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"PALLID" Pronunciation: PAL id Part of speech: Adjective. (Adjectives are describing words, like “large” or “late.” They can be used in two ways: 1. Right before a noun, as in “a pallid complexion.” 2. After a linking verb, as in "Her complexion is pallid.”) Meaning: Something pallid is pale and looks sickly. Abstractly, something pallid has no sparkle, no strength, and no liveliness. Other forms: pallor/pallidness/pallidity, pallidly How to use it: For the concrete meaning, talk about  a pallid face or complexion, a pallid landscape or sky, pallid skin, pallid features, a pallid statue, and so on. For the abstract meaning, talk about a pallid character, a pallid musician or song, a pallid performance, a pallid book or movie, a pallid economy, a pallid graduation speech, a pallid employee training video, a pallid view of the future, pallid motivation or pallid inspiration, etc. After travelling for about 20 hours, I arrived home with slumped shoulders and a pallid face. I only finished reading this pallid novel because I was determined to get to the end and see if the characters got what they deserved. They didn't. Look away from the screen to explain the definition in your own words. You’ll know you understand what "pallid” means when you can explain it without saying “colorless" or “dull." Think of an amazing experience you had, and fill in the blanks: "When _____, suddenly even _____ seemed pallid in comparison."  Example: "When I first drove the scenic route to Onomea Bay, through the dense tropical jungle and over tiny bridges spanning bubbling creeks and waterfalls, suddenly even the colorful town streets of Hilo seemed pallid in comparison." Spend at least 20 seconds occupying your mind with the game and quote below. Then try the review questions. Don’t go straight to the review now—let your working memory empty out first. Playing With Words:   This month's game content is protected by a copyright, so I can't reprint the trivia questions here--but check out the thoughtful and thorough reference book that I got them from: Last Words of Notable People! A Point Well Made: Robert Fulghum:  “The grass is not, in fact, always greener on the other side of the fence. Fences have nothing to do with it. The grass is greenest where it is watered. When crossing over fences, carry water with you and tend the grass wherever you may be.” 1. One opposite of PALLID is A. INSPIRED B. INSIPID C. INSANE 2. It's a shame how the old episodes of the most _____ 80s cartoons, The Care Bears and Rainbow Brite, now appear pallid on the screen. A. hilarious B. colorful C. girly Answers are below. To be a sponsor and send your own message to readers of this list, please contact Liesl at Liesl@HiloTutor.com. Make Your Point is crafted with love and brought to you each day for free by Mrs. Liesl Johnson, M.Ed., a word lover, learning enthusiast, and private tutor of reading and writing in the verdant little town of Hilo, Hawaii. For writing tips, online learning, essay guidance, and more, please visit www.HiloTutor.com. Disclaimer: Word meanings presented here are expressed in plain language and are limited to common, useful applications only. Readers interested in authoritative and multiple definitions of words are encouraged to check a dictionary. Likewise, word meanings, usage, and pronunciations are limited to American English; these elements may vary across world Englishes. Answers to review questions: 1. A 2. B