Saturday, September 13, 2014

VOCABULARY

Juxtaposition:

Why Gen-Y Johnny Can't Read Nonverbal Clues by Mark bauerlen

"He argued that body language, facial expressions and stock mannerism functions "in juxtaposition to words," imparting feelings, attitudes, reactions, and judgments in a different register."

I think it means: it means words smash together.
Clue: example.

Sentence: While I am not a fan of country music, I have to admit that the juxtaposition the music is wonderful.


adept:


Why Gen-Y Johnny Can't Read Nonverbal Clues by Mark bauerlen

"It is a skill that we all must learn, in actual social setting, from people (often older) who are adept in the idiom."

I think it means: something your good at.
clue: "definition"

Sentence: It seems like your adept in your class work in reading. 



Why Gen-Y Johnny Can't Read Nonverbal Clues by Mark bauerlen

"The digital natives improve their adroitness at the keyboard, but when it comes to their capacity to "read" the behavior of others, they are all thumbs."

I think it means: what they can do 
Clue: "example" 

Sentence: Ashley displayed adroitness at her kids by getting them all together

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