Vocabulary

Uninflammatory

"As I swung onto the avenue behind her, there seemed to be a discreet, uninflammatory distance between us..."
"Efficient and Flexible Reading", Chapter 2, page 84
Context Clues: I think that uninflammatory means no tension or unstressed.
Inference Clue
Hint: ...there seemed to be a discreet...distance between us...
"I like to keep an uninflammatory vibe between people I do not know too well."
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Overrepresented

"Women are particularly vulnerable to street violence, and young black males are drastically overrepresented among the perpetrator of that violence."
"Efficient and Flexible Reading", Chapter 2, page 85
Context Clues: I believe that overrepresented means stereotypical or over exaggerated.
Example Clue
Hint: They are exemplifying that black males are ideal to street violence involving women.
"Many people have overrepresented stories about the fish they have caught."
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Incongruence

"The incongruence between Staples' musical choices and the stereotype of him as a predator were meant to disrupt the implicit, unexamined racist assumptions of him."

"When You Forget to Whistle Vivaldi"

Context Clues: I think that incongruence means different or unusual.

Inference Clue 

Hint: They're contrasting the relationship between the song and typical Americanized view of
African Americans.

"There is an incongruence when it comes to Punk Rock and Underground Hiphop."

Blog Project

Since the first time I saw a skateboard I knew it would be a part of who I am. Through out my life, for most part, I always have my skateboard. It teaches me lessons daily, like being persistent, determined, knowing if you fall you"re just going to have to get back up. Every situation where I abrade flesh on concrete feels like another session with Mr. Miyagi. You wouldn't think such a useless wooden toy could create such an impact in the perspective of the world, but to me every crack, curb, bank, etc. makes me think of it. Skateboards can make or break a person metaphorically or literally, although they can also be skill builders in evolving our talents and psychological composition. Beside the fact that it builds my character, along with my personality in my perception of living, the background of skateboarding makes it that much more interesting to be a part of. Back in the day, this globally advertised act of entertainment that we know it as today, was once never appreciated or acknowledged, but neglected by a majority of individuals. Skateboards were compared to graffiti in a sense. After years of molding through rebellious stages of being kicked out spots, fighting with authority, doing anything you can to have fun on your skateboard is what its all about. It is a culture, it forces a diverse population to get together all over the country in different cities and states because we all have love for the same thing, Skateboarding. I never stop, I will never quit, I will skate till I'm deceased.

Vocabulary

Abrasion 

"Skatepark Formula™ has a high resistance to abrasion while not compromising hardness and slide ability. Simply put, Skatepark Formula wheels grip better on slick surfaces, are almost impossible to flatspot, and are the fastest, longest lasting wheel on the market today."

"http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=46325"

Context Clues: resistance, impossible to flatspot

Inference Clue

Avoid abrasion on your knees by wearing knee pads.

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Ignorant

"So the story's told, cold time, cold minds as we living out expression man can I get a nine, one-one we never run, cowards kill the innocent, heroes died a number saving from the ignorant."

"Nine-Eleven", Visionaires, Dannu.

 Context Clues: man, we never run

Inference Clue

Kids at a younger age are ignorant.

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Precise

"I spell it DMV, anyone who's been there knows precisely what I mean, sitting there and waiting subtracting the urge to scream..."

"DMV", Primus, Les Claypool.

Context Clues: anyone who, knows

Example Clues

To stay on time with the tempo you have to be precise.

Calendar

Blog Project

In my Life backpack I carry with me: motivation, determination and imagination,  the standard necessities that help me survive. What I carry is different for all types of situations(missions). The things I carry may be diverse and have to be defined to a specific task/goal. They help support my foundation, keeping my head up and  focusing my attention to keep looking forward. The things I carry can overturn obstacles that stand in front of me, even in times of doubt, I use them like a Swiss-Army knife. All combined into one tool that consists of various sub-tools, in which never leaves my Life backpack, but can always come in handy for circumstances when I need it. For the things I carry are practical, useful for all sorts of miscellaneous objectives. They also can levitate me to places I have never expected of myself. They bring me to sites never imagined in my own perception. Though when obstacles are overcome by the necessities in my backpack, they are life long memories that can never be forgotten. Illustrating a universal moral that in-beds itself into the seams of the backpack I carry with me day by day.  In which they test/ prepare me, while they assist me to construct a stable mind-set. These are the things that transition me from one stage to the next.  Creating and developing a sense of capability for the following mission in life's path.

Vocabulary

Anthropologist

"Back in 1959, anthropologist Edward T. Hall labeled these expressive human attributes " the Silent Language."
"Why Gen-Y Johnny Can't Read Non-Verbal Cues"
by Mark Bauerlein
Context Clues: Human
Inference Clue
The study of humans is job done by an Anthropologist.
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Acculturation

"And how could they, for the "silent language" is acquired through acculturation, not schooling."
"Why Gen-Y Johnny Can't Read Non-Verbal Cues"
by Mark Bauerlein
Context Clues: Acquired/ Not schooling
Inference Clues
In a different country, acculturation is important in order to not be disrespectful.
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Implicit

"The meanings that pass through it remains implicit, more felt than understood."
"Why Gen-Y Johnny Can't Read Non-Verbal Cues"
by Mark Bauerlein

Context Clues: Meanings/ More felt

Inference Clues
Many peoples opinions about certain subjects are implicit.