A physical fitness test is a test designed to measure physical strength, agility, and endurance. They are commonly employed in educational institutions as part of the physical education curriculum, in medicine as part of diagnostic testing, and as eligibility requirements in fields that focus on physical ability such as military or police.
Word #2. "Body Mass Index"
Meaning:
The body mass index (BMI), or Quetelet index, is a statistical measurement which compares a person's weight and height. Though it does not actually measure the percentage of body fat, it is a useful tool to estimate a healthy body weight based on how tall a person is. Due to its ease of measurement and calculation, it is the most widely used diagnostic tool to identify weight problem within a population including: underweight, overweight and obesity.
FIURED- 1. ornamented with a device or pattern: figured silk; figured wallpaper. 2. formed or shaped: figured stones. 3. represented by a pictorial or sculptured figure: The god is figured as part man, part beast.
CONTROL- the situation of being under the regulation, domination, or command of another: The car is out of control.
(2) TEENAGERS BY Chemical Romance\
ASPIRATION- strong desire, longing, or aim; ambition: intellectual aspirations.
VIOLENT- 1. acting with or characterized by uncontrolled, strong, rough force: a violent earthquake. 2. caused by injurious or destructive force: a violent death. 3. intense in force, effect, etc.; severe; extreme: violent pain; violent cold. 4. roughly or immoderately vehement or ardent: violent passions. 5. furious in impetuosity, energy, etc.: violent haste. 6. of, pertaining to, or constituting a distortion of meaning or fact.
1. Euthanasia - refers to the practice of ending a life in a painless manner
2. Aging - is the accumulation of changes in an organism or object over time; refers to a multidimensional process of physical, psychological, and social change
--a worn-out, broken-down, worthless, or vicious horse --a disreputable or ill-tempered woman.
2. playback
--the act of reproducing a sound or video recording, esp. in order to check a recording that is newly made. --the recording so played, esp. the first time it is heard or viewed after being recorded.
reference: http://dictionary.reference.com
song#2: seven black roses artist: chicosci
vocabulary:
1. urge
--to push or force along; impel with force or vigor --to drive with incitement to speed or effort --to press, push, or hasten --to impel, constrain, or move to some action --to endeavor to induce or persuade, as by entreaties; entreat or exhort earnestly --to press (something) upon the attention --to insist on, allege, or assert with earnestness
2. stumble
--to strike the foot against something, as in walking or running, so as to stagger or fall; trip. --to walk or go unsteadily --to make a slip, mistake, or blunder, esp. a sinful one --to proceed in a hesitating or blundering manner, as in action or speech (often fol. by along). --to discover or meet with accidentally or unexpectedly (usually fol. by on, upon, or across) --to falter or hesitate, as at an obstacle to progress or belief
Song # 1 TITLE: Fly on the Wall ARTIST: Miley Cyrus
VOCABULARY:
1) Tick -a slight, sharp, recurring click, tap, or beat, as of a clock. -Chiefly British Informal. a moment or instant. -a small dot, mark, check, or electronic signal, as used to mark off an item on a list, serve as a reminder, or call attention to something. -Stock Exchange. a. a movement in the price of a stock, bond, or option. b. the smallest possible tick on a given exchange. -Manège. a jumping fault consisting of a light touch of a fence with one or more feet. 6. a small contrasting spot of color on the coat of a mammal or the feathers of a bird.
2) Scoop -a ladle or ladlelike utensil, esp. a small, deep-sided shovel with a short, horizontal handle, for taking up flour, sugar, etc. -a utensil composed of a palm-sized hollow hemisphere attached to a horizontal handle, for dishing out ice cream or other soft foods. -a hemispherical portion of food as dished out by such a utensil: two scoops of chocolate ice cream. -the bucket of a dredge, steam shovel, etc.
3) Creepy - having or causing a creeping sensation of the skin, as from horror or fear: a creepy ghost story. -that creeps: a creepy insect. -Slang. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a person who is a creep; obnoxious; weird.
4) Sneaky -like or suggestive of a sneak; furtive; deceitful
5) Misinformation -to give false or misleading information to.
Song # 2
TITLE: Live Your Life ARTIST: T.I.
VOCABULARY:
1) Fancy -imagination or fantasy, esp. as exercised in a capricious manner. -the artistic ability of creating unreal or whimsical imagery, decorative detail, etc., as in poetry or drawing. -a mental image or conception: He had happy fancies of being a famous actor. -an idea or opinion with little foundation; illusion: Her belief that she can sing is a mere fancy.
2) Tugging -to pull at with force, vigor, or effort. -to move by pulling forcibly; drag; haul. -to tow (a vessel) by means of a tugboat.
3) Hustler -an enterprising person determined to succeed; go-getter. -Slang. a person who employs fraudulent or unscrupulous methods to obtain money; swindler. -Informal. an expert gambler or game player who seeks out challengers, esp. unsuspecting amateur ones, in order to win money from them: He earned his living as a pool hustler. -Slang. a prostitute. -a person who hustles.
4) Counterfeit -made in imitation so as to be passed off fraudulently or deceptively as genuine; not genuine; forged: counterfeit dollar bills. -pretended; unreal: counterfeit grief.
--is the accumulation of changes in an organism or object over time. --refers to a multidimensional process of physical, psychological, and social change.
1) illusion -something that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of reality. -the state or condition of being deceived; misapprehension. -an instance of being deceived. -Psychology. a perception, as of visual stimuli (optical illusion), that represents what is perceived in a way different from the way it is in reality. -a very thin, delicate tulle of silk or nylon having a cobwebbed appearance, for trimmings, veilings, and the like.
2) chasing -a design chased on metal. -an object decorated by chasing.
3) imagination -the faculty of imagining, or of forming mental images or concepts of what is not actually present to the senses. -the action or process of forming such images or concepts. -the faculty of producing ideal creations consistent with reality, as in literature, as distinct from the power of creating illustrative or decorative imagery. Compare fancy (def. 2). -the product of imagining; a conception or mental creation, often a baseless or fanciful one.
4) conversation -informal interchange of thoughts, information, etc., by spoken words; oral communication between persons; talk; colloquy. -an instance of this. -association or social intercourse; intimate acquaintance.
Song # 2
TITLE:Burnin' Up ARTIST:jonas Brothers
VOCABULARY:
1) Slippin' -to move, flow, pass, or go smoothly or easily; glide; slide: Water slips off a smooth surface. -to slide suddenly or involuntarily; to lose one's foothold, as on a smooth surface: She slipped on the icy ground. -to move, slide, or start gradually from a place or position: His hat had slipped over his eyes. -to slide out of or become disengaged from a fastening, the grasp, etc.: The soap slipped from my hand.
2) burning -aflame; on fire. -very hot; simmering: The water was burning. -very bright; glowing: She wore a burning red bathing suit. -caused by or as if by fire, a burn, or heat: He had a burning sensation in his throat. -intense; passionate: a burning desire. -urgent or crucial: a burning question.
3) gotta -got to; have got to.
4) heels -the back part of the human foot, below and behind the ankle. -an analogous part in other vertebrates. -either hind foot or hoof of some animals, as the horse. -the foot as a whole: He was hung by the heels. -the part of a stocking, shoe, or the like covering the back part of the wearer's foot. -a solid, raised base or support of leather, wood, rubber, etc., attached to the sole of a shoe or boot under the back part of the foot.
Abbr. mi. or mi A unit of length equal to 5,280 feet or 1,760 yards (1,609 meters), used in the United States and other English-speaking countries. Also called land mile, statute mile. See Table at measurement.
A nautical mile.
An air mile.
Sports A race that is one mile long.
A relatively great distance: had to walk for miles in the airport.
2) Summer sky
The season between spring and autumn, in the Northern Hemisphere from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox, and in the Southern Hemisphere from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox.
The period comprising the months of June, July, and August in the U.S., and from the middle of May to the middle of August in Great Britain.
3) blue
The pure color of a clear sky; the primary color between green and violet in the visible spectrum, an effect of light with a wavelength between 450 and 500 nm.
Bluing.
Something having a blue color: Place the blue next to the red.
A person who wears blue or is a member of a group characterized by some blue symbol: Tomorrow the blues will play the browns.
Song # 2
TITLE: Because you Loved me ARTIST: Celine Dion
VOCABULARY:
1) Truth
The true or actual state of a matter: He tried to find out the truth.
Conformity with fact or reality; verity: the truth of a statement.
A verified or indisputable fact, proposition, principle, or the like: mathematical truths. 4. the state or character of being true.
2) Voice
The sound or sounds uttered through the mouth of living creatures, esp. of human beings in speaking, shouting, singing, etc.
The faculty or power of uttering sounds through the mouth by the controlled expulsion of air; speech: to lose one's voice.
A range of such sounds distinctive to one person, or to a type of person or animal: Her voice is commanding.
3) Faith
Confidence or trust in a person or thing: faith in another's ability.
Belief that is not based on proof: He had faith that the hypothesis would be substantiated by fact.
Belief in God or in the doctrines or teachings of religion: the firm faith of the Pilgrims.
Difficult or impossible to deny; irrefutable: undeniable facts.
2.)Basis
A foundation upon which something rests.
The chief constituent; the fundamental ingredient: The basis for most liquids is water.
The fundamental principle.
An underlying circumstance or condition: workers paid on a daily basis; friends who are on a first-name basis. See Synonyms at base.
Song No. 2
Title:Tears in Heaven Singer/Band: Eric Clapton 1.)Heaven
The sky or universe as seen from the earth; the firmament. Often used in the plural.
Christianity (a)often Heaven The abode of God, the angels, and the souls of those who are granted salvation. (b)An eternal state of communion with God; everlasting bliss.
Any of the places in or beyond the sky conceived of as domains of divine beings in various religions.
(a)Heaven God: Heaven help you! heavens Used in various phrases to express surprise: Good heavens! (b)The celestial powers; the gods. Often used in the plural: The heavens favored the young prince.
A condition or place of great happiness, delight, or pleasure: The lake was heaven.
2.)Bend
To bring (something) into a state of tension: bend a bow.
To cause to swerve from a straight line; deflect.
To render submissive; subdue.
To apply (the mind) closely: "The weary naval officer goes to bed at night having bent his brain all day to a scheme of victory" (Jack Beatty).
Nautical To fasten: bend a mainsail onto the boom.
song #1. Always by Atlantic Starr 1.chasing - to follow rapidly : pursue;to follow regularly or persistently with the intention of attracting or alluring
2.dedicate -to devote to the worship of a divine being ; specifically : to set apart (a church) to sacred uses with solemn rites
song #2.Now by Mymp 1.love -strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties;attraction based on sexual desire;affection and tenderness felt by lovers;affection based on admiration, benevolence, or common interests
2.future -that is to be ; specifically : existing after death;of, relating to, or constituting a verb tense expressive of time yet to come; existing or occurring at a later time
VOCABULARY: 1) Thunder -- the sound that follows a flash of lightning and is caused by sudden expansion of the air in the path of the electrical discharge
2) Soundtract --the recorded sound accompaniment to a film
3) Summer --the season between spring and autumn comprising in the northern hemisphere usually the months of June, July, and August or as reckoned astronomically extending from the June solstice to the September equinox
REFERENCE: MERRIAM-WEBSTER ONLINE DICTIONARY
SONG # 2 I'LL DO ANYTHING Simple Plan
VOCABULARY: 1) Blink --To close and open one or both of the eyes rapidly
2) Anything --Any object, occurrence, or matter whatever.
3) Letter --A written or printed communication directed to a person or organization.
Vocabulary: 1. Hell- a nether world in which the dead continue to exist 2. Misused- to use incorrectly
Reference: www.m-w.com
Song #2: GONE SO YOUNG by Amber Pacific
Vocabulary: 1. Regret- to be very sorry for 2. Dreamt- to have a dream
Reference: www.m-w.com
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Vocabulary from Class Lectures 1. Body Mass – determines the Body Mass Index whether it is underweight, normal, overweight or obese. 2. Stature – measures the distance between the floor to the vertex of your head
Vocabulary: 1)sparkle- to issue in or as if in little sparks, as fire or light: The candlelight sparkled in the crystal.
Song Title # 2
“No Boundaries”- Kris Allen/Adam Lambert
Vocabulary: 1.Hurricane - A severe tropical cyclone having winds greater than 64 knots (74 miles per hour; 119 kilometers per hour), originating in the equatorial regions of the Atlantic Ocean or Caribbean Sea or eastern regions of the Pacific Ocean, traveling north, northwest, or northeast from its point of origin, and usually involving heavy rains.
Terms From Discussions:
Gamelan- a traditional Indonesian ensemble typically including many tuned percussion instruments including bamboo xylophones and wooden or bronze chimes and gongs.
ensemble - a group of musicians playing or singing together; "a string ensemble" Dutch East Indies, Indonesia, Republic of Indonesia - a republic in southeastern Asia on an archipelago including more than 13,000 islands; achieved independence from the Netherlands in 1945; the principal oil producer in the Far East and Pacific regions
Vocabulary for #1 song:"Come Back To Me" 1.)recognize>>To know to be something that has been perceived before. *I recognized her face when we met each other.
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2.)hope>>To wish for something with expectation of its fulfillment. *I hope you will win in the contest you will join.
Vocabulary for song #2:My Life Would Suck Without You 1.)united>>Combined into a single entity. *The two groups united so that they will win the said activity
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2.)stupid>>Tending to make poor decisions or careless mistakes *Her preparation was wrong, she's so stupid.
Vocabulary from lessons: Body mass-In anthropometry, when scientific measurements of the human body are made, the mass of the human body is measured to the nearest tenth of a kilogram when the subject is nude, or dressed with clothing of known mass so that correction to nude mass can be made. Body mass is commonly referred to as body weight.
Gamelan-An Indonesian orchestra composed mainly of tuned percussion instruments such as bamboo xylophones, wooden or metal chimes, and gongs.
1.)R.A.I.S.E. A SONG VOCABS A.) SONG: BEAUTIFUL NIGHTMARE by: Beyonce terms:
>guilty -having committed an offense, crime, violation, or wrong, esp. against moral or penal law >pleasure -the state or feeling of being pleased.
B.) SONG: WHITE HORSE by: Taylor Swift terms: >paced -rate of movement, esp. in stepping, walking > naive -having or showing unaffected simplicity of nature or absence of artificiality
2.) DISCUSSION TERMS A.)sprint -to race or move at full speed, esp. for a short distance, as in running, rowing, etc B.) orchestra -a group of performers on various musical instruments, including esp. stringed instruments of the viol class, clarinets and flutes, cornets and trombones, drums, and cymbals, for playing music, as symphonies, operas, popular music, or other compositions.
1. Orchestra- is an instrumental ensemble, usually fairly large with string, brass, woodwind sections, and possibly a percussion section as well. The term orchestra derives from the name for the area in front of an ancient Greek stage reserved for the Greek chorus.
Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orchestra
2. is a musical ensemble from Indonesia, typically from the islands of Bali or Java, featuring a variety of instruments such as metallophones, xylophones, drums and gongs; bamboo flutes, bowed and plucked strings.
raise-a-song song no. 1: Friends Forever 1. friends-a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard. song no. 2: At The Beginning 2. journey-traveling from one place to another, usually taking a rather long time; trip
discussion
3. ensemble-the united performance of an entire group of singers, musicians, etc. 4.xylophones-a musical instrument consisting of a graduated series of wooden bars, usually sounded by striking with small wooden hammers.
vocabulary: destiny -the power supposedly determining the course of events
soul -a person's spirit;the seat of emotions,desires
song # 2: YOU ARE THE ONE artist: SAM MILBY AND TONI GONZAGA
vocabulary: doubt -to be uncertain or undecided melody -a pleasing series of sound
LECTURE:
mental health -A state of emotional and psychological well-being in which an individual is able to use his or her cognitive and emotional capabilities, function in society, and meet the ordinary demands of everyday life.
emotional health -generally refers to feelings and moods – you may feel sad, happy, worried, excited, frustrated, and fulfilled all in the same day.
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Word #1. "Physical Fitness"
Meaning:
A physical fitness test is a test designed to measure physical strength, agility, and endurance. They are commonly employed in educational institutions as part of the physical education curriculum, in medicine as part of diagnostic testing, and as eligibility requirements in fields that focus on physical ability such as military or police.
Word #2. "Body Mass Index"
Meaning:
The body mass index (BMI), or Quetelet index, is a statistical measurement which compares a person's weight and height. Though it does not actually measure the percentage of body fat, it is a useful tool to estimate a healthy body weight based on how tall a person is. Due to its ease of measurement and calculation, it is the most widely used diagnostic tool to identify weight problem within a population including: underweight, overweight and obesity.
Reference:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
MANGALLENO,RIZZA ANGELA, S.
(1) USED TO BY Chris Daughtry
FIURED- 1. ornamented with a device or pattern: figured silk; figured wallpaper.
2. formed or shaped: figured stones.
3. represented by a pictorial or sculptured figure: The god is figured as part man, part beast.
CONTROL- the situation of being under the regulation, domination, or command of another: The car is out of control.
(2) TEENAGERS BY Chemical Romance\
ASPIRATION- strong desire, longing, or aim; ambition: intellectual aspirations.
VIOLENT- 1. acting with or characterized by uncontrolled, strong, rough force: a violent earthquake.
2. caused by injurious or destructive force: a violent death.
3. intense in force, effect, etc.; severe; extreme: violent pain; violent cold.
4. roughly or immoderately vehement or ardent: violent passions.
5. furious in impetuosity, energy, etc.: violent haste.
6. of, pertaining to, or constituting a distortion of meaning or fact.
source: dictionary.com
RAISE-A-SONG
1.superhuman by chris brown
1. barely
- By a very little; hardly: could barely see the road in the fog.
- In a scanty manner; sparsely: a barely furnished room.
2.its gonna be me by nsync
1.guess
-To predict (a result or an event) without sufficient information.
- To assume, presume, or assert (a fact) without sufficient information.
reference: http://www.answers.com
RAISE-A-SONG
SONG #1. CIRCUS BY BRITNEY SPEARS
1.ringleader
-A person who leads others, especially in illicit or informal activities.
SONG #2. I'M ALL ABOUT YOU BY AARON CARTER
1.doubt
-A lack of certainty that often leads to irresolution. See synonyms at uncertainty.
reference: http://www.answers.com/
RAISE A SONG
--MARCH--
Song No.1
GONE SO YOUNG
by Amber Pacific
1. tight
-firmly or closely fixed in place; not easily moved; secure: a tight knot.
2.dreamt
-a succession of images, thoughts, or emotions passing through the mind during sleep.
-the sleeping state in which this occurs.
SONG No.2
IF I WERE A BOY
by Beyonce
1.chase
-to pursue in order to seize, overtake, etc.: The police officer chased the thief.
2. confronted
-To come face to face with, especially with defiance or hostility: I wish to confront my accuser in a court of law.
REFERENCE:
www.dictionary.com
SONG # 1 POWER OF TWO BY MYMP
1.laughter - The act of laughing.
The sound produced by laughing.
SONG # 2 PARTING TIME BY ERIC SANTOS
1.trinket - A small ornament, such as a piece of jewelry.
2.legacy - Something handed down from an ancestor or a predecessor or from the past: a legacy of religious freedom.
REFERENCE: http://www.answers.com/
Song #1:"I Don't Want You to Go" by Lani Hall
1. passion - usually referring to feelings of intense desire and attraction
Song #2:"All Out of Love" by Air Supply
1. torment - the feeling of pain or suffering; causing to suffer, torture
Reference:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Vocabulary:
1. Euthanasia - refers to the practice of ending a life in a painless manner
2. Aging - is the accumulation of changes in an organism or object over time; refers to a multidimensional process of physical, psychological, and social change
Reference:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
UNFAMILIAR WORDS
MARCH ISSUE
Song No. 1:
CAPTURED by CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA
1. captured
-to take by force or stratagem
2. glance
-a quick or brief look
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Song No. 2:
FOREVERMORE by SIDE A
1. embrace
- to take or clasp in the arms; press to the bosom; hug.
2. forevermore
-at any future time; in the future
3. endless
-having or seeming to have no end, limit, or conclusion; boundless; infinite; interminable; incessant:
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reference:
www.dictionary.com
R-A-I-S-E a SONG
MARCH 2009
song#1: candles
artist: hey monday
vocabulary:
1. jaded
--a worn-out, broken-down, worthless, or vicious horse
--a disreputable or ill-tempered woman.
2. playback
--the act of reproducing a sound or video recording, esp. in order to check a recording that is newly made.
--the recording so played, esp. the first time it is heard or viewed after being recorded.
reference:
http://dictionary.reference.com
song#2: seven black roses
artist: chicosci
vocabulary:
1. urge
--to push or force along; impel with force or vigor
--to drive with incitement to speed or effort
--to press, push, or hasten
--to impel, constrain, or move to some action
--to endeavor to induce or persuade, as by entreaties; entreat or exhort earnestly
--to press (something) upon the attention
--to insist on, allege, or assert with earnestness
2. stumble
--to strike the foot against something, as in walking or running, so as to stagger or fall; trip.
--to walk or go unsteadily
--to make a slip, mistake, or blunder, esp. a sinful one
--to proceed in a hesitating or blundering manner, as in action or speech (often fol. by along).
--to discover or meet with accidentally or unexpectedly (usually fol. by on, upon, or across)
--to falter or hesitate, as at an obstacle to progress or belief
reference:
http://dictionary.reference.com
Song # 1
TITLE: Fly on the Wall
ARTIST: Miley Cyrus
VOCABULARY:
1) Tick
-a slight, sharp, recurring click, tap, or beat, as of a clock.
-Chiefly British Informal. a moment or instant.
-a small dot, mark, check, or electronic signal, as used to mark off an item on a list, serve as a reminder, or call attention to something.
-Stock Exchange. a. a movement in the price of a stock, bond, or option.
b. the smallest possible tick on a given exchange.
-Manège. a jumping fault consisting of a light touch of a fence with one or more feet.
6. a small contrasting spot of color on the coat of a mammal or the feathers of a bird.
2) Scoop
-a ladle or ladlelike utensil, esp. a small, deep-sided shovel with a short, horizontal handle, for taking up flour, sugar, etc.
-a utensil composed of a palm-sized hollow hemisphere attached to a horizontal handle, for dishing out ice cream or other soft foods.
-a hemispherical portion of food as dished out by such a utensil: two scoops of chocolate ice cream.
-the bucket of a dredge, steam shovel, etc.
3) Creepy
- having or causing a creeping sensation of the skin, as from horror or fear: a creepy ghost story.
-that creeps: a creepy insect.
-Slang. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a person who is a creep; obnoxious; weird.
4) Sneaky
-like or suggestive of a sneak; furtive; deceitful
5) Misinformation
-to give false or misleading information to.
Song # 2
TITLE: Live Your Life
ARTIST: T.I.
VOCABULARY:
1) Fancy
-imagination or fantasy, esp. as exercised in a capricious manner.
-the artistic ability of creating unreal or whimsical imagery, decorative detail, etc., as in poetry or drawing.
-a mental image or conception: He had happy fancies of being a famous actor.
-an idea or opinion with little foundation; illusion: Her belief that she can sing is a mere fancy.
2) Tugging
-to pull at with force, vigor, or effort.
-to move by pulling forcibly; drag; haul.
-to tow (a vessel) by means of a tugboat.
3) Hustler
-an enterprising person determined to succeed; go-getter.
-Slang. a person who employs fraudulent or unscrupulous methods to obtain money; swindler.
-Informal. an expert gambler or game player who seeks out challengers, esp. unsuspecting amateur ones, in order to win money from them: He earned his living as a pool hustler.
-Slang. a prostitute.
-a person who hustles.
4) Counterfeit
-made in imitation so as to be passed off fraudulently or deceptively as genuine; not genuine; forged: counterfeit dollar bills.
-pretended; unreal: counterfeit grief.
REFERENCE:
www.dictionay.com
VOCABULARY
1. aging
--is the accumulation of changes in an organism or object over time.
--refers to a multidimensional process of physical, psychological, and social change.
reference:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ageing
Song # 1
TITLE: A Million Miles Away
ARTIST: Nikki Gil
VOCABULARY:
1) illusion
-something that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of reality.
-the state or condition of being deceived; misapprehension.
-an instance of being deceived.
-Psychology. a perception, as of visual stimuli (optical illusion), that represents what is perceived in a way different from the way it is in reality.
-a very thin, delicate tulle of silk or nylon having a cobwebbed appearance, for trimmings, veilings, and the like.
2) chasing
-a design chased on metal.
-an object decorated by chasing.
3) imagination
-the faculty of imagining, or of forming mental images or concepts of what is not actually present to the senses.
-the action or process of forming such images or concepts.
-the faculty of producing ideal creations consistent with reality, as in literature, as distinct from the power of creating illustrative or decorative imagery. Compare fancy (def. 2).
-the product of imagining; a conception or mental creation, often a baseless or fanciful one.
4) conversation
-informal interchange of thoughts, information, etc., by spoken words; oral communication between persons; talk; colloquy.
-an instance of this.
-association or social intercourse; intimate acquaintance.
Song # 2
TITLE:Burnin' Up
ARTIST:jonas Brothers
VOCABULARY:
1) Slippin'
-to move, flow, pass, or go smoothly or easily; glide; slide: Water slips off a smooth surface.
-to slide suddenly or involuntarily; to lose one's foothold, as on a smooth surface: She slipped on the icy ground.
-to move, slide, or start gradually from a place or position: His hat had slipped over his eyes.
-to slide out of or become disengaged from a fastening, the grasp, etc.: The soap slipped from my hand.
2) burning
-aflame; on fire.
-very hot; simmering: The water was burning.
-very bright; glowing: She wore a burning red bathing suit.
-caused by or as if by fire, a burn, or heat: He had a burning sensation in his throat.
-intense; passionate: a burning desire.
-urgent or crucial: a burning question.
3) gotta
-got to; have got to.
4) heels
-the back part of the human foot, below and behind the ankle.
-an analogous part in other vertebrates.
-either hind foot or hoof of some animals, as the horse.
-the foot as a whole: He was hung by the heels.
-the part of a stocking, shoe, or the like covering the back part of the wearer's foot.
-a solid, raised base or support of leather, wood, rubber, etc., attached to the sole of a shoe or boot under the back part of the foot.
REFERENCE:
www.dictionary.com
Song # 1
TITLE: Im Missing You
ARTIST: Bea Alonzo
VOCABULARY:
1) miles
Abbr. mi. or mi A unit of length equal to 5,280 feet or 1,760 yards (1,609 meters), used in the United States and other English-speaking countries. Also called land mile, statute mile. See Table at measurement.
A nautical mile.
An air mile.
Sports A race that is one mile long.
A relatively great distance: had to walk for miles in the airport.
2) Summer sky
The season between spring and autumn, in the Northern Hemisphere from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox, and in the Southern Hemisphere from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox.
The period comprising the months of June, July, and August in the U.S., and from the middle of May to the middle of August in Great Britain.
3) blue
The pure color of a clear sky; the primary color between green and violet in the visible spectrum, an effect of light with a wavelength between 450 and 500 nm.
Bluing.
Something having a blue color: Place the blue next to the red.
A person who wears blue or is a member of a group characterized by some blue symbol: Tomorrow the blues will play the browns.
Song # 2
TITLE: Because you Loved me
ARTIST: Celine Dion
VOCABULARY:
1) Truth
The true or actual state of a matter: He tried to find out the truth.
Conformity with fact or reality; verity: the truth of a statement.
A verified or indisputable fact, proposition, principle, or the like: mathematical truths.
4. the state or character of being true.
2) Voice
The sound or sounds uttered through the mouth of living creatures, esp. of human beings in speaking, shouting, singing, etc.
The faculty or power of uttering sounds through the mouth by the controlled expulsion of air; speech: to lose one's voice.
A range of such sounds distinctive to one person, or to a type of person or animal: Her voice is commanding.
3) Faith
Confidence or trust in a person or thing: faith in another's ability.
Belief that is not based on proof: He had faith that the hypothesis would be substantiated by fact.
Belief in God or in the doctrines or teachings of religion: the firm faith of the Pilgrims.
REFERENCE:
www.dictionary.reference.com
Song No 1
Title: Back At One
Singer/Band: Shayne Ward
1.)undeniable
Difficult or impossible to deny; irrefutable: undeniable facts.
2.)Basis
A foundation upon which something rests.
The chief constituent; the fundamental ingredient: The basis for most liquids is water.
The fundamental principle.
An underlying circumstance or condition: workers paid on a daily basis; friends who are on a first-name basis. See Synonyms at base.
Song No. 2
Title:Tears in Heaven
Singer/Band: Eric Clapton
1.)Heaven
The sky or universe as seen from the earth; the firmament. Often used in the plural.
Christianity
(a)often Heaven The abode of God, the angels, and the souls of those who are granted salvation.
(b)An eternal state of communion with God; everlasting bliss.
Any of the places in or beyond the sky conceived of as domains of divine beings in various religions.
(a)Heaven God: Heaven help you!
heavens Used in various phrases to express surprise: Good heavens!
(b)The celestial powers; the gods. Often used in the plural: The heavens favored the young prince.
A condition or place of great happiness, delight, or pleasure: The lake was heaven.
2.)Bend
To bring (something) into a state of tension: bend a bow.
To cause to swerve from a straight line; deflect.
To render submissive; subdue.
To apply (the mind) closely: "The weary naval officer goes to bed at night having bent his brain all day to a scheme of victory" (Jack Beatty).
Nautical To fasten: bend a mainsail onto the boom.
Source:http://education.yahoo.com/reference/dictionary
Song #1.Hotel California
desert- a region so arid because of little rainfall that it supports only sparse and widely spaced vegetation or no vegetation at all
colitas- To shine with a subdued flickering light
alibis- an excuse, esp. to avoid blame
Song #2. Leaving on the Jet Plane
packed- filled to capacity
dawn- the first appearance of daylight in the morning
lonesome- depressed or sad because of the lack of friends,attended with or causing such a state or feeling
reference:
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary
song #1. Always by Atlantic Starr
1.chasing
- to follow rapidly : pursue;to follow regularly or persistently with the intention of attracting or alluring
2.dedicate
-to devote to the worship of a divine being ; specifically : to set apart (a church) to sacred uses with solemn rites
source:
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dedicate
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chasing
song #2.Now by Mymp
1.love
-strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties;attraction based on sexual desire;affection and tenderness felt by lovers;affection based on admiration, benevolence, or common interests
2.future
-that is to be ; specifically : existing after death;of, relating to, or constituting a verb tense expressive of time yet to come;
existing or occurring at a later time
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/love
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/future
song # 1: Viva La Vida
artist: Cold Play
Vocabulary:
1. Cavalry
- the more mobile part of a modern army, using armored vehicles and helicopters
2. wicked
- playfully mischievous without intending to upset people seriously
song# 2: Broken
artist: Lifehouse
Vocabulary:
1. barely
- scarcely or almost not
2. doubt
- to feel unconvinced or uncertain about something, or think that something is unlikely
Reference: http://encarta.msn.com/dictionary
RAISE A SONG
(MARCH)
SONG # 1
THUNDER
Boys Like Girls
VOCABULARY:
1) Thunder
-- the sound that follows a flash of lightning and is caused by sudden expansion of the air in the path of the electrical discharge
2) Soundtract
--the recorded sound accompaniment to a film
3) Summer
--the season between spring and autumn comprising in the northern hemisphere usually the months of June, July, and August or as reckoned astronomically extending from the June solstice to the September equinox
REFERENCE:
MERRIAM-WEBSTER ONLINE DICTIONARY
SONG # 2
I'LL DO ANYTHING
Simple Plan
VOCABULARY:
1) Blink
--To close and open one or both of the eyes rapidly
2) Anything
--Any object, occurrence, or matter whatever.
3) Letter
--A written or printed communication directed to a person or organization.
REFERENCE:
AMERICAN HERITAGE DICTIONARY
[1] fate - force predetermining events: the force or principle believed to predetermine events.
Sentence: I don't know yet what my fate is going to be when I enter college.
[2]recognize - identify somebody or something seen before.
Sentence: I can't recognize the girl in the blard picture.
Songs:
The Climb by Miley Cyrus
Come back to me by David Cook
Reference:
Encarta Dictionaries
Song #1: FAR AWAY by Nickelback
Vocabulary:
1. Hell- a nether world in which the dead continue to exist
2. Misused- to use incorrectly
Reference: www.m-w.com
Song #2: GONE SO YOUNG by Amber Pacific
Vocabulary:
1. Regret- to be very sorry for
2. Dreamt- to have a dream
Reference: www.m-w.com
~oooooo~
Vocabulary from Class Lectures
1. Body Mass – determines the Body Mass Index whether it is underweight, normal, overweight or obese.
2. Stature – measures the distance between the floor to the vertex of your head
Reference: www.m-w.com
Raise A Song For the Month of June
Song Title # 1
“Touch My Hand”-David Archuleta
Vocabulary:
1)sparkle- to issue in or as if in little sparks, as fire or light: The candlelight sparkled in the crystal.
Song Title # 2
“No Boundaries”- Kris Allen/Adam Lambert
Vocabulary:
1.Hurricane - A severe tropical cyclone having winds greater than 64 knots (74 miles per hour; 119 kilometers per hour), originating in the equatorial regions of the Atlantic Ocean or Caribbean Sea or eastern regions of the Pacific Ocean, traveling north, northwest, or northeast from its point of origin, and usually involving heavy rains.
Terms From Discussions:
Gamelan- a traditional Indonesian ensemble typically including many tuned percussion instruments including bamboo xylophones and wooden or bronze chimes and gongs.
ensemble - a group of musicians playing or singing together; "a string ensemble"
Dutch East Indies, Indonesia, Republic of Indonesia - a republic in southeastern Asia on an archipelago including more than 13,000 islands; achieved independence from the Netherlands in 1945; the principal oil producer in the Far East and Pacific regions
reference:http:www.thefreedictionary.com
Vocabulary for #1 song:"Come Back To Me"
1.)recognize>>To know to be something that has been perceived before.
*I recognized her face when we met each other.
source:www.answers.com
2.)hope>>To wish for something with expectation of its fulfillment.
*I hope you will win in the contest you will join.
source:www.answers.com
Vocabulary for song #2:My Life Would Suck Without You
1.)united>>Combined into a single entity.
*The two groups united so that they will win the said activity
source:www.answers.com
2.)stupid>>Tending to make poor decisions or careless mistakes
*Her preparation was wrong, she's so stupid.
source:www.answers.com
Vocabulary from lessons:
Body mass-In anthropometry, when scientific measurements of the human body are made, the mass of the human body is measured to the nearest tenth of a kilogram when the subject is nude, or dressed with clothing of known mass so that correction to nude mass can be made. Body mass is commonly referred to as body weight.
Gamelan-An Indonesian orchestra composed mainly of tuned percussion instruments such as bamboo xylophones, wooden or metal chimes, and gongs.
source:www.answers.com
1.)R.A.I.S.E. A SONG VOCABS
A.) SONG: BEAUTIFUL NIGHTMARE
by: Beyonce
terms:
>guilty
-having committed an offense, crime, violation, or wrong, esp. against moral or penal law
>pleasure
-the state or feeling of being pleased.
B.) SONG: WHITE HORSE
by: Taylor Swift
terms:
>paced
-rate of movement, esp. in stepping, walking
> naive
-having or showing unaffected simplicity of nature or absence of artificiality
2.) DISCUSSION TERMS
A.)sprint
-to race or move at full speed, esp. for a short distance, as in running, rowing, etc
B.) orchestra
-a group of performers on various musical instruments, including esp. stringed instruments of the viol class, clarinets and flutes, cornets and trombones, drums, and cymbals, for playing music, as symphonies, operas, popular music, or other compositions.
REFEREBCE: www.wikipedia.com
song # 1
That's what friends are for
by: Dionne Warwick
1]apart- grammatical word meaning separated in space or time
2]chance-the degree of probability that something will happen
song # 2
one Friend by Dan Seals
1]blessed-made holy
2]doubt-to feel unconvinced or uncertain about something, or think that something is unlikely
reference:
Microsoft® Encarta® Premium Suite 2005.
song #1
careless whisper
1.rhythm-the regular pattern of beats and emphasis in a piece of music
2.whisper-to speak or say something very softly, without using the vocal cords
song #2
nothing's gonna change my love for you
1.ought- indicates that somebody has a duty or obligation to do something or that it is morally right to do something
2. guiding-the activities of the Guides, members of a scouting movement for girls
referebce:
Microsoft® Encarta® Premium Suite 2005.
RAISE- A- SONG
VOCABULARY:
1. Thinking Of You by Katy Perry
> Comparisons- the act of comparing.
Reference: The Merriam- Webster Dictionary
> Disgusted- to provoke to loathing.
Reference: The Merriam- Webster Dictionary
2. If I Were a Boy by Beyonce Knowles
> confronted- to face especially in challenge.
Reference: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confronted
> destroyed- to engage in destruction.
Reference: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/destroyed
DISCUSSED TERMS
Vocabulary:
1. Orchestra- is an instrumental ensemble, usually fairly large with string, brass, woodwind sections, and possibly a percussion section as well. The term orchestra derives from the name for the area in front of an ancient Greek stage reserved for the Greek chorus.
Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orchestra
2. is a musical ensemble from Indonesia, typically from the islands of Bali or Java, featuring a variety of instruments such as metallophones, xylophones, drums and gongs; bamboo flutes, bowed and plucked strings.
Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamelan
BRIGITTE S. PECUNDO
raise-a-song
song no. 1: Friends Forever
1. friends-a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard.
song no. 2: At The Beginning
2. journey-traveling from one place to another, usually taking a rather long time; trip
discussion
3. ensemble-the united performance of an entire group of singers, musicians, etc.
4.xylophones-a musical instrument consisting of a graduated series of wooden bars, usually sounded by striking with small wooden hammers.
reference: dictionary.com
RAISE A SONG
Month: June
Song # 1
Title: Here Without You
Artist: 3 Doors Down
Vocabulary
1) Overrated- v. to rate or appraise highly, overestimate
2) Disappear- v. to cease to be seen, exist or known
Song # 2
Title: Home
Artist: Chris Daughtry
Vocabulary
1) Pain - n. physical suffering or distress.
2) regret- v. to feel sorrow or remorse
REFERENCE SITE: www.dictionary.com
Terms in Discussion
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1) Ensemble- a group of musicians playing or dinging together
2) Orchestra- A musical group consisting of a group of musical instrumentalists including string players.
SOURCE: Discussion Notes
Vocabulary:
In between by linkin park
Genuine - possessing the claimed or attributed character, quality, or origin; not counterfeit; authentic; real
Regain - to get again; recover
Love me for a reason by Boyzone
Old-fashioned - of a style or kind that is no longer in vogue
Facsimile - an exact copy
Origin and Reference from:
Dictionary.com
song # 1: DESTINY
artist: JIM BRICKMAN
vocabulary:
destiny
-the power supposedly determining the course of events
soul
-a person's spirit;the seat of emotions,desires
song # 2: YOU ARE THE ONE
artist: SAM MILBY AND TONI GONZAGA
vocabulary:
doubt
-to be uncertain or undecided
melody
-a pleasing series of sound
LECTURE:
mental health
-A state of emotional and psychological well-being in which an individual is able to use his or her cognitive and emotional capabilities, function in society, and meet the ordinary demands of everyday life.
emotional health
-generally refers to feelings and moods – you may feel sad, happy, worried, excited, frustrated, and fulfilled all in the same day.
reference:
webster's dictionary
dictionary.com
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