1. Word of the Day
Week of October 1st

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dejected: low in spirits Part of Speech: adjective synonym: discouraged
dejected
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What makes you feel dejected? What makes you feel better when you are feeling dejected?

3. digress: to get off the subject, especially when speaking or writing Part of Speech: verb
Which of these do you do when you digress?
focus
lose track
concentrate
wander
get distracted
Why might it be important not to digress when you are working in a group to complete an assignment? Can it ever be valuable to digress?

4. heirloom: a valued article handed down from generation to generation Part of Speech: noun
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Tell about any heirlooms that have been passed down for generations in your family. What do you own that you might like to pass on as an heirloom?

5. gregarious: happy to be with others Part of Speech: adjective synonym: sociable
Which of these traits would a gregarious person display?
moody
friendly
likeable
pleasant
mean
Do you consider yourself to be gregarious? Why or why not?

6. docile: easy to handle or train Part of Speech: adjective
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What type of behavior do you think Aniyah’s docile dog exhibited to be named “best-behaved pet”? Do you prefer docile or lively pets?