Fun with Words – Issue 05

Fun with Words – Issue 05

28 May 2020 | Words

Highlighting people in the past and present in all the amazing ways they embraced imagination: acting, singing, storytelling and writing

One common thread is The Power of words: The more we understand and build our vocabulary, the more fun we can have with expressing ourselves in song, stories, acting and poetry.

Creativity 

1.  John Lenon A musician, songwriter, peace activist. Singer for the Beatles.

2. Dixie Chicks  An American music group.

3. Reba Mc Entire An American country singer and actress.

Biographies

Nicholas Winton (1909 – 2015)  He was a British humanitarian. He rescued hundreds of mostly Jewish children from former Czechoslovakia right before WWII.

Friedrich Wohler (1800 – 1882) Friedrich was born in Germany and is known for his work in inorganic chemistry.

Mary Eliza Mahoney (b. 1885 – 1926) She is the first black nurse in the United States. She was the first woman to vote in Boston, Mass.

 

Homophone

A homophone is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but has a different spelling and meaning.

1. Aural > Oral
The concert was an aural as well as a visual delight.
The teacher gave the class an oral exam.

2. Ascent > Assent
The ascent to fame was a long road.
The nuns bowed their heads in assent to show their appreciation.

3. Aisle > I’ll
I like to sit on the aisle seat on the plane.
I’ll always be there for you.

Antonyms

An Antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

1. External > Internal
It is an external problem.
It is an internal problem.

2. Lock > Unlock
Please lock the front door.
Please unlock the front door.

3. First > Last
They came in the  first place.
They came in last place.

Synonyms

A Synonym is a word or phrase that means close to or exactly the same as another word.

1. Irrelevant – Useless
It is irrelevant what they have to say.
It is useless what they have to say.

2. Fascinating – Interesting
We find ourselves in a fascinating situation.
We find ourselves in an interesting situation.

3. Essential – Important
It is essential that you understand.
You must understand.

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Fun with Words – Issue 05

Fun with Words – Issue 04

28 Apr 2020 | Words

Highlighting people in the past and present in all the amazing ways they embraced imagination: acting, singing, storytelling and writing

One common thread is The Power of words: The more we understand and build our vocabulary, the more fun we can have with expressing ourselves in song, stories, acting and poetry.

Creativity

 

  1. Dr. Antonio Salviati (1816 – 1890) Venetia, Austrian Empire [now in Italy]—Vicenza, Salviati was a lawyer who became interested in glass work. Learn more
  2. Fran Anton Ketterer (1676–1749 Franz is remembered as one of the earliest  Black Forest  cuckoo clock makers in Germany. Learn more
  3. Katherine Louise Boehm (b.1988) Educator, Illustrator, Songwriter, Instrumentalist, Technology Director, Actress, singer LISTEN
  4. Reid Umstattd Song Writer, Singer from Austin Texas Learn more

Biographies

 

  1. Victor Victor Davis Hanson – 1953 –  American Miltary Historian WATCH
  2. Douglass Mac Arthur – 1880 – 1964 American General of the Army Learn more
  3. Queen Boadicca (30 AD – 61 AD) Queen of the British Celtic Iceni tribe.
  4. Admiral Grace Hooper (1906 – 1992) She was the first female restricted line officer to reach flag rank
  5. Book: Queen of the computer code.

 

Homophone

A homophone is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but has a different spelling and meaning.

1. Base > Bass
That is the base of the table.
He sings bass.

2. Cent > Scent
It is one cent.
What a beautiful scent.

3. Flew > Flu
The bird flew away.
I have the flu.

4. Made > Maid
I made the dress.
I am a maid.

Antonyms

An Antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

1. Calm > Excited
She is very calm.
She is very excited.

2. Catch > Miss
You have to catch the ball.
You are not suppose to miss the mark.

3. Closed > Open
Please close the door for me.
Please open the door for me.

Synonyms

A Synonym is a word or phrase that means close to or exactly the same as another word.

1. Afraid > Scared
I am afraid for him.
I am scared for him.

2. Child > Kid
He is only a child.
He is only a kid.

3. End > Finish
She is almost at the end of the line.
She is almost at the finish line.

4. Error > Mistake
This is a huge error.
This is a huge mistake.

Until the next Fun with Words…

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Fun with Words – Issue 05

Fun with Words – Issue 03

31 Mar 2020 | Words

Highlighting people in the past and present in all the amazing ways they embraced imagination: acting, singing, storytelling and writing

One common thread is The Power of words: The more we understand and build our vocabulary, the more fun we can have with expressing ourselves in song, stories, acting and poetry.

Creativity
  1. Danner Winner Kerst is from Belgium, and Danner is her stage name.  She is a famous singer, primarily known in the UK, Europe, and Australia. WATCH
  2. Robert Mitchem was an American film actor, director, author, poet, composer, and singer from Bridgepoint, Connecticut. WATCH
  3. Buddy Holly is an American musician and singer-songwriter from Lubbock, Texas. WATCH
Biographies
  1. Shirley Ann Jackson (b.1946) She earned her doctorate from Massachusetts Institute of Technology as well as the first African American to received this degree. She is an American Physicist. Learn more
  2. Clarence Thomas (b.1948) A graduate of Yale University. Clarence Thomas is a US Supreme Court Justice. Learn more
  3. Thomas Paine (b.1737) was known for his pamphlet, “Common Sense.” Learn more

Homophone

A homophone is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but has a different spelling and meaning.

1. Atmosphere
The atmosphere on the moon is very different than on earth.
The atmosphere was very dense inside the room.

2. Air
The air is very smoggy today.
The flute player played the piece with such air.

3. Band
The bands around Saturn are beautiful.
The Eagles were one of my favorite bands in high school.

4. Beat
He was able to beat the wrap.
He had to beat the jeans hard to get the dirt off of them.

5. Capital
Austin is the capital of Texas. the chief city of a state
His crime was worthy of capital punishment.

Antonyms

An Antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

1. Knowledge > Ignorance
His knowledge of the situation is astounding.
His ignorance of the situation is astounding.

2. Partial > Complete
That was only a partial piece of the evidence.
Please complete the assignment.

3. Permanent > Unstable
The doctor determined this would be her permanent state of mind.
The doctor said she is still unstable to be released from the hospital.

Synonyms

A Synonym is a word or phrase that means close to or exactly the same as another word.

1. Senseless > Absurd
This is a senseless accusation
This is an absurd accusation.

2. Sleepy > Drowsy
He was too sleepy to complete the assignment.
He was too drowsy to complete the assignment.

3. Intelligent > Brilliant
That is an intelligent idea.
That is a brilliant idea.

4. Cunning > Sharp
He was very cunning the way he handled the situation.
He was very sharp the way he handled the situation.

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Fun with Words – Issue 05

Fun with Words – Issue 02

28 Feb 2020 | Words

Highlighting people in the past and present in all the amazing ways they embraced imagination: acting, singing, storytelling and writing

One common thread is The Power of words: The more we understand and build our vocabulary, the more fun we can have with expressing ourselves in song, stories, acting and poetry.

Creativity
  1. Elin Fflur is from Wales. Elin is a singer-songwriter. In 2002 she won the Cân i Gymru contest. WATCH
  2. Katherine Jenkins (b. 1980) is from South Wales. Katherine Jenkins is a classical cross over singer. WATCH
  3. Benedict Gimonnet An nspirational french artist. Learn more
Biographies
  1. Michael S. Hopkins (b. 1968) An American aastronaut. Hopkins was selected to be on the first mission to the International Space Station on the Space X crew.  A Colonel in the USAF.
  2. Cary Fowler (b. 1940) Cary is an American agriculturalist. Fowler helped with the  Svalbard Global seed vault located in Svalbard, Norway. The vault “the conservation and availability of crop diversity for food security worldwide.”
  3. Steve Wonder (b. 1950) An American Singer and songwriter. Stevie Wonder is considered a child prodigy. Signed, Sealed, and Delivered: The Soulful Journey of Stevie Wonder by Mark Ribowsky (Author)

Homophone

A homophone is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but has a different spelling and meaning.

1. Grown > Groan
He has grown so much over the summer.
Please do not let out a groan when I tell you something you do not want to hear.

2. Throne > Thrown
The king’s throne has the jewels rubies and diamonds around the crest.
She was thrown from the horse.

3. Hail > Haul
The hail storm was horrible.
Can you haul off the trash by Tuesday?

Antonyms

An Antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

1. Fade > Brighten
We watched the car fade from view.
The software was able to brighten the picture.

2. Generous > Stingy
They  were very stingy with their money for the homeless.
They  were very generous with their money for the homeless.

3. Dangerous > Safe
It is very dangerous to go into the cave.
It is very safe to go into the cave.

4. Early > Late
We are early for the performance.
We are late for the performance.

Synonyms

A Synonym is a word or phrase that means close to or exactly the same as another word.

1. Occur > Happen
The meeting did occur.
The meeting did happen.

2. Assist > Help
Can you please assist me?
Can you please help me?

3. Happy > Delighted
I am happy for your success.
I am delighted for you.

Until the next Fun with Words…

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Fun with Words – Issue 05

Fun with Words – Issue 01

28 Jan 2020 | Words

Highlighting people in the past and present in all the amazing ways they embraced imagination: acting, singing, storytelling and writing

One common thread is The Power of words: The more we understand and build our vocabulary, the more fun we can have with expressing ourselves in song, stories, acting and poetry.
Creativity
  1. Liv Mari Schei: 1982 Norway Singer, Songwriter: WATCH
  2. Beatrice Egli (born 21 June 1988 in Pfäffikon, Switzerland) is a Swiss female singer: LEARN MORE and WATCH
  3. Danna Williams: LEARN MORE and WATCH
Biographies
  1. Luisa Tetrazzini: known as the queen of staccato: WATCH Book: My Life of Song (Classic Reprint)
  2. May 1930 A musician, singer, songwriter, and recording producer Book: Signed, Sealed, and Delivered: The Soulful Journey of Stevie Wonder by Mark Ribowsky (Author)

Homophone

A homophone is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but has a different spelling and meaning. 1. Hymn > Him I likes inging that hymn. Please tell him I understand. 2. Male > Mail He is a very handsome male. Has the mail come yet? 3. Tale > Tail My dog’s long tail knocked over the vase. He told a huge tale. 4. We’d > Weed We’d like to come too! I pulled up the one weed in the garden.

Antonyms

An Antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word. 1. Dark > Bright The room was very dark. The room was very bright. 2. Forgive > Blame I forgive you for everything that happened. I blame you for everything that happened. 3. Giant > Tiny It is one giant pumpkin. It is one tiny pumpkin. 4. Like > Dislike I like oranges. I dislike oranges.

Synonyms

A Synonym is a word or phrase that means close to or exactly the same as another word. 1. Occur > Happen The meeting did occur. The meeting did happen. 2. Assist > Help Can you please assist me? Can you please help me? 3. Happy > Delighted I am happy for your success. I am delighted for you. 4. Delicious > Savory The steak was delicious. The steak was savory.
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Fun with Words 2019 review

Fun with Words 2019 review

15 Dec 2019 | Words

Dear Readers. Enjoy the ‘Fun with Words’ and ‘Biographies’ in review for the year. Thank you so much for all your support. 

Words in Review

Amazement

I chose this word because of all the wonderful possibilities waiting for you just around the corner. Things that will leave you amazed. Learn more about the word ‘amazement’.

  • How many ways can you use ‘amazement’ in a sentence?
  • How many synonyms can you name for the word ‘amazement’?
  • How many antonyms can you name for the word  ‘amazement’?
  • How would you describe being in the state of ‘amazement’?

Dramatic

How many ways can you use ‘dramatic’ in a sentence? How many synonyms can you name for the word ‘dramatic’? How many antonyms can you name for the word ‘dramatic’? Can you act in a ‘dramatic’ way?

Empathy

The action of understanding

Do you have empathy for a person or a cause?

What can you do to help if possible the situation or is it better to stay at a distance, understand but let things work out on their own without interference? It is easy to confuse the word sympathy and the word empathy.

Hope

Being up north the past week I noticed the word ‘Hope’ seemed to pop up in lots of different ways.

  • I hope the weather warms up.
  • I hope I can see the starts tonight.
  • I hope my friend wins the game.
  • I hope she can stop worrying so much.

So it only seemed fitting that HOPE became the word of the month. Four little letters build a powerful word, HOPE.

Dipsy-Doodle: A fun word: dipsy-doodle – keep changing direction!

Enjoy Tom Dorsey’s Dipsy Doodle -Music Changing Direction 

Homonyms

  • Role or Roll – I have the role. * The roll was delicious.
  • Blue or Blew – Blue is my favorite color.  The little boy blew his mommy a kiss.
  • Vane or Vein or Vain – I like the rooster on the weather vane. His vein is so thin that I cannot seem to find it.  She is a very vain person.
  • Patience or Patients – I have the patience to wait it out.   The nurse had many patients to attend to that day.   
  • Right or Write  You are right he is coming today. I need to write it down. 
  • Broach or Brooch – He broached the subject with caution.  Her new brooch was admired by all her friends. 
  •  Wood or Would – The grains in the oak wood is beautiful. Would you go to the store for me?
  • Ate or Eight – Charlie ate the whole pie by himself. Rebecca’s mom told her to be home by eight. 
  • Medal or Meddle – Patrick won a medal for swimming the backstroke. Please do not meddle.
  • Coarse or Course – The fabric was very coarse. The English literature   course is very interesting.
  • Cellar or Seller – We store potatoes in the cellar. The seller of the house was not interested in dropping the price. 
  • Edition or Addition – He came out with a new edition to his book. You need to do your addition homework.
  • Flower or Flour – The flower has a beautiful fragrance. We need to add flour to our recipe.
  • Effect or Affect – The hurricane had a terrible effect on the city. The weather will affect if we have the party outside or inside.

Opposites

  • Above: His grades are above average.
  • Below: His grades are below average.
  • Clean: The house is clean.
  • Dirty: The house is dirty.
  • Cool: The water is cool.
  • Warm: The water is warm.

Synonyms

ducts / duck – I am having the ducts cleaned today. I fed a pretty white duck today.

Biographies

  1. Alexander the Great
  2. Jane Adams
  3. Emma E. Akin
  4. Buzz Aldrin
  5. B.R. Ambedkar
  6. Maria Baldwin
  7. Ida B. Wells Barnett
  8. Rachel Carson
  9. Augustus De Morgan
  10. Charles Drew
  11. General William Floyd
  12. Galileo Gallie
  13. Lloyd Hall
  14. Milton Hersey
  15. Hippocrates
  16. Mary Kenner
  17. Percy Laavon Julian 
  18. Rene Laennec
  19. Ada Lovelace   
  20. Florence Nightingale
  21. Prince Philip
  22. Charlotte E Ray
  23. Betsy Ross
  24. Helena Rubinstein
  25. Robert Small Story
  26. Marie Curie, Nee Maria Sklodowska
  27. Booker T Washington
  28. Dr. Carter G. Woodson
  29. Betty Williams

  1. Aloud or Allowed – He was aloud to speak.   *  Mini dresses are not allowed in school
  2. Alter or Altar – Will you alter your decision. * The altar was prepared for the  service.
  3. Coffers or Cougher – Please put the remaining blankets in the coffers.  * He is a cougher.
  4. Graphed or Graft – He graphed messaures to move forward.  The graft on the plant allowed the sap to run out.
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