1. Word Of the Day
Coruscate
/Kor-uh-skayt/
(verb)
Definition: To give off orreflect light in bright beams or flashes: sparkle
Example: The Astronomy students absorbed the stars coruscate through a high- powed telescope.
When I saw the stars Coruscate by the sparkle.
Numskull
/num-skul/
(noun)
Definition: a thick or muddled head: a dull or stupid person
Exampe: “Don’t be such a numskull”, my mother shouted as I slammed on the brakes. “We can’t afford a
new car!”
When my teacher took my paper and put it in the trash can I was so mad that I said “You numskull give
back my hard work”.
Cricket
/Krl-ket/
(noun)
Definition: A game played with a ball and bat by two terms of eleven players
Example: if you Assiniboine park on a Sunday in summer, you will see men in white playing cricket.
When I was younger I use to watch on TV acricket show.
Endearment
/in-deer-ment/

2. (noun)
Definition: a word or act expressing affection
Example: While my husband was serving in Afghanistan, I kept a letter filled with endearment from him
in my wallet.
When I moved to the city, my cousins send my text messages filled withendearment, saying that I miss
you.
Thesis
/thee-sis/
(Noun)
Definition: The main position that a person (usally a scholar) attenmpts to prove or defend
Example: Although I disagreed with the student’s thesis, I was impressed by the eloquence of his writing.
When I write my thesis I started to think that I forgot to write.
Megrim
/MEE-grim/ (noun)
Definition: low spirits
Example: Cathy’s friend tried to convince her that going to a movie would help to alleviate her megrims
But she wasn’t buy it.
Bobs mommy convince him to not to be shy at a performances but megrim he didn’t buy it at all.