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Advanced English Vocabulary
jubilant (adj.) - extremely joyful, happy (The crowd was jubilant when the firefighter carried the woman from the flaming building.)
knell (n.) - the solemn sound of a bell, often indicating a death (Echoing throughout our village, the funeral knell made the grey day even more grim.)
lithe (adj.) - graceful, flexible, supple (Although the dancers were all outstanding, Joanna’s control of her lithe body was particularly impressive.)
lurid (adj.) - ghastly, sensational (Barry’s story, in which he described a character torturing his neighbour’s tortoise, was judged too lurid to be published on the English Library’s website.)
maverick (n.) - an independent, nonconformist person (John is a real maverick and always does things his own way.)
maxim (n.) - a common saying expressing a principle of conduct (Ms. Stone’s etiquette maxims are both entertaining and instructional.)
meticulous (adj.) - extremely careful with details (The ornate needlework in the bride’s gown was a product of meticulous handiwork.)
modicum (n.) - a small amount of something (Refusing to display even a modicum of sensitivity, Magda announced her boss’s affair to the entire office.)
morose (adj.) - gloomy or sullen (David’s morose nature made him very unpleasant to talk to.)
myriad (adj.) - consisting of a very great number (It was difficult to decide what to do on Saturday night because the city presented us with myriad possibilities for fun.)
nadir (n.) - the lowest point of something (My day was boring, but the nadir came when my new car was stolen.)
nominal (adj.) - trifling, insignificant (Because he was moving the following week and needed to get rid of his furniture more than he needed money, Kim sold everything for anominal price.)
novice (n.) - a beginner, someone without training or experience (Because we were allnovices at archery, our instructor decided to begin with the basics
nuance (n.) - a slight variation in meaning, tone, expression (The nuances of the poem were not obvious to the casual reader, but the teacher was able to point them out.)
oblivious (adj.) - lacking consciousness or awareness of something (Oblivious to the burning smell emanating from the kitchen, my father did not notice that the rolls in the oven were burned until much too late.)
obsequious (adj.) - excessively compliant or submissive (Donald acted like Susan’s servant, obeying her every request in an obsequious manner.)
obtuse (adj.) - lacking quickness of sensibility or intellect (Political opponents warned that the prime minister’s obtuse approach to foreign policy would embroil the nation in mindless war.)
panacea (n.) - a remedy for all ills or difficulties (Doctors wish there was a single panacea for every disease, but sadly there is not.)
parody (n.) - a satirical imitation (A hush fell over the classroom when the teacher returned to find Magdalena acting out a parody of his teaching style.)
penchant (n.) - a tendency, partiality, preference (Fiona’s dinner parties quickly became monotonous on account of her penchant for Indian dishes.)
perusal (n.) - a careful examination, review (The actor agreed to accept the role after a three-month perusal of the movie script.)
plethora (n.) - an abundance, excess (The wedding banquet included a plethora of oysters piled almost three feet high.)
predilection (n.) - a preference or inclination for something (James has a predilection for eating toad in the whole with tomato ketchup.)
quaint (adj.) - charmingly old-fashioned (Mary was delighted by the quaint bonnets she saw in Romania.)
rash (adj.) - hasty, incautious (It’s best to think things over calmly and thoroughly, rather than make rash decisions.)
refurbish (v.) - to restore, clean up (After being refurbished the old Triumph motorcycle commanded the handsome price of $6000.)
repudiate (v.) - to reject, refuse to accept (Tom made a strong case for an extension of his curfew, but his mother repudiated it with a few biting words.)
rife (adj.) - abundant (Surprisingly, the teacher’s writing was rife with spelling errors.)
salient (adj.) - significant, conspicuous (One of the salient differences between Alison and Helen is that Alison is a couple of kilos heavier.)
serendipity (n.) - luck, finding good things without looking for them (In an amazing bit of serendipity, penniless Mark found a $50 bill on the back seat of the bus.)
staid (adj.) - sedate, serious, self-restrained (The staid butler never changed his expression no matter what happened.)
superfluous (adj.) - exceeding what is necessary (Samantha had already won the campaign so her constant flattery of others was superfluous.)
sycophant (n.) - one who flatters for self-gain (Some see the people in the cabinet as the Prime Minister’s closest advisors, but others see them as sycophants.)
taciturn (adj.) - not inclined to talk (Though Magda never seems to stop talking, her brother is quite taciturn.)
truculent (adj.) - ready to fight, cruel (This club doesn’t really attract the dangerous types, so why was that bouncer being so truculent?)
umbrage (n.) - resentment, offence (He called me a lily-livered coward, and I took umbrage at the insult.)
venerable (adj.) - deserving of respect because of age or achievement (The venerable High Court judge had made several key rulings in landmark cases throughout the years.)
vex (v.) - to confuse or annoy (My boyfriend vexes me by pinching my bottom for hours on end.)
vociferous (adj.) - loud, boisterous (I’m tired of his vociferous whining so I’m breaking up with him.)
wanton (adj.) - undisciplined, lewd, lustful (Joanna’s wanton demeanor often made the frat guys next door very excited.)
zenith (n.) - the highest point, culminating point (I was too nice to tell Emily that she had reached the absolute zenith of her career with that one top 10 hit of hers.)
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ACADEMIC PHRASE BANK MASTERPOST: CONNECTING WORDS FOR ESSAY WRITING
Addition * To begin with, * In the first place, * Firstly, * The first reason * Additionally * Furthermore, * Another reason why * Secondly, Thirdly, * Next, * Pursuing this further, * Also * Lastly, Finally * In the same way, Comparison * Similarly, * In the same way, * Likewise, * As with, * Equally, Contrasting * On the same contrary, * However, * Nevertheless, * On the other hand, * Even so * Alternatively * At the same time * Otherwise * Instead * Conversely Result * Hence * Therefore * Accordingly * Consequently * Thus * As a result * In consequence * For this reason * For this purpose Time * Meanwhile * Presently * At last * Finally * Immediately * Thereafter * At that time * Eventually * Currently * Subsequently * In the meantime Importance * Importantly * Especially * Above all * With attention to Example * For example * For instance * That is * Such as * As revealed by * Illustrated by * Specifically * In particular * For one thing * This can be seen by * An instance of this Literary * Clarifies * Conveys * Depicts * Demonstrates * Determines * Displays * Emphasizes * Establishes * Explains * Exemplifies * Highlights * Illustrates * Indicates * Potrays * Represents * Shows * Signifies * Suggests Beginnings/Causes/Effects * Affects * Generates * Ignites * Impacts * Imposes * Influences * Initiates * Introduces * Involves * Launches * Leads to * Presents * Promotes * Prompts * Results in Summary * In conclusion, * To sum it all up, * To summarize, * In the final analysis * You can see why … * Finally, * To wrap it all up, * Therefore, * In summary, * In short, * In brief, Receptionist
Romanticism Masterpost
Romanticism has always been one of my great loves and, as such, I’m sharing this passion with all of you lovely people!
What is ‘Romanticism’?
British Library - Introduction
Literature Network: Romanticism
The School of Life: Video Summary
Tom Richey Video Summary
Characteristics Summary PDF
CliffNotes Summary
Britannica - English Literature During the Romantic Era
Poets.org - Brief Guide
British Library - Article Collection
What was ‘Romanticism’ reacting against?
Britannica - Enlightenment
New World Encyclopedia - Age of Enlightenment
Literature Network: The Enlightenment
Crash Course: Industrial Revolution
Who were the ‘First Generation Romantics’?
Revision Files PDF
William Blake:
Poets.org - Biography
Poetry Foundation - Biography
BBC - 10 Facts about Blake
Tate - Blake’s Art
‘The Tyger’
‘A Poison Tree’
‘The Clod and the Pebble’
William Wordsworth:
Poetry Foundation - Biography
BBC: Historical Figures
Poets.org - Biography
Wordsworth Trust
‘I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud’
‘She Dwelt Among the Untrodden Ways’
‘The Solitary Reaper’
Samuel Taylor Coleridge:
Poets.org - Biography
Poetry Foundation - Biography
‘Epitaph’
‘Kubla Khan’
Who were the ‘Second Generation Romantics’?
Percy Bysshe Shelley:
Poets.org - Biography
Poetry Foundation - Biography
BBC: Historical Figures
‘Ozymandias’
‘The Cloud’
‘To a Skylark’
Lord Byron:
Poets.org - Biography
Poetry Foundation - Biography
British Library - ‘19th Century Bad Boy’
Norton Online: ‘Byronic Hero’
‘Byronic Hero’ and Variations
‘So We’ll Go No More a Roving’
‘Don Juan’ E-Book
John Keats:
Poets.org - Biography
Poetry Foundation - Biography
British Library - Keats, ‘poet-physician’
‘Ode to a Nightingale’
‘Ode on a Grecian Urn’
American Romantics:
Shmoop - American Romanticism
Walt Whitman:
Poets.org - Biography
Poetry Foundation - Biography
Whitman Archive
‘O Captain! My Captain!’
‘A Noiseless Patient Spider’
‘Leaves of Grass’ E-Book
Edgar Allan Poe:
Poets.org - Biography
Poetry Foundation - Biography
‘The Raven’
Other Key Romantic Writers:
Herman Melville
Poets.org Biography
‘Moby Dick’ E-Book
Jane Austen
BBC: Historical Figures
Chawton House
British Library - Biography
School of Life: Jane Austen Video Summary
‘Sense and Sensibility’ PDF
Mary Shelley (Wollstonecraft)
Poetry Foundation - Biography
British Library - Biography
‘Frankenstein’ E-Book
‘Elements of Romanticism in Frankenstein by Mary Shelley’
If any links are broken, or you have any other requests, let me know!
Re-blog if you can write in cursive.
I heard cursive is dying. I want to see who still uses it.
everyone’s dead so reblog if you’re a studyblr
i was sh00k to find out how many inactives i follow (well i was an inactive) so i need some new and fresh content creators nd studyblrs. also shameless promo but check me out too.
masterlist of studyblrs
Hey everyone!!! School is starting up in less than a month so i wanted to make a new and updated version of my masterlist of studyblrs, if you want to be apart of the new one all you have to do is reblog this and put in the tags what year you are going into (e.g. grade 9, 10 or if you’re in university or college) and if you’re in college/university what you’re currently studying or what you studied!!
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My feed is a little bit out of control and really slow because I follow many inactive blogs so if you are a studyblr like this or reblog so I can follow you :)
Back to school shopping: Grad student edition
One sad part about being an adult who is still in school is that I REALLY miss back to school shopping. Here is a mystery of my childhood: why did I think I needed an updated lunchbox every year? Why did my backpack, binder, and lunchbox have to match? Now, I don’t even use a lunchbox, instead I just pray that the tupperware in my backpack doesn’t explode on my way to school. But I still love new school year supplies–I just have an updated list of needs:
1) Good pens. I got a pack of Staples Opti-flow pens last year and somehow they all wandered off. I’m looking to re-up my supply (they dry INSTANTLY) but I’m also tempted to buy a set of Muji pens after reading the reviews.
2) Cleaning supplies. Chances are, if you work in a shared grad office, it gets gross. This year I’m getting some pledge wipes to keep my ancient desk smelling nice, and a swiffer duster, because our office gets damn dusty and it’s time to be an adult and just take care of it.
3) Instant office popularity. What things do grad students need every day? An extra phone charger. Advil. I know, because I use these 2 things all the time, and am now out of Advil because our department clearly averages 1 headache a day. Things I am not out of but am so happy are in my drawers: Deodorant, Tums, glasses cleaning wipes, Cliff bars.
4) Pretty things. This pretty desk mat covers up the weird stains on my desk. This diffuser will make my desk smell better and look cooler.
I am also tempted by some new string lights. I had some last year and my students complimented them all the time.
What’s on your back to school list? What else do you think makes your grad office comfier? <3
unconventional study tips
- buy yourself new stationery: i get so excited about using new pens that i don’t mind writing that essay i’ve been putting off for days
- use a playlist as a study timer: have a selection of instrumentals and songs with lyrics. take a break everytime a song with lyrics comes on and work during the instrumentals
- make your study space smell fresh: mint and lemon tend to be good options
- write down how much time you spend studying for a test and then the grade you got: then you can figure out how time you really need to spend to get a good grade. this will help you use your time more effectively
- spend your study breaks showering or exercising for about 30 mins: then come back fresh and quickly review what you have learned. this will help the information sink in
- don’t always study in comfy clothes or pyjamas: do your hair or makeup if you want too. this will put you in ‘get shit done’ mode
- record yourself explaining topics you’ve just studied: explaining/teaching topics helps you learn so much better, and you also have a little video to review before tests
she’s gonna pass her classes and she’s gonna graduate
the girl reading this
do you ever have a plan for the day and suddenly it’s 4pm and you’ve achieved literally nothing
Here’s to all my underprivileged friends who are applying to college/university this year.
Here’s to the unbelievable effort and passion you put into your study because you need that scholarship and cannot afford student fees otherwise.
Here’s to working two or three jobs to support your family and being exhausted but still finishing those assignments.
Respect to the people who have been oppressed for race/gender/religion and being told you wouldn’t make it. I salute you.
small habits to adopt
wake up early
drink a glass of water as soon as you wake up
meditate or concentrate on your breathing for at least 2 mins
visualize your goals for the day and for the future
make your bed
do calf raises or squats while brushing your teeth
floss
dry brush
take a cold shower (or end a hot shower with cold water right after for about 3 mins)
put on lotion while your skin is still damp
cleanse, tone, and moisturize your face
apply sunscreen
drink a glass of water before and after every meal
listen to a podcast/ted talk instead of music while walking or driving
park far away from where you’re going
stand up straight
look at people in the eye when talking to them
look straight ahead when walking, not at the ground
smile at strangers
stop complaining (it’s bad for your health)
bring cash instead of credit card
track your expenses
turn off notifications on your phone when doing work
resist the urge to go on your phone and observe your surroundings more
set a timer for 5 mins when scrolling through social media and stop when the time is up
learn at least 5 new vocab words from your target language every day
exercise while watching shows/videos
read at least 10 pages every day
do tasks that can be done in 2 mins right away
drink tea
prepare workout gear the night before
jot down tasks for the next day before sleeping
write down quotes/lyrics that strike a chord
spend 30 mins on a hobby
journal and write down things you are grateful for
aim for 7-8 hours of sleep
“As to the poetical character itself…it is not itself—it has no self—it is every thing and nothing—it has no character—it enjoys light and shade; it lives in gusto, be it foul or fair, high or low, rich or poor, mean or elevated—it has as much delights in conceiving an Iago as an Imogen. What shocks the virtuous philosopher delights the chameleon poet. It does no harm from its relish of the dark side of things any more than from its taste for the bright one; because they both end in speculation. A poet is the most unpoetical of any thing in existence; because he has no identity—he is continually in for—and filling some other body—the sun, the moon, the sea and men and women who are creatures of impulse are poetical and have about them an unchangeable attribute—the poet has none; no identity—he is certainly the most unpoetical of all God’s creatures.”
— John Keats, from a letter to Richard Woodhouse dated 27 October 1818
5 Quick and Effective Study Tips I Swear By:
So I’m going to start a collection of posts called ‘Studies on Sunday’ where I hope to post some sort of studying related post a couple of Sunday’s a month to try and help my fellow students out there. Here’s my first one!
Do the set readings: it sounds pretty simple but honestly just read the essay, article or book that’s set especially when you’re in college or university. If you struggle for time or concentration to read a longer text do some research around it instead so you understand what’s happening and so can make the most of the time you’re tutor is teaching about it.
Take notes or record the lecture/ class: often I take notes of what the lecturer is actually saying rather than what’s written on the onscreen presentation because we have access to those at any time online. This means you can apply what they say with the presentation later on.
Stop when it gets too much: this is something I struggle to do but tell myself and others that when you have a bit of a mental block or you’ve been staring at the same screen for what seems like an eternity take a break, put your mind to something else and then return to it with fresh eyes.
Turn up to the session: Even if you can access presentations and worksheets online try to go to the class as much as possible because often you or others can contribute ideas that help to solidify your understanding of the topic.
Read around the subject: Especially my fellow English students out there, reading around a text or the period in which is was set in will help so much when it comes to writing an essay on it. Showing evidence of extra reading and awareness of context can boost positive feedback.
I hope these help some of you guys!
27.12.17 - My desk looked pretty this morning! Was 100% asking me to start studying!