February 2016

Week 18 February 1, 2016-February 5, 2016

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LANGUAGE ARTS/READING Monday, February 1, 2016

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tem·pes·tu·ous Definition: [temˈpesCH(o ͞o)əs] adjective

• characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion.

• very stormy.

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math Tuesday, February 2, 2016

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in·ter·po·late Definition: [inˈtərpəˌlāt] verb • (Math) insert (something) between fixed

points. • insert (words) in a book or other text,

especially in order to give a false impression as to its date.

• alter (a book or text) by insertion of new material.

Check out “Coding Math Mini #2: Linear Interpolation”.

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Social studies Wednesday, February 3, 2016

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to·tal·i·tar·i·an Definition: [tōˌtaləˈterēən] adjective • of or relating to a system of

government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state.

• a person advocating a totalitarian system of government.

Check out “Book review: Totalitarian Art by Igor Golomstock”.

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science Thursday, February 4, 2016

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pre·cip·i·tous Definition: [prəˈsipədəs] adjective • dangerously high or steep. • (of an action) done suddenly and

without careful consideration.

Check out “Precipitous road, Kinnaur”.

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Academy of education friday, February 5, 2016

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in·cul·cate Definition: [inˈkəlˌkāt] verb • instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by

persistent instruction. • teach (someone) an attitude, idea, or

habit by persistent instruction.

Check out “How to Inculcate a Safety Culture in Your Organization”.

Week 19 February 8, 2016-February 12, 2016

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LANGUAGE ARTS/READING Monday, February 8, 2016

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be·lie Definition: [bəˈlī] verb

• (of an appearance) fail to give a true notion or impression of (something); disguise or contradict.

• fail to fulfill or justify (a claim or expectation); betray.

Check out “Belie”.

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math Tuesday, February 9, 2016

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grade point av·er·age Definition: noun • an indication of a student's academic achievement at a

college or university, calculated as the total number of grade points received over a given period divided by the total number of credits awarded.

Check out “Math Skills & Equations : How to Calculate Your Standard GPA”.

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Social studies Wednesday, February 10, 2016

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suf·fra·gist Definition: [ˈsəfrəjist] noun • a person advocating the

extension of voters’ rights, especially to women.

Check out “Suffragette Official Trailer #1 (2015) - Carey Mulligan, Meryl Streep Drama HD”.

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science Thursday, February 11, 2016

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en·do·crine Definition: [ˈendəkrən] adjective • (PHYSIOLOGY) of, relating to, or

denoting glands that secrete hormones or other products directly into the blood.

Check out “Endocrine System, part 2 - Hormone Cascades: Crash Course A&P #24”.

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Academy of ENGINEERING friday, February 12, 2016

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a·but·ment Definition: [əˈbətmənt] noun • a structure built to support the lateral pressure of an arch or span, e.g., at the ends of a bridge.

• the process of supporting something with an abutment. • a point at which something abuts against something

else. Check out “Retaining Walls as Bridge Abutments”.

Week 20 February 17, 2016-February 19, 2016

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Social studies wednesday, February 17, 2016

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xen·o·pho·bi·a Definition: [zenəˈfōbēə] noun • intense or irrational dislike or fear of

people from other countries.

Check out “Xenophobia in America”.

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science thursday, February 18, 2016

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no·men·cla·ture Definition: [zenəˈfōbēə] noun • the devising or choosing of names for

things, especially in a science or other discipline.

• the body or system of names in a particular field.

• (FORMAL) the term or terms applied to someone or something.

Check out “Nomenclature - Crash Course Chemistry #44”.

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Academy of law studies friday, February 19, 2016

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dock·et Definition: [ˈdäkət] noun • (NORTH AMERICAN) a calendar or list of cases for trial or people having

cases pending. • a document or label listing the contents of a package or delivery. verb • (NORTH AMERICAN) enter (a case or suit) onto a list of those due to be

heard. • mark (goods or a package) with a document or label listing the contents.

Check out “How to Create a Daily Docket”.

Week 21 February 22, 2016-February 29, 2016

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LANGUAGE ARTS/READING Monday, February 22, 2016

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feck·less Definition: [ˈfekləs] adjective

• lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible.

Check out “This President Won't be the Same Feckless Weakling That We Have in the Oval Office Right Now”.

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math Tuesday, February 23, 2016

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ob·tuse Definition: [əbˈt(y)o ͞os] adjective • annoyingly insensitive or slow

to understand. • (of an angle) more than 90°

and less than 180°.

Check out “Copy of Family Guy The Shawshank Redemption Parody Part 1 ”.

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Social studies Wednesday, February 24, 2016

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yeo·man Definition: [ˈyōmən] noun • (HISTORICAL) a man holding and cultivating a small landed estate; a freeholder. • (HISTORICAL) a servant in a royal or noble

household, ranking between a sergeant and a groom or a squire and a page.

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science Thursday, February 25, 2016

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nu·cle·us Definition: [ˈn(y)o ͞oklēəs] noun • the central and most important part of an object, movement, or group, forming the basis for its activity and growth. • (PHYSICS) the positively charged central core of an atom, consisting of

protons and neutrons and containing nearly all its mass. • (BIOLOGY) a dense organelle present in most eukaryotic cells, typically a

single rounded structure bounded by a double membrane, containing the genetic material.

Check out “The Nucleus: Crash Course Chemistry #1”.

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Academy of hospitality management

friday, February 26, 2016 Word of the Day:

gauche Definition: [ɡōSH] adjective • lacking ease or grace; unsophisticated

and socially awkward.

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LANGUAGE ARTS/READING Monday, February 29, 2016

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chi·can·er·y Definition: [SHiˈkānərē] noun

• the use of trickery to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose.

Check out “Belie”.