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Monday, April 19, 2010

Vocabulary Blogging Day 3

Your assignment to be completed before class on Tuesday, April 20th:
  1. Answer the blog post 'First Impressions'
  2. Read Chapters 6- 7
  3. Complete corresponding SG for Omit point.
  4. Respond to this post with three vocabulary words.

Please email me with questions, I will be available throughout the day.
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  1. Ashley McCormickApril 19, 2010 at 9:18 AM

    superciliousness (noun) - behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others- pg. 19

    impertinent (adjective) - not showing proper respect- pg. 22

    pedantic (adjective) - like a pendant- pg. 23

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  2. Carly!April 19, 2010 at 9:18 AM

    Superciliousness(adj)-haughtily disdainful or contemptuous, as a person or a facial expression-pg 19
    simpleton(noun)-an ignorant, foolish, or silly person.- pg 20

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  3. UnknownApril 19, 2010 at 9:18 AM

    stile (noun)- a step or set of steps used in climbing over a fence or wall.
    apothecary (noun)- a pharmacist or druggist: apothecaries formerly also prescribed drugs.
    prognostic (adj.)- a forecast; prediction.

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  4. UnknownApril 19, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    Maria

    pedantic p23- adj- of or like a pendant
    gallant p24- adj- brave; heroic
    insipidity p25 -adj- lacking flavor

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  5. UnknownApril 19, 2010 at 10:50 AM

    Superciliousness - pg.19 - adj - haughtily disdainful or contemptuous, as a person or a facial expression

    Impertinent - pg.20 - adj - intrusive or presumptuous, as persons or their actions; insolently rude

    Disconcerted - pg.26 - verb -to disturb the self-possession of

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  6. UnknownApril 19, 2010 at 11:11 AM

    Brittany Walkins

    superciliousness - (pg. 19) - adjective - behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others

    impertinent - (pg. 20) - adjective - not showing proper respect

    indignation - (pg. 23) - noun - anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment

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  7. AnonymousApril 19, 2010 at 11:13 AM

    Shelby Damm

    supercilious (pg 19)- adj - haughtily disdainful or contemptuous, as a person or a facial expression

    insipidity (pg 25)- adj - without distinctive, interesting, or stimulating qualities; vapid

    effusions (pg 26)- n - the act of effusing or pouring forth

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  8. UnknownApril 19, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    arising- 19- to get up from sitting- verb
    rendered- 21- to cause or become- verb
    impertinent- 22- intrusive or presumptions- adj

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  9. UnknownApril 19, 2010 at 12:35 PM

    superciliousness- adj- p. 19-Feeling or showing haughty disdain.
    gallant- adj- p. 24-brave
    effusions- n- pg. 26-an unrestrained expression of emotion

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  10. UnknownApril 19, 2010 at 9:25 PM

    superciliousness - (adjective) Feeling or showing haughty disdain pg. 19

    pedantic - (adjective) Characterized by a narrow, often ostentatious concern for book learning and formal rules pg. 23

    gallant - (adjective )Smartly or boldly stylish; dashing pg. 24

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  11. Eric LundbergApril 19, 2010 at 11:09 PM

    superciliousness (noun) - Pg. 19 - haughtily disdainful or contemptuous, as a person or a facial expression

    pedantic (adjective) - Pg. 23 - ostentatious in one's learning

    felicity (noun) - Pg. 28 - the state of being happy, esp. in a high degree

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  12. UnknownApril 20, 2010 at 8:56 AM

    Jordan Stahn
    stile - noun, a step or set of steps used in climbing over a fence or wall.
    insipidity - (pg 25), adj., vapid
    superciliousness - pg. 19, adjective, behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others.

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  13. UnknownApril 20, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    Dayton

    Impertinent-(Adjective)-Exceeding the limits of propriety or good manners-pg.20
    Consolation-(Noun)-The act of comforting-pg.20
    Vogue-(Noun)-The prevailing fashion,practice, or style-pg.23

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  14. UnknownApril 20, 2010 at 9:04 AM

    stile-noun-a step or set of steps used in climbing over a fence or wall rendered-pg 21-verb-to cause or become-
    effusions-pg 26-noun-the act of effusing or pouring forth

    THEE Anthony Schmahl

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  15. Derek SchakeApril 20, 2010 at 9:18 AM

    felicity - n. the state of being happy, esp. in a high degree(pg. 21)
    impertinent - adj. intrusive or presumptuous, as persons or their actions(pg. 22)
    effusions - n. an unrestrained expression, as of feelings(pg. 26)

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  16. Lauren BrandtApril 20, 2010 at 9:24 AM

    Lauren

    vexation- pg. 21- noun- the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried
    Imputed- pg. 28 – verb- attribute or give credit to
    Draught- pg. 30 – noun- a preliminary version of a piece of writing

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  17. Brandi KApril 20, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    Simpleton (noun)-page 20-an ignorant, foolish, or silly person.
    Satirical (adjective)-page 24-of, pertaining to, containing, or characterized by satire
    Complacency (noun)-page 24-a feeling of quiet pleasure or security, often while unaware of some potential danger, defect, or the like

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  18. UnknownApril 20, 2010 at 10:50 AM

    Jackie M

    impertinent-page 22- not showing proper respect; rude
    complaisance- page 24- willing to please others; obliging; agreeable
    contrived- page 26- create or bring about by deliberate use of skill and artifice

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  19. Chelsey SchakeApril 20, 2010 at 10:55 AM

    superciliousness
    adjective
    behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others
    pg 19

    regimentals
    plural noun
    military uniform, esp. that of a particular regiment.
    pg 27

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  20. DEREKKIELTY@me.comApril 20, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    conceited(p.23) adj.- excessively favorable opinion of ones abilities
    effusions(p.26)noun-the act of effusing or pouring forth.
    contrivance(p.28)noun-something contrived; a device, esp. a mechanical one.

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  21. Chelsey SchakeApril 20, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    here is my third i accidently submitted to fast

    imputed
    verb
    represent (something, esp. something undesirable) as being done, caused, or possessed by someone; attribute
    pg 28

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  22. Jenna Van DykeApril 20, 2010 at 11:02 AM

    Van Dyke

    impertinent –adjective - intrusive or presumptuous, as persons or their actions; insolently rude - pg 20

    pedantic –adjective - ostentatious in one's learning - pg 23

    exertion –noun - vigorous action or effort - pg 29

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  23. UnknownApril 20, 2010 at 11:07 AM

    Kendra Kielty

    superciliousness -Adjective - pg 19- behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others.

    Consolation-Noun- pg 20-The act of comforting

    pedantic -Adjective - pg 23 - ostentatious in one's learning

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  24. Ashley HansenApril 20, 2010 at 11:09 AM

    vexation (noun) pg 21 - the state of being vexed; irritation; annoyance
    complaisance (noun) pg 24 - The inclination to comply willingly with the wishes of others
    ample (adj) pg 25 - of sufficient or abundant measure; liberal

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  25. UnknownApril 20, 2010 at 6:46 PM

    Matt

    superciliousness (adjective)- behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to the others pg. 19

    indignation (noun)- anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment- pg. 23

    feverish (adjective)- having or showing the symptoms of a fever- pg. 30

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  26. UnknownApril 20, 2010 at 10:17 PM

    superciliousness - pg 19 - thinking as though one is better than another
    vexation - pg 21- being annoyed
    rendered - pg 21 - provide

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  27. UnknownApril 21, 2010 at 8:23 AM

    Nicole

    pg 26 Felicity noun - intense happiness
    pg 19 Supercilious adj - behaving or looking
    pg 21 Commerce noun - the activity of buying and selling

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  28. Zack HowellApril 21, 2010 at 8:56 AM

    pedantic-P23- like a pendent (noun)
    impertinen- Pg22- Not showing Proper respect(adj)
    gallant-Pg 24- brave or heroic.(noun

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  29. Brandi KApril 21, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    Simpleton (noun)-page 20-an ignorant, foolish, or silly person.
    Satirical (adjective)-page 24-of, pertaining to, containing, or characterized by satire
    Complacency (noun)-page 24-a feeling of quiet pleasure or security, often while unaware of some potential danger, defect, or the like

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  30. UnknownApril 21, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    Zack
    arising- 19- to get up from sitting- verb
    rendered- 21- to cause or become- verb
    impertinent- 22- intrusive or presumptions- adj

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  31. Wesley GApril 21, 2010 at 11:31 AM

    evident-pg 19-adj- plain or clear to the sight or understanding
    vexation-pg21- noun- the act of vexing
    disconcerted-pg26- verb-to disturb the self-possession of; perturb; ruffle

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  32. Lacey BApril 21, 2010 at 11:31 AM

    lacey
    superciliousness-19-adjective-acting or looking as though one thinks is superior to another
    ample-25-adjective-enough or more than enough; plentiful
    sentiments-27-noun-a view of or attitude toward a situation or event

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  33. Alex EscheApril 21, 2010 at 6:02 PM

    Alex

    superciliousness 19 -adj- haughtily disdainful or contemptuous
    impertinent 20 -adj-intrusive or presumptuous
    felicity 21 -n-the state of being happy

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  34. UnknownApril 22, 2010 at 10:39 AM

    Landon Krause

    simpleton- pg 20 noun; an ignorant, foolish, or silly person
    pedantic- pg 23 adjective; ostentatious in one's learning
    prognostics- pg 28 adjective; predictive of something in the future

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  35. UnknownApril 23, 2010 at 10:51 AM

    impertinent- pg. 20- not pertinent or relevant; irrelevant (adjective)

    engrossed- pg. 23- to occupy completely, as the mind or attention; absorb (Verb)

    strictures- pg. 25- a remark or comment, esp. an adverse criticism (Noun)

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  36. UnknownApril 23, 2010 at 10:58 AM

    superciliousness - pg 19 - adj - behaving or looking as though one is superior to others
    impertinent - pg 20 - adj - not showing proper
    respectample- pg 25-adj-enough or more than enough

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  37. DudeApril 28, 2010 at 7:46 PM

    John Martinmaas

    evident- plain or clear to the sight or understanding
    indignation- anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment
    vexation- the act of vexing

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