college word of the day... 5/21/15

Salutation

Dictionary definition: the act of saluting. 

In my own words: giving respect 

2 familiar synonyms: bow, address

Using it in a sentence: After a play the audience gives an applause , and the cast salutes. 

Valediction

Dictionary definition: an act of bidden farewell or taking leave.

In my own words: going away, goodbye.

2 familiar synonyms: breaking up, departure.

Using it in a sentence: My mom valediction from the airport to go to Las Vegas.

college word of the day... 5/19/15

Myopia

Dictionary definition: condition to the eye in which parallel rays are focused in front of the retina, objects being seen distinctly only when near to the eye 

In my own words: can only see up close 

2 familiar synonyms: blind side, blenders 

Using it in a sentence: My mom is myopia, and has to wear glasses when she drives.

College word of the day... 5/18/15

Acrid

Dictionary definition: sharp or biting to the taste of smell

In my own words: gross smell you can taste it 

2 familiar synonyms: acid, stinging

Using it in a sentence: When you get spread by a skunk, its very acrid to your mouth. 

college word of the day... 5/15/15

Luminous

Dictionary definition: full of shedding light

In my own words:  bight light

2 familiar synonyms:  shining, bright

Using it in a sentence: Some stars are luminous than other stars at night. 

college word of the day... 5/14/15

Compelled

Dictionary definitions: to force or drive, especially to a course of action

In my own words: to force someone to do something

2 familiar synonyms: enforce, urge

Using it in a sentence: I compelled my little brother to clean his room, so I wouldn't get in trouble.

college word of the day... 5/13/15

Sauntered

Dictionary definition: to walk with a leisurely gait  

In my own words: to walk weird

2 familiar synonyms: mope, drift

Using it in a sentence: I sauntered around when I don't feel good. 

college word of the day... 5/12

Corpulent

large or bulky of body

fluffy people

fat, beefy

People that normally don't workout and just sit around are corpulent.

college words of the day 5/4/15-5/8/15

Impervious

not allowing fluid to pass through

fluid blockage

water proof & water resistant

I hate impervious bandaids.

Crestfallen

sad and disappointed

blue, down

I feel crestfallen during softball season, when it rains.

College word of the day... 4/28/15-5/1/15

Malevolent

Dictionary definition: wishing evil or harm to another or others 

In my own words: wanting someone to hurt

2 familiar synonyms: wicked, vicious 

Using it in a sentence: I have a friend that is very malevolent.

Taboo

a social or religious custom prohibiting or forbidding discussion of a particular practice or forbidding association with a particular person, place, or thing.

religion doesn't let the practice go to someone else or other place

prohibition & veto

The foreign countries usually participate in Taboo.

Ludicrous

so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing

ridiculous

insane & idiotic

My brother is ludicrous.

Mutiny

an open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers

go against authority

riot & uprising

There was a mutiny over wages.

College word of the day... 4/27/15

Tacit

Dictionary definition: understood without being openly expressed 

In my own words: not saying everything

2 familiar synonyms: indirect, not spoken directly

Using it in a sentence: When im in public and try to talk to my friend, I am very tacit so everyone doesnt know my business. 

College word of the day... 4/24/15

Contrite

Dictionary definition: caused by or showing sincere remorse  

In my own words: sorrow 

2 familiar synonyms: regret, sorry

Using it in a sentence: I always fell contrite when people get hurt.

college word of the day 4/23/15

Furtive

Dictionary definition: taken, done, used

In my own words: keep quite 

2 familiar synonyms: sneaky, secretive 

Using it in a sentence: I used to be very furtive about getting candy when i was little.

College word of the day 4/22/15

Ebullience

Dictionary definition: high spirits

In my own words: strong spirits

2 familiar synonyms: liveliness, enthusiasm

Using it in a definition: Some people go to houses, to see if ebullience are bad or good. 

College word of the day... 4/16/15

Hubris

Dictionary definition: excessive pride or self-confidence

In my own words: stuck up

2 familiar synonyms: cockiness, arrogance 

Using it in a sentence: People that are hubris, drive me crazy.

College word of the day... 4/20/15

Strident

Dictionary definition: making or having a harsh sound 

In my own words: harsh sounds

2 familiar synonyms: loud, annoying

Using it in a sentence: I think nails on a chalkboard is strident, along with the sound of silverware rubbing together. 

College word of the day... 4/14/15

Martyr

Dictionary definition: a person who willingly suffers death rather than renounce his or hers religion 

In my own words: someone who would die before they say there religion

2 familiar synonyms: suffer, saint 

Using it in a sentence: Mary is a martyr. 

College word of the day... 4/13/15

Conflagration

Dictionary definition: a destruction fire, usually an extensive one

In my own words: big fire

2 familiar synonyms: bonfire, blaze  

Using it in a sentence: During the summer, we usually have a conflagration during the night to hangout with friends.

College word of the day... 4/10/15

Jovial

Dictionary definition: endowed with or characterized by hearty, joyous humor or a spirit of good- fellowship

In my own words: happy

2 familiar synonyms: happy, pleasant

Using it in a sentence: I am very jovial during the summer when I get to hangout with my friends.

College word of the day... 4/9/15

Malignant

Dictionary definition: disposed to cause harm, suffering, or distressed deliberately: feeling or showing ill will or hatred.   

In my own words: chaotic 

2 familiar synonyms: deadly, cancerous 

Using it in a sentence: Some days is very malignant, and I start to panic. 

College word of the day... 4/8/15

Delirium

Dictionary definition: more or less  temporary disorder of the mental facilities 

In my own words: having a mental disorder 

2 familiar synonyms: dementia, fever 

Using it in a sentence: It really upsets me when people are rude to the people with delirium. 

College word of the day... 4/7/15

Indolence

Dictionary definition: the quantity or state of being indolent. (having or showing a deposition to avoid exertion) 

In my own words:  don't want to do anything

2 familiar synonyms: lazy, inactive 

Using it in a sentence: I am very indolence when it comes to cleaning my room. 

Frankenstein Chapters 16-20

1. What did the creature do to the cottage when he returned and found the De Laceys and moved out? 

2. What was the reaction of the man whose daughter was saved from drowning by the creature?

3. What discovery did the creature make when he approached another human?

4. What did the creature do to this person?

5. How did the creature feel after his deed?

6. What did the creature tell Frankenstein about the locket?

7. What did the creature ask Frankenstein to do, and why?

8. How did Frankenstein react to this request?

9. What threat did the creature make when he saw Frankenstein destroy his second creation?








10. What happened to Frankenstein when he landed his boat?

Frankenstein Chapters 10-15

1. Whom did Frankenstein meet after he had ascended to the summit of Montanvert?

The monster. 

2. How did Frankenstein react to this meeting?

Horror

3. What did the creature went of Frankenstein?

To be left alone.

4. How did the creature feel when he first felt life? 

confused, alone

5. What was the reaction of the villagers the creature encountered?

violence

6. Where did the creature take shelter?

in a hovel near a cottage in the woods.

7. What observation did the creature make about the people in the cottage?

how they treated one another and were happy.

8. What does the creature learn to do, and how does he learn this?

speak and read, from watching the family teach safie. 

9. What was the elder De Lacey's reaction when the creature entered the cottage and began specking with him?
surprised

10. What was the reaction of the rest of the De Lacey family when they saw the creature?
terror and violence

College word of the day... 4/6/15

Myriad 

Dictionary definition: a very great of indefinitely great number of persons or thing.  

In my own words: a great number of persons or things. 

2 familiar synonym: countless or endless

Using it in a sentence: There's a myriad number of idiotic people in this world.  

Frankenstein Chapter 6-9

Frankenstein Chapters 6-9

1. What did Clerval give Frankenstein when he was better?

A letter from elizabeth

2. How did Frankenstein and Clerval spend the next several months?

at college, meetings Frankenstein professors

3.What news did the letter from Frankenstein’s father bring?

William's death

4. What did Frankenstein see just outside the gates of Geneva as he was returning home?

5. Who was accused of committing the murder, and why?

6. What was Frankenstein’s reaction to this accusation?

7. What did Frankenstein do about his dilemma?
8. What happened to the accused person?

9. What was Frankenstein’s state of mind after the trial and its conclusion?

10. Where did Frankenstein go to seek relief?

College word of the day... 3/31/15

Scion

Dictionary definition: descendant 

In my own words: child

2 familiar synonyms: offspring, child 

Using it in a sentence: A scion of a family made prosperous by the British Empire.

College word of the day... 3/30/15

Uncouth 

Dictionary definition: awkward, clumsy or unmannerly 

In my own words: awkward 

2 familiar synonyms: awkward, clumsy 

Using it in a sentence: Im very uncouth when I met new people.

College word of the day... 3/27/15

Venerable

Dictionary definition: commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity.

In my own words: respect 

2 familiar synonyms: admirable, honorable 

Using it in a sentence:My mom always told me to be venerable. 

College word of the day... 3/25/15

Vivacity

Dictionary definition: liveliness 

In my own words: lots of energy 

2 familiar synonyms: enthusiasm, energy

Using it in a sentence: I am very vivacity when I have a lot of sweets.

Introduction, Preface, Letters
1.Why did Mary Shelley write Frankenstein?
She was inspired by the German ghost stories she had been reading.
2. What discussions influenced the development of her idea?
The original idea came from Mary's nightmares.
3. In the preface, what does the author say she is trying to preserve?
Persevere the truth of the elementary principles of human nature.
4. What is the structure, or form, of the novel?
Written in various letter,
5. Who was writing the letters?
Robert Walton
6. To whom were the letters written?
To his sister, Mrs. Saville.
7. Where was the writer, and why was he there?
In the arctic exploring unknown regens.
8. How did he meet Victor Frankenstein?

He and the crew found Frankenstein stuck on a large piece of ice. They rescued him and

brought him aboard their vessel.

9. How did Robert feel about his guest?
He liked Frankenstein, and hoped they would become friends.
10. Why was Frankenstein in the Arctic?
He was pursuing the creature.
Frankenstein Chapters 1-5
1. Who told this part of the story?

Victor Frankenstein told his story to Robert Walton.

2. How did Elizabeth come to live with the Frankensteins?

Caroline Frankenstein saw her with a peasant family, and offered to raise her in better

circumstances.

3.  Who was Frankenstein’s closest friend?

It was Henry Clerval.

4. What was one of the themes of the writers who influenced Frankenstein?
The authors he liked wrote about raising ghosts or devils. He tried to mimic them.
5. What natural phenomena influenced Frankenstein?

He watched a tree being hit by lightning during a storm. He became interested in the theories of

electricity and galvanism.

6. What two major events happened to Frankenstein when he was seventeen?
His mother died and he went to the university at Ingolstadt to study.
7. What goal did Frankenstein decide to pursue?
He wanted to try to renew life in a corpse, to “bestow animation upon lifeless matter.”
8. How did Frankenstein feel when his experiment succeeded, and the creature came to life?
He was horrified and disgusted.
9. What happened to Frankenstein the day after he completed his creation?
He became ill with a fever and delirium for several months.
10. Who took care of Frankenstein during his illness?
Henry Clerval did.

College word of the day... 3/24/15

Countenance 

Dictionary definition: appearance, look or expression on face 

In my own words: expression 

2 familiar synonyms: look, expression 

Using it in a sentence: My moms countenance, when I told her about my senior trip with friends.

College word of the day... 3/4/15

Oblique

Dictionary definition: neither perpendicular nor parallel to a give line or surface; slanting; sloping. 

In my own words: Slanted 

2 familiar synonyms: bent, diagonal 

Using it in a sentence: My driveway is oblique. 

College word of the day... 3/12/15

Laconic

Dictionary definition: Using few words

In my own words: short talking/ one wording

2 familiar synonyms: brief, short 

Using it in a sentence: When I get upset and people try to talk to me I am very laconic.

College word of the day... 3/9/15

Pittance

Dictionary definition: a small amount or share 

In my own words: small amount 

2 familiar synonyms: bit, dribble

Using it in a sentence: My mom only allows me to eat pittance of cake because ill eat it all.

College word of day... 3/5/15

Irksome

Dictionary definition: annoying; irritating; exasperating 

In my own words: annoying

2 familiar synonyms: aggravating, irritating

Using it in a sentence: Jon is very irksome and makes me upset. 

College word of the day... 3/3/15

Prognosticate 

Dictionary definition: to forecast or predict (something future) from present indication or signs

In my own words: predict something will happen

2 familiar synonyms: predict, forecast 

Using it in a sentence: The meteorologist always prognosticate about the weather.

College word of the day... 3/2/15

Emaciate

Dictionary definition: to make abnormally lean or thin by gradual wasting away of flesh

In my own words: diteriate 

2 familiar synonyms: decrease, diminish 

Using it in a sentence: When someone dies thier bones emaciate

College word of the day.. 2/27/15

Ameliorate

Dictionary definition: to make or become better, more bearable, or more satisfactory.

In my own words: help out

2 familiar synonyms: Improve,  become better

Using it in a sentence: I am very ameliorate, to help Jon succeed in school. 

College word of the day... 2/26/15

Eccentric

Dictionary definition: deviating from the recognized or customary character, practice, ect. 

In my own words: something strange

2 familiar synonyms: curious, unusual

Using it in a sentence: When i'm at my house by myself I always feel like something eccentric will happen.

College word of the day... 2/25/15

Phenomena

Dictionary definition: A plural of phenomenon; a fact, occurrence, or circumstance observed 

In my own words: fact, something that happened

2 familiar synonyms: aspect,fact

Using it in a sentence: The movie American Sniper was a global phenomenon that moved people in a unique way. 

College word of the day... 2/24/15

Fervent

Dictionary definition: having or showing great warmth or intensity of spirit, feeling, enthusiasm 

In my own words: showing great feeling

2 familiar synonyms: emotional, ecstatic

Using it in a sentence: I was very fervent when my dad surprised me with concert tickets.

College word of the day... 2/20/15

Sardonic

Dictionary definition: characterized by bitter or scornful derision

In my own words: Someone copying what other people are saying. 

2 familiar synonyms: mocking, arrogant  

Using it in a sentence: Little kids are always sardonic to big kids.  

College word of the day... 2/18/15

Sedulous

Dictionary definition: diligent in application or attention.

In my own words: being active

2 familiar synonyms: busy, hard-working

Using it in a sentence: I am very sedulous when I play softball.

College word of the day... 2/17/15

Verve

Diction definition: vigor or enthusiasm, as in literary or artistic work 

In my own words: enthusiasm about writing

2 familiar synonyms: energy, enthusiasm 

Using it in a sentence: The poets were very verve about making a new poem.

College word of the day... 2/13/15

Sardonic

Dictionary definition: characterized by bitter or scornful derision.

In my own words: mocking

2 familiar synonyms: mocking, copying. 

Using it in a sentence: A littler girl was being sardonic to her older brother to make him mad. 

College word of the day... 2/12/15

Egalitarian

Dictionary definition: asserting, resulting from, or characterized by belief in the equality of all people, especially in political, economic or social life.   

In my own words: believing that people are created equal  

2 familiar synonyms: equitable, democratic

Using it in a sentence: My pastor is very egalitarian bout people.

College word of the day... 2/10/15

Loquacious

Dictionary definition: talking or tending to talk much or freely 

In my own words: talk a lot 

2 familiar synonyms: chatty, talkative 

Using it n a sentence: Angelica is very loquacious, when she comes over. 

College word of the day... 2/9/15

Condescending

Dictionary definition: showing or implying a usually patronizing descent from dignity or superiority   

In my own words: showing off

2 familiar synonyms: arrogant, snotty

Using it in a sentence: Jon was condescending about his brand new car. 

College word of the day... 2/5/15

Obfuscate

Dictionary definition: to confuse, bewilder, or stupefy

In my own words: confused

2 familiar synonyms: Baffle, puzzled

Using it in a sentence: Jon had a obfuscate look when I was trying to explain directions to him.

College word of the day... 2/4/15

Reconnoiter

Dictionary definition: to inspect, observe, or survey (the enemy or the enemy's strength or position, a religion ect.) in order to gain information on military purposes. 

In my own words: something that helps find military information

2 familiar synonyms: examine, look

Using it in a sentence: I need a reconnoiter to learn about what my brothers rank is.

College word of the day... 2/3/15

Hegemony

Dictionary Definition: leadership, predominate influence exercised by one nation over others, as in a confederation. 

In my own words: being the leader

2 familiar synonyms: command, leadership

Using it in a sentence: I showed great hegemony throughout my class during a project.

College word of the day... 2/2/15

Dispossessed

Dictionary definition: evicted, as from a dwelling. land, ect.; ousted.

In my own words: appropriate 

2 familiar synonyms: evict, appropriate.

Using it in a sentence: I wear dispossessed clothes.

College word of the day... 1/30/15

Cartographer

Dictionary Definition: the production of maps, including the construction of projections, design, compilation, drafting, and reproduction.

In my own words: designing maps

2 familiar synonyms: earth since, geology. 

Using it in a sentence: I have to go to meet a cartographer to get a map.

College word of the day... 1/29/15

Copious

Dictionary definition: Large in quantity or number

In my own words: Large amount

2 familiar synonyms: full, plenty

Using it in a sentence: I have copious of phone cases.

College word of the day... 1/28/15

Ephemeral

Dictionary definition: Lasting a very short time.

In my own words: a short time

2 familiar synonyms: brief, temporary 

Using it in a sentence: Jon is very ephemeral on school work.

College word of the day... 1/27/15

Extricate 

Dictionary definition: to free or release from entanglement

In my own words: set something free from being capture

2 familiar synonyms: rescue, detach 

Using it in a sentence: I had to extricate a bird. 

College word of the day... 1/26/15

Renunciation

Dictionary definition: an act or instance of relinquishing, abandoning, repudiating, or scarifying something, as a right, title person, or ambition

My own words: Taking a risk

2 familiar synonyms: sacrifice, surrender 

Using it in a sentence: My brother had to renunciate staying home from work.

College word of the day... 1/22/15

Cursory

Dictionary definition: going rapidly over something, without noticing details

In my own words: consistently doing something over and over

2 familiar synonyms: random, fast

Using it in a sentence: I had to cursory go over my research paper for errors.

College word of the day... 1/21/15

Ambivalent

Dictionary definition: Having mixed feelings about someone or something.

In my own words: undecided

2 familiar synonyms: doubtful, confused

Using it in a sentence: I was very ambivalent about going to college in a different state.

College word of the day... 1/22/15

Belligerent

Dictionary definition: aggressively hostile

In my own words: ready to fight

2 Familiar synonyms:  aggressive, mean

Using it in a sentence: Jon was very belligerent, because someone was talking bad about his mom.

College word of the day... 1/20/15

Histrionic

Dictionary Definition: Of or relating to actors or acting.

In my own words: Being over dramatic

2 Familiar synonyms: overacting, theatrical

Using it in a sentence: Jon told me that I was histrionic.

College word of the day... 1/15/15

Mordant

Dictionary definition: Sharply caustic, or sarcastic, as a wit or a speaker; biting

In my own words: being sarcastic

2 Familiar synonyms: Mean, disrespectful

Using it in a sentence: I'm very mordant to some people.

College word of the day... 1/14/15

Peccant

Dictionary definition: sinning, guilt of a moral offense.

In my own words: doing something wrong.

2 Familiar synonyms: sinful, guilty

Using it in a sentence: My boyfriend, Jon, is very peccant.

College word of the Day... 1/13/15

Abrogate

Dictionary definition: To abolish by formal or official means.

In my own words: To stop.

2 Familiar synonyms: Abolish, undo

In my own words: In in film Footlose, Ren wanted to abrogate the law of public dancing.

College word of the Day.... 1/12/15

Fractious

Dictionary Definition: Refractory or unruly 

In my own words: Out of control.

2 Familiar Synonyms: Testy, irritating 

Using it in a sentence: My dog, Nico, is very fractious.

College word of the day... 1/9/15

Smorgasbord

Dictionary Definition: A buffet meal of various hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, salads, casserole dishes, meats, cheeses, ect.  

In my own words: A buffet of food.

2 Familiar Synonyms: Buffet, salad bar.

Using it in a sentence: I'm starving, lets go eat where there's a smorgasbord.

College word of the Day... 1/8/15

Monochromatic

Dictionary Definition: Of or having one color.

In my own words: Using one color only.

2 Familiar Synonyms: Solid, self.

Sentence: I fell like my room is very monochromatic and i should put more color in it.

College Word of the Day... 1/7/15

Facetious

Dictionary Definition: Not meant to be taken seriously or literally.

In my own words: Meant as a joke.

2 Familiar Synonyms: Humorous, Sarcastic

Using it in a sentence: My brother make facetious comments about my height.    

College Word of the day.... 1/6/15

Neologism

Dictionary Definition: The introduction or use of new words or new senses of existing word. 

In my own words: A new word(s) to use in a new sentence or phase to expand your vocabulary.

2 familiar synonyms: Slang, new phrase.

Using it in an original sentence: While reading a book, the author said a neologism word that I have personally never heard.