Word of the Week
by Debra Geissert
Feb. 6 - 10, 2012
Guidelines: If you use this week's word in a writing assignment of any kind, you will receive 10 bonus points. You may earn a maximum of ten bonus points per week. It is your responsibility to underline or highlight the word in the sentence. Finally, the word must be used and spelled correctly, or no bonus points will be earned.
NOTICE!!!! In order to earn extra credit, you must have a grade for all assignments. If you have any zeroes, you must correct them, if possible, before extra credit is earned.
Word : debacle
Pronunciation: di BAHK ul
Definition: a sudden calamitous downfall; collapse or failure
Sentences:
1. If we don't work hard, our production of Our Town may turn in to a DEBACLE.
2. My first day of teaching was an embarrassing DEBACLE.
3. The DEBACLE that was supposed to be her wedding was indeed a tragedy.
