi-clause sentence.
to stop fighting an enemy and admit defeat.
The army was close to capitulating after the siege.
Antonym : resist.
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Word of the Day : engulf Definition :
(verb)
Challenge : Use WOD in a description.
surround or cover completely / swallow whole / overwhelm.
surround.
Dark brown gravy engulfed the juicy chips.
Antonym : expose.
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Word of the Day : adopt Definition :
(verb)
Challenge : Use WOD with a suffix -ing -tion.
choose to take-up or follow an action or idea /raise a child as your own.
embrace.
The sports team adopted black arm bands as a show of respect.
Antonym : abandon.
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Word of the Day : solidarity Definition :
(noun)
Challenge : Use WOD in a compound sentence.
unity of feelings or actions, coming together over common interest.
unity.
There was a great feeling of solidarity between the soldiers.
Antonym : individuality.
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Word of the Day : panorama Definition :
(noun)
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an unbroken view of a region / wide view.
landscape.
The school hall offered a panorama of children's writing on the walls.
Antonym :
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Word of the Day : codswallop Definition :
(noun)
Challenge : Use WOD in a complex sentence.
another word for nonsense
nonsense.
The teacher's lesson was pure codswallop!
Antonym :
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Word of the Day : tedious Definition :
monotonous.
(adjective)
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too long, slow, or dull; tiresome.
The school holiday quickly became tedious and boring.
Antonym : exciting.
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Word of the Day : drain Definition :
(verb/noun)
Challenge : Use WOD in a description.
deprive or stent tho right energy / a channel or pipe carrying liquid..
strain / sewer.
Pikachu felt extremely drained after attacking the weakened Charizard.
Antonym : energise.
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Word of the Day : immaculate Definition :
spotless.
(adjective)
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perfectly clean, neat or tidy.
The blue dress was immaculate, without flaws, perfection.
Antonym : grubby.
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Word of the Day : provoke Definition :
(verb)
Challenge : Use WOD in a compound sentence.
stimulate or deliberately make angry.
enrage.
Rachael refused to be provoked by the boys on the playground.
Antonym : allay.
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Word of the Day : euphoria / euphoric Definition :
delight.
(noun)
Challenge : Use WOD in a statement.
feeling of extreme happiness.Euphoria spread around the school like a wild fire! The year
5 pupils had won the national poetry competition!
Antonym : misery.
(adjective)
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Word of the Day : forgive Definition :
(verb)
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stop feeling angry towards someone.
enrage.
Mr Straw forgave himself for forgetting to buy the pupils ice lollies.
Antonym : allay.
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Word of the Day : disclose Definition :
reveal.
Challenge : Use WOD in a simple sentence .
make secret information known.
She disclosed her secret to dividing fractions!
Antonym : conceal.
(verb)
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Word of the Day : mystery Definition :
(noun)
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something that is difficult to understand or explain.
puzzle.
The staff room was a mystery to all of the pupils. What happened in there?
Antonym :
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Word of the Day : pretend Definition :
(verb/adj)
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act as if something is real / engage in imaginative play.
impersonate.
The reception pupils pretended to be the bear.
Antonym :
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Word of the Day : undercover Definition :
secret.
Challenge : Use WOD in a simple sentence .
secret work.The police were involved in an
undercover operation.
Antonym : open.
(adjective)
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Word of the Day : epic Definition :
(noun/adj)
Challenge : Use WOD in a compound sentence.
heroic or grand in character / long and arduous task.
monumental.
The savings she made on her car insurance were epic!
Antonym :
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Word of the Day : wither Definition :
(verb)
Challenge : Use WOD in a compound sentence.
wilt.Antonym :
The blueberries withered and then died because Mr Phillips forgot to water them.
become dry and shrivelled / fade away.
.
thrive.
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Word of the Day : elope Definition :
abscond.
Challenge : Use WOD in a complex sentence .
run away secretly in order to get married.
Romeo and Juliet planned to elope at midnight, to escape their quarrelling families.
Antonym :
(verb)
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Word of the Day : crumble Definition :
(verb)
Challenge : Use WOD in a varied form.
disintegrate.Antonym :
The best friend’s relationship began to crumble.
to break or fall apart into small parts.
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Word of the Day : premature Definition :
untimely.
Challenge : Use WOD in a complex sentence .
occurring or done before the usual or proper time.
Pupils ran prematurely into the school, the bell hadn't yet rang.
Antonym :
(adj)
overdue.
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Word of the Day : guest Definition :
(noun)
Challenge : Use WOD as a plural noun.
visitor.Antonym :
I have two guests coming to my home this evening.
a person that has been invited to visit a home or occasion.
host.
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Word of the Day : brunch Definition :
Challenge : Use WOD in a complex sentence .
a meal that is eaten late morning, sometime between breakfast and
lunch.The teachers scoffed brunch, whilst the children
played on the yard.
Antonym :
(noun)
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Word of the Day : scorch Definition :
(verb)
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burn.Antonym :
The sun scorched the plants in the garden.
burn the surface with flame or heat / move very fast.
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Word of the Day : dehydrated Definition :
Challenge :Use WOD in a compound sentence.
cause a person's body to lose a large amount of water.
After the marathon, the runner was dehydrated.
Antonym :
(verb)
hydrate.dehumidify .
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Word of the Day : refrigerate Definition :
(verb)
Challenge : Use WOD as a past participle.
cool.Antonym :
The lemonade was refrigerated before the BBQ.
to chill or preserve it, typically by placing it in a refrigerator.
defrost, heat.
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Word of the Day : alleviate Definition :
Challenge :Use WOD in a compound sentence.
to make less severe.
The heat of the sun was alleviated by the juicy rocket lolly!
Antonym :
(verb)
aggravate.reduce .
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Word of the Day : plunge Definition :
(verb)
Challenge : Use WOD as a past participle.
dive.Antonym :
Paddington Bear plunged his grubby paw into the jar of marmalade.
to jump or dive quickly and energetically / push or thrust quickly.
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Word of the Day : gullible Definition :
Challenge : Use WOD as an adverb.
easily persuaded to believe something.
Gullible Mr Dyson was convinced that pigs could fly!
Antonym :
(adj)
cynical.naive .
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Word of the Day : unforgettable Definition :
(adj)
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memorable.Antonym :
The school dinners were unforgettable.
impossible to forget.
forgettable.
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Word of the Day : tragedy / tragicDefinition :
Challenge : Use WOD in a simple sentence.
something that has caused extreme sorrow.
The circumstances in which the train crashed were tragic.
Antonym :
(noun / adj)
catastrophe / catastrophic .
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Word of the Day : pause Definition :
(verb/noun)
Challenge : Use WOD in past participle.
stop.Antonym :
The teacher paused and stared at Declan, he had somehow managed to get his arms stuck inside his t-shirt.
interrupt briefly or stop a short while.
continue.
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Word of the Day : bamboozleDefinition :
Challenge : Use WOD in past participle.
cheat or fool
The year 5 pupil bamboozled the school with her magic tricks during the talent show.
Antonym :
(Verb)
cheat / fool .
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Word of the Day : broad Definition :
(adj)
Challenge : Use WOD in a simple sentence.
wide, big.Antonym :
They climbed the broad stairs in the darkness.
wider than usual / especially wide.
narrow.
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Word of the Day : eliteDefinition :
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a group of people with power / the best.
The elite soldiers were guarding the palace perimeter.
Antonym :
(noun/adj)
creme de la creme.dregs
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Word of the Day : royal Definition :
(adj / noun)
Challenge : Use WOD in a compound sentence.
regal.Antonym :
Members of the royal family gathered to celebrate the jubilee.
from a royal family - kings and queens / of high quality.
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Word of the Day : corruptDefinition :
Challenge : Use WOD in an embedded clause.
having or showing a willingness to act dishonest for money or gain.
The final was ruined by the corrupt officials.
Antonym :
(adj / verb)
dishonest.conform
You could smell the corruption.
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Word of the Day : discover Definition :
( verb )
Challenge : Use WOD in a compound sentence.
unearth.Antonym :
Firemen discovered a famous painting in the wreckage of the fire.
find unexpectedly or during a search.
conceal.
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Word of the Day : vigourDefinition :
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physical strength or good health / energetic or enthusiasm.
The cartwheels were a sign of vigour and health.
Antonym :
(noun)
robust.lethargic.
The warm-up was vigorous!
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Word of the Day : aid Definition :
( noun / verb )
Challenge : Use WOD in a complex sentence.
assist.Antonym :
The doctor came to the aid of the patient.
The doctor came to the patient's aid.
to help.
hinder.
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Word of the Day : penultimate Definition :
Challenge : Use WOD in an relative clause.
last but one, second last.
Lewis Hamilton began the penultimate lap in first place!
Antonym :
(adj)
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Word of the Day : borrow Definition :
( noun / verb )
Challenge : Use WOD in a complex sentence.
take.Antonym :
He borrowed some pencils from his friend.
Could I borrow those please?
to take and use before returning.
lend.
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Word of the Day : applause Definition :
Challenge : Use WOD in compound sentence.
approval or praise expressed by clapping.
The applause from the crowd was deafening.
Antonym :
(noun)
cheer.boo.
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Word of the Day : shadow Definition :
( noun / verb )
Challenge : Use WOD in a simple sentence.
outline.Antonym :
The science lesson investigated lights and shadows.
a dark area created when a light source is blocked / follow observe.
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Word of the Day : rebuff Definition :
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reject in an ungracious or abrupt manner.
The head teacher rebuffed the children's requests for an extra break time..
Antonym :
(noun / verb)
reject.welcome.
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Word of the Day : float Definition :
( verb )
Challenge : Use WOD as a past participle.sink.Antonym :
Floating gently, the ship passed the lighthouse.
rest on liquid surface / hover on a liquid or air.
hover.
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Word of the Day : cripple Definition :
Challenge : Use WOD as a past participle.
cause someone to become unable to walk / cause severe problem.
The pirates quickly crippled the ship’s engine.
Antonym :
(verb)
disable.boost.
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Word of the Day : deliver Definition :
( verb )
Challenge : Use WOD in a complex sentence.return.Antonym :
David Beckham delivered the perfect free-kick to defeat Greece.
bring something to a desired place.
bring.
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Word of the Day : contemplate Definition :
Challenge :Use WOD in a compound sentence.
to think about something in a deep way, something important.
The school council had to contemplate whether or not to buy new bins.
Antonym :
(verb)
think, deliberate.
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Word of the Day : crunchy Definition :
( adj )
Challenge : Use WOD in a simple sentence.Antonym :
Mr Roach loved crunchy toast with marmalade spread all over it.
a solid that can be easily broken, usually making a noise.
chewy.
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Word of the Day : barbecue Definition :
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food cooked on an open fire or coals, usually meat.
We must barbecue the sausages perfectly, so that we do not get food poisoning.
Antonym :
(noun / verb)
cook.
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Word of the Day : greet Definition :
( verb )
Challenge : Use WOD in a simple sentence.Antonym :
The children were greeted by an excited head teacher.
to give a polite word or sign of welcome when meeting someone.
address.ignore.
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Word of the Day : ecstasy Definition :
Challenge : Use WOD in a complex sentence.
an overwhelming feeling of great happiness of joyful excitement.
There was a look of ecstasy on the pupil’s face, as he saw an elephant for the first time.
Antonym :
(noun)
euphoria.misery.
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Word of the Day : salary Definition :
( noun )
Challenge : Use WOD in a compound sentence.Antonym :
She received a salary of £25,000.
a fixed amount of money that is paid to a worker on a monthly basis.
pay.
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Word of the Day : propaganda Definition :
Challenge : Use WOD in a complex sentence.
information that is misleading to promote point of view.
Don't believe the hype, it's all propaganda!
Antonym :
(noun)
publicity.
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Word of the Day : journey Definition :
( noun/verb )
Challenge : Use WOD in a simple sentence.Antonym :
The journey to Modor was epic for Frodo.
the act of travelling from one place to another.
expedition.
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Word of the Day : malleable Definition :
Challenge : Use WOD in a compound sentence.
easily hammered into a new shape / easily influenced.
The teacher believed her new class would be extremely malleable and would meet her expectations.
Antonym :
(adj)
workable.hard.
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Word of the Day : peek Definition :
( noun/verb )
Challenge : Use WOD in a compound sentence.Antonym :
Faces peeked from behind the curtains.
look quickly or a quick look.
spy.
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Word of the Day : temporary Definition :
Challenge : Use WOD in a compound sentence.
lasting for a limited period of time/ a person who is employed on a
temporary basis.The pressure of SATs was only temporary…or was it?
Antonym :
(adj/noun)
fleeting.permanent.
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Word of the Day : humour Definition :
( noun/verb )
Challenge : Use WOD in a simple sentence.Antonym :
She had a wonderful sense of humour!
being amused / a mood or state of mind / comply with to keep
happy.
comedy.seriousness.
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Word of the Day : troglodyte Definition :
Challenge : Use WOD in a multi-clause sentence.
someone who lives in a cave / someone who is deliberately ignorant
or old-fashioned.The children thought the teacher was a total troglodyte,
all he ever used was worksheets and the blackboard.
Antonym :
(noun)
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Word of the Day : argue Definition :
(verb )
Challenge : Draw your WOD.Antonym :
The two women argued about the football teams.
exchange ideas forcefully or try to persuade using ideas.
contend.agree.
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Word of the Day : nauseating Definition :
Challenge : Use WOD in a multi-clause sentence.
making someone feel sick or nauseous .
The stench coming from the farmyard was nauseating.
Antonym :
(adjective)
sickening.
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Word of the Day : guide Definition :
(verb/noun )
Challenge : Draw your WOD.Antonym :
The tour guide showed the way.
a person who shows others the way / to show the way.
escort.
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Word of the Day : vulnerable Definition :
Challenge : Use WOD in a multi-clause sentence.
exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed.
The fifth platoon were vulnerable after the enemies latest attack.
Antonym :
(adjective)
endangered.well protected.
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Word of the Day : estimate Definition :
(verb/noun )
Challenge : Draw your WOD.Antonym :
The pupils estimated how many new words they had discovered this year.
roughly calculate or judge an amount.
approximate.
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Word of the Day : bewitchDefinition :
Challenge : Use WOD in a multi-clause sentence.
to attract or interest them a lot, so that you have power over them.
The young knight was bewitched by the beauty of the princess. He would do anything she asked.
Antonym :
(verb)
charm.
