Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A deviation from the common rule, type, arrangement, or form.

Source: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/anomalies

Encountered: In the article “The Happiest and Saddest Places in New York City, According to Twitter” by Brian Merchant. “There are some strange anomalies in the study,too”

Understanding: I helped me understand what he was trying to point out to me.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The concept that an ever-expanding consumption of goods is advantageous to the economy.

Source: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Consumerism?s=t

Encountered: In the article “The Happiest and Saddest Places in New York City, According to Twitter” by Brian Merchant. “Times Square is the gleeful buzzing monument American consumerism.”

Understanding: I understand that he was talking about Times Square being a place of trade.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The state of being happy and satisfied

Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contentment

Encountered: In the article “The Happiest and Saddest Places in New York City, According to Twitter” by Brian Merchant. “Regardless, it’s a fascinating look at where we’re tweeting our rage – and our contentment – throughout the city.”

Understanding: I better understand the sentence now that I know what this word means.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Either one of two things that are closely connected or correlated with each other

Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/correlate?show=0&t=1387344231

Encountered: In the article “The Happiest and Saddest Places in New York City, According to Twitter” by Brian Merchant. “Elsewhere, for the most part, happiness tends correlate to leisure and wealth, though perhaps not as overtly as you’d guess.”

Understanding: Now I understand that he is saying happiness is related to leisure and wealth.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Time when you are not working

Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leisure

Encountered: In the article “The Happiest and Saddest Places in New York City, According to Twitter” by Brian Merchant. “Elsewhere, for the most part, happiness tends correlate to leisure and wealth, though perhaps not as overtly as you’d guess.”

Understanding: I understand that he is saying that happiness is related to wealth and time spent not doing work.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Floor of a fireplace

Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hearth

Encountered: In the article “Who Knows Brooklyn?” by Ben McGrath. “Better in a hearth than upon a coffee table or bookshelf.”

Understanding: I understand that he did not like the book very much

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The amount of time that a person holds a job, office, or title

Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tenure?show=0&t=1387340563

Encountered: In the article “Who Knows Brooklyn?” by Ben McGrath. “…and then he recalled his tenure at Borough Hall, during which he compiled a list of fifty-six recommended resources…”

Understanding: I understand now what he was referring to

Part of Speech: Adj.

Definition: Very bright and attractive

Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resplendent?show=0&t=1387341001

Encountered: In the article “The Happiest and Saddest Places in New York City, According to Twitter” by Brian Merchant. “Dense urban jungles and resplendent verdant parks.

Understanding: It helps me understand what he is describing and puts a better picture in my head.

Part of Speech: Adj

Definition: Green with growing plants

Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/verdant

Encountered: In the article “The Happiest and Saddest Places in New York City, According to Twitter” by Brian Merchant. “Dense urban jungles and resplendent verdant parks.

Understanding: It helps me understand what he is describing and puts a better picture in my head.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A person who does not like other people

Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misanthrope

Encountered: In the article “The Happiest and Saddest Places in New York City, According to Twitter” by Brian Merchant. “…I can attest that each is capable of turning the gentlest romantic into a misanthrope.”

Understanding: It helps me understand that you will be very sad by visiting these spots.