VOCABULARY #2

obesity- the condition of being grossly fat or overweight.

accumulate- gather together or acquire an increasing number or quantity of.

mass- a coherent, typically large body of matter with no definite shape./ the majority of. 

disease- a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, esp. one that produces specific signs or symptoms or that affects a specific location and is not simply a direct result of physical injury.

diet- the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats. a special course of food to which one restricts oneself, either to lose weight or for medical reasons.

prevalence- the fact or condition of being prevalent; commonness.

stigma- a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.

prevent(able)- capable of being prevented; "conscious of preventable human suffering

adolescent-(of a young person) in the process of developing from a child into an adult.

cardiovascular- of or relating to the heart and blood vessels.

excessive- more than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.

mechanism- a system of parts working together in a machine; a piece of machinery. a natural or established process by which something takes place or is brought about.

sedentary- (of a person) tending to spend much time seated; somewhat inactive.

predispose- make someone liable or inclined to a specified attitude, action, or condition.

syndrome- a group of symptoms that consistently occur together or a condition characterized by a set of associated symptoms.

Fall Vocab #1

Expository- intended to explain or describe something

Composition- the nature of something's ingredients or constituents 

Assuage-to make milder or less severe (unpleasant) 

Decadence- the act or process of falling into an inferior condition or state

Hackneyed- lacking significance through having been overused 

Coalition- a combination or alliance

Transcend- to rise above or go beyond; overpass; exceed

Meritorious - deserving reward or praise. 

 Lurid- gruesome; horrible; revolting

Petulant- childishly sulky or bad 

Denotation- the dictionary version 

Connotation - slang version 

My First Week

1: No, not at all. I have access to the internet and a printer at pretty much all times of the day.

2: The best learning experience I had was from last year in Dr Preston's class. He was teaching us remixing and different techniques on learning information. It opened my eyes on how to learn and how to teach others.

3: I guess I'm most excited to see what we cover this year, Last year was such an awesome experience that I know this year will be even better. I would say i'm only concerned about the work load, but I feel like it isn't going to be to much. It will make a difference by opening my eyes and mind to knew things and new ideas to create.

5 GOT TO SOURCES FOR NON-FICTION

Those are all links to get websites where you can get some options on a non-fiction novel !



 1: Good Reads  

 2: 5 Best Non-Fiction Books of The Year

 3: Non-Fiction That Will Suck You In  

 4: Non-Fiction of 2013 So Far

 5: Good Reads again !