Post by: Saladin on July 19, 2010, 05:00:01 pm
So, I am going to share a few words that is on the word list, and maybe, you guys can share to, I hope this makes learning the list easier.....
So, I will go first!
1. Astute: Shrwed; Keen. Clever and perceptive: shrewd and discerning, especially where personal benefit is to be derived
The young Sherlock Holmes was quite the astute investigator; he always unraveled even the toughest mysteries.
Post by: Saladin on July 19, 2010, 05:05:42 pm
Really, a very nice piece of software.
Post by: Saladin on July 19, 2010, 05:21:06 pm
Post by: DrEvil on July 19, 2010, 05:24:36 pm
I would also like to make a suggestion, the best dictionary software that I have used is the encarta dictionary from microsoft.
Really, a very nice piece of software.
I use the same dictionary. It is really very nice.
Post by: nid404 on July 19, 2010, 05:26:28 pm
This is the part of the word list that I am studying from!
Thanks :)
Post by: Saladin on July 19, 2010, 05:30:08 pm
Post by: Saladin on July 19, 2010, 05:35:32 pm
2. Perjure: To lie under oath.
The soldier perjured to prevent his comrades from receiving the death penalty.
Post by: nid404 on July 19, 2010, 05:37:04 pm
Post by: Saladin on July 19, 2010, 05:40:20 pm
I use Cambridge
Thats good too, but not the best one out there.
The best british company for students is the Collins or the Oxford dictionary. People don't really use the Cambridge one for a long time now....
Post by: nid404 on July 19, 2010, 05:42:00 pm
Post by: Saladin on July 19, 2010, 05:46:00 pm
Post by: Saladin on July 19, 2010, 05:54:25 pm
Post by: DrEvil on July 19, 2010, 06:00:19 pm
Guys, can anyone give me a more definice meaning of this word: jurisprudence
theory of law: the philosophy or science of law
legal system: a system of law or the body of laws applied in a particular country or state
branch of law: a branch of law or the law as it applies to a particular area of life
These were the meanings I found in my dictionary.
Post by: Saladin on July 19, 2010, 06:02:34 pm
Basically the throry, what you gave me, is from encarta! :P
Post by: Saladin on July 19, 2010, 06:05:20 pm
So, lets begin!
Scrutinize!
Post by: Saladin on July 19, 2010, 06:08:27 pm
Lets try to break up a word, and then explain what it means....
So, lets begin!
Scrutinize!
Scrut>>>To examine
ize>>to do!
So to examine something....
Post by: I'm a mistake - legalize abortion! on July 19, 2010, 06:15:26 pm
Post by: Saladin on July 19, 2010, 06:16:59 pm
Nice work dude. :) I'll learn these words. Will make me look cooler. :P
Might even impress Alpha! ;) ::) ;D
Post by: Saladin on July 19, 2010, 06:21:50 pm
Ad>>Means "To"
jud>>Means to "Judge"
So Adjudge means "To judge"
Adjure!
Post by: I'm a mistake - legalize abortion! on July 19, 2010, 06:28:12 pm
Might even impress Alpha! ;) ::) ;D
Nah. ::) She's stone hearted. :P
Post by: Saladin on July 19, 2010, 06:28:23 pm
Ad>to
jur>Oath
So essentially to do something under oath, but the real meaning is to command someone under oath or in solemnness.
It does not fit in exactly, but the roots go some way to reminding us the meaning if we forget....
Inscrutable!
Post by: Saladin on July 19, 2010, 06:31:52 pm
Nah. ::) She's stone hearted. :P
She was kind enough to forgive your rude behavior and rather see it as jubilant as opposed to have blatant disregard for a lady's personal space....
Post by: Saladin on July 19, 2010, 06:36:11 pm
In>>Means "not" or the opposite of the original meaning.
Scrut>>Means "Examine"
"able">>To be able to do something
So basically not being able to examine something....
Essentially the meaning of the word is "Un-examinable" or "Incomprehensible"
Post by: nid404 on July 20, 2010, 03:27:55 pm
Post by: Alpha on July 20, 2010, 03:36:38 pm
Might even impress Alpha! ;) ::) ;D
LOL! :P :D
Nah. ::) She's stone hearted. :P
Noo...
No stone.
A rock. :P
Post by: Saladin on July 21, 2010, 11:08:25 pm
The root words are
Post by: The InViSiBlE GIrl (Eva) on July 28, 2010, 04:07:02 am
Guys, can anyone give me a more definice meaning of this word: jurisprudenceHey engraved so this is what i found:
the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"
and i use "www.thefreedictionary.com" its really helpful plus it gives a sentence with ur word so u can understnad it better
Post by: Saladin on August 12, 2010, 12:01:23 am
Hey engraved so this is what i found:
the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"
and i use "www.thefreedictionary.com" its really helpful plus it gives a sentence with ur word so u can understnad it better
I thought jurisprudence was defined as the science or Philosophy of law...
Post by: Saladin on August 12, 2010, 12:03:08 am
Benign: Which means harmless.
Bene means good.
Post by: Saladin on August 12, 2010, 12:04:23 am
Bene means good.
Vole means wish.
So good wishing, from the root words. But the word actually means Kind or considerate, which is a close approximation.
Post by: Saladin on August 12, 2010, 12:07:56 am
Bene means good.
Fact means to make.
Therefore, benefactor means to make good. And that is very closely what it means. It means someone who helps others.
Post by: Saladin on August 12, 2010, 12:09:10 am
Bene means good.
Edict means declaration.
So, benediction means a declaration of something good. And that is very much what it means.
It means an expression of good intent. :D
Post by: Saladin on August 12, 2010, 12:11:59 am
Used to describe poetry a lot.
It basically means stating something in a less offensive or hurtful way.
Basically it means a substitution for an offensive with an inoffensive one.
Like, "Sorry your dad died", instead you say "Sorry to hear your dad passed away"
Post by: vikid-e-vik on August 30, 2010, 04:12:29 pm
pre-before\early
cocious-talented
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Post by: Nexus on December 13, 2010, 11:16:22 am
Post by: Arthur Bon Zavi on December 17, 2010, 08:26:35 am
Try the Dictionary called 'SAGE" itz da best i guess...contains word roots, synonyms and an integrated thesaurus.....it helped me alot plus use Gruber's Word list...it'z simple and up to the point
I use the oxford's 8th edition.
Post by: Nexus on December 19, 2010, 06:49:08 am
pls post the link if u do...
Post by: elemis on December 19, 2010, 06:55:12 am
Does anyone have the Link for Barron's SAT 2400????
pls post the link if u do...
http://isbnlib.com/preview/0764138057/Barron-s-SAT-2400-Aiming-for-the-Perfect-Score (http://isbnlib.com/preview/0764138057/Barron-s-SAT-2400-Aiming-for-the-Perfect-Score)
Its not the whole textbook, but the majority of chapters are there.
Post by: sweet-angel on January 10, 2011, 03:54:22 pm
It's a directory of 1 minute songs that each introduces and explains the meaning of 6 - 8 words. You can listen to it online but I personally find it more convenient to download the podcasts off itunes and listen to them on my mp3 player.
And, in some cases, the singers aren't very clear so you should check out the lyrics of the songs if you're not sure about particular words. A google search should get you what you need
Source: self-study for my SATs :)