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=**Student Vocabulary Journals ** = Winter Quarter 2011 You will need to provide 10-15 vocabulary terms per week. You may log words from your textbooks, newspapers, magazines, books, etc. This is due on Fridays (1st one is due January 14th 11:59 pm).

On your page you should enter your vocabulary terms in the following format:

Vocabulary Term + Part of Speech + Definition(in your own words) + Sample Sentence Place Found (with link if relevant)

DO NOT SIMPLY COPY AND PASTE FROM A SOURCE! Your definition and sample sentence should be original and your own. You will not learn if you simply copy and paste someone else's words.

I will take vocabulary from journals and add them as bonus questions on quizzes and tests(if we have them). So, it is not only important to know your own, but your classmates as well.


 * Example:**

Intellect (n) The ability to understand things and think intelligently. You need a very high intellect to pass the TOEFL exam. //Reading Keys//

//01/10/2011//

//1. tactful ( adj) : say or do something carefully in order to not upset others.// //SS: If you aren't tactful when you do some comments, you may hurt or annoy writers.// //PF: refining composition skills rhetoric and grammar// //2. incremental ( adj): an increase in a number or an amount.// //SS: The shortage of gasoline leads to incremental price.// //PF: principles of macroeconomics// //3.solitary (adj) : without other people// //SS: I enjoy solitary walks on the beach.// //PF: refining composition skills rhetoric and grammar// //4.impending(adj): something that is going to happen soon// //SS: People all stay at home to shelter the impending blizzard.// //PF: refining composition skills rhetoric and grammar// //5.foreshadow (verb): a sign indicates somethings will happen// //SS: More and more private cars foreshadow that people's living standard is improving.// //6.initiative(noun): the ability to decide to do something by your own not waiting for sb to tell you what you should do// //SS: I'm very shy, so I don't take the initiative in making new friends.// //PF:refining composition skills rhetoric and grammar// //7.compute(verb): to calculate something// //SS: The waiter is computing the bill.// //PF:principles of macroeconomics// //8.proprietor(noun): a owner of a business,etc// //SS:The proprietor of that shop was formerly a farmer.// //PF:principles of macroeconomics// //9.discrepancy( noun): the difference between something that should be same// //SS:What's the discrepancy between the two reports of that accident?// //PF: principles of macroeconomics// //10.denote(verb): to be a sign of something// //SS: Dark clouds denote rain.// //PF: principles of macroeconomics// //11.vague(adj): not clear// //SS: The stuff looked vague in the heavy fog.// //PF: principles of macroeconomics// //01/18/2010// //1.deceptive(adj):lie// //SS:Appearances are often deceptive.// //PF:refining composition skills rhetoric and grammar// //2.superb(adj):excellent// //SS:Your performance is absolutely superb.// //PF:refining composition skills rhetoric and grammar// //3.applause(noun): the noise made by clapping hands to show approval or enjoyment// //SS:His speech was followed by a burst of applause.// //PF: refining composition skills rhetoric and grammar// //4.miracle(noun): something seems impossible to happen,but it happens// //SS:It's a miracle I got one hundred grades in the final test.// //PF: refining composition skills rhetoric and grammar// //5.treasure(noun): a collection of valuable things// //SS:It's said that the rich man buried his treasure under the ground.// //PF:refining composition skills rhetoric and grammar// //6.razor(noun): an tool for shaving// //SS:I shave my face with a razor.// //PF:refining composition skills rhetoric and grammar// //7:vanish(verb):disappear// //SS:Many species have vanished because people ruin the environment.// //PF:refining composition skills rhetoric and grammar// //8.sovereignty(noun):the power to choose something by yourself// //SS:China claimed sovereignty over this island.// //PF:Microeconomics// //9.coincidence(noun):something appear at the same time// //SS:It's not a coincidence that I meet you every day.// //PF:Microeconomics// //10.demise(noun):the end of something// //SS:Many companies experienced demise during the depression.// //PF:Microeconomics//

01/24/2011

1. restore(verb): to bring to the former condition SS: The progress of the test score restored students' confidence. //PF: principles of macroeconomics// 2.exogenous(adj): a cause that is outside the body SS:Jim got a low grade in this test due to some exogenous reasons. //PF: principles of macroeconomics// 3. leakage(noun):a condition when there is a leak SS:The leakage of petroleum brought many problems to environment. //PF:principles of macroeconomics// //4. discretionary(adj):decide something by yourself// //SS:You should make a discretionary decision on whether you should take a apart-time job.// //PF:principles of macroeconomics// //5. applaud(verb): approve// //SS: The consumers applaud the cut of taxes.//

//PF:principles of macroeconomics// 6.autonomous(adj): make decisions by yourself SS: This state has it's autonomous rights on making laws. //PF:principles of macroeconomics// //7.explicit(adj): saying something clearly and exactly// //SS:The doctors told me the explicit instructions//

//PF:Microeconomics//

//8.implicit(adj):expressed something indirectly// //SS: The audience always give the implicit criticism to that author//

//PF:Microeconomics// 9.forgo(verb): give up SS: I forwent the chance to study abroad.

//PF:Microeconomics// //10.refinery(noun): a factory where a substance can be made pure// //SS: The firm is going to build a new factory to increase its production capacity.//

//PF:Microeconomics//

//01/31/2011//

//1.majestic(adj):impressive about its size and beauty// //SS:There is a majestic mountain in my hometown.// //PF: refining composition skills rhetoric and grammar// //2.blend(noun):a mixture// //SS: The smooth paste is a blend of flour and milk.// //PF: refining composition skills rhetoric and grammar// //3.prematurely(adv): too early// //SS: Farmers harvest the wheat prematurely.// //PF: refining composition skills rhetoric and grammar// //4.liability(noun): debt// //SS: My father is enduring a liability.// //PF:principles of macroeconomics// //5.debasement(noun): to make something less valuable// //SS: The currency usually occurs when the supply is increased too quickly.// //PF:principles of macroeconomics// //6.intrinsic( adj) : a part of the real nature of something or somebody// //SS: Introversion is my intrinsic character.// //PF:principles of macroeconomics// //7. portable(adj): easy to carry// //SS: This small laptop is portable.// //PF:principles of macroeconomics// //8.denomination(noun):a unit of value// //SS: There are many different denominations for yuan.// //PF:principles of macroeconomics// //9.rotating(adj):turn around from one person to another person// //SS: Cleaning the classroom is a rotating job for every student.// //PF:principles of macroeconomics// //10. bail(verb):help somebody get out of trouble// //SS: The Fed bails out banks, which are facing a big trouble.// //PF:principles of macroeconomics// //02/10/2011// //1.accrue(verb): increase// //SS:Your income will accrue if you work hard.//

//PF:Microeconomics//

2.odor(noun):an unpleasant smell SS:The odor of the restroom makes me feel uncomfortable. //PF:Microeconomics// //3.inflict(verb):make sb suffer sth unpleasant// //SS:They inflict a failure on the home team.//

//PF:Microeconomics// //4.versatile(adj): can do many different things// //SS:Jay is a versatile actor.//

//PF:Microeconomics// 5.obnoxious(adj): extremely unpleasant SS: That boy is thoroughly obnoxious.

//PF:Microeconomics// //6.sue( verb): make a claim against sb in court// //SS: He sued the company for racial discrimination.//

//PF:Microeconomics// 7.conceive(verb): creat or image sth SS: I can't conveive how children live without parents.

//PF:Microeconomics// //8.counter(adj) : opposite// //SS:His actions are counter to his words.//

//PF:Microeconomics// 9.mortgage(noun): pledge SS: The bank refuses to accept any mortgage on housing.

//PF:Microeconomics// 10.irrespective(adj): regardless of //﻿SS: Anyone can take part in this match, irrespective of age.// //PF:Microeconomics// //11: elaborate( adj): carefully prepared and organized// //SS: The students make elaborate costumes for the play.//

//PF:Microeconomics//