What is your favorite word‚ and why? My favorite word is callipygian. It is a Greek word‚ originally derived in the 1640’s or 50’s to describe a statute of Aphrodite. It is an adjective. It means having a well-shaped buttocks. It’s essentially a more sophisticated way of saying “DAMN‚ look at that ba-donk-a-donk!” After reading that‚ you may think I am a perverted animal. Please‚ let me explain. It started when I was a junior in high school. My friend came rushing down the halls laughing‚ his
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List the 5 characteristics of words. Which one was new to you? Which one do you think is most important? Why? Define “connotative” and “denotative” meanings. What are the steps for performing a word study? How important are word studies in understanding Scripture? Why is it important to do word studies in the original languages instead of in English alone? There are 5 characteristics of words: 1. Words Are Arbitrary Signs- A word is a semantic sign which is a combination of symbols or sounds that
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Hager Cohen’s "Words Left Unspoken" wants people to understand that being deaf may hinder a person‚ but it can also amplify life in an extraordinary way. Cohen’s goal is to convince the readers that deafness is not an infirmity but a cultural identity; however‚ Cohen failed to deliver the featured and the finishing touch. It did tap on detailed descriptions of her grandfather that captured the reader’s sympathy‚ which also led to frustration and disappointment. In the story‚ "Words Lefts Unspoken
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countries to intervene in the affairs of another‚ in terms of economic‚ political or social instability‚ because states are not always capable of making the right decisions to maximise the welfare of the society. Indeed there are cases where external intervention is unjustified‚ especially when global or regional powers try to exert their influence over another country. However‚ it is not right to assert that ‘No country should intervene in the affairs of another’ as it gives too much power to individual
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We are not nearly as unique as we have been told‚ even though you are likely to be the only person on this Earth with your exact mind. But what if I told you there were other Earths‚ each with other versions of you who walk‚ talk‚ and act just like you‚ with slightly different decisions that coincide with the major difference of that world. There may even be a world in which you were your generation’s Einstein‚ or their OJ Simpson. In Candide by Voltaire‚ Dr. Pangloss states that we as a people live
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influenceex: Lack of sleep affects the quality of your work.EFFECT-n.‚ result‚ v.‚ to accomplishex: The subtle effect of the lighting made the room look ominous.ex: Can the university effect such a change without disrupting classes? A LOT (two words)-many.ALOT (one word)-Not the correct form. ALLUSION-an indirect referenceex:The professor made an allusion to Virginia Woolf’s work.ILLUSION-a false perception of realityex: They saw a mirage: that is a type of illusion one sees in the desert. ALL READY-preparedex:
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A rock is another rocks raw materials‚ meaning rocks that dinosaurs used to step on‚ are what make up the rock we use to skip on the lake. The quick and simple way to answer how that could be true is‚ the rock cycle‚ but the rock cycle is actually very complex. It involves the formation and deterioration of rocks also it is connected with many of the other cycles in the earth. The rock cycle shows “one rock is the raw material for another” due to rocks going through three different phases: igneous
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Language “Words are Loaded Pistols” – Jean-Paul Sartre This essay is written‚ to show the power of words‚ and to explain the quote above by Jean-Paul Sartre. I will relate this topic to ways and areas of knowing. Some examples might be given throughout the explanation of the quote and how it can be seen. Words are loaded pistols means to me‚ that thoughts are pistols‚ and words are loaded pistols‚ when you speak‚ you shoot the words out. The difference between thoughts and words is that thoughts
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specie. Although technology has advanced society with respect to technology and efficiency‚ it has also created problems not previously seen because of the use of technology. Edward Tenner‚ a writer and technology consultant‚ wrote an article titled “Another Look Back‚ and a Look Ahead” published in 1996. In his article Tenner argues‚ through the use of the rhetorical appeal ethos‚ compare and contrast‚ and cause and effect‚ that society is advancing at an alarming rate and suggests a “retreating from
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the Philippines‚ on board the Balangay boats.When the first Spaniards arrived in the 16th century‚ they found the Filipinos living in well-organized independent villages called barangays. The name barangay originated from balangay‚ the Austronesian word for "sailboat". Metallurgy is a domain of materials science that studies the physical and chemical behavior of metallic elements‚ their inter metallic compounds‚ and their mixtures‚ which are called alloys. It is also the technology of metals: the
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