Fun with Words – Issue 08

Fun with Words – Issue 08

Aug 26, 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. Dwight Adair Adair is a professional filmmaker, producer and writer. His headquarters is in Austin, Texas.
  2. Sandra Bullock Bullock is a famous American actress and philanthropist.
  3. Gelsey Kirland (1952) An American Ballerina.

Biographies

Thomas Newcomen (1664 - 1729) An English inventor who invented a practical steam engine.

Dorothea Lange (1895 - 1965) An American documentary photographer and photojournalist.

Coco Chanel (1883) A french fashion designer who changed the world of fashion.

Homophone

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

1. Cede > Seed

  • The leader did not want to cede his land.
  • He planted the oak seed in the ceramic pot.

2. Carrot > Karat

  • The rabbit liked the carrot.
  • The diamond was only one karat.

3.  Cached > Cashed

  • The computer cache was full.
  • He cashed the check.

Antonyms

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

1. Health > Disease

  • She is in perfect health.
  • What disease does he have?

2. Awful > Delicious

  • We are in an awful situation.
  • The cake is delicious.

3. Attack > Defend

  • He has designed his plan of attack.
  • Please defend your beliefs.

Synonyms

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

1. Gash > Slash

  • It is a huge gash.
  • How did you get the slash?

2. Certain > Sure

  • He was certain he had the facts right.
  • He was sure he had his facts right.

3. Conclude > Finish

  • Please conclude the speech.
  • Please finish the speech.
Fun with Words – Issue 08

Fun with Words – Issue 07

Jul 26, 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. Rasmus Seebach - Danish singer
  2. Debbie Reynolds - American actress, singer and dancer
  3. Shelley Fabares - American Actress and singer

Biographies

Grace Patricia Kelly (1929 - 1982) An American Actress who married Prince Rainier III of Monaco.

General William Floyd (1734 - 1821) Born and raised in Long Island, New York. He was the first delegate from New York  to sign the Declaration of Independence. You can visit the Floyd Estate in Long Island, a home filled with history.

Leon Jaworski (1905- 1982) An attorney in Houston, Texas, and Partner in the law firm Fulbright & Jaworski. He was the special prosecutor for the US. Department of  Justice.

Homophone

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

1. Knap > Nap

  • He climbed a small knap of a hill.
  • The baby just woke up from an afternoon nap.

2. Latter > Ladder

  • I meant the latter explanation.
  • The step on the ladder is cracked.

3. Peel > Peal

  • Please peel the potatoes for me.
  • She burst into a peal of merry laughter.

Antonyms

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

1. Pupil > Teacher

  • She was an excellent pupil.
  • Mr. Peterson was her favorite teacher.

2. Wide > Narrow

  • The hallway was wide enough for the sofa to be carried to the next room.
  • The hallway was to narrow for the sofa to be carried to the next room.

3. Rainy > Sunny

  • It was a rainy day.
  • It was a sunny day.

Synonyms

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

1. Delicious > Savory

  • The steak was delicious.
  • The steak was savory.

2.  Agree > Concur

  • I completely agree with your explanation.
  • I completley concur with your explanation.

3.  Clumsy > Awkward

  • He is such an awkward person.
  • He is a clumsy person.
Fun with Words – Issue 08

Fun with Words – Issue 06

Jun 28, 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.

Fun with Words – Issue 08

Fun with Words – Issue 05

May 28, 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.

Fun with Words – Issue 08

Fun with Words – Issue 04

Apr 28, 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.