Proficient

"Wayne is a proficient woodworker. He is able to make professional-quality desks, bookshelves, and cabinets."

Context Clues:
He can make all those things at a pro level. Could mean good at or expert?

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/proficient

–adjective
1.
well-advanced or competent in any art, science, or subject; skilled: a proficient swimmer.
–noun
2.
an expert.

He was a proficient writer with an interest in human nature.

Placebo

"The doctor lost his license when it was found that the pills for depression he had been giving to his patients were actually a placebo- just a sugar pill."

Context Clues:
He gave his patients just sugar pills instead of the correct medication. Probably means fake.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Placebo

–noun,plural-bos, -boes.
1.
Medicine/Medical, Pharmacology.
a.
a substance having no pharmacological effect but given merely to satisfy a patient who supposes it to be a medicine.
b.
a substance having no pharmacological effect but administered as a control in testing experimentally or clinically the efficacy of a biologically active preparation.

The study is a randomized, placebo -controlled trial with 108 patients over 12 sites.

Holistic

"Eastern cultures tend to take a more holistic view of learning than Western societies, focusing on the whole rather than analyzing parts."

Context Clues:

The Western societies analyze things and the Eastern don't. Probably means whole.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/holistic

–adjective
1.
incorporating the concept of holism in theory or practice: holistic psychology.
2.
identifying with principles of holism in a system of therapeutics, esp. one considered outside the mainstream of scientific medicine, as naturopathy or chiropractic, and usually involving nutritional measures.

It comprises both computational and holistic, relational approaches towards understanding complex adaptive systems.

Emanate

"As the cinnamon bread bakes, a wonderful smell emanated from the kitchen."

Context Clues:
A good smell from the kitchen. Could mean came from.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/emanate

–verb (used without object)
1.
to flow out, issue, or proceed, as from a source or origin; come forth; originate.

X-rays, gamma rays and radio waves emanate mainly from the outer regions, and vary enormously with solar activity

Criterion

"One criterion by which writing teachers judge a paper is clear organization."

Context Clues:
They judge by it so could be a standard?

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Criterion

–noun,plural-te·ri·a  /-ˈtɪəriə/ Show Spelled[-teer-ee-uh] Show IPA, -te·ri·ons.
a standard of judgment or criticism; a rule or principle for evaluating or testing something.

In order to satisfy those criteria, a vessel must be assessed by means of an incline test.

Unilateral

Tanya's unilateral decisions are hurting her marriage. For instance, she recently bought nonrefundable tickets to Florida without consulting her husband."

Context Clues:
Well Uni means one and lateral is like a direction or way. Could mean one way.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/unilateral

–adjective
1.
relating to, occurring on, or involving one side only: unilateral development; a unilateral approach.
2.
undertaken or done by or on behalf of one side, party, or faction only; not mutual: a unilateral decision; unilateral disarmament.
3.
having only one side or surface; without a reverse side or inside, as a Möbius strip.

Examples of unilateral neglect from adult patients who have suffered a stroke.

Unassuming

"As unassuming as ever, Alice accepted the award in a quiet, modest way."

Context Clues:
She accepted it in a modest way, could mean not knowing.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Unassuming

–adjective
modest; unpretentious.

His unassuming manner gave no hint of his vast knowledge of music.

Nonchalant

"My friend was very nonchalant about giving her oral report in class, but i was a nervous wreck about giving mine."

Context Clues:
Probably mean the opposite of nervous. So calm, relaxed.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/nonchalant

–adjective
coolly unconcerned, indifferent, or unexcited; casual

He is far too nonchalant about such a serious matter.

Inherent

"An inherent danger of life in San Francisco is possibly earthquakes."

Context Clues:
Earthquakes are bad and cause damage. Could mean unavoidable?

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Inherent

–adjective
1.
existing in someone or something as a permanent and inseparable element, quality, or attribute: an inherent distrust of strangers.
2.
Grammar. standing before a noun.
3.
inhering; infixed.

The inherent unfairness in this archaic system holds the potential for greater instability.

Indolent

"My indolent sister says that the most work she ever wants to so is clicking the remote control to switch TV channels."

Context Clues:
If all the sister wants to do is click a button and lay on the couch it could mean lazy.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Indolent

–adjective
1.
having or showing a disposition to avoid exertion; slothful: an indolent person.
2.
Pathology. causing little or no pain; inactive or relatively benign: an indolent ulcer that is not painful and is slow to heal.

The indolent girl resisted doing her homework.

Dissipate

"After twenty minutes of meditation, i find that the stresses of my day have dissipated, and I'm relaxed enough to enjoy the evening."

Context Clues:
Meditation usually relieves whatever stress you have and relaxes you so it probably mean relieve or get rid of.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Dissipate

–verb
1.
to scatter in various directions; disperse; dispel.
2.
to spend or use wastefully or extravagantly; squander; deplete: to dissipate one's talents; to dissipate a fortune on high living.


The sun finally came out and dissipated the haze

Denunciation

"In an unusual denunciation of parents, the community leader said, "Parents have not been taking enough responsibility for their children."

Context Clues:
Well if it is unusual thing coming for a parent to say that they are not taking enough responsibility for their kids it could mean criticism.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Denunciation

–noun
1.
an act or instance of denouncing; public censure or condemnation.
2.
an accusation of crime before a public prosecutor or tribunal.
3.
notice of the termination or the renouncement of an international agreement or part thereof.
4.
Archaic. warning of impending evil; threat.


The principal's denunciation of the teacher angered many of the faculty; the parents, however, applauded the principal's actions.

Demeanor

"Troy's demeanor was quiet and controlled, but inside he was boiling with anger."

Context Clues:
Could mean persona? On the outside he is quit and controlled but on the inside he isnt?

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Demeanor

–noun
1.
conduct; behavior; deportment.
2.
facial appearance; mien.

A good demeanor is crucial for success.

Assimilate

"To assimilate into the culture of a new county, it's essential to learn the language."

Context Clues:
Well coming into a new culture you need to adapt to their way of living and their main language so it could mean learn/adapt?

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/assimilate

verb
1.
to take in and incorporate as one's own; absorb
2.
to bring into conformity with the customs, attitudes, etc., of a group, nation, or the like; adapt or adjust

Karl's grandfather thought the best way to be successful was to assimilate.

Reflection Week 8

So I took those two brain test things. The results I got were very accurate to my personality. The first one said I was a right brained person. I answered fourteen out of the eighteen questions right brained and four of them left brained. It says I am holistic, random, concrete, intuitive, nonverbal, and fantasy-oriented. Those all seem pretty close to my own personality. I am very random at times. I also follow my gut a lot when I have hunches on things I am not sure about. I do nto talk a lot unless it is with people I am comfortable with and I do not like to follow rules. The second test said I was a very spatial, nature oriented, and social person. That is very close to how I am too. I remember things by how it looks and not what it is called. I like to take photographs of nature and other things like cars and people. It also said I was not a very musical and linguistic person. I am not so sure about the musical part. I like music a lot and I is a part of my life and personality every day. From these results I can mold the ways I study and help maximize my learning. I can adapt my study habits to my traits. Hopefully I can use this new information to help better myself and my study skills in the future so I can do better in school and life.

Culmination

The Super Bowl is the culmination of the entire professional football season. All the rivalries, victories, and defeats lead up to this final contest.

Context Clues:
1. The entire season - a sum up?
2. Rivalries, victories, defeats - High point?

Culmination

noun
1.
the act or fact of culminating.
2.
that in which anything culminates; the culminating position or stage; highest point; acme.
3.
Astronomy. the position of a celestial body when it is on the meridian.

"The Fourth of July celebration has a culmination of impressive display of fireworks."

Callender/ To Do List

To Do List:
Study
Sleep
Finish Car

Forestall

The owners of the failing store hoped that the huge sale would bring in enough cash to forestall bankruptcy.

Context Clues:
1. Failing store is bad
2. Having a sale raises money
3. could mean stop

Forestall

verb (used with object)
1.
to prevent, hinder, or thwart by action in advance: to forestall a riot by deploying police.
2.
to act beforehand with or get ahead of; anticipate.
3.
to buy up (goods) in advance in order to increase the price when resold.
4.
to prevent sales at (a fair, market, etc.) by buying up or diverting goods.


"Fred forestalled disaster by his prompt action."

Belligerent

Angie was suspended for her belligerent behavior during an argument with one of her teachers. She actually shook her fist at him and threatened to hit him.

Context Clues:
1. could mean violent
2. something that can kick you out of school for
3. could mean angry

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Belligerent

adjective
1.
warlike; given to waging war.
2.
of warlike character; aggressively hostile; bellicose: a belligerent tone.
3.
waging war; engaged in war: a peace treaty between belligerent powers.
4.
pertaining to war or to those engaged in war: belligerent rights.


"Stephen got kicked out of the party last night. He got too drunk and started acting belligerent and got into a fight."

Reflection: Week 9

I am currently taking two classes, Reading and English. I overall enjoy my English class, we've written two papers; one about the media and the other about violence. I also won the “Best Title” contest for both of those essays, which was a huge accomplishment. Before this class I wasn't a good writer and dreaded doing essays, but with the guidance of my teacher who is a little weird I've come to love writing! Being successful is something I drive to be. However, it's not always easy. This famous quote stated in a Chinese proverb helps me “The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials.” In other words success comes with failures, but in each fault you learn more about yourself and are one step closer to success. In order to become successful I have to push myself, and work hard. I have to realize that there's a difference between work and play, and there is a time for both. The key is finding a balance between the two. To find a balance, I put my work/school first because that is what most important at the moment. At the same time, not cut myself from friends and fun but simply not giving everything up for a good time. Another way I plan to continue on my road to success is never give up, there have been so many times when I have wanted to just stop doing work and get distracted, but I've learned to be self motivated enough to push myself above and beyond. Challenges are all over, some challenges I face are staying on task and procrastination, I always wait til the last minute and forget to do things. In this class I have learned that reading is important to be successful and that you need to have good study skills or you can't get anything done. I realized I need to read more for the final and improve my study skills, and hopefully that will help me in the next few weeks.

Calender / To Do List

To do List:
1) Car wash fundraiser
2) Car show
3) homework

Exacerbate

"Instead of soothing the baby, the sound of the music box seemed to only exacerbate his crying."

Context Clues:
1) Music usually soothes a baby so could mean opposite

verb (used with object),-bat·ed, -bat·ing.
1.
to increase the severity, bitterness, or violence of (disease, ill feeling, etc.); aggravate.
2.
to embitter the feelings of (a person); irritate; exasperate.

Watching a pot of water boil does not exacerbate the water to boil faster.

Atrophy

"Since unused muscles atrophy, an arm or leg that remains in a cast for some time becomes thinner."

Context Clues:
1. An arm or leg in a cast is unused
2. Becoming thinner = becoming weaker?


noun
1.
Also, a·tro·phi·a  /əˈtroʊfiə/ Show Spelled[uh-troh-fee-uh] Show IPA. Pathology. a wasting away of the body or of an organ or part, as from defective nutrition or nerve damage.
2.
degeneration, decline, or decrease, as from disuse: He argued that there was a progressive atrophy of freedom and independence of thought.

People's minds atrophy if they only watch television all the time.

Calender/To Do List

To Do List:
1) Wash Car for One/One Show
2) Watch some Drifting
3) Homework

Adroit

"Doris is adroit in any kind of discussion or debate. She's very skillful at getting others to see things her way."

Context Clues:
1) Discussion/debate could mean verbal
2) skillful in following sentence so could mean good at

Adroit
–adjective
1.
expert or nimble in the use of the hands or body.
2.
cleverly skillful, resourceful, or ingenious: an adroit debater.


Tony is very adroit when it comes to cars. He can fix anything that is wrong with one.

-That One Kid

Week 7 Reflection

So my life goal would be to get a degree and be successful in life. Yes, I know that isn't a real crazy thing but its what i like. I just want to have a family that i can support and have a stable job and not have to worry about money or anything. I want to get out of Fullerton College by 2012 and transfer to Cal State Fullerton or Cal Poly SLO. Hopefully i can become a teacher or a Civil Engineer. Maybe I can do both and teach engineering in college. That sounds like a long shot since I tend to mess everything up that I try when it comes to school. I already messed up a whole semester here at FJC and messed up half of this semester. Oh well, only time will tell i guess. I also want to coach high school tennis. I got lucky and was able to become the assistant coach for my old high school's tennis team. I'm happy that I can learn the ways of becoming a good coach from one of the best and most respectable coaches I've ever met, Mike Lee. I would like to stay in southern California too. Orange County is where i grew up and i fell it would be a nice place to raise kids and start a family. One day I hope to won a house in Orange Park Acres or the Villa Park Hills. I hope that i can achieve my goals someday and be able to live a comfortable life with a nice family.

-That One Kid

Calender/ To Do List

To Do List:
1. ITS SPRING BREAK!!!!!!! RELAXXX!!!!
2. Work =[
3. Lower Car More


-That One Kidd

Calender/ To Do List

To Do List:
1. Read more of A**Hole-o-logy Book
2. Install Max's Airshocks
3. Relax!

Reflection Week 6

Lets see, How did my week go last week. Well it went quite normal i guess. Class and work. Nothing too special. My goals for last week were accomplished. Nothing came unexpectedly and ruined my plans. Yeah, I know, i live a boring life. What can I say? It's what I'm good at. Reading strategies and study skills? Ooohh.... yeah.... about those...... ummmm... yeah... Let's not go there.

This week on the other hand, well, that didn't go as planned at all. On Monday I got into a big argument with my mother and ended up having to drop 2 classes. It got to the point to where i punched a hole in my headboard of my bed. Yeah it got ugly. So now i have to get at least a B in my two remaining classes in order to return in the fall as a student. Sucks i know. I mean, i like school (sounds crazy right?). I mean i seriously hate having nothing to do. This past Tuesday And Thursday I got to sleep in which was a plus, but once i woke up i had nothing to do. I just sat around doing nothing until work started. I hated it! It gets to the point where I mess with things and break them. Yeah that is bad.

So yeah I"ll leave you with that. Oh and this little guy
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lol and i think ill put a song up too


-That One Kidd

Calender/To Do List

To Do List:
1. Take Car to Get it Fixed
2. SE Event at Cabe Toyota
3. Mow The Lawn
4. English Paper


-That One Kid

Stringent

"Elected officials should be held to a stringent code of ethics, requiring them to avoid even the appearance of wrongdoing"

Context Clues:
1. Code of ethics are usually strict
2. wrong doing = bad
3. could mean strict, explicit

Stringent
adjective

1.

rigorously binding or exacting; strict; severe: stringent laws.

2.

compelling, constraining, or urgent: stringent necessity.

3.

convincing or forcible: stringent arguments.

4.

(of the money market) characterized by a shortage in money for loan or investment purposes; tight.


Max is very stringent when it comes to spending money. He doesn't like to spend a penny on anything.

-That One Kid

Adept

"People enjoy visiting my parents, who are adept at making guests feel welcome and at home."

Context Clues:
1. Could mean good at
2. Comes natural
3. Feel good?


Adept
noun

-a skilled or proficient person; expert.

Mike is very adept at making fiberglass parts for cars.

-That One Kidd

Calender/ To Do List

To Do List:
1. Work on Car
2. Wash Car
3. Buy Gift for Nick


-That One Kid

Calender/ToDo List

To Do List:
1. Lower Car More
2. Work on Cheda's Car
3. Mom's Birthday

-That One Kid

Connotation

"For many of us, the word sea has a connotation of salty air and vast openness."

Context Clues:
1. Sea
2. Salty air
3. vast openness

Connotation
-noun

1.

an act or instance of connoting.

2.

the associated or secondary meaning of a word or expression in addition to its explicit or primary meaning: A possible connotation of “home” is “a place of warmth, comfort, and affection.” Compare denotation (def. 1).

3.

Logic. the set of attributes constituting the meaning of a term and thus determining the range of objects to which that term maybe applied; comprehension; intension.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/connotation

"For many of us, the word forest has a connotation of tall trees and wild animals."

-That One Kid

Weekly Calender

To Do List
1. Get Ready For HellaFlush 3.5
2. Wash Car
3. Sleep

-That One Kid

Stint

Word: Stint

"His three hour stint of the LeMans was finally over."

Context Clues:
1) Three hours... time length?
2)Probably a section of time or shift

Stint–noun
1.a period of time spent doing something
2.an allotted amount or piece of work
3.limitation or restriction, esp. as to amount
4.a limited, prescribed, or expected quantity, share, rate
5.Obsolete. a pause; halt.

"His stint of the relay race was over and his partner took over for the final lap"

-That One Kid

Notorious

Word: Notorious

"Batman and Robin matched wits with the Joker and Penguin, who were notorious for their evil deeds."

Context Clues:
1. Evil Deeds?
2. Matched wits?
3. May mean known for

Notorious-adj.
1.widely and unfavorably known
2.publicly or generally known, as for a particular trait

John was notorious for using foul language while in public with no consideration towards others.

-That One Kid

Gladiatorial

Word: Gladiatorial

"A gladiatorial display was given in the names of the Emperor's adopted son Germanicus and his own son Drusus."

Context Clues:
1. Gladiator?
2. In the names of... in honor of?
3. May mean heroic.

Gladiatorial-adj.
1. of or pertaining to gladiators or to their combats.

Marcus showed a gladiatorial display of bravery when he defeated the lion in the coliseum.

-That One Kid

Raucous

Word: Racous

"The rock concert was so raucous that we feared the noise and comotion would lead to violence."

Context Clues:
1. People at a concert...resort to violence.
2. Most people at a rock concert ingest large amounts of alcohol and can usually cause problems and riots.
3. May mean rowdy

Raucous-adj.
1. harsh; strident; grating
2. rowdy; disorderly

Once the Lakers won the championship, the once cheerful crowd became raucous and caused a three day riot.

-That One Kid

The 1st Post

So, for all that care I'm making a new blog for my Reading class. So basically this will be filled with vocab words and assignments that she assigns us. Oh, and yes this is an assignment for my class. Weird right? LOL but yeah, unless you like vocab and reading you wont want to read this blog.

-That One Kid