harried
source sentence: the workers stand loosely grouped and at ease, but my uncle looks as harried and tense as a police officer trying to unsnarl a New York City traffic jam.
context clues: example clues, (syn.) molest, trouble, (ant.) tranquilize, (ex.) A frustrated person police officer is an example of a harried person.
definition: to harass, annoy, or prove a nuisance to by or as if by repeated attacks; worry
original sentence: Because Joshua was having such a bad day, no one was more harried after the news about possible lay offs at the office than he was.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/harried
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
arduously
arduously
source sentence: I have a place on the East Coast, where our neighbor is so much a part of our family that my mother never passes her house at night without glancing at the lights to see if she is home and safe; where my parents have hauled hundreds of pounds of rocks from fields and arduously planted Christmas trees and blueberries, lilicas, asparagus, and crab apples; where my father still dreams of angling a stream to a new bed so that he can dig a pond in the field and fill it with water and fish.
context clues: inference clues, indirect example clues, (syn.) diligently, (ant.) lazily, lathargically, (ex.) A hard working person is an example of an arduous person.
definition: requiring great exertion; laborious; difficult
original sentence: The hunters arduously trudged through the jungle to find food for their tribe.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/arduously
source sentence: I have a place on the East Coast, where our neighbor is so much a part of our family that my mother never passes her house at night without glancing at the lights to see if she is home and safe; where my parents have hauled hundreds of pounds of rocks from fields and arduously planted Christmas trees and blueberries, lilicas, asparagus, and crab apples; where my father still dreams of angling a stream to a new bed so that he can dig a pond in the field and fill it with water and fish.
context clues: inference clues, indirect example clues, (syn.) diligently, (ant.) lazily, lathargically, (ex.) A hard working person is an example of an arduous person.
definition: requiring great exertion; laborious; difficult
original sentence: The hunters arduously trudged through the jungle to find food for their tribe.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/arduously
Weekly Calendar/To Do List
To Do List:
1.) Finish TTTC
2.) Buy a birthday gift for Andrew
3.) Lab
4.) Laundry
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
topographic
tophographic
source sentence: If you were to view Earth from a great distance, as we sometimes view other plantes through telescopes, the most distinctive topographic features would be the enormous mountain ranges arranged in linear patterns that extend for thousands of kilometers.
context clues: example clues, inference clues, (syn.) geographic, (ant.) ...?
definition: the detailed mapping or charting of the features of a relatively small area, district, or locality
original sentence: The location director of a major film wanted help on topographic issues relating to a small city being filmed so he asked the local geographer.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/topographic
source sentence: If you were to view Earth from a great distance, as we sometimes view other plantes through telescopes, the most distinctive topographic features would be the enormous mountain ranges arranged in linear patterns that extend for thousands of kilometers.
context clues: example clues, inference clues, (syn.) geographic, (ant.) ...?
definition: the detailed mapping or charting of the features of a relatively small area, district, or locality
original sentence: The location director of a major film wanted help on topographic issues relating to a small city being filmed so he asked the local geographer.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/topographic
Reflection 2
Last week I had plans to study and to finish all my homework. Unfortunately I did not follow through. The unforgiving cloud of laziness and procrastination hovered over me for most of the past week. I was not successful in fulfilling my acedemic plans. There is really no legitimate excuse for it. I was just too lazy. Instead of doing what I am supposed to be doing (finishing homework and studying for class discussions or tests), I go out with my friends or spend time with my boyfriend. I find myself in these situations during most of my life. Since I know what I am doing wrong, perhaps I should stop and do what is right. As a matter of fact I will. Whenever I am faced with a decision to go out or do homework, I will do what is right and focus on my acedemics before I can spend time with friends and others. It will be difficult and time consuming at first, but I know that in the long run, it will be better for me.
From last week to next week, adjustments such as the one in the last paragraph should be made. I should use my time wisely and efficiently. Whenever I feel "too lazy" to do homework I should tell myself to snap out of it and think of the choices I have: either I do my homework now and get it done for the next class; or I put it off until the last minute and stress over it, not doing what should be my best. Since I hate being pushed and hurried to finish things last minute, I will choose the most obvious choice: finish my homework for the next class. This way I will not have to worry about it at all, and I'll have some extra time on my hands to spend with whomever I wish.
From last week to next week, adjustments such as the one in the last paragraph should be made. I should use my time wisely and efficiently. Whenever I feel "too lazy" to do homework I should tell myself to snap out of it and think of the choices I have: either I do my homework now and get it done for the next class; or I put it off until the last minute and stress over it, not doing what should be my best. Since I hate being pushed and hurried to finish things last minute, I will choose the most obvious choice: finish my homework for the next class. This way I will not have to worry about it at all, and I'll have some extra time on my hands to spend with whomever I wish.
Calendar/To Do List
To Do List:
1.) Finish homework online
2.) Get a present for Andrew's birthday
3.) Study for discussion in Psych
4.) Finish rest of homework after dinner
Friday, March 6, 2009
Reflection 1
This coming school week will most likely be like any other school week. There are no big exams or papers due. My challenges include finishing up the last two week's work of this blog and registering in myreadinglab.com. There will be homework I need to keep up with. I find it a little difficult to motivate myself enough to actually start on homework for my classes, but once I start I usually keep going until I finish.
I know this week I'll find it hard to concentrate on my studies because of my younger brother, Chris. He's a senior in high school and is waiting on letters on behalf of his acceptance or denial of admissions to the colleges he applied for. The anticipation is palpable whenever I am around him. I get nervous just thinking about it too because I want him to succeed. I really wish he would calm down a little though. Then perhaps I can feel the pressure less and concentrate on what is going on in my life rather than his. I need all the concentration I can get because of all the homework and studying I need to finish.
I don't anticipate any other problems during this week. With the right mindset and environment, I should be able to finish all I need to for next week. The only thing different I should be doing is trying to concentrate more. Therefore, my challenges for this week include doing homework, studying, and making sure I can concentrate while doing so. I can use a few things I learned from my Read 96 class to achieve this week's goals: concentrate on doing homework or studying in 20 minute intervals. Hopefully all goes well.
I know this week I'll find it hard to concentrate on my studies because of my younger brother, Chris. He's a senior in high school and is waiting on letters on behalf of his acceptance or denial of admissions to the colleges he applied for. The anticipation is palpable whenever I am around him. I get nervous just thinking about it too because I want him to succeed. I really wish he would calm down a little though. Then perhaps I can feel the pressure less and concentrate on what is going on in my life rather than his. I need all the concentration I can get because of all the homework and studying I need to finish.
I don't anticipate any other problems during this week. With the right mindset and environment, I should be able to finish all I need to for next week. The only thing different I should be doing is trying to concentrate more. Therefore, my challenges for this week include doing homework, studying, and making sure I can concentrate while doing so. I can use a few things I learned from my Read 96 class to achieve this week's goals: concentrate on doing homework or studying in 20 minute intervals. Hopefully all goes well.
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