A muscle is a type of body tissue that contracts when stimulated to produce motion. Muscles help people and animals do things — like breathe, walk, blink, and eat. A mussel is a small shellfish, a type of mollusk, that attaches itself to underwater rocks and lives in colonies. Continue reading...
A brake is a device that slows something down, like a car or a bicycle. To brake — that is, to slow something down — you apply the brakes. When something breaks, it may shatter into pieces or be otherwise destroyed so that it no longer works. Continue reading...
The Vocabulary Bowl leaderboards reflect the total words you master. Maximize word mastery to propel yourself to the top of the leaderboards! Continue reading...
A fawn is a baby deer. If you flatter that deer to win their friendship by saying "What pretty white spots you have!" then you are fawning over it. In comparison, a faun is a half-human half-goat creature found in mythological legends. Continue reading...
Something described as hostile is definitely not friendly, peaceful, or helpful. For instance, in business, a hostile takeover is an aggressive move to seize control of a company against the wishes of its current leadership — not friendly! In contrast, a hostel is an inexpensive lodging facility that welcomes weary travelers, providing a place to rest, refresh, and often socialize in a friendly atmosphere. Continue reading...
An ax and a chisel are tools used to hew — that is, to chop or shape a material such as wood or stone. But a paintbrush and a palette are tools that can help an artist get just the right hue — a color or shade of color. Continue reading...
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The Vocabulary Bowl is the world's largest academic competition! There's no better time to engage students with gamified activities and build excitement for learning. Discover fun tips and tricks to keep students motivated to learn while climbing the leaderboards. Continue reading...
The Vocabulary Bowl leaderboards reflect the total words mastered by all your students. Help them maximize word mastery to propel your school to the #1 spot! Continue reading...
The Vocabulary Bowl kicks off on October 1! Race to master the most words in the world's largest academic competition and watch your vocabulary grow like never before. Show off your linguistic learning, earn prestigious awards, and claim the championship title for ultimate bragging rights. Continue reading...