Friday, October 19, 2007

Journal

I think that that is very freaky and it makes me be paranyod. I didnt know that jerms were such a big deal. Now ima try to wash my hands more and try to stay away from things that might have jerms. I hope they come up with a solution and I wonder if it was always a big deal.

Anolgy

ADVANCE : RECEDE :: stiff : _____

2. flexible

WORD QUIZ-What does it mean?
cacophony- harsh discordance of sound; dissonance: a cacophony of hoots, cackles, and wails.
Which would be most likely to make a cacophony?


2. monkeys with cymbals

Thursday, October 18, 2007

Tech Talk 4.2

Anolgy

SHALLOW : DEEP :: _____ : fancy

3. drab

WORD QUIZ
posthumous-arising, occurring, or continuing after one's death: a posthumous award for bravery.
A posthumous book is

3. published after the author has died.

Anolgy

HAMSTER : RODENT :: stealing : _____

2. thief

WORD QUIZ
verdant-green with vegetation; covered with growing plants or grass: a verdant oasis.

Which song sounds like it is about something verdant?
1. The Green, Green Grass of Home

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Tech Talk 5.2

Anology

LEMON : YELLOW :: sweatpants : _____

2. legs

WORD QUIZ
augur-one of a group of ancient Roman officials charged with observing and interpreting omens for guidance in public affairs.

An ancient Roman might have gone to an augur to


2. learn what his future held.

Anlogy 10/15

MINK : SOFT :: mold : _____

2. shape

WORD QUIZ
raconteur-a person who is skilled in relating stories and anecdotes interestingly.
My Aunt Vesta is a great raconteur—

2. I could listen to her stories for hours.

Monday, October 15, 2007

Tech Talk 5.1

Anology

MINK : SOFT :: mold : _____
1. fuzzy

WORD QUIZ
raconteur-a person who is skilled in relating stories and anecdotes interestingly.

My Aunt Vesta is a great raconteur—

2. I could listen to her stories for hours.