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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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