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Monday, May 10, 2010

Vocabulary Blogging Day 13

Assignment due Wednesday, May 12:
  1. Read Chapters 4-6
  2. Complete SG for an omit point
  3. Blog 3 Vocabulary words as usual.
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  1. AnonymousMay 10, 2010 at 8:53 PM

    impetuous (pg229)- adj - of, pertaining to, or characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc.

    sanguine (pg238)- adj- cheerfully optimistic, hopeful, or confident

    licentiousness (pg246)- adj - unrestrained by law or general morality; lawless; immoral.

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  2. UnknownMay 11, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    Jordan Stahn

    repining - verb, pg. 226, feel of express dicontent, fret
    imprudent - adj. pg. 227, not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash
    superseded - verb, pg. 229, take the place of a person or thing previously in authority or use; supplant

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  3. UnknownMay 11, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    Chris Graham

    perturbation (noun)- something that perturbs; disturbance.
    ill (adj.)- badly; wrongly; improperly; imperfectly.
    afforded (verb)- to give; furnish.

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  4. UnknownMay 11, 2010 at 9:21 AM

    Matt Goens

    deranged- (verb)- cause to become insane- pg. 232

    infamy- (adj)- well known for some bad quality or deed- pg. 242

    venture- (noun)- a risky or daring journey or undertaking- pg. 248

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  5. Ashley McCormickMay 11, 2010 at 9:21 AM

    licentiousness (noun) - promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters- pg. 246

    augmented (verb) - make greater by adding to it- pg. 247

    insinuating (verb) - suggest or hint in an indirect or unpleasing way - pg 235

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  6. UnknownMay 11, 2010 at 9:24 AM

    repining-226-noun-a small, slender, often pointed piece of wood, metal, etc., used to fasten, support, or attach things.
    indiscreet-227-adj-not discreet; lacking prudence, good judgment, or circumspection: an indiscreet remark
    acquiescence-230-noun-the act or condition of acquiescing or giving tacit assent; agreement or consent by silence or without objection; compliance (usually fol. by to or in): acquiescence to his boss's demands.

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  7. Derek SchakeMay 11, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    superseded - v. to set aside or cause to be set aside as void, useless, or obsolete, usually in favor of something mentioned (pg. 229)
    commiseration - v. to feel or express sorrow or sympathy for (pg. 229)
    palliation - v. to relieve or lessen without curing (pg. 230)

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  8. UnknownMay 11, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    Maria
    palliation p230 v- make less severe or unpleasant without removing the cause

    sanguine p 246 adj- cheerfully optimistic

    licentiousness p246 adj- unprincipled in sexual matters

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  9. UnknownMay 11, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    Landon K

    Commiseration- pg 229 verb; to feel or express sorrow or sympathy for; empathize with; pity.

    Acquiescence- pg 230 noun; the act or condition of acquiescing or giving tacit assent; agreement or consent by silence or without objection

    Cordiality- pg 231 noun; cordial quality or feeling

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  10. UnknownMay 11, 2010 at 9:40 AM

    commiseration-pg229-adj-to express or feel sympathy or pity
    perceived-pg232-verb-to become aware of something
    ensue-pg236-verb-happens or occurs as a result

    THEE Anthony Schmahl

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  11. Eric LundbergMay 11, 2010 at 9:45 AM

    exigence (noun) - Pg. 228 - urgency

    commiseration (noun) - Pg. 229 - to feel or express sorrow or sympathy for; empathize with; pity

    licentiousness (noun) - Pg. 246 - sexually unrestrained; lascivious; libertine; lewd

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  12. Zack HowellMay 11, 2010 at 10:21 AM

    commiseration-pg 229- (adj)- show or express pity
    fluctuating- pg 232- (adv) rise and fall in account
    decency- pg 233- (adj) modest

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  13. UnknownMay 11, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    Commiseration - pg. 229 - verb - to feel or express sorrow
    Consolatory - pg. 230 - adj - giving comfort
    Cordiality - pg. 231 - noun - an expression of cordial feeling

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  14. Brandi KMay 11, 2010 at 11:13 AM

    Commiseration (verb)-page 229-to feel or express sorrow or sympathy for
    Palliation (verb)-page 230-to relieve or lessen without curing; mitigate; alleviate
    Expeditiously (adjective)-page 234-characterized by promptness; quick

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  15. Ashley HansenMay 11, 2010 at 11:18 AM

    unintelligible (adj) pg 229 - not capable of being understood
    palliation (verb) pg 230 - to make less severe or intense
    insinuating (adj) pg 235 -tending to instill doubts; distrust

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  16. UnknownMay 11, 2010 at 11:22 AM

    brittany w.

    commiseration - (pg. 229) - express or feel sympathy or pity sympathize

    palliation - (pg. 230) - make (a disease or its symptoms) less severe or unpleasant without removing the cause

    deranged - (pg. 232) - causing (someone) to become insane

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  17. Wesley GMay 11, 2010 at 11:22 AM

    superseded-pg 229-Verb-to replace in power, authority, effectiveness, acceptance, use, etc., as by another person or thing

    acquiescence-pg230-Noun-the act or condition of acquiescing or giving tacit assent; agreement or consent by silence or without objection; compliance

    palliation-pg230- verb-to relieve or lessen without curing; mitigate; alleviate

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  18. UnknownMay 11, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    zack
    agitation- 226-noun- process of agitating
    chaise- 227- a light open carriage- noun
    esteem- 231- to regard highly - verb

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  19. UnknownMay 11, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    Kendra Kielty

    impetuous - Adj - pg 229 - Act or done quickly and without thought or care

    Endeavouring - V- pg 229- to hard to do or achieve something

    Engross -V - pg 231 - absorb all the attention or interest of

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  20. UnknownMay 11, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    Nicole

    Fluctuating verb pg 232 - rise and fall irregularly in number or amount.

    Coherent adj pg 227 - logical and consistent.

    Infamy adj pg 232- well known for some bad quality or deeds.

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  21. Alex EscheMay 11, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    repinning 226 -n-any of various forms of fasteners or ornaments consisting essentially or partly of a pointed or penetrating wire or shaft
    hackney-coach 227 -n-a four-wheeled carriage having six seats and drawn by two horses
    palliation 230 -v-to relieve or lessen without curing; mitigate; alleviate.

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  22. Jenna Van DykeMay 11, 2010 at 12:13 PM

    Van Dyke
    adieu –interjection - good-bye - pg 228

    exigence –noun - exigent state or character - pg 228

    forbearance - noun - A postponement of loan payments - pg 236

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  23. UnknownMay 11, 2010 at 2:11 PM

    wholly - pg 226 - adv - entirely; fully
    indolence - pg 235 - adj - wanting to avoid activity
    lamentations - pg 240 - n - a passionate expression of grief or sorrow

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  24. Lacey BMay 11, 2010 at 2:18 PM

    countenance-240-N-person's face or facial expression
    coherent-227-adj-logical and consistent
    expeditiously-234-adj-done with speed and efficiency

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  25. UnknownMay 11, 2010 at 9:08 PM

    superseded - (verb) To take the place of; replace; to cause to be set aside, especially to displace as inferior or antiquated. pg. 229
    acquiescence - (noun) Passive assent or agreement without protest. pg. 230
    vestibule - (noun) A small entrance hall or passage between the outer door and the interior of a house or building. pg. 237

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  26. Lauren BrandtMay 11, 2010 at 10:42 PM

    Chaise- pg. 227- noun- a horse drawn carriage for one or two people
    Adieu- pg. 228- goodbye
    Acquiescence- pg. 230- noun-reluctantly accepting something but without protest

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  27. UnknownMay 12, 2010 at 9:43 AM

    Dayton

    Superseded(Verb)-To take the place of-pg.229
    Acquiescence(Noun)-Accepting something without protest-pg.230
    Engross(Verb)-To absorb all attention of interest-pg.231

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  28. DudeMay 12, 2010 at 9:57 AM

    John Martinmaas

    acquiescence- Passive assent or agreement without protest
    adieu- good-bye
    exigence- urgency

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  29. UnknownMay 12, 2010 at 10:14 AM

    coherent- pg. 227- logically connected; consistent (adjective)

    expeditiously- pg. 234- characterized by promptness; quick (adjective)

    licentiousness- pg. 246-unrestrained by law or general morality; lawless; immoral (adjective)

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  30. UnknownMay 12, 2010 at 11:07 AM

    Stephanie Gruener

    frivolous- adj- p. 235- characterized by lack of seriousness or sense
    susceptibility- adj p. 235- The quality or condition of being susceptible
    prudence- adj p. 240-caution with regard to practical matters; discretion

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  31. Chelsey SchakeMay 12, 2010 at 11:09 AM

    exigence / noun/ urgency / Pg. 228

    expeditious / adjective / done with speed and efficiency / Pg. 234

    transpire / verb / occur; happen / Pg. 247

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  32. DEREKKIELTY@me.comMay 12, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    unintelligible(p. 229)adj.- not capable of being understood
    palliation(p. 230)verb-to relieve
    Infamy(p. 232)adj.- well known for bad quality

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  33. UnknownMay 13, 2010 at 9:00 AM

    repining pg226 (v) - feel of express discontent
    imprudent pg227 (adj) - not showing care for the consequences of an action
    Adieu pg228 (n) - goodbye

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  34. Carly!May 13, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    insinuating -(verb) - suggest or hint in an indirect or unpleasing way - pg 235
    vestibule - (noun)- A small entrance hall or passage between the outer door and the interior of a house or building.- pg. 237
    Commiseration- (verb) - to feel or express sorrow or sympathy for; empathize with; pity. -pg. 229

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  35. UnknownMay 17, 2010 at 11:01 AM

    Jackie M

    -page 228- exigence-noun-exigent state

    -page 229- commiseration-verb-feel or express sorrow

    -page 235- insinuation-verb-hint in an indirect or unpleasing way

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