Helen Fisher: Why we love, why we cheat

Despair- to lose all hope

Example: He was in complete despair after loosing his father, last June.

Preamble- the introductory part of a statute, deed, constitution, or other document, stating the intent of what follows.

Example: "Virginity is now a mere preamble or waiting room to be got out of as soon as possible; it is without significance. Old age is similarly a waiting room, where you go after life's over and wait for cancer or a stroke. The years before and after the menstrual years are vestigial: the only meaningful condition left to women is that of fruitfulness. "-Ursula K. Le Guin (b. 1929), U.S. author. repr. In Dancing at the Edge of the World (1989). "The Space Crone," The Co-Evolution Quarterly (Summer 1976)

Stagger- To begin to lose confidence or strength of purpose; wave

Example: He staggered backward under the tremendous weight and crashed into the wall after hearing the bad news.

Holistic- Concerned with wholes rather than analysis or separation into parts

Example: Our range of services has also expanded to provide a totally holistic approach to environmental consultancy.

Adultery- Voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and a partner other than the lawful spouse

Example:  Eighty-eight percent of respondents said adultery is morally wrong because of cheating on your beloved.

Joachim de Posada: Don't eat the marshmallow!

equivalent-Having similar or identical effects.

Having good grades is not equivalent to being smart.

principle- A basic truth, law, or assumption

The principle of equality of nations that inhabit our country is strictly adhered by the President.

gratification-source of pleasure or satisfaction

I enjoy a great sense of gratification when my house is clean.

factor- something that helps produce or influence a result : one of the things that cause something to happen

Nitrogen oxides are therefore a contributory factor in the production of acid rain.

marshmallow-  A light, spongy, very sweet confection made of corn syrup, gelatin, sugar, and starch and dusted with powdered sugar.

We roasted the marshmallows above the campfire to make smors.

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Michael Shermer: Why people believe weird things

Compatible- capable of existing or living together in harmony.

Example: Prejudice is not compatible with true religion

Skeptic- One who instinctively or habitually doubts, questions, or disagrees with assertions or generally accepted conclusions.

Example: I was really skeptic about his idea of going to the cinema on a Sunday.

Quadro- square, balance, fit, suit, agree

Dowser- a person who uses a divining rod to search for underground water or minerals.

Example: Dowsers have to put up with difficulties like icy water.

Extratterestial- Originating, located, or occurring outside Earth or its atmosphere.

Example: The extratterestial beings flew to Earth in a spacecraft and landed on farmer Bob's corn field.

Charlie Todd: The shared experience of absurdity

Duffel bag-is a large cylindrical bag made of cloth (or other fabric) with a drawstring closure at the top

He packed his duffel bag with a towel and some clothes to change into for the gym.

Amanse- outlaw

Ted is a amanse. He hasn't been restricting to any of the given rules.

Improv-( short for improvisation):a performance given without planning or preparation

Improv everywhere is a project ran by Charlie Todd who loves acting in public places.

Too much time on your hands-having too much leisure time

He had too much time on his hands but decided to spend it wisely and studied for his exam that is two months away.

Site-specific-art created to exist in a certain place.

His plays are site-specific and can only be performed outside, wide in the open.

Kevin Allocca: Why videos go viral

     Viral: quickly and widely spread or popularized especially by person-to-person electronic      communication

The news about her pregnancy went viral in exactly 22 seconds.

       Accelerate:

1. To increase the speed of. 

2. To cause to occur sooner than expected.

3. To cause to develop or progress more quickly

Tacky:  tastelessly showy; "a flash car"; "a flashy ring"; "garish colors"; "a gaudy costume"; "loud sport shirts"; "a meretricious yet stylish book"; "tawdry ornaments"

Asking someone to marry you at a sporting event is extremely tacky.

Define: To describe the nature or basic qualities of something

He defined Mary as a kind and loving person.

Sprout out:

1. To begin to grow; give off shoots or buds.

2. To emerge and develop rapidly.

The flower he planted last week began to sprout out before the date given on the instructions.

Robin Nagle: What I discovered in New York City trash

Prevalent:

 - Widely or commonly occurring, existing, accepted, or practiced

 Buff:

- A military uniform coat made of such leather.

- Having good muscle tone; physically fit and trim

John got really buff since I have last seen him. He must have been working out.

Relentless:

-unyieldingly severe, strict, or harsh

The team was relentless in the game, even when they were down five to one.

Sustainability:

-To keep in existence; to maintain

The sustainability of the new drug on the market is not yet stable. It might not reach your local pharmacies.

Velocity:

-Rapidity or speed of motion

The velocity of the passing car caused her hair to fly.