Tag Archives: Glossary

Antithetical– Adjective Definition: directly opposite or opposed http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antithetical The word was found in the newspaper on Monday November 3, 2014. The word is located in the middle of the article http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/28/nyregion/flickering-lights-strange-music-and-a-ghost-at-a-brooklyn-restaurant-maybe.html. The sentence began “Antithetical to the neighborhood today, the working classes … Continue reading →

Translucent- Adjective Definition: not completely clear or transparent but clear enough to allow light to pass through http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/translucent The word was found in the New Times online Newspaper on Monday November 3,2014. The word was found in the beginning of the … Continue reading →

Asphalt– Noun Definition:a black substance that is used for making roads a dark bituminous substance that is found in natural beds and is also obtained as a residue in petroleum refining and that consists chiefly of hydrocarbons an asphaltic composition … Continue reading →

Aesthetic – adjective Definition: of, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aesthetic I found this word while re-reading the guidelines for ENG1101 project#1  on Monday September 15, 2014. However, this word was first introduce on class Monday September 8, 2014 on the handout … Continue reading →

Gilt – adjective or noun Definition: covered with gold or gilt : of the color of gold http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gilt This word was encounter in the short film presented on Wednesday 10, 2014. The word was also in the list to define. The word was shown in … Continue reading →