word entry # 10

Word:  kerf
Definition:  1: a slit or notch made by a saw or cutting torch. 2: the width of cut made by a saw or cutting torch.

Source: wunderland.com
Translation:  the action of cutting, to carve

Part of Speech:  noun
Sentences:
1.)  “with a handsaw I made a kerf in the board to mark where”
2)" To curtail blade damage and backside chipping use the ” Short Kerf Check Function” to control the cut stroke during kerf checking.

Pronouciation Key:  kerf, it sounds just as it looks.

Best used:  The word is best used with someone who works with Maintenance of cutting machines and Consumables from all major manufacturers of High Definition Plasma Cutting Equipment.

 Synonyms:  my word has a similar meaning to the word “chip” but the difference is that a kerf could be any type of cut and is on purpose, while a chip is more like a dent, and is on accident.
Antonyms:  My word is the exact opposite as a scratch, because a kerf is on purpose and made with some sort of a powerful tool, while a scratch can happen from anything.

Rating:  I give kerfs a 4 out of 5 because the word seems like a familiar word and It somewhat gives its meaning away because kerf sounds like cut, but at the same time when I first saw the word I miss took it for “nerf” like a nerf gun.

video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYfRyt6OQkY

the video clearly shows you what a kerf is and how you make one.

cerebral

Definition:
[suh-ree-bruhl,]

–adjective

1.

Anatomy, Zoology . of or pertaining to the cerebrum or the brain.

2.

betraying or characterized by the use of the intellect rather than intuition or instinct: His is a cerebral music that leaves many people cold.

3.

Phonetics . retroflex ( def. 2 ) .

–noun

4.

Phonetics . a cerebral sound.

—Related forms

ce·re·bral·ly, adverb

in·ter·cer·e·bral, adjective

non·cer·e·bral, adjective

o·ver·ce·re·bral, adjective

post·ce·re·bral, adjective

pre·ce·re·bral, adjective

sub·cer·e·bral, adjective

su·per·ce·re·bral, adjective

su·per·ce·re·bral·ly, adverb

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/cerebral

Translation: Use your mind over your emotions, to do the right thing. Not what you want to do.

Examples:

a cerebral approach to the problem

me and my friends had a cerebral talk about school

Used in situations with a long time friend or to have a conversation with them.

This word is a lot like the word intelligent but in a way it isn't because intelligent is based on how much you know, but in a smart where but intelligence also includes with how you deal with your emotions unlike cerebral.

This word is generally the opposite of dumb. Cerebral is a word you use to show the right way of something not the dumb way.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJG0A3XVqWQ

This was not a cerebral decision because he didn't have the wii strap on. resulting in breaking the tv, he also let his emotions go to him because he started calling his mom for help rather than thinking of a way to fix the problem.

word entry #9

Word:  pule
Definition:  To whine; whimper.

Source: thefreedictionary.com
Translation:  a plue is to cry weakly or softly

Part of Speech:  verb
Sentences:
1.)  “the dog pule to his owner”
2)"Although the elderly man had some terrible turn of events before him, as well as mounting pain from his illness, he did not ever complain or pule.

Pronouciation Key:  [pyool]

Best used:  The word is best used when talking with an SMART adult, because not many children have heard the word, and the world is more of a more intelligent way of wining, so saying the word would just be an attempted of being smart.

 Synonyms:  my word has a similar meaning to a “whimper” but it's different because a wimper is one cry when pule is a bunch of different cry’s, except for they are a soft cry. 
Antonyms:  My word is the exact opposite as a giggle because a whine is sad and a giggle is happy, and is not asking for anything like a whine is usually used for.

Rating:  I give pule a 2 out of 5 because its interesting, but not many people have heard of it., and the word doesn’t really give you any hint on what it is. When I look at the word pule my mind goes blank cause I can’t grasp my mind around it.

video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWUBmO1hVhk

you can clearly tell that the dog is whining because he is wanting or is sad about something.

Swag

Definition: apperance ,style ,or the way he or she presents them selves. noun (c-waag)
www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=swag

Translation: The way you express yourself, through appearence, the way you talk, and walk the walk or even the way you dance. desriptions.

Example Sentences-
I could tell the kid had swag when I went down the mountain, just by the bright colors he wore.

The strut in his walk showed his swag as he approached the girls.

This word is commonly used with you and your friends. While buying clothes you see if the clothes have swag or not. Also if you can your friend decied to describe someone else. Or when giving a complement, "hey bro, you've got swag!" -"thanks man!"

My word is a lot like the word style but is different because style is used as more of a description and not as a description and an attitude. And style is typically revealed in the cost of the clothing whereas swag can be shown in bright colors.

My word basically the opposite of uncool because having swag is a complement and a good thing to have, so uncool would be the exact opposite of what swag it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JP1pBENzg5w

This video shows the difference between swag because the girl has more ease rather than the man because you can see he is tense. With practice, you can show your swag

Destitute

Word:  Destitute
Definition:  Utterly lacking; devoid, lacking resources or the means of subsistence; completely impoverished.
Source:  education.yahoo.com
Translation:  When you are destitute it means you have nothing.  They may not have any options or choices that would improve their situation. 
Part of Speech:  Adjective, there is no word that is past tense.
Sentences:

1.      The great depression left many people in the United States destitute and without the ability to feed their family or heat their home.

2.      Many Musicians and Professional Athletes start out middle-class or even poor until they become famous and find an extravagant lifestyle.  If they are not careful with their money they can find themselves destitute before they die.

Pronouciation Key:   des ti tute
Best to use:  The word is appropriate to use when talking with adults because adults can identify with the meaning of the word.  They have been or someone who has been destitute.  The great depression left many people in the United States destitute and without the ability to feed their children or heat their home. 
Synonyms:  A word with a similar meaning is “needy” but it's different because people can be in need of food but it’s not the same because destitute describes a condition without any options. 
Antonyms:  My anoword is "solvent" because it means to be in the money and the opposite of being without.
Rating:  I give destitute four out of five stars because the word tells people that you have nothing. 




This is a picture of a mom and her children who are destitute.  They have nothing and look like they are in need of food, shelter, and clothing.    

Word Entry #7

Word:  Plethora
Definition:  A superabundance; extreme excess. An excess of blood in the circulatory system or in one organ or area. 
Source:  education.yahoo.com
Translation:  To have a plethora of anything means to have more than what you might need.
Part of Speech:  Noun, no other form.
Sentences:
1.  There are a plethora of opportunities for students to participate in school sports.
2.  Our teacher told us to bring in materials for our sculpturing project.  By the time we got ready to start we had a plethora of materials to use.  We were graded on the size of our sculpture and we each received an A.    
Pronouciation Key:  pleth or a
Best to use:  The word is appropriate to use when talking with adults or chilling with friends as a way to exaggerate your point.  It's a word that means something is "over the top." 
Synonyms:  A word with a similar meaning is "a lot" but it's different because it doesn't describe the overabundance or excess of something.  
Antonyms:  My anoword is "shortage" because it's the opposite of having more than what you need. 
Rating:  I give plethora three out of five stars because the word doesn't give your audience any clue to it's meaning.  Even when you break the word apart the syllables don't give any clue to it's meaning.

       
 Some babies like to take bathes with a rubber duck to play with.  This picture illustrates a plethora of rubber ducks, an excess number or an overabundance to satisfy a large number of children. 

Word entry 5

Matamorphosis met·a·mor·pho·sis
Meaning: Profound change in form from one stage to the next in the life history of an organism, as from the caterpillar to the pupa and from the pupa to the adult butterfly.
Definition comes from dictionary.com
The word metamorphosis is a noun.
synonyms: mutation and transmutation
There is no past tense but it is plural met a mor pho sis.
That caterpillar went through a metamorphosis to change to butterfly.
A short boy was destined to be tall after experiencing metamorphosis
when the boy went through metamorphosis he was no longer the short boy, but the tall man.
This word would be best used when talking about great change.