Thursday, March 12, 2009

Jovial-Luke D.


Pronunciation:\ˈjō-vē-əl, -vyəl\


Definition:markedly good-humored especially as evidenced by jollity and conviviality


Etymolgy:1592


Synonym:Comedian


Antonym:Serious


Sentence:Alec is the most jovial person I know.

Citations:

"jovial." Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2009.
Merriam-Webster Online. 26 March 2009

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Fetter- Bryan H.

FETTER

Pronounciation: \ˈfe-tər\

Definition: n. A chain or shackle for the feet

Etymology: Before the 12th century, middle English

Sentence: The man tried to escape the fetter that was locked around his foot during his time in prison.

Synonym: Shackle

Antonym: freedom

Cite for definition, part of speech, and pronounciation: Merriam Webster's Intermediate Dictionary Merriam Webster inc. Springfield, Ma 1998

Cite for etymology:"fetter." Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2009.
Merriam-Webster Online. 24 March 2009 http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fetter

Cite for picture:
RootsWeb: Freepages. 26 Mar. 2009 .
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Condole Angela B.







Condole: To express sypathetic sorrw.(verb)

Pronunciation:
\kən-ˈdōl


Etymology:
Late Latin condolēre, from Latin com- + dolēre to feel pain
Date:
circa 1586


Synonym: Grieve




Antonyn: Happy




Sentence: The girl was condoled when she found out her father past away.



Citation:"condole." Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2009.
Merriam-Webster Online. 12 March 2009http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/condole

Picture Citation: ActionNet - Local Lincoln County Internet Service Provider. 24 Mar. 2009 >.




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placid erin r.
















Placid


Definition- Peacefully free of interruption or disturbance. adj. \ˈpla-səd\

Etymology- Latin placidus, from placēre to please

Synonym- Calm


Antonym- Loud


Sentence- She was being placid while she was doing her schoolwork.


Definition Citation- "placid." Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2009.
Merriam-Webster Online. 12 March 2009


Picture Citation- Oregon Blogs & RSS Feeds News, Sports, Living and More. 26 Mar. 2009 .




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talisman-devin h











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definition- an object held to act as a charm, avert evil, and bring good fortune


etymology- French talisman or Spanish talismán or Italian talismano; all from arabic tilsam, from Middle Greek telesma, from Greek, consecration, from telein to initiate into the mysteries, complete, from telos end

synonym- luck chrm

antonym- jinx

sentence- The old rock was believed to be a talisman and bring good luck when held.
citations- The Pikesville Pages. 26 Mar. 2009 http://www.pikesville.com/mandy/neopets/codestone/codest11.gif.
"talisman." Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2009.
Merriam-Webster Online. 26 March 2009
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Fakir - Meghan D.


1. fakir - a Muslim mendicant : dervish b: an itinerant Hindu ascetic or wonder-worker



2. Etymology: Arabic faqīr, literally, poor man



3. synonym - magician



4. antonym - sorcerer (black magic)



5. sentence - a fakir came to my town and performed magical feats



6. picture
















CITATIONS:
"fakir." Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2009.
Merriam-Webster Online. 24 March 2009



"Magician And Floating Lady clip art - vector clip art online, royalty free & public domain." The online royalty free clipart 17570 - vector clip art online, royalty free & public domain. 24 Mar. 2009 .



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Defiant-Meghan M.

Definition: full of or showing defiance : bold , impudent/
Pronunciation: di-fahy-uhnt




Etymology: Middle French, from Old French, present participle of defier to defy



Synonym:
Bold


Antonym: Shy




Sentance: The rebels were very defiant.



Picture: Rosa Parks










"defiant." Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2009.
Merriam-Webster Online. 24 March 2009http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defiant
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Carnival-Cassie H.





Definition:a season or festival of merrymaking before Lent











Pronunciation: \ˈkär-nə-vəl\






Etymology:Italian carnevale, alteration of earlier carnelevare, literally, removal of meat, from carne flesh (from Latin carn-, caro) + levare to remove, from Latin, to raise











Synonym:Mardi Gras











Antonym:Lent











Sentance:The carnival was so much fun, but now we have to wait a whole year until the next one!









Citation: "carnival." Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2009.
Merriam-Webster Online. 24 March 2009http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carnival









Picture Citation:Council of Festival Commitees :: Home. 26 Mar. 2009 http://www.wisconsinfestivals.org/images/carnival.jpg.

























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amiable abby b.










Amiable



defintion- amiable - \ˈā-mē-ə-bəl\ adjective generally agreeable b: being friendly, sociable, and congenial



elymology - Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin amicabilis friendly, from Latin amicus friend; akin to Latin amare to love
Date:
14th century



synanom- friendly



antonym - anti-sociable



sentence The new student made lots of friends because he has an amiable personality.



citation- "amiable." Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2009.Merriam-Webster Online. 12 March 2009http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amiable



picture citation - National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine [NCCAM] - nccam.nih.gov Home Page. 26 Mar. 2009 .


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Nemo me impune lacessit - Dante H.




Nemo me impune lacessit. - No one attacks me with impunity.





Etymology - Latin. Motto of Scotland and the Order of the Thistle.





Synonym - Don't mess with me.





Antonym - I don't care if you pick on me.


Example - The motto of the Scottish is "Nemo me impune lacessit," which means, "No one attacks me with impunity" in Latin.


"nemo me impune lacessit." Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2009.
Merriam-Webster Online. 12 March 2009http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nemo%20me%20impune%20lacessit







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rubicund-Toni C.



Rubicund [roo-bi-kuhnd]- adj: having a healthy reddish color; ruddy



Etymology: Middle English rubicunde, from Latin rubicundus, from rubēre to be red; akin to Latin rubeus.

Synonym: ruddy


Antonym: pale



Sentence: The child's face was rubicund when his teacher caught him cheating.




Citations:
"rubicund." Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2009.
Merriam-Webster Online. 24 March 2009
<http://www.visualdxhealth.com/images/dx/webchild/erythema>.


VisualDxHealth Your guide to a clear picture of health. 26 March 2009
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interminable - Victoria P.


Definition: \(ˌ)in-ˈtərm-nə-bəl, -ˈtər-mə-\ Adj.

having or seeming to have no end, tiresomely long


Etymology: From the Middle English, late latin word interminabilis. From the Latin language in + teminare to terminate


Synonym: Forever, infinite

Antonym: Finite


Sentence: The universe is said to be interminable.

The game to me seemed interminable because we had to go to two extra innings.

Citatitions: Merriam-Webster's Intermediate Dictionary. Merriam-Webster Inc., Publishers. Springfield, Massachusetts, USA 1998

"interminable." Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2009.
Merriam-Webster Online. 12 March 2009http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interminable

Yoga Journal. 2002. 12 Mar. 09 .

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Petulant-Jeremy N.

Etymology:Latin or Middle French;MiddleFrench,from Latin petulant-, petulans;akin to Latin petere to go to attack,seek— more at PETULANT

Pronunciation:\-lənt\

Antonyms: petulant Definition: crabby, moody

Antonyms: affable, good-humored, good-natured, happy, pleasant

Function:adjective

SENTENCE:The old man was petulant to the kids who where riding quads.

MLA Style"petulant." Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2009.Merriam-Webster Online. 12 March 2009

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Talisman-Lizzy N.


Talisman (tal-is-man)- an object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune.

Etymology: French talisman or Spanish talismán or Italian talismano; all from Arabic ṭilsam, from Middle Greek telesma, from Greek, consecration, from telein to initiate into the mysteries, complete, from telos.
Synonym: Juju
Antonym: Omen
Sentence: The girl had good luck after she found a Talisman.


Citations;
"talisman." Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2009.
Merriam-Webster Online. 26 March 2009http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talisman
"John Lennon's Talisman Necklace." Beatlesuits.Com - Beatles Clothing. 26 Mar. 2009 .
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Presumptuous-Kirsten C.

Presumptuous:

Definition: going beyond what is proper


Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French presumptious, from Late Latin praesumptuosus, irregular from praesumptio


Synonym: inappropriate


Antonym: appropriate


Sentence Using the Word: The loud and reckless girl was being presumptuous at the dinner party.


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Citations: (Merrriam-Webster's Intermediate Dictionary. Merriam-Webster Inc. Springfield, MA, USA. 1986.) ("presumptuous." Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2009.
Merriam-Webster Online. 12 March 2009http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/presumptuous) (FlashReport - Presented by Jon Fleischman. 12 Mar. 2009 http://www.flashreport.org/images/BankRobber.jpg.)
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Roquelaure - Madison L.

Roquelaure-is a noun. ro-que-laure






Roquelaure-A knee-length cloak worn especially in the 18th and 19th centuries.






Etynology-French, from the Duc de Roguelaur 1738 French marshal.






Date: 1716






Synoym-A knee length dress.






Antonym-Mini skirt.









Sentence-A king wore a Roquelaure for a special occation.










Citation: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roquelaure


Citation:pedagogie.ac-toulouse.fr/.../roquelaure.htm
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PARAPHERNALIA-JOEL N.








  1. Pronunciation:\ˌper-ə-fə(r)-ˈnāl-yə, ˌpa-rə-\
    Definition: Personal belongings, furnishing
    2. Part Of Speech: Noun

  2. Antonyms: Nothing


  3. Synonyms:Property


  4. Etymology: Medieval Latin, ultimately from Greek parapherna bride's property beyond her dowry, from para- + phernē dowry, from pherein to bear


  5. All of my paraphernalia's were stolen, when the burglars robbed my house.

6. (picture source) McAtee, Kimmy. "Livestrong." Sandiegoish. 18 July 2007. 12 Mar. 2009.

(dictionary source) Paraphernalia." Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2009.
Merriam-Webster Online. 12 March 2009

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Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Welcome to the Vocabulary Blog

Welcome to Miss K's vocabulary blog.

We are going to be reading some short stories, and in order to understand them, we need to understand the vocabulary their authors use. In order to do that, we are going to work together to create a vocabulary blog. Each of you will be randomly assigned one vocabulary word or literary term. You will then research that word and write a blog post about it. That blog post should include the following:
  1. definition
  2. etymology
  3. synonym
  4. antonym
  5. sentence using the word
  6. picture demonstrating the word
  7. citation of any sources you used to create the blog post
A rubric will be handed out in class. Please see me or email me if you have any questions.
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