David Foster Wallace: Tense Present by https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx A key to DFW's "Tense Present", pages 40-42, provided by Group 1: Andrada Burciu, Julia Berger and Friederike Christensen en-us 2023-04-12 11:54:00 UTC 2023-04-14 19:51:32 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f41d.png Dilige et quod visfac. rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2551517417 St. Augustine = lat. for: „Love, and do what you will.”, preached to the new born in Epistolam Joannis ad Parthos (ad 413) tractatus 7, sect. 8, the quote suggests that if somebody loves genuinely, their actions will naturally be aligned with the good ]]> 2023-04-12 12:00:28 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2551517417 to suppurate rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552898196 to form or give out a thick, yellow liquid because of infection]]> 2023-04-13 10:13:28 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552898196 epithets rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552899405 an adjective added to a person's name or a phrase used instead of it, usually to criticize or praise them]]> 2023-04-13 10:15:00 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552899405 dysphemisms rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552899977 derogatory or unpleasant terms]]> 2023-04-13 10:15:45 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552899977 purview rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552901169 the limit of someone's responsibility, interest, or activity]]> 2023-04-13 10:17:19 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552901169 carbuncular rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552901793 of, pertaining to, or resembling a carbuncle, esp. having a carbuncle or a red
and inflamed area ]]> 2023-04-13 10:18:08 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552901793 condescension rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552902489 behaviour that shows you think you are more important or more intelligent than other people]]> 2023-04-13 10:18:56 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552902489 intractable rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552904208 very difficult or impossible to control, manage, or solve]]> 2023-04-13 10:21:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552904208 rabid rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552904479 suffering from rabies]]> 2023-04-13 10:21:38 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552904479 remedial rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552905083 a remedial action is intended to correct something that is wrong or to improve a bad situation]]> 2023-04-13 10:22:25 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552905083 preface rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552905585 an introduction at the beginning of a book explaining its purpose, thanking people who helped the author, etc.]]> 2023-04-13 10:22:59 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552905585 to connote rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552906067 if a word, object, or situation connotes something, it makes you think of a feeling or an idea that is more than its basic meaning]]> 2023-04-13 10:23:38 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552906067 to denigrate rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552906753 to say that someone or something is not good or important]]> 2023-04-13 10:24:33 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552906753 to exhort rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552907008 to strongly encourageor try to persuade
someone to do something]]> 2023-04-13 10:24:56 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552907008 Nudnik rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552908342 an annoying or boring person, especially someone who is always criticizing or complaining]]> 2023-04-13 10:26:30 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552908342 acronym rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552909342 an abbreviation consisting of the first letters of each word in the name of something, pronounced as a word]]> 2023-04-13 10:27:14 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552909342 sedulous rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552911820 careful and using a lot of effort]]> 2023-04-13 10:30:27 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552911820 rigor rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552912182 the fact that people are made to follow rules in a very severe way]]> 2023-04-13 10:30:50 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552912182 egalitarianism rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552913150 the belief in or practising of egalitarian principles (= the idea that all people should have the same rights and opportunities)]]> 2023-04-13 10:32:03 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552913150 appalled, The Appalled rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552913789 having strong feelings of shock or disapproval]]> 2023-04-13 10:32:52 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552913789 Stradivarius rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552914321 a very expensive type of violin made by the Stradivarius family during the 17th and 18th centuries]]> 2023-04-13 10:33:36 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552914321 voguish rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552914554 being in vogue; fashionable; chic]]> 2023-04-13 10:33:54 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552914554 howler rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552914924 a stupid and obvious mistake, especially in something that someone says or writes]]> 2023-04-13 10:34:24 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552914924 solecism, solecistic rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552915465 behaviour that is a social mistake or is not polite]]> 2023-04-13 10:35:10 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552915465 curmudgeonly rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552915857 old fashioned]]> 2023-04-13 10:35:43 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552915857 zeal rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552916047 great enthusiasm or eagerness]]> 2023-04-13 10:36:01 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552916047 contemporary rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552916344 existing or happening now, and therefore seeming modern]]> 2023-04-13 10:36:29 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552916344 hyphenate, hyphen rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552916980 the symbol -, used to join two wordstogether, or to show that a word has been divided into two parts at the end of one line and the beginning of the next]]> 2023-04-13 10:37:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552916980 withering rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552917707 severe and extremely critical]]> 2023-04-13 10:38:16 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2552917707 St. Augustine of Hippo rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553204509 (354-430), was a Christian theologian, philosopher and the bishop of the Roman Empire (more precisely: Hippo Regius in Numidia (Roman North Africa – now Algeria)); one of the most influential figures in development of Western Philosophy, Culture and Christianity, a saint of the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran and Anglican Church

]]> 2023-04-13 13:37:03 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553204509 Bryan A. Garner rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553205627 (born 1958), language expert, lexicographer and lawyer; author of many legal books and of “A Dictionary of Modern American Usage”, known for his expertise in language usage and clear, effective writing, 

]]> 2023-04-13 13:37:45 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553205627 W. Safire rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553206712 (1929-2009) American journalist, best known for his work as a columnist for The New York Times, wrote several books on language and usage

]]> 2023-04-13 13:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553206712 Samuel Johnson rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553207247 (1709-1784), born in England, English writer and lexicographer; author of “ Dictionary of the English Language”, published in 1755 as one of the most influential and widely used dictionaries of English language

]]> 2023-04-13 13:38:59 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553207247 Ergative verbs rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553211640 type of transitive verb - instead of “I broke the vase.” -> “The vase broke.” ]]> 2023-04-13 13:42:13 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553211640 Double modals rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553212367 linguistic modality found in some dialects of English, use of two modal verbs -> “might could”, “might should”. “might would” ]]> 2023-04-13 13:42:44 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553212367 Technical linguistics rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553212978 a subfield of linguistics focused on the scientific study of language; the language structure, meaning and use; areas of study include analysis of sound patterns, mathematics, computer science and description of language ]]> 2023-04-13 13:43:09 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553212978 Style rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553213577 the way in which language is used to communicate a message; elements of vocabulary, syntax, tone and imagery

]]> 2023-04-13 13:43:38 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553213577 Rhetoric rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553214189 the art of persuasive communication used to inform or influence an audience ]]> 2023-04-13 13:44:04 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553214189 Essay rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553215067 a piece of writing presenting an argument or a personal perspective on a particular topic

]]> 2023-04-13 13:44:39 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553215067 Small-cap rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553215592 to describe the stocks of small companies that have low market capitalization ]]> 2023-04-13 13:45:03 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553215592 Phrase rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553216426 a group of words functioning as a single unit in a sentence ]]> 2023-04-13 13:45:38 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553216426 Authority rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553221423 the power to make decisions and enforce rules, a person or organization can be given the power to control]]> 2023-04-13 13:49:22 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553221423 Contemporary rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553222098 something happening in the same period as the person using the term

]]> 2023-04-13 13:49:56 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553222098 Dogmatic rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553222553 a person or belief that is without consideration of other viewpoints or evidence to the contrary, arrogant assertion of unproven principles]]> 2023-04-13 13:50:16 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553222553 Maslow's Pyramid rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553223539 the hierarchy of needs, a theory that human needs can be organized into a pyramid-shaped hierarchy (at the base being water, food, shelter)

]]> 2023-04-13 13:51:02 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553223539 Democratic/Democracy rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553224203 government in which the power is held by the people either directly or through elected representatives ]]> 2023-04-13 13:51:29 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553224203 Integrity rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553231212 the quality of a person of being honest and ethical and having strong moral principles

]]> 2023-04-13 13:56:44 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553231212 Conviction rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553231717 a strong belief held with certainty, also a legal term in which a person is found guilty of a crime

]]> 2023-04-13 13:57:06 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553231717 Sham-populism rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553232366 a pretended rhetoric act that strives to appeal to “ordinary people”, to gain support from general public while serving the interests of the wealthy elites

]]> 2023-04-13 13:57:29 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553232366 Egalitarianism vs. Traditionalism rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553233988 = two competing philosophies/worldviews

Egalitarianism: decisions and power should be equally shared between gender/religion/economic/status/political beliefs
Traditionalism: maintaining established traditions and values, rejecting changes

]]> 2023-04-13 13:58:42 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553233988 Oligarchic/Oligarchy rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553234685 form of government in which a small group of people/families hold significant power and influence, wealthy elite controlling the whole society

]]> 2023-04-13 13:59:14 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553234685 Permissiveness rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553235196 policy allowing excessive freedom of behaviour that is typically considered inappropriate

]]> 2023-04-13 13:59:37 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553235196 Corruption rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553235830 deceit or dishonest conduct by individual people or organizations, involving abuse of power for personal gain

]]> 2023-04-13 14:00:03 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553235830 Liberal vs. Conservative rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553237194 Liberal: left-leaning ideology in the U.S., believing in equality/individual liberty
Conservative: right leaning ideology of the U.S., belief in limited individualism and government

]]> 2023-04-13 14:00:50 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553237194 Ideological/Ideology rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553237870 a body of concepts/theories represented by a group or culture about life or culture

]]> 2023-04-13 14:01:16 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553237870 New Fowler’s Modern English Usage rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553238789 Oxford, 1996; updated version of the first version published in 1926. Edited by several linguists over the years, includes entries on controversial topics such as the Oxford comma

]]> 2023-04-13 14:01:57 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553238789 E.W. Gilman’s Webster’s Dictionary of English Usage rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553239623 1957; a reference book for writers/editors providing guidance on the proper use of English, based on Noah Webster’s original dictionary

]]> 2023-04-13 14:02:37 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553239623 A Dictionary of Modern American Usage rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553240275 1998; published by the Oxford University Press, provides a comprehensive guide to contemporary American English Usage, covers language usage, grammar, pronunciation, syntax, style, vocabulary and distinctions, praised for its accuracy and practicality ]]> 2023-04-13 14:03:06 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553240275 Oxford University Press rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553242381 the largest university press in the whole world, a department of the University of Oxford (UK), was founded in the 1480s, publishes academic, educational journals and digital resources as well as dictionaries, operates in 50 countries, publishes in many languages, and has offices around the globe

]]> 2023-04-13 14:04:36 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553242381 Distinguished Usage Panel rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553243235 a well-respected group of experts in the field of language that officially (sometimes publicly) discusses a specific subject

]]> 2023-04-13 14:05:12 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553243235 Lexicography rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553245596 dictionary making/editing and its principles

]]> 2023-04-13 14:06:43 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553245596 expostulative rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553249154 expressing strong disapproval, often used to describe a manner of speech that is critical/confrontational -> “He responded to the proposal with an expostulatory tone.”

]]> 2023-04-13 14:09:18 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553249154 vexed rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553254806 to be annoyed, irritated or frustrated by something, also troubled or disturbed by a thing -> “I am vexed by this difficult problem.” ]]> 2023-04-13 14:13:11 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553254806 felicitous rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553255981 something appropriate or adequate for a situation, can refer to a gesture, word or an action that is considered fitting in a particular context ]]> 2023-04-13 14:13:59 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553255981 interpolation rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553258894 estimating values between two measured values, mostly used in a scientific context, approximation by a series of observations ]]> 2023-04-13 14:16:02 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553258894 Lexico-temporal backdrop rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553259652 linguistic and temporal context or environment in which a particular word or phrase was used

]]> 2023-04-13 14:16:36 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553259652 FYI rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553260498 acronym for “for your information”, used in both spoken and written communication

]]> 2023-04-13 14:17:11 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553260498 Super 8 motel chain rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553261526 opened 1974 in South Dakota, a budget-friendly clean and comfortable option for travellers, a stay at an affordable price

]]> 2023-04-13 14:17:57 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553261526 dialogue rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553262039 spoken or written communication in different contexts with a purpose between people

]]> 2023-04-13 14:18:19 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553262039 Express Lane – 10 items or less rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553262553 phrase commonly found in grocery store posted above a checkout aisle, lane where shoppers with a small number of items can quickly check out and pay

]]> 2023-04-13 14:18:41 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553262553 to sneer rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553263881 facial expression/tone of voice that shows disrespect and involves a sense of superiority

]]> 2023-04-13 14:19:31 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553263881 to wince rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553264156 a facial expression that shows discomfort and pain ]]> 2023-04-13 14:19:43 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553264156 half-caff rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553264868 half-caffeinated/decaffeinated coffee, a blend of regular and decaffeinated coffee

]]> 2023-04-13 14:20:11 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553264868 preaching to the choir rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553265569 presenting an argument to a group of people who already agree with the speaker’s position, beliefs or values ]]> 2023-04-13 14:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553265569 Snoot rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553266005 slang term, used to describe a person who is perceived as being elitist, somebody who acts superior towards others ]]> 2023-04-13 14:21:00 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553266005 colloquial rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553266491 language of speech used in informal, everyday conversation; relaxed and familiar tone, often contains idioms, slang, expressions of casual conversation

]]> 2023-04-13 14:21:22 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553266491 polymeric rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553267384 a substance made up of many repeating units, chemically linked through the process of polymerization -> results in a larger, more complex molecule

]]> 2023-04-13 14:21:55 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553267384 eminently rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553268591 something outstanding or distinguished -> “she was eminently qualified for that job.”

]]> 2023-04-13 14:22:42 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553268591 a handful of rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553269108 a small quantity of something that could be held in one’s hand -> “They picked up a handful of candy.”

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]]> 2023-04-13 14:23:36 UTC https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553269775 hanging-chad scale rikechristensen https://padlet.com/rikechristensen/4rjtu3l9tg642owx/wish/2553271057 hanging chad: a problem with the punch-card voting system that resulted in ballots being counted incorrectly -> 
hanging-chad scale: a humorous measurement of the level of chaos in a situation, mostly used in a political context

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