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Monday, May 3, 2010

Vocabulary Blogging Day 9

Vocabulary Blogging for Tuesday, May 4th:

  1. Read Vol 2, Chapters 6-9
  2. Complete SG for an omit point.
  3. Answer this post with three vocabulary terms as prescribed.

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  1. UnknownMay 3, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    grandeur-pg137-noun-high rank of social importance
    condescension-pg137-verb-do something in a haughty way, as it is below ones dignity or importance
    affability-pg137-adj-friendly good natured easy to talk to

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  2. UnknownMay 3, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    affability pg137 (adj) - friendly or good natured

    raptures pg138 (n) - feelings of intense pleasure or joy

    enumeration pg138 (v) - mention things one by one

    by Spencer

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  3. UnknownMay 3, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    Chris Graham

    condescension (p137) (verb)- feeling of superiority; patronize
    trepidation (p.138) (noun)- a feeling of fear or agitation about something that might happen.
    grandeur (p.138) (noun)- splendor or impressiveness

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  4. Lauren BrandtMay 3, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    Condescension- pg.137- noun- feelings of superiority
    Formidable- pg. 139- adjective- inspiring fear or respect for being impressively large or powerful
    Ladyship- pg.144- noun- a respectful form of reference or address to a woman who has a title

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  5. UnknownMay 3, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    Jordan Stahn

    Affability - adj., pg. 137, friendly, good natured
    Parsonage - noun, pg. 144, a church house provided for a member of the clergy
    Negligence - noun, gp. 144, failure to take proper care in doing something

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  6. Derek SchakeMay 3, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    enumeration - n. a catalog or list(pg. 138)
    conciliating - v. to overcome the distrust or hostility of; placate; win over(pg. 139)
    proficient - adj. well-advanced or competent in any art, science, or subject; skilled(pg 147)

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  7. UnknownMay 3, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    rapturous - pg 138 - adj - characterized by feeling of great pleasure or enthusiasm
    formidable - pg -139 - adj - inspiring fear or respect by being impressively large
    morrow - pg 143 - n -the following day

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  8. Zack HowellMay 3, 2010 at 9:42 AM

    grandeur- splendor and impressive- pg 137- (adj)
    condescension- show feelings of superiority- pg 137- (adj)
    conciliating- stop form being angry- pg 139- (adv)

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  9. Carly!May 3, 2010 at 9:42 AM

    Wholly-(adverb)-entirely; totally; altogether; quite.-page 137
    Enumeration-(noun)- the act of enumerating; a catalog or list. -page 138
    Trepidation-(noun)- tremulous fear, alarm, or agitation; perturbation.-page 138

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  10. AnonymousMay 3, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    affability (pg137)- adj - pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to; friendly; cordial; warmly polite.

    alacrity (pg139)- n - cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness.

    parsonage (pg 146)- n - the residence of a member of the clergy, as provided by the parish or church.

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  11. Ashley McCormickMay 3, 2010 at 10:53 AM

    alacrity (noun) - Brisk and cheerful readiness- pg. 139

    discontented (adjective) - dissatisfied especially with one's circumstances- pg. 144

    propriety (noun) - the state or quality of conforming to conventionally accepted of behavior or morals- pg. 154

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  12. Alex EscheMay 3, 2010 at 11:07 AM

    condescension 137-n-voluntary assumption of equality with a person regarded as inferior.
    enumeration 138-n-a catalog or list.
    genteel 140 -adj-belonging or suited to polite society.

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  13. UnknownMay 3, 2010 at 11:13 AM

    grandeur - pg 137 - noun - splendor or impressiveness
    alacrity - pg 139 - noun- brisk cheerful readiness
    phaeton - pg 144 - noun - a light, open, four-wheeled horse drawn carriage

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  14. UnknownMay 3, 2010 at 11:16 AM

    Brittany Walkins

    grandeur - (pg. 137) - noun - splendor and impressiveness, esp. of appearance or style

    formidable - (pg. 138) - adjective - inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable

    phaeton - (pg. 144) - noun - a light, open, four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage

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  15. Brandi KMay 3, 2010 at 11:19 AM

    Grandeur (noun)-page 137-the quality or state of being impressive or awesome
    Formidable (adjective)-page 138-causing fear, apprehension, or dread
    Practise (verb)-page 147-practices

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  16. DudeMay 3, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    John Martinmaas
    civility- formal or perfunctory
    rapturous- ecstatic: feeling great rature or delight
    stateliness- an elaborate manner of doing something

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  17. UnknownMay 3, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    Kendra Kielty

    Grandeur - Noun - Pg 137 - splendor or impressive

    Alacrity - Noun - pg 139 - Brisk or cheerful readiness

    Parsonage - Noun - pg 144 - a church house provided for a member of the clergy

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  18. UnknownMay 3, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    Composedly - pg. 138 - –adj - calm; tranquil

    Negligence - pg.145 - noun - the quality, fact, or result of being negligent; neglect

    Prudential - pg. 152 - adj -having discretionary or advisory authority, as in business matters.

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  19. UnknownMay 3, 2010 at 1:26 PM

    Maria
    trepidation p138 n- a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen
    phaeton p144 n-a light, open, four-wheeled, horse drawn carriage
    thither p146 adv- to or toward that place

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  20. UnknownMay 3, 2010 at 1:59 PM

    Landon Krause

    Enumeration- pg 138 noun; a catalog or list

    Trepidation- pg 138 noun; trembling or quivering movement; tremor

    Genteel- pg 140 adjective; belonging or suited to polite society

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  21. Chelsey SchakeMay 3, 2010 at 7:59 PM

    affable / adjective / friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to

    conciliate / verb / stop (someone) from being angry or discontented; placate; pacify

    discern / verb / perceive or recognize something

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  22. UnknownMay 3, 2010 at 10:28 PM

    trepidation - (noun) A state of alarm or dread; apprehension. pg. 138
    countenance - (noun) Appearance, especially the expression of the face. pg. 139
    quadrille - (noun) A card game popular during the 18th century, played by four people with a deck of 40 cards. pg. 142

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  23. UnknownMay 3, 2010 at 10:30 PM

    trepidation - (noun) A state of alarm or dread; apprehension. pg. 138
    countenance - (noun) Appearance, especially the expression of the face. pg. 139
    quadrille - (noun) A card game popular during the 18th century, played by four people with a deck of 40 cards. pg. 142

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  24. UnknownMay 4, 2010 at 8:33 AM

    condescension- behavior of patronizing- noun- 137
    wholly- 137- entirely, totally - adv
    merely- 137- adv- only as specified

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  25. Wesley GMay 4, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    enumeration-pg138- noun-an act of enumerating

    parsonage- pg 146- noun- the residence of a member of the clergy, as provided by the parish or church

    conjectures- pg 153-noun-the formation or expression of an opinion or theory without sufficient evidence for proof.

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  26. UnknownMay 4, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    Dayton

    Conciliating(Verb)-To overcome or distrust the animosity of.-pg.139
    Entailing(Noun)-To limit the inheritance in property to a specialized succession of heirs.-pg.140
    Inquire(Verb)-To seek information by asking a question-pg.151

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  27. UnknownMay 4, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    grandeur- pg. 138 - the quality or state of being impressive or awesome (Noun)

    phaeton- pg. 144- a vintage automobile of the touring-car type (Noun)

    pianoforte- pg. 148-a piano (Noun)

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  28. Ashley HansenMay 4, 2010 at 7:51 PM

    ascended (verb) pg 138 - to rise to a higher point, rank, or degree
    quarrelsome (adj) pg 144 - argumentative; contentious
    proficient (adj) pg 147 -well-advanced or competent in any art, science, or subject; skilled

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  29. DEREKKIELTY@me.comMay 5, 2010 at 11:27 AM

    formidable(p. 139)adj.- inspiring fear
    phaeton(p. 144)noun- a light horse drawn carriage
    thither(p. 146)adv- toward that place

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  30. UnknownMay 5, 2010 at 7:47 PM

    Matt Goens

    formidable- (adj)- inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large- pg. 139

    governess- (noun)- a woman employed to teach children in a private household- pg. 141

    proficient- (adj)- competent or skilled in doing or using something- pg. 147

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  31. UnknownMay 6, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    kmt8477 is Zack

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  32. Jenna Van DykeMay 6, 2010 at 11:13 AM

    Van Dyke
    condescension –noun - an act or instance of condescending- pg 137

    placate –verb - to appease or pacify- pg 139

    Parsonage - noun - the residence of a member of the clergy, as provided by the parish or church.- pg 144

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  33. UnknownMay 6, 2010 at 11:18 AM

    Jackie M

    -page 137- grandeur-noun- splendor and impressiveness

    -page 146- parsonage-noun- the residence of a member of the clergy, as provided by the parish or church

    -page 152- prudential-adjective- of, pertaining to, characterized by, or resulting from prudence

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  34. UnknownMay 10, 2010 at 10:57 AM

    Kendra Kielty

    Grandeur - N - pg 137 - Splendor and impressiveness

    Virtue - N - Pg 138 - behavior showing high moral standards

    Phaeton - N - pg 144 - a light, ope, four-wheeled horse- drawn carriage

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