Conservant
Source sentence: It was not long before the settlers became connversant with the plants and herbs that could be used as medicine or as food. EDL word clues pg. 15
Context clues:
Synonyms: familiar
Antonyms: inexperienced
Defintion: familiar by use or study
Original sentence: If you study something long enough, the subject becomes conversant.
Moot
Source sentence: It is a moot point whether Maine or Nova Scotia makes the better vaction spot. pg.29
Context clues:
i think it means important or opinionated
Definition: open to discussion or debate; debatable; doubtful
Original sentence: Abortion is a moot point whether its right or wrong is not going to change what people choose to do.
Pallid
Source sentence: It is rare that you see a pallid complexion in the province. pg. 61
Context clues:
It sounds like plain or something that is dull
Definition: pale; faint or deficient in color; wan
Original sentencce: There's never a pallid moment in cities like New York or LA.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
vocab for wk # 3
Propagate
Source sentence: " Go and collect all the captive humans," the chief chimp ordered. " Now that we know their true nature, we cannot allow them to propagate. EDL word clues pg. 132
Context clues:
Sounds like propoganda which means spread lies or bad things so maybe this word means scatter or grow.
Definition: to cause (an organism) to multiply by any process of natural reproduction from the parent stock.
Original sentence: Many teens are having babies because they chose to propagate without protection.
Taciturn
Source sentence: A very funny comedian played the role of a taciturn old man. pg. 112
Context clues:
Synonyms: bitter, mean
Antonyms: kind, sincere
Definition: inclined to silence; reserved in speech; reluctant to join in conversation.
Original sentence: In the movie Speak, the female lead was taciturn after a horrible event.
Imbue
Source sentence: When Roseann met her parents in the lobby after the final act, she was imbued with envy and hard feelings toward her fellow performers. pg. 70
Context clues:
Synonyms: overwhelmed, burdened
Antonyms: relieved
Definition: to impregnate or inspire, as with feelings, opinions
Original sentence: The girl was imbued with stress when she didn't pass her class
Source sentence: " Go and collect all the captive humans," the chief chimp ordered. " Now that we know their true nature, we cannot allow them to propagate. EDL word clues pg. 132
Context clues:
Sounds like propoganda which means spread lies or bad things so maybe this word means scatter or grow.
Definition: to cause (an organism) to multiply by any process of natural reproduction from the parent stock.
Original sentence: Many teens are having babies because they chose to propagate without protection.
Taciturn
Source sentence: A very funny comedian played the role of a taciturn old man. pg. 112
Context clues:
Synonyms: bitter, mean
Antonyms: kind, sincere
Definition: inclined to silence; reserved in speech; reluctant to join in conversation.
Original sentence: In the movie Speak, the female lead was taciturn after a horrible event.
Imbue
Source sentence: When Roseann met her parents in the lobby after the final act, she was imbued with envy and hard feelings toward her fellow performers. pg. 70
Context clues:
Synonyms: overwhelmed, burdened
Antonyms: relieved
Definition: to impregnate or inspire, as with feelings, opinions
Original sentence: The girl was imbued with stress when she didn't pass her class
Reflection for week 3
I remember in my senior year of high school waiting for my ride after school and these two girls that I had never talked to or even seen before came up to me and my friend and started to talk to us. At first it was just small talk about school and relationships but then one girl started to share how her mom’s boyfriend molested her and the self-injury she had done to try and deal with it and the other talked about her past addiction to cocaine and how she would do it everyday. The first girl’s story was hard to hear because she seemed so nonchalant about it but I could see that it was really hard for her and the other girl had gotten kicked out school for using drugs; it was all very overwhelming. I notice that people sometimes talk about their problems to people they don’t know that well because they might not be as judgmental or biased and they could give good advice or have gone through some of the same things. These stories affected me in a lot of ways. I was new to the school and transferring in my second semester of my junior year was more than hard. I had a lot of anger and frustration and I was holding it all in. When they expressed their problems I was more open to the idea of letting people in and giving them a chance to really get to know me. My senior year was a lot better. I had good friends and people accepted me. I learned that it’s ok to let your guard down sometimes because not letting anyone get through only makes things harder.
Calender
To do list:
1.finish doing articles for reading
2. wash my moms clothes for her trip lol
3. write a play review
Reflection # 6
This semester was a lot harder and a lot more time consuming than the last. In the winter semester I only had three classes: math 15, psychology 101, and English 100. The English class was the only one that I had a hard time with so it wasn’t that stressful. This semester, I’m taking four which are: theater 100, child development, math 20, and reading. Theater and child development are more difficult because the material isn’t very exciting and it’s in the morning when I’m not fully awake and ready to learn. Although the reading class is also early, it’s a lot easier for me to get up and want to go because I enjoy the class and the people are fun to be around. This semester is also different because all of my classes are at Fullerton. I was taking classes at Cypress before. There’s a lot more students and the campus is more involved in things like clubs and wanting to inform people about important topics. When I started the semester here I looked forward to seeing what the classes would be like and how it would differ from cypress. Now that it’s almost over, I’ve realized that although I could’ve done better in some of my classes, overall I think I did really good and I can’t wait to continue going to school here. I didn’t really learn anything new about myself. I know my strengths and my weaknesses and I still have a lot to work on when it comes to prioritizing my time and paying attention even when I’d rather just go to sleep. School is something that I’m going to have to go through in order to do what I want in the future so I might as well give it my all.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
vocab wk # 11
Conjecture
Source sentence: After the couple began to kiss and hug each other, Pam conjectured that they, too, were honeymooners. EDL word clues pg. 58
Context clues:
Synonyms: speculated, realized
Antonyms: denied, misunderstood
Definition: Inference or judgment based on inconclusive or incomplete evidence; guesswork.
Original sentence: People should have conjectures about what they read in tabloids because it's usually not the truth.
Guile
Source sentence: Penny is so cunning she can always rely on her guile rather than force to win the day. pg.126
Context clues:
Synonyms: wit, cleverness
Antonyms: timid, shynesss
Subservient
Source sentence: Like Penny, young children are often expected to play a subservient role.
Context clues:
i think it means stereotypical by the way its used in the sentence
Definition: serving or acting in a subordinate capacity; subordinate.
Original sentence: People like teachers and priests are expected to be subservient
Source sentence: After the couple began to kiss and hug each other, Pam conjectured that they, too, were honeymooners. EDL word clues pg. 58
Context clues:
Synonyms: speculated, realized
Antonyms: denied, misunderstood
Definition: Inference or judgment based on inconclusive or incomplete evidence; guesswork.
Original sentence: People should have conjectures about what they read in tabloids because it's usually not the truth.
Guile
Source sentence: Penny is so cunning she can always rely on her guile rather than force to win the day. pg.126
Context clues:
Synonyms: wit, cleverness
Antonyms: timid, shynesss
Definition: insidious cunning in attaining a goal; crafty or artful deception; duplicity.
Original sentence: Con artists are known to have a lot of convincing guile.Subservient
Source sentence: Like Penny, young children are often expected to play a subservient role.
Context clues:
i think it means stereotypical by the way its used in the sentence
Definition: serving or acting in a subordinate capacity; subordinate.
Original sentence: People like teachers and priests are expected to be subservient
Reflection # 5
With the semester almost over, I’ve realized that my grades are suffering and I’m starting to worry. I don't want to get less than a c in any of my classes but I already have one in child development and if I mess up, I know that it will drop to a d. I feel like I try my best but I guess there's always something more that I could do. My grades are a's in my other three classes but with finals and projects; it could change. To be successful for the next couple of weeks, I plan on doing all of my work and turning it in on time, staying focused, and studying for finals. My last interview for child development is due next week, my last play review for theater is due in the next weeks, the fifth exam for math followed by the final is coming up, and in this class I have to work on the lab contract and weekly homework. I haven't been working as much so I can't blame my progress on anything but myself.
The challenges that I face when trying to complete this semester are a variety of things. I feel like I have a huge load on my shoulders and I don't know if I have the energy or determination to deal with it. I'm the type of person that really tries in the beginning but starts to give up at the end. I want good grades but I don't want to put the effort in. I really want to learn how to push through even when it's the last thing I want to do and I hope that I get through this semester and apply what I have learned to summer and winter classes. This class has taught me a lot about the technique of reading and studying. The skills used in the myreadinglab program have helped when reading in other classes and gave me ideas about what to look for when being tested on certain aspects of reading/writing. I will definitely use what I have learned from this class to study for finals and when I take other classes; everything has been really interesting and helpful.
The challenges that I face when trying to complete this semester are a variety of things. I feel like I have a huge load on my shoulders and I don't know if I have the energy or determination to deal with it. I'm the type of person that really tries in the beginning but starts to give up at the end. I want good grades but I don't want to put the effort in. I really want to learn how to push through even when it's the last thing I want to do and I hope that I get through this semester and apply what I have learned to summer and winter classes. This class has taught me a lot about the technique of reading and studying. The skills used in the myreadinglab program have helped when reading in other classes and gave me ideas about what to look for when being tested on certain aspects of reading/writing. I will definitely use what I have learned from this class to study for finals and when I take other classes; everything has been really interesting and helpful.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Reflection # 4
I decided to take all of the assessment tests and they seemed pretty accurate. The results from the personality test showed that I was: ESFJ which means extraverted, sensing/feeling, and judging. I didn't really understand the judging part but if it means that I’m judgmental or biased towards people I don't agree. I’m also more introverted when it comes to things like needing my space and expressing emotions. The outcome from the multiple intelligence test was interesting. My top three intelligences were: social, musical, and language. I think I’m social but can be shy at times, music is very important to me, and I love to talk so I guess it described me well. Right/left brain assessment was not what I expected. I thought that I was going to be more of a right brain thinker because I don’t see myself as being a logical or sequential; more random. The multiple intelligence test is the one that I think fit me the best and gave me a better understanding of how I learn and react to certain situations.
In regards to school, I think that the fact that I’m extraverted could cause distraction. I usually don't have the desire to do work that I’m not interested in and my attention span is very short so I tend to either procrastinate or not put 100% in every assignemt.On the other hand, thinking with my left brain could help keep me focused on what’s important and not what’s fun. Overall, I learned that I am who I am and I like it. = )
In regards to school, I think that the fact that I’m extraverted could cause distraction. I usually don't have the desire to do work that I’m not interested in and my attention span is very short so I tend to either procrastinate or not put 100% in every assignemt.On the other hand, thinking with my left brain could help keep me focused on what’s important and not what’s fun. Overall, I learned that I am who I am and I like it. = )
calender
To do list:
1. pick friend up from airport
2. study for child dev. test
3. wish sister a happy bday 4/18 <3
vocab wk 10
sumptuous
Source Sentence: In some of his public appearances, the pope is garbed in sumptuous robes. EDL word clues (pg.84)
Context clues:
Synonyms: fancy, unique
Antonyms: heinous, unattractive
Definition: luxuriously fine or large; lavish; splendid
Original Sentence: Wealthy people seem to always have the most sumptuous clothing. (pg.64)
autocracy
Source sentence: The governement of this Balkan state was an autocracy.
Context clues:
The ending: "cracy" makes me think that it has something to do with how things are controlled like countries and states because it sounds like democracy and bureaucracy. Its also used in that way in the sentence when explaining the government.
Definition: government in which one person has uncontrolled or unlimited authority over others; the government or power of an absolute monarch
Original Sentence: I hope the U.S. never becomes an autocracy.
Proletariat
Source Sentence: If there was one reason for the success of the revolution, it was the proletariat.
Context clues:
I think "pro" means expert in something like professional and protege so it might be something or someone powerful/knowledegable.
Definition: the class of wage earners, esp. those who earn their living by manual labor or who are dependent for support on daily or casual employment; the working class.
Original Sentence: The proletariat are often ignored and taken for granted because of what they lack.
Source Sentence: In some of his public appearances, the pope is garbed in sumptuous robes. EDL word clues (pg.84)
Context clues:
Synonyms: fancy, unique
Antonyms: heinous, unattractive
Definition: luxuriously fine or large; lavish; splendid
Original Sentence: Wealthy people seem to always have the most sumptuous clothing. (pg.64)
autocracy
Source sentence: The governement of this Balkan state was an autocracy.
Context clues:
The ending: "cracy" makes me think that it has something to do with how things are controlled like countries and states because it sounds like democracy and bureaucracy. Its also used in that way in the sentence when explaining the government.
Definition: government in which one person has uncontrolled or unlimited authority over others; the government or power of an absolute monarch
Original Sentence: I hope the U.S. never becomes an autocracy.
Proletariat
Source Sentence: If there was one reason for the success of the revolution, it was the proletariat.
Context clues:
I think "pro" means expert in something like professional and protege so it might be something or someone powerful/knowledegable.
Definition: the class of wage earners, esp. those who earn their living by manual labor or who are dependent for support on daily or casual employment; the working class.
Original Sentence: The proletariat are often ignored and taken for granted because of what they lack.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Reflection # 3
Studying new vocabulary words each week has expanded the words i use and has made it easier to understand difficult texts. If i don't know what a word means right away, i will try to think about the root and how its used in context and i usually am able to figure it out without using a dictionary. I still don't have the suffixes and prefixes memorized but i dont think thats really important. I am starting to notice the vocab words in other classes especially child development and my friends english and ethnic studies classes. i also love to impress my mom with words that she hasn't heard me use before. I've used fetid before to describe my garage from the old food and dirty diapers in the trash can and other words like procrastinate and facetious. The words also help me describe how im feeling in regards to school, work, and everything else that goes on.
There's not a lot of times when i can just use one of these words because im usually texting or talking through myspace/facebook so i usually forget most of the words from previous weeks. if i see them its easier to recall but i can't always remember the defintion when just hearing it. I would like to be able to have each word in my long-term memory and i think that i will if i keep using them and studying. I use spiral bound note cards for the tests so the vocabulary will always be there if i need it. Im excited to learn more.
There's not a lot of times when i can just use one of these words because im usually texting or talking through myspace/facebook so i usually forget most of the words from previous weeks. if i see them its easier to recall but i can't always remember the defintion when just hearing it. I would like to be able to have each word in my long-term memory and i think that i will if i keep using them and studying. I use spiral bound note cards for the tests so the vocabulary will always be there if i need it. Im excited to learn more.
vocab wk 9
Acumen
Source sentence: Fortunately for the settlers, their leader was a man of acumen. EDL word clues( pg. 129)
Context clues:
Synonyms: honor, integrity
Antonyms: deciet, dishonesty
Defintion: Quickness, accuracy, and keenness of judgment or insight.
Original Sentence: President Obama seems to be a man with acumen.
Impetus
Source sentence: The success of Jamestown provided the impetus for other Europeans to start settlements in the New World. (pg. 3)
Context clues:
The prefix "im" is into so it might mean the desire to follow through on actions
Defintion: An impelling force; an impulse.
Original sentence: Knowing that she would be rewarded for good grades, gave the girl the impetus to work her hardest.
Nebulous
Source sentence: The pilgrims could never be accused of being nebulous in their aims. (pg.9)
Context clues:
The suffix "ous" is lacking something or incomplete so it could mean lazy or not having any determination
Definiton: hazy, vague, indistinct, or confused.
Original sentence: Many people agreed that Proposition 8 was nebulous and should have been more clear.
Source sentence: Fortunately for the settlers, their leader was a man of acumen. EDL word clues( pg. 129)
Context clues:
Synonyms: honor, integrity
Antonyms: deciet, dishonesty
Defintion: Quickness, accuracy, and keenness of judgment or insight.
Original Sentence: President Obama seems to be a man with acumen.
Impetus
Source sentence: The success of Jamestown provided the impetus for other Europeans to start settlements in the New World. (pg. 3)
Context clues:
The prefix "im" is into so it might mean the desire to follow through on actions
Defintion: An impelling force; an impulse.
Original sentence: Knowing that she would be rewarded for good grades, gave the girl the impetus to work her hardest.
Nebulous
Source sentence: The pilgrims could never be accused of being nebulous in their aims. (pg.9)
Context clues:
The suffix "ous" is lacking something or incomplete so it could mean lazy or not having any determination
Definiton: hazy, vague, indistinct, or confused.
Original sentence: Many people agreed that Proposition 8 was nebulous and should have been more clear.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Reflection # 2
Last week was very long and time consuming. I made plans to work on my child development interview and theater midterm report. Unfortunately I was unable to do my midterm report and I got lower than I expected on my child development interview. I was extremely stressed out and began to worry about the future in these classes. I can't blame my lack of success on anything but my own lack of motivation/ frustration with the uninteresting material that I have to learn. The only positive thing that came out of last week was the A I received on my math midterm. I didn’t plan to use any reading strategies last week I just wanted to be more on top of things with the use of the calendar and my own planner. I want to do very well on my child development final so I will probably take lots of notes and thoroughly highlight the required chapters. It might help me comprehend the topic more effectively.
This week I have another interview that is due by next Tuesday but this time I am more prepared and hope to do a lot better. Besides that I just have to do the regular homework for math and reading and try to find some extra credit to do for theater. I just saw my first play, Guys and Dolls, and I’m excited to see if any more colleges have performances coming up. I plan to just focus on time lines and due dates... counting the days until spring break to give me inspiration.
vocabulary wk 8
Fetid
Source sentence: The fetid odor of the truck was too much for the men to take. (pg.73) EDL Word Clues
Context clues:
Synonyms: smelly, foul
Antonyms: fresh, clean
Defintion: having an offensive odor; stinking.
Original sentence: After the basketball game, the players wreaked with a fetid smell.
Ribald
Source sentence: The inmates' conversation was ribald as they discussed Massey's escape plan and described the way he would look and smell (pg.85)
Context clues:
The way its being used in the sentence sounds like it could mean clever or decisive
Definition: vulgar or indecent in speech, language, etc.; coarsely mocking, abusive, or irreverent; scurrilous.
Original sentence: The ribald way the young boy talked to his girlfriend was very inappropriate and scary.
Ignoble
Source Sentence: As Massey thought about the morning and his almost certain discovery, his attempt to escape began to seem more and more ignoble.
Context clues:
Synonyms: unrealistic, difficult
Antonyms: worthwhile
Definition: of low grade or quality; inferior.
Original sentence: The solicitor's ignoble intentions were made clear when she used the money that was supposed to be for charity, on a trip to Hawaii.
Source sentence: The fetid odor of the truck was too much for the men to take. (pg.73) EDL Word Clues
Context clues:
Synonyms: smelly, foul
Antonyms: fresh, clean
Defintion: having an offensive odor; stinking.
Original sentence: After the basketball game, the players wreaked with a fetid smell.
Ribald
Source sentence: The inmates' conversation was ribald as they discussed Massey's escape plan and described the way he would look and smell (pg.85)
Context clues:
The way its being used in the sentence sounds like it could mean clever or decisive
Definition: vulgar or indecent in speech, language, etc.; coarsely mocking, abusive, or irreverent; scurrilous.
Original sentence: The ribald way the young boy talked to his girlfriend was very inappropriate and scary.
Ignoble
Source Sentence: As Massey thought about the morning and his almost certain discovery, his attempt to escape began to seem more and more ignoble.
Context clues:
Synonyms: unrealistic, difficult
Antonyms: worthwhile
Definition: of low grade or quality; inferior.
Original sentence: The solicitor's ignoble intentions were made clear when she used the money that was supposed to be for charity, on a trip to Hawaii.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
vocab wk 7
Debilities
Source sentence: Many debilities of old age, including loss of hearing, poor eyesight, and diseases such as arthritis, can be treated medically. Textbook pg. 83
Context clues:
the prefix "de" means away, from
Sounds like abilities but it probably is the same as disabilities
Definition:
a weakened or enfeebled state; weakness
Original sentence: My grandmother is suffering from the debility of memory loss and might be showing signs of Alzheimers.
viable
Source sentence: Today, this once "alternative" method is going mainstream and proving itself as a viable and desirable drug-testing option for small businesses and large coorperations everywhere. Textbook pg. 251
Context clues:
synonyms: resourceful, reliable
antonyms: inconsistent, not dependable
Definition:
capable of living
Original sentence: Jobs are no longer a viable source of income because theres no guarantee that it will last.
Attrition
Source sentence: The french had superior firepower and were all trained in the mode of conventional European combat, but Ho's native forces knew the land and fought an effective guerrilla war of attrition. Firsthand America pg.21
Context clues:
Ho's native forces knew the land
Reading the word in context makes it seem like it means strategy.
Definition:
a reduction or decrease in numbers, size, or strength
Original sentence: There was a very high rate of attrition in my senior year of high school due to "senioritis" and the ability to sign yourself out if you were eighteen.
Source sentence: Many debilities of old age, including loss of hearing, poor eyesight, and diseases such as arthritis, can be treated medically. Textbook pg. 83
Context clues:
the prefix "de" means away, from
Sounds like abilities but it probably is the same as disabilities
Definition:
a weakened or enfeebled state; weakness
Original sentence: My grandmother is suffering from the debility of memory loss and might be showing signs of Alzheimers.
viable
Source sentence: Today, this once "alternative" method is going mainstream and proving itself as a viable and desirable drug-testing option for small businesses and large coorperations everywhere. Textbook pg. 251
Context clues:
synonyms: resourceful, reliable
antonyms: inconsistent, not dependable
Definition:
capable of living
Original sentence: Jobs are no longer a viable source of income because theres no guarantee that it will last.
Attrition
Source sentence: The french had superior firepower and were all trained in the mode of conventional European combat, but Ho's native forces knew the land and fought an effective guerrilla war of attrition. Firsthand America pg.21
Context clues:
Ho's native forces knew the land
Reading the word in context makes it seem like it means strategy.
Definition:
a reduction or decrease in numbers, size, or strength
Original sentence: There was a very high rate of attrition in my senior year of high school due to "senioritis" and the ability to sign yourself out if you were eighteen.
Friday, March 6, 2009
reflection # 1
This week is going to be very hectic with work and other class assignments. I have to write a 3-5 page paper about one of many different types of theater that is due on Tuesday as well as an interview for my child development class. I also have to study for my math midterm on Wednesday and finish the homework and online quiz. On top of that, i have a child development test on thursday and i usually have a hard time with those so i have to make sure to have an opportunity to study. I don't know what my work schedule is for this week but i usually have at least three days off so i think that if i manage my time efficiently, i can get all of my work done. I've kind of started to make school a second priority and now i feel like everything is coming up and its overwhelming to try to stay on top of things.Its so easy to choose to go out to a party over staying home and studying or sleeping when i could be getting ahead. The only things that concern me about this week are my projects for theater and child development because i have to do research and interview children and my time is already limited.
Having a calender for this class is helpful in reminding me of everything that i have to do. I bought a planner but i dont really use it and i think that im going to start because i dont want to miss anything and have to turn it in late or not get credit at all. So my goals for this week are to use my planner and complete all of my required work and hopefully i can have a break next week.
Having a calender for this class is helpful in reminding me of everything that i have to do. I bought a planner but i dont really use it and i think that im going to start because i dont want to miss anything and have to turn it in late or not get credit at all. So my goals for this week are to use my planner and complete all of my required work and hopefully i can have a break next week.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
vocab wk 6
Improbable
Source sentence: Vietnam was full of strange stories, some improbable, some well beyond that, but the stories that will last forever are those that swirl back and forth across the border between trivia and bedlam, the mad and the mundane. (pg. 89) Tim o' Brien
Context clues:
Synonyms: fascinating, unbelievable
Antonyms: ridiculous, uneventful
Definition: not probable; unlikely to be true or to happen
Original sentence: Most people thought that having an african american as president was improbable.
Mortared
Source sentence: The place was never mortared, never taken under fire, and the war seemed to be somewhere far away. (pg. 92) Tim o' Brien
Context clues:
Never taken under fire this might mean that the area was never really bothered.
Definition: A vessel in which substances are crushed or ground with a pestle.
Original sentence: I wonder what life would be like if New York was never mortared by terrorists.
Excrement
Source sentence: Thick and numbing, like an animals den, a mix of blood and scorched hair and excrement and the sweet-sour odor of moldering flesh- the stink of the kill. (pg. 110) Tim o'Brien
Context clues:
prefix "ex" means from, out of, former
suffix "ment" means state, condition, or quality
Definition: waste matter discharged from the body, esp. feces.
Original sentence: The excrement from the toddler smelled worse than road kill.
Source sentence: Vietnam was full of strange stories, some improbable, some well beyond that, but the stories that will last forever are those that swirl back and forth across the border between trivia and bedlam, the mad and the mundane. (pg. 89) Tim o' Brien
Context clues:
Synonyms: fascinating, unbelievable
Antonyms: ridiculous, uneventful
Definition: not probable; unlikely to be true or to happen
Original sentence: Most people thought that having an african american as president was improbable.
Mortared
Source sentence: The place was never mortared, never taken under fire, and the war seemed to be somewhere far away. (pg. 92) Tim o' Brien
Context clues:
Never taken under fire this might mean that the area was never really bothered.
Definition: A vessel in which substances are crushed or ground with a pestle.
Original sentence: I wonder what life would be like if New York was never mortared by terrorists.
Excrement
Source sentence: Thick and numbing, like an animals den, a mix of blood and scorched hair and excrement and the sweet-sour odor of moldering flesh- the stink of the kill. (pg. 110) Tim o'Brien
Context clues:
prefix "ex" means from, out of, former
suffix "ment" means state, condition, or quality
Definition: waste matter discharged from the body, esp. feces.
Original sentence: The excrement from the toddler smelled worse than road kill.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
vocab wk 5
Harried
Source sentence: The workers stand loosely grouped and at ease, but my uncle looks as harried and tense as a police officer trying to unsnarl a New York City traffic jam.(pg.417)McWhorter
Context clues:
Synonyms: uptight, nervous
Antonyms: calm, relaxed
Definition: to harass, annoy, or prove a nuisance to by or as if by repeated attacks, worry
Original sentence: The woman was harried by the repeated attacks from her discriminatory co-workers.
Ominous
Source sentence: Such an unnecessary loss has ominous implications for the spiritual, economic, social, and political health of society.(pg. 423)McWhorter
Context clues:
Ominous sounds like omen which is something bad or harmful
the suffix "ous" refers to a state, condition, or quality
Definition: portending evil or harm, foreboding, threatening, inauspicious
Original sentence: Halloween is the only holiday that always seems to have an ominous connotation.
Gauge
Source sentence: So how do you gauge how much oil went into your food?(pg.488)McWhorter
Context clues:
Synonyms: keep track of
Antonyms: forget, lose sight of
Definition: to determine the exact dimensions, capacity, quantity, or force of; measure
Original sentence: Fashion designers often take measurements to gauge how much material they will need for their particular piece.
Source sentence: The workers stand loosely grouped and at ease, but my uncle looks as harried and tense as a police officer trying to unsnarl a New York City traffic jam.(pg.417)McWhorter
Context clues:
Synonyms: uptight, nervous
Antonyms: calm, relaxed
Definition: to harass, annoy, or prove a nuisance to by or as if by repeated attacks, worry
Original sentence: The woman was harried by the repeated attacks from her discriminatory co-workers.
Ominous
Source sentence: Such an unnecessary loss has ominous implications for the spiritual, economic, social, and political health of society.(pg. 423)McWhorter
Context clues:
Ominous sounds like omen which is something bad or harmful
the suffix "ous" refers to a state, condition, or quality
Definition: portending evil or harm, foreboding, threatening, inauspicious
Original sentence: Halloween is the only holiday that always seems to have an ominous connotation.
Gauge
Source sentence: So how do you gauge how much oil went into your food?(pg.488)McWhorter
Context clues:
Synonyms: keep track of
Antonyms: forget, lose sight of
Definition: to determine the exact dimensions, capacity, quantity, or force of; measure
Original sentence: Fashion designers often take measurements to gauge how much material they will need for their particular piece.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Weekly calender
To do list ( 2/6/09)
1. math lab for an hour
2. wish little cousin a happy birthday <3
3. work
To do list (2/25/09)
1. Finish reading hw and study for vocab test
2. work
3. Make plans for Saturday (19th bday)
To do list (3/6/09)
1. go to store and get 20% off for my bday =)
2. interview 2 kids for child dev
3. work on papers and study for tests
Friday, January 30, 2009
vocabulary wk 3
Incredulity
Sentence: Their incredulity persists even now that I am a senior resident, working in one of the worlds busiest hospital emergency rooms. (pg. 106) McWhorter
Context Clues: in-not, cred-belief
"when is the doctor going to see me"
"inability of patients and others to believe"
Synonyms: disbelief
Antonyms: approval
Definition: inability or unwillingness to believe
Original sentence: The incredulity of people when I tell them my age is astonishing.
Obsolete
Sentence: The microwave oven is becoming obsolete; the newer microwave convention oven offers the user more cooking options. (pg. 84) McWhorter
Context Clues: the new microwave convention oven offers the user more cooking options.
Synonyms: out-dated, old
Antonyms: new, advanced
Defintion: no longer in general use
Original sentence: Radios now seem obsolete due to the invention of ipods and mp3 players.
Laxity
Sentence: He would not tolerate laxity. (pg. 25) Tim o'Brien
Context Clues: He would show strength and not tolerate laxity.
Synonyms: lazy, drowsiness
Antonyms: energized
Definition: looseness, careless
Original Sentence: The students laxity toward homework frustrated the teacher.
Sentence: Their incredulity persists even now that I am a senior resident, working in one of the worlds busiest hospital emergency rooms. (pg. 106) McWhorter
Context Clues: in-not, cred-belief
"when is the doctor going to see me"
"inability of patients and others to believe"
Synonyms: disbelief
Antonyms: approval
Definition: inability or unwillingness to believe
Original sentence: The incredulity of people when I tell them my age is astonishing.
Obsolete
Sentence: The microwave oven is becoming obsolete; the newer microwave convention oven offers the user more cooking options. (pg. 84) McWhorter
Context Clues: the new microwave convention oven offers the user more cooking options.
Synonyms: out-dated, old
Antonyms: new, advanced
Defintion: no longer in general use
Original sentence: Radios now seem obsolete due to the invention of ipods and mp3 players.
Laxity
Sentence: He would not tolerate laxity. (pg. 25) Tim o'Brien
Context Clues: He would show strength and not tolerate laxity.
Synonyms: lazy, drowsiness
Antonyms: energized
Definition: looseness, careless
Original Sentence: The students laxity toward homework frustrated the teacher.
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