Word of the Day Week of December 17 th

hardy: someone or something that can survive in difficult conditions Part of Speech: adjective Which words are similar in meaning to hardy? tough fragile strong flimsy sturdy Tell about a person, animal, or plant that you think is hardy. What experience did it go through that makes you think it’s hardy?

gleam: shines and gives off or reflects a glow of light Part of Speech: verb Which of these might gleam? mud diamonds the sun a newly waxed car dirty dishes What is something you own – or that you would like to own – that gleams? How do you keep it gleaming?

harmony: to work in total cooperation with others Part of Speech: noun Which words mean something similar to harmony? argument agreement friendship togetherness disagreement Tell about something that you do in harmony with your classmates, your family, or a friend. Do you think people are able to get more done when they work in harmony?

ideal: something that is perfect Part of Speech: adjective Which statements describe something that is really ideal? Summer is the ideal time to go snowboarding. A fish is an ideal pet because it takes very little care. The ideal place for that plant is in the garden. I think it would be ideal if I lost the race. A sunny day is ideal for a baseball game. Tell about your ideal vacation. Where would you go, who would you take, and what would you do there? What would be an ideal souvenir to bring home?

jovial: feel of cheer; to be in a good mood Part of Speech: adjective Which of these describe a jovial person? jolly angry fun-loving mean cheerful Tell about someone you know who is jovial. What makes him or her a jovial person? What is fun about being around that person?