Aggregator

Definition: (adjective) Marked by conspicuous display.
Synonyms: flashy, gaudy, jazzy, showy.
Usage: The Thompsons thought it inappropriate that their newly widowed neighbor wore such a sporty outfit to her husband's funeral.

Balance the Bat

Is balancing a baseball bat vertically on your hand easier with the larger end at the top or with the smaller end at the top?


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Definition: (noun) Something shadowy and insubstantial.
Synonyms: ghost, specter, spook, shade.
Usage: He refused to venture near cemeteries, fearing he'd encounter wraiths, ghosts, and apparitions of all kinds.

Contractions

Which contraction from Group B can be added to Group A? Why?

Group A: it's, she'd, we'll, won't
Group B: can't, don't, he's, shan't, they've, you'll


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Contractions

Which contraction from Group B can be added to Group A? Why?

Group A: it's, she'd, we'll, won't
Group B: can't, don't, he's, shan't, they've, you'll


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Definition: (adjective) Having very short or rudimentary wings, as certain insects.
Synonyms: short-winged.
Usage: Some brachypterous insects evade predators by jumping short distances.

Super Scrabble

Super Scrabble is a game for eight players. Two boards are used, and the two sets of tiles are combined. The players, in turn, can play on either of the boards. To determine the order of play, each player draws a tile. Howard drew "T", Betty drew "J", Walter drew "H", Lily drew "O", Fred drew "B", Nancy drew "F", and Jason drew "M". After drawing her letter, Alice asked, "Can anyone logically figure out what letter I drew?" After a few moments, Jason replied, "I know what letter you drew." He was correct. What letter did Alice draw? How did Jason know?


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We are pleased to share that Andrea Wiglesworth and Kate Carosella are recipients of the UMN Presidential’s Student Leadership and Service Award.

Definition: (noun) A chamber that is used as a grave.
Synonyms: burial chamber.
Usage: The archaeologists opened the sepulcher expecting to find ancient artifacts, but the burial chamber turned out to be completely empty.

Seeing Spots

What phrase is represented below?

Measles Medical Research

Teardrop Tablets = Measles 30% cured
Boredom Shot = Measles 50% cured
Ha-Ha Syrup = Measles 100% cured


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Definition: (noun) A fortification consisting of an embankment, often with a parapet built on top.
Synonyms: bulwark, wall.
Usage: They stormed the ramparts of the city with ladders and catapults.

Couplet

My granddaughter recently asked me this riddle, "Where you see one of us you'll see the other. Although we are opposites we are a pair. We are shaken frequently before breakfast, lunch and supper are devoured."


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Congratulations to Nathan Kuncel for being a 2024 Distinguished McKnight Professor.

In memory of Auke Tellegen and his outstanding contributions to the psychology field.

Definition: (adjective) Having soft nap produced by brushing.
Synonyms: napped, brushed.
Usage: Though the train was unbearably cold, she snuggled into the fleecy lining of her coat and promptly fell asleep.

Missing Word 15

A 3-letter word has been taken out of each of the following words. Can you figure it out?

S_ _ _DO
E_ _ _
_ _ _VE
TE_ _ _


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Definition: (noun) A knight honored for valor, entitled to display a square banner and to hold higher command.
Synonyms: knight of the square flag.
Usage: The banneret proudly led his troops into battle and pressed forward unafraid.

Let's Go!

What does this rebus represent?


J. Big travels 1 mile.
C. Medium travels 5 miles.
A. Little travels 1,000 miles.


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