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.
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