Tuesday, Feb. 2

Periods 1-5

1. articulate: clear and well-spoken (ADJ): Obama won the election because he was articulate. Obama won the election because he was clear and well-spoken.

2. Meticulous: paying attention to details (adj): Most women are meticulous. Most women pay attention to details.

3. Venue: region or area (NOUN): The venue for the trial was moved. The region or area for the trial was moved.

4. Metamorphosis: a transformation or change (N): Udonis Haslem underwent a metamorphosis before entering the NBA. Udonis Haslem underwent a transformation or change before entering the NBA.

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http://www.gatorzone.com/basketball/men/images/bioimg2001/haslem.jpg

5. Winsome: charming and attractive: (ADJ): The winsome puppy loves getting dressed up for Halloween. The charming and attractive puppy loves getting dressed up for Halloween.

http://www.gotbrainy.com/flashcards/show/3078

6. intangible: not able to be touched (ADJ): The Dolphins won the game because they have qualities that are intangible. The Dolphins won the game because they have qualities that are not able to be touched.

Tebow's intangibles remain strong and his measurables are solid.

7. mesmerized: held as if in a trance (V): I was mesmerized by my girlfriend when I first met her. I was held as if in a trance by my girlfriend when I first met her.

8. vernacular: the everyday language of the people (N): “Who dat” has made it into the vernacular. “Who dat” has made it into the everyday language of the people.

9. Visceral: arising from strong feelings rather than rational ideas (ADJ): Her reaction to Miguel’s poetry was visceral. Her reaction to Miguel’s poetry arose from strong feelings rather than rational ideas.