Part of speech: Adjective

Definition: very neat and clean

Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nattily?show=0&t=1387343373

Meaning: I encountered this word while reading tunnel rats in the lines The explorers began noticing a nattily dressed man carrying a suitcase. This means while Yonette was going the manhole explorer noticed a very neat and clean man who was also interested in going in the manhole

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: to make (someone) more confident

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

Meaning: I read this word while reading the tunnel rats in the lines Thus emboldened, I scrambled down a ladder….

Now that I know what embolden means in this context it meant that Yonette Joseph was confident going the manhole to dig out the treasure under it.

Noun

Definition: a person who does not like other people

I found this word on the 3rd page of “The Happiest and Saddest Places in New York City, According to Twitter.”

That was the first time I’ve heard of the word “misanthrope.” I now know what it means.

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

Adjective

Definition: very bright and attractive

I found this word in the beginning paragraph of “The Happiest and Saddest Places in New York City, According to Twitter.”

I knew the author of this article was complementing New York’s parks in that sentence, but I didn’t know exactly what he meant. Now I do.

Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resplendent?show=0&t=1387342259

Verb

Definition: to name (things) one after another in a list

I found this word in the first paragraph of “Who Knows Brooklyn?”

I had an idea of what the author meant by enumerate, but I wasn’t exactly sure, so I looked it up.

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

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.