Yesterday, Webster’s Dictionary celebrated its 182 anniversary. Increasingly, the traditional dictionaries are being supplanted by electronic spelling aids like Spell-check and others. Today we are going to explore the dictionary, each student is going to find five words that they have never seen or heard before. You will write the word and your definition for the word in your journal. Then choose your new favorite word with the class.
Example:
prevalent adj.
Definition: Some thing that is widespread or has become popular within a particular culture or industry.
In use: Justin Beiber is one of the most prevalent vocal artists among teens.
Synonyms: dominant, popular
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