Part of speech: Noun

Definition: one who favors restricting the functions and powers of a political organization or the achievement of a set of goals to a minimum.

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

Meaning: I read this word too while reading the article “Texting Shorthand Annoys Purists and May Have Lasting Impact”. In the sentence  Quick, inventive and utilitarian, it is a minimalist form of the language that some call irrelevant and many schoolteachers say is an insult to the English language. 

It means that some people think that using of text messaging language should be restricted or if used it should be used at a minimum.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: the editing or making of a dictionary

Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lexicography?show=0&t=1387345409

Meaning: I read this word when we discussed a sample of ENG 1101 final exam where it said The vocabulary of text messaging realizes an old lexicographical dream. I think it meant that the vocabulary used while text messaging is forming its own unique type of dictionary in today’s coming generation.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: a small bag that is carried over your shoulder and that is used for carrying clothes, books, etc.

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

Meaning: I saw this word in the reading Who knows Brooklyn where it said  Manbeck reached into a satchel and pulled out his own latest volume, “Historic Photos of the Brooklyn Bridge,” which shipped recently.

This meant that Manbeck was carrying a bag with him in which he had the book he published.

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: to take the place of (someone or something that is old, no longer useful, etc.) : to replace (someone or something)

Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superseded

Meaning: In the lines while reading The Brooklyn Bridge I saw a phrase which was Brooklyn Bridge’s technological achievements have been superseded. It meant that even though the bridge is cherished and stayed as one of the most wonderful bridge but it still fall backs in matter of technological issues.

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: Adjective

Definition: present in all places at all times

Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/omnipresent?show=0&t=1387343983

Meaning: I read this word while reading Waterfront: A walk around Manhattan in the chapter The Brooklyn Bridge .When it said the bridge is always iconically omnipresent I think it  meant that hard work done to the bridge is always present out there.