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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Vocabulary Blogging Day 4

Your assignment to be completed before class on Wednesday, April 21st is as follows:

  1. Read Chapters 8-10
  2. Complete SG for Omit Point
  3. Respond to this post with 3 Vocabulary Terms from the reading.
We will be reviewing our Study Guides in Class on Wednesday. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via email. Have a great day!
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  1. Carly!April 20, 2010 at 9:08 AM

    Engrossed(Verb)-to occupy completely, as the mind or attention; absorb.-pg 31
    countenance(noun)-appearance, esp. the look or expression of the face.-pg 34
    profuse(adj)-spending or giving freely and in large amount, often to excess; extravagant.-pg37

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  2. Eric LundbergApril 20, 2010 at 9:08 AM

    impertinence (noun) - Pg.31 - unmannerly intrusion or presumption; insolence

    eminent (adjective) - Pg.36 - high in station, rank, or repute; prominent; distinguished

    witticisms (noun) - Pg. 41 - a witty remark or sentence

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  3. UnknownApril 20, 2010 at 9:18 AM

    Good examples Eric and Carly!

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  4. UnknownApril 20, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    Chris

    Commerce (Noun)- a card game which was a predecessor of poker.
    complacency (Noun)- quiet satisfaction; contentment.

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  5. Ashley McCormickApril 20, 2010 at 9:31 AM

    indolent (adjective) - wanting to avoid activity or exertion- pg.31

    paltry (adjective) - small or meager- pg 36

    efficacy (noun) - the ability to produce a desired or intended result- pg 40

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  6. Lauren BrandtApril 20, 2010 at 9:34 AM

    ragout- pg. 31- noun- a highly seasoned dish of meat cut into small pieces and stewed with vegetables
    scampering- pg. 32- verb- to run with quick light steps
    raptures- pg. 42- noun- a feeling of intense pleasure or joy

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  7. UnknownApril 20, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    Maria
    ragout p31 n- a seasoned dish of meat cut up into small pieces
    pianoforte p34 n- formal term for piano
    paltry p36 adj- small or meager

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  8. UnknownApril 20, 2010 at 11:02 AM

    solicitude- 31- anxiety or concern- noun
    assent- 33- to agree or concur- verb
    paltry- 36- small or worthless- adj

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  9. UnknownApril 20, 2010 at 11:12 AM

    Brittany W.

    complacency - (pg. 31) - noun - a feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievement

    countenance - (pg. 39) - noun - a person's face or facial expressions/support.

    atoned - (pg. 43) - verb - make amends or reparation

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  10. Ashley HansenApril 20, 2010 at 11:15 AM

    decorum (noun) pg 32 - dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress
    solaced(verb) pg 36 - to comfort, console, or cheer
    laudable (adj) pg 43 - deserving praise; praiseworthy; commendable

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  11. Wesley GApril 20, 2010 at 11:21 AM

    eminent-pg 36-adj-igh in station, rank, or repute; prominent; distinguished
    apothecary-pg 37-noun-a pharmacy or drugstore
    genteel-pg 39- adj-belonging or suited to polite society

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  12. UnknownApril 20, 2010 at 12:25 PM

    Dayton

    Decorum-(Noun)-Dignified propriety of behavior-pg.32
    Profuse-(Adjective)-Spending or giving freely in a large amount-pg.37
    Expostulation-(Noun)-To reason earnestly with someone in an effort to correct-pg.44

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  13. UnknownApril 20, 2010 at 9:01 PM

    paltry - (adjective) Wretched or contemptible. pg. 36
    witticisms - (noun) a clever or witty remark pg. 41
    piquet - (noun) A card game for two people, played with a deck from which all cards below the seven, aces being high, are omitted. pg. 41

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  14. UnknownApril 20, 2010 at 9:35 PM

    Matt Goens

    paltry (adjective)- small or meager- pg. 36

    genteel (adjective)- polite, refined, or respectable- pg. 39

    piquet (noun)- a trick-taking card game for two players, using a 32 card deck consisting of cards from seven to the ace- pg. 41

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  15. UnknownApril 20, 2010 at 10:31 PM

    Indolent - pg.31 - adj - having or showing a disposition to avoid exertion

    Censure - pg.33 - noun -strong or vehement expression of disapproval

    Estimable - pg.42 - adj - worthy of esteem

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  16. AnonymousApril 20, 2010 at 11:06 PM

    Shelby Damm

    nonsensical (pg32)- n - words or language having little or no sense or meaning.

    efficacy (pg40)- n - capacity for producing a desired result or effect; effectiveness.

    alacrity (pg 45)- n - cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness.

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  17. UnknownApril 21, 2010 at 8:13 AM

    Nicole

    pg 39 Countenance noun - a person's face or facial expressions
    pg 40 Inclination noun - a person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in particular way
    pg 38 Intricate adj- very complicated or detailed

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  18. UnknownApril 21, 2010 at 8:25 AM

    censure - pg 33 - to express severe disapproval of someone or something
    inquiries - pg 36 - an act of asking information
    discretion - pg 44 - the quality in behaving or speaking in such a way to avoid offense

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  19. UnknownApril 21, 2010 at 8:55 AM

    impertinence-noun-pg31-unmannerly intrusion or presumption

    Inclination-noun-pg40-a person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in particular way

    alacrity-noun-pg 45-cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness.

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  20. UnknownApril 21, 2010 at 8:57 AM

    Jordan Stahn

    paltry - adjective, pg. 36, small or meager
    atoned - pg. 43, verb, make amends or reparation
    pianoforte - p34, noun, formal term for piano

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  21. Zack HowellApril 21, 2010 at 8:57 AM

    Engrossed- absourbed all the attention of -pg 31 (noun)
    paltry- smaller-pg 36 (adj)
    ragout- seasoned dish of meet- pg 36

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  22. UnknownApril 21, 2010 at 9:57 AM

    Stephanie Gruener

    alacrity (pg. 45) n - cheerful, promptness
    inclination (40) v-an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
    paltry (36) adj-negligible: not worth considering

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  23. UnknownApril 21, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    Zack
    solicitude- 31- anxiety or concern- noun
    assent- 33- to agree or concur- verb
    paltry- 36- small or worthless- adj

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  24. Chelsey SchakeApril 21, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    censure
    verb
    express severe disapproval of (someone or something), typically in a formal statement
    pg 33

    unaffectedly
    adjective
    feeling or showing no effects or changes
    pg 40

    subsisting
    verb
    maintain or support oneself, esp. at a minimal level
    pg 44

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  25. Jenna Van DykeApril 21, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    Jenna Van Dyke

    solicitude –noun - the state of being solicitous; anxiety or concern - pg 31

    apothecary –noun - a druggist; a pharmacist - pg 37

    efficacy –noun - capacity for producing a desired result or effect - pg 40

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  26. UnknownApril 21, 2010 at 11:33 AM

    Jackie M

    -page 41-odious-adjective- extremely unpleasant; repulsive

    -page 41-witticisms-noun- a witty remark

    -page 44-appertain-verb- relate to; concern

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  27. Alex EscheApril 21, 2010 at 6:14 PM

    Alex

    complacency 31-n-a feeling of quiet pleasure or security, often while unaware of some potential danger, defect, or the like
    abominable 32 -adj-very unpleasant; disagreeable
    mince 39-v-to cut or chop into very small pieces

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  28. Cody HApril 22, 2010 at 8:17 AM

    Engrossed (Verb)-to occupy completely, as the mind or attention; absorb.-pg 31

    paltry (adjective)- small or meager.-pg. 36

    discretion (noun)- the quality in behaving or speaking in such a way to avoid offense. -pg 44

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  29. Wesley GApril 22, 2010 at 8:28 AM

    impertinence-pg 31-noun- unmannerly intrusion or presumption; insolence
    substantial-pg35-adj- of a corporeal or material nature; tangible; real
    intricate-pg38-adj-having many interrelated parts or facets; entangled or involved

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  30. Lacey BApril 22, 2010 at 11:11 AM

    Lacey
    solaced-36-noun-comfort or consolation in a time of sadness or stress
    impertinence-31-adjective-not showing proper respect; rude
    estimable-42-adjective- worthy of great respect

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  31. UnknownApril 22, 2010 at 11:48 AM

    Landon K

    Complacency- pg 31 noun; a feeling of quiet pleasure or security, often while unaware of some potential danger, defect, or the like; self-satisfaction or smug satisfaction with an existing situation, condition

    Inquiries- pg 36 noun; a seeking or request for truth, information, or knowledge

    Witticisms- pg 41 noun; a witty remark or sentence.

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  32. UnknownApril 23, 2010 at 10:57 AM

    indolent-pg. 31- having or showing a disposition to avoid exertion; slothful (adjective)

    undervaluing-pg.36- to value below the real worth; put too low a value on (Verb)

    rapidity-pg.42-a rapid state or quality; quickness; celerity (Noun)

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  33. UnknownApril 23, 2010 at 11:16 AM

    indolent - pg 31 - adj - wanting to avoid activity
    apothecary – pg 37 - noun - a druggist; a pharmacist
    atoned - pg. 43 - verb - make amends or reparation

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  34. DudeApril 28, 2010 at 7:53 PM

    John Martinmaas
    Engrossed- to occupy completely, as the mind or attention; absorb
    Complacency- a feeling of quiet pleasure or security, often while unaware of some potential danger, defect, or the like; self-satisfaction or smug satisfaction with an existing situation, condition
    rapidity- a rapid state or quality; quickness; celerity

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  35. UnknownMay 3, 2010 at 11:11 AM

    Kendra Kielty

    Impertinence -noun- pg 31 - unmannerly intrusion or presumption

    Complacency-noun-pg 31 -a feeling of quiet pleasure or security

    Witticisms- noun-pg 41 - a witty remark or sentence

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