Monday 3/3/25 - As we think about Vocabulary Monday, tell me what is your favorite word RIGHT NOW? Why is it your favorite word and how often do you use it?

My favorite word right now is "bomboclat." It's my favorite word right now for numerous reasons, and I use it almost everyday in many different situations. First off, I think it is a fun and satisfying word to say, even if it didn't have a meaning. Secondly, it's funny because it can be used to express a ridiculous situation or person, in a harmless way. If someone slips and falls, one could exclaim "Bomboclat!" as in they are clumsy. Hearing Jamaicans say it is even better, as the word has it roots in Jamaica, and they truly emphasize the word. Lastly, it is a strong word that can express a lot of emotion.

Summary: Today we looked over our vocabulary words for lesson 11. We wrote sentences using the 15 vocab words, with 1 vocab word in each sentence.

Reflection: I learned that the word "lachrymose" means tearful or weepy. When I originally saw the word I thought it pertained to some form of chemical compound or something of that nature.

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