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Welcome to another lively installment of Word Woman’s Weekly Work-Out!  On this day in 1929, the first ever Academy Awards ceremony took place in Hollywood, California.  Here’s a stellar Word of the Week to brighten your vocabulary:

Algid:    (adjective)

1.  cold

Origin of ALGID:

Latin algidus, from algēre to feel cold

First Known Use: circa 1623

“Algid”, http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/algid , 4/20/2013

Example:  The algid temperature of the water belied the lake’s warm and inviting appearance.

darienlibrary:

harpercollins:

epicreads:

All you need for this workout is a stack of hardcovers and some yarn or rope to tie them together!

Workout #1: The Book Curl

Workout #2: The Book Up

Workout #3: The Brunch (Book Crunch) - Just like brunch this can be done alone or with a friend!

Cool Down

The Epic Reads team rules massively…

This seems so much more enjoyable than going to the gym.

I like the part where you cool down.

Welcome to another thrilling episode of Word Woman’s Weekly Work-Out!  Have you ever wondered how fast the speed of thought really is?  If so, here is the answer:  The human brain can process information at speeds equivalent of up to 268 miles per hour.  Wow, that’s fast!  Here’s a high-octane Word of the Week to get your mind in gear:

 Promulgate:    (verb)

1.     To make (as a doctrine) known by open declaration

2.     To make known or public the terms of (a proposed law)

3.     To put (a law) into action or force

“Promulgate”, http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promulgate , 4/10/2013

Example:  When Steve promulgated the new company policy of staff having to pay for parking, a general rumble of dissatisfaction ran through the building.