insipid (adj.)
*without distinctive, interesting, or stimulating qualities*superficial, without any thought
My conversations with Louise were never insipid or superficial. We always talk about interesting, deep issues.
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Thursday, May 12, 2011
Vocabulary: Thursday, May 12, 2011
*superficial, without any thought
My conversations with Louise were never insipid or superficial. We always talk about interesting, deep issues.
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Vocabulary: Wednesday, May 11, 2011
ubiquitous (adj.)
*existing or being everywhere, especially at the same timeIn Manhattan, yellow taxi cabs are ubiquitous. They are everywhere, driving around.
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Acronyms for Essay Outlines
What do I write in my INTRODUCTION? HITT!
H - hook: a story, quote, question, event description that catches s.o.'s attention
I - introduce your thesis (transition)
T - thesis
T - transition to your first body paragraphWhat is a TIED paragraph?
What's in a BODY PARAGRAPH? TIED! (3 times at least)
T - topic sentence
I - introduction to your evidence
E - evidence
D - discussion of why your evidence connects/proves your thesisHow do I write a conclusion? TELL
How do I write a CONCLUSION? TELL!
T - transition and thesis
E - evidence summary
L - something learned
L - a larger world connection (about revolutions)
H - hook: a story, quote, question, event description that catches s.o.'s attention
I - introduce your thesis (transition)
T - thesis
T - transition to your first body paragraphWhat is a TIED paragraph?
What's in a BODY PARAGRAPH? TIED! (3 times at least)
T - topic sentence
I - introduction to your evidence
E - evidence
D - discussion of why your evidence connects/proves your thesisHow do I write a conclusion? TELL
How do I write a CONCLUSION? TELL!
T - transition and thesis
E - evidence summary
L - something learned
L - a larger world connection (about revolutions)
Vocabulary: Tuesday, May 10, 2011
tantamount (adj.)
*equivalent, as in value, force, effect, or signification*when one thing is like or compared to another
For impulsive Abby, moving to such a sleepy village is tantamount to social suicide.
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Vocabulary: Monday, May 9, 2011
plethora (n.)
*overabundance; excessAt the cherry blossom festival at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, there was a plethora of pink petals decorating the trees.
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