Ramadan Mubarak

Ramadan Mubarak

Do you know the definition for the word of the day which is “Ramadan?” Pronounced: /rä-mə-ˈdän/ What is Ramadan?  This is when Muslims around the world fast during the holy month of Ramadan.  Other fun facts: This year, Ramadan started on the evening of Monday, April 12th The Islamic holy month is always held on […]

Word of the Day – Cats

Word of the Day – Cats

Do you know the definition for the new Word of the Day which is “Cats?” Pronounced:  [kats] Everyone loves cats! Cats like to meow. Don’t you just love to hear a car purr? Don’t you just love to pet your cat?  A cat is a small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur and a short […]

Word of the Day – 1798 Alien and Sedition Acts

Word of the Day – 1798 Alien and Sedition Acts

Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day which is “1798 Alien and Sedition Acts?” Pronounced:  [ˈā-lē-ən] [ən(d] [si-ˈdi-shən] [akts] First we will take a look at the individual definitions and then the cumulative definition. The definition for the word ‘alien’ is foreign. The definition for the word ‘sedition’ is incitement […]

Word of the Day – Lunar New Year 2021

Word of the Day – Lunar New Year 2021

Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day which is “Lunar New Year?” Pronounced: [lü-nər nü yir] The word lunar refers to a moon. New refers to latest. Year refers to 365 days. Thus, Lunar New Year means the celebration of the new year in the Chinese calendar. February 12, 2021 […]

Word of the Day – Prayer

Word of the Day – Prayer

Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day which is “Prayer?” Pronounced: [pr-er] Prayer is when someone talks with God. The person might pray to God to share their feelings, give thanks, express their convictions, ask for help, strength, protection, peace, healing, direction, or forgiveness, and listen to God. About prayer […]

Word of the Day – ‘Alliance’

Word of the Day – ‘Alliance’

Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day, which is “Alliance”? Pronounced: [uh·lai·uhns] A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations For example, during World War II the main Axis alliance consisted of Germany, Japan, and Italy An example of a strategic alliance between companies is […]

Word of the Day – Positivity

Word of the Day – Positivity

Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day, which is “Positivity”? Pronounced: [pä-zə-ˈti-və-tē ] The practice of being or tendency to be positive or optimistic in attitude Here is one way to be more optimistic: Say Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious  So, Homeschoolers: sketch an illustration and briefly describe what the word ‘positivity’ means to you.

Word of the Day – Pandemic

Word of the Day – Pandemic

Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day, which is “Pandemic”? Pronounced: [pan-ˈde-mik] A disease that occurs over a wide geographic area (such as a whole country or the world) and typically affects a significant proportion of the population The Hong Kong Flu claimed 1 million lives in 1968 Asian Flu took […]

Word of the Day – ‘Improvise’

Word of the Day – ‘Improvise’

Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day, which is “Improvise”? Pronounced: [ˈim-prə-ˌvīz] To produce or make something from whatever is available This is an opportunity to more intensely turn our hearts—fears, desires, and disappointments to God with personal pleading for forgiveness and strength to serve him, our families, neighbors, and […]

Word of the Day – ‘Electoral College’

Word of the Day – ‘Electoral College’

Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day, which is “Electoral College”? Pronounced: [əˈlekt(ə)rəl  [ˈkälij] Article II, Section 1, Clause 2 provides that each state shall appoint electors selected in a manner determined by its legislature. There are currently 538 electors in the Electoral College. An absolute majority of electoral votes—270 or more—is required for the college […]