“A dictionary teaches a child how to approach a problem and use critical thinking skills by sounding out the word and finding it in the dictionary. This simple task gives them a feeling of self-confidence and satisfaction that they cannot get online.” — Mary French, Director
Word of the Day
sin·cere /sinˈsir/
Adjective
being in reality what it appears to be, genuine
"The sincere friends of this world are as ship lights in the stormiest of nights."
- Giotto di Bondone (1267 - 1337)📘 Read the Word of the Day View Word of the Day Archive →
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