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This article dives into the meanings and examples of the words "luminous," "belligerent," "elated," "deceive," and "absurd." Discover what it means for an object to be luminous, explore emotional responses to belligerence and elation, and examine the implications of deception in communication. Each word is broken down with part of speech, synonyms, and situations where these emotions or concepts might arise. Engage with thought-provoking questions that peak your curiosity and encourage introspection on these diverse topics.
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Word of the Day Week of September 10th
luminous: giving off lightPart of Speech: adjective Which of these manufactured objects are luminous? • a burning candle • a fountain • a fluorescent light • a telephone • a flashing camera What are some luminous objects that are found in nature?
belligerent: hostile; wanting to fightPart of Speech: adjective Copy and complete this word map for belligerent: How do you feel when someone becomes belligerent? What do you do? What situations make you feel belligerent? How do you handle those situations?
elated: filled with joyPart of Speech: adjectiveantonym: miserable Which of these might you do if you feel elated? • sleep • jump • cheer • yawn • smile Tell about some events in your life that made you feel elated.
deceive: to make someone believe something that is not true; to trickPart of Speech: verbsynonym: lie Which words mean about the same thing as deceive? • mislead • verify • confirm • falsify • receive Did anyone ever deceive you? How did it make you feel? Do you think it’s ever OK to deceive someone else?
absurd: without good sensePart of Speech: adjectivesynonym: silly Which words mean about the same thing as absurd? • crazy • reasonable • foolish • normal • nonsensical What do you do that others think is absurd?