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"SALVO" Pronunciation: SAL vo Part of speech: Countable noun. (Countable nouns, like “bottle,” “piece,” and “decision,” are words for things that can be broken into exact units. You talk about “a bottle,” “three pieces,” and “many decisions.” Likewise, talk about one salvo or multiple salvos/salvoes.) Meaning: A salvo is a bunch of weapons being fired off at once, often as part of a ceremony. More loosely, a salvo is any sudden verbal outburst. Other forms: The plural can be spelled either "salvos" or "salvoes." How to use it: Because you can figuratively fire off your guns both as an enthusiastic part of a greeting or reaction AND as an actual attack, a salvo can be both positive and negative: For the positive sense, talk about a salvo of applause or a salvo of cheers, a salvo of approval, and so on. For the negative, talk about firing off a salvo at someone, firing the first salvo or the latest salvo, etc. You might describe a salvo of insults, a salvo of accusations, a salvo of lawsuits, and so on. After learning to expect a salvo of praise for every attempt regardless of success, some millennials slump into a depression when they enter the real world. America Ferrera fired a salvo at Donald Trump, blasting him for his racist and out-of-touch remarks about Latino immigrants. Look away from the screen to explain the definition in your own words. You’ll know you understand what "salvo" means when you can explain it without saying “salute" or "barrage." Think of two people or two groups who are often in conflict, and fill in the blanks: "_____ and _____ keep exchanging salvos over (issue.)" Example: "Policymakers and actual educators keep exchanging salvos over what's to blame for low student test scores." 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, we're reviewing recently featured words with some activities created with my favorite vocabulary software: Vocabulary Worksheet Factory, made by Schoolhouse Technologies. It's a simple, flexible program that lets you input word lists and definitions, then create customized, fun worksheets for review. We're starting off with very easy activities, then working our way toward harder reviews throughout the month. From yesterday: View Answer: View Try this one today: recall the words by reading their definitions. It should seem difficult: View A Point Well Made: Wendell Berry: "Of the little words that come out of the silence, like prayers prayed back to the one who prays, make a poem that does not disturb the silence from which it came." 1. The opposite of SALVO could be A. DETRACT B. WHISPER C. ENFORCE 2. The team _____ an opening salvo ___ the opposition. A. offered .. to B. fired .. at C. strategized .. with 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. B 2. B