SelfGrowth.com articles for Vocabulary and Learning How to Improve Vocabulary

Vocabulary and The Natural Pattern Part 1

meinicio@aol.co.uk — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 4:19:24 pm

The use of a higher level vocabulary often causes problems for new students to a new subject area. Some authors use vocabulary to create a perception of expertise but this is not good if you want to send your message out to a wide audience. Some academic texts are set in a different ...

Eating Cake

meinicio@aol.co.uk — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:00:00 am

In a recent article by JD Dean Signs of a Cheating Boyfriend there appears a reference to a well know incorrect saying; "You can't have your cake and eat it" Why is this incorrect? Simply, you can have your cake and you can eat it, it is just that there will be no cake left. However, ...

Are you as Bright as a 10 year old?

meinicio@aol.co.uk — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:00:00 am

Are you as bright as a 10 year old? There are three levels of high school education in the UK. Standard non-selective Selective Grammar School Selective Independent Schools Statistics indicate that selective schools perform academically higher than non-selective schools. This is because ...

Try - How That One Simple Word Can Disempower You

Brian@WalshSeminars.com — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:14:04 am

I am sure you have heard someone say: Well, I tried. To TRY is a cop-out. It's an escape hatch. Try is one word that I would like you to remove from your vocabulary, unless you are talking about a legal trial. When we promise to do something by saying that we'll try, we're setting ...

Why Should You Add New Words to Your Vocabulary?

royanereal@hotmail.com — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 6:45:00 pm

There are a lot of good reasons why we should try to improve our vocabulary. When we have a good vocabulary, we not only sound smarter, but we are smarter. We can learn more things. We can understand deeper concepts and learn the connections between various bits of knowledge that we already ...

8 Ways to Improve you Verbal Skills

edward@denny.co.uk — Tue, 8 Sep 2009 6:05:53 am

Verbal communication is used in countless ways whether for a meeting, or talking to someone 1-on-1, having the correct verbal skills are a valuable source. It is so important that the tone, volume, pace of your voice, is colorful and joyful to keep the listeners interested to what is being said, ...

4 Keys to Choosing Conscious Language

hltnyc@aol.com — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 8:37:49 pm

There are so many daily actions to take and responsibilities to fulfill that the thought of monitoring our words may seem like a luxury we don't have time for. After all, we may believe we have good intentions, and that should be enough. Here's the short answer to that seemingly innocent ...

Why Should You Increase Your Vocabulary?

royanereal@hotmail.com — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 6:48:30 pm

Do you need to increase your vocabulary? Maybe you are already perfectly satisfied with the vocabulary you have. After all, you probably use several thousand words on a daily basis. Still, no matter how many words in English you already know and use, there are very good reasons to improve ...

Defined: Theory and PhD

tad@lastingcontribution.com — Thu, 7 May 2009 10:19:46 am

Theory That’s all well and good in practice, but how does it work in theory? It is not enough to know that a thing works: you should also understand how and why it works. The rules of the road, for example, exist to keep people safe, but it is acceptable to break the rules under certain ...

Definitions: Genius, Constitutive Rules

tad@lastingcontribution.com — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:38:25 am

Genius William James maintained, “Genius, in truth, means little more than the faculty of perceiving in an unhabitual way.” People like you and me do not achieve this through mental power, but through knowledge and practice. For example, people could have made gliders hundreds of years earlier ...

SAT Vocabulary from the Greek Root Pathos

starnemeton@hotmail.com — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:09:06 am

Many good returns, fans of classical word origin, and welcome to my discussion of the Greek root word pathos—suffering, disease, feeling, passion {-path, patho-, -pathy}. In this article I will be discussing infrastructural derivatives for this root, as well as SAT prep words. Let's ...

Medical Vocabulary from the Greek Root Word Tomos: Article II

starnemeton@hotmail.com — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:04:15 am

Welcome back, aficionados of classical word origin as it relates to medical terminology, for my third and final discussion concerning the Greek root tomos: a cut, cutting, slice, section. You will recall that in my last article I began discussing numerous surgical operations/procedures that ...

Medical Vocabulary from the Greek Root Word Tomos

starnemeton@hotmail.com — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 9:57:28 am

Welcome, fans of Greek and Latin roots, and devotees of medical terminology! Today's posting will consider primarily medical vocabulary as it relates to the Greek root tomos. As with intense academic disciplines, the learning of specialized vocabulary in the medical field can take years, but a ...

Now That's Awesome!

Samantha_Bennett@TheOrganizedArtistCompany.com — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 6:53:26 am

The Grand Canyon. The Northern Lights. The Opening Ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The miracle of birth. Any miracle, really. These are things that are “awesome.” That is to say, they inspire awe. “Awe,” according to my little American Heritage Dictionary that I’ve had since ...

SAT and Medical Vocabulary from the Greek Root Word Tomos

starnemeton@hotmail.com — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 2:02:29 pm

Grammatical greetings, fans of etymology, Greek and Latin roots, and devotees of medical terminology! This vocabulary article will consider not only medical vocabulary as it relates to the Greek root tomos, but also common SAT words derived from this root word. As with most academic disciplines, ...

Greek Word Origins of Cardiology and Related Medical Vocabulary

starnemeton@hotmail.com — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:31:09 pm

Greek vocabulary, especially when it comes to parts of the body, plays a larger role in medical terminology, such as anatomy, than their semantic counterparts in the Latin language. So, although the Latin root cor, cordis is a prolific provider of vocabulary for the English language, it does not ...

Greek Word Origins of Neurology and Related Medical Vocabulary

starnemeton@hotmail.com — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:20:57 pm

Many good returns, fans of etymology, Greek and Latin roots, and medical terminology! As with most academic disciplines, the learning of specialized vocabulary in the medical field can take years, but a great way to get a true leg up on learning this vast medical lexicon (which only gains more ...

Word Origins of Greek and Latin Roots for Nerve

starnemeton@hotmail.com — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 5:32:19 am

It is now time to move on to discuss the Greek and Latin roots of the infrastructure of the central and peripheral nervous system: Neuron—sinew, tendon, nerve {neuro-} Nervus (Lat.)—sinew, nerve, vigor, determination Let's take a look at the Latin root first. A nerve, derived from ...

The Power of the Greek Word Haima, Haimatos via Diseases of the Blood

starnemeton@hotmail.com — Sun, 8 Mar 2009 4:42:21 am

Greetings fans of etymology, Greek and Latin roots, and medical terminology! As with all disciplines, the learning of specialized vocabulary in the medical field can take years, but a great way to get a true leg up on learning this huge medical lexicon is understanding the Greek root words (and ...

The Power of the Greek Root Word Haima, Haimatos: Blood

starnemeton@hotmail.com — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 4:40:40 am

Thinking about the word cardiology and that which the cardiac pump does for one (via the Greek root word kardia: heart), one naturally moves on to the circulatory system and the primary fluid which runs through the veins, arteries, and capillaries, the predominant root word for which stems from ...

Live Your Life in Language

agentofvalue2@selfgrowth.com — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 5:49:28 pm

How do you relate to yourself and others? What do you have in common with the voice in your head and the messages you speak? It’s language. Some say that ultimately, words are everything. Call it communication, conversation, or articulation—your expression of life lives in language. I say you ...

Three Easy Tips on How to Improve Your Vocabulary

michaelsinkolongo@yahoo.com — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 4:35:49 am

Do you want to increase your vocabulary? Do you want to wow your friends with big words? Or perhaps you want people to carry dictionaries when you are around them so that they can look up those peculiar words you utter? Here are a few tips that will make you sound like a word genius. It is ...

Cna yuo raed tihs? Waht deos it lal maen?

info@espindle.org — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 4:49:50 am

Have you seen this email that has been circulating for quite a while now? *** fi yuo cna raed tihs, yuo hvae a sgtrane mnid too. I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mind! Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it ...

Article 1 The Psychology Of Comprehension, Of Section 1

zizicademy@hotmail.com — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 9:19:45 pm

This is a sample chapter of the book entitled The Psychology of Rapid Self-Employment Achievement- Plan, Personal Development & Diet Achievement Guide Under One Roof. The Steps You Must Take to Escape the Rat Race Before You Get Fired or Pension Scammed WHY is 'comprehension' of paramount ...

Connecting Through Questions: An Overview Strategy

terry@hendersongroup.com — Sat, 5 Apr 2008 1:10:48 pm

What does it mean to connect? In computer terms, a “connection” occurs when we are joined with others through a communication link. To connect with your customers and colleagues is to join with them in a shared experience. It involves sharing ideas and information by coming ...

Manuka Honey Heals Wounds, Clears Infection And Reduces Pain

info@honeymarkproducts.com — Fri, 7 Mar 2008 9:57:08 am

The sugars, nutrients and enzymes found in Manuka Honey create a very powerful antibacterial action that makes it possible to use as a dressing for wounds and burns. Some people may find it hard to conceptualize the use of honey for medical purposes. However, the truth is, many years ago, ...

Divorced Dads Tips: Divorce 101 For Dads

dguspiearticles@gmail.com — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 7:33:27 am

DISCLAIMER: The following is NOT legal advice, nor is it a substitute for legal advice. If you are in Family Court you will need legal advice, so please see a lawyer. As an adult child of divorce, I’ve realized that there are certain principles that can earn a divorced dad the right to ...

Set Clear Goals Before Going On A Diet

neil@realhealthinc.org — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 9:31:40 am

Before you actually make a decision to go on a “diet” program, you should make your first step setting clear, written goals for your future. This is the beginning and perhaps most critical step when making any dietary or lifestyle change. Personal success expert Brian Tracy says that being ...

Sharing Some 'Philosophical' Thoughts From Gary Zukav, As Well As Some Personal Thoughts On Spirituality (Updated)

clock@slingshot.co.nz — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 3:10:10 pm

Key Words: Inspiration, Spirituality, Spiritual, Gary Zukav, Philosophy, Intention, Law of Attraction. Web Sites: http://www.selfgrowth.com/experts/craig_lock.html and http://www.craiglockbooks.com Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles.html (Personal growth, self ...

Copy Editing

corp@editamerica.com — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 5:31:37 am

Copy editing is a most important and time-consuming task. It requires the editor’s close attention to a document’s every detail, a thorough knowledge of what to look for and of the style to be followed, and the ability to make quick, logical, and defensible decisions in ...

Words and Perceiving

tad@lastingcontribution.com — Tue, 9 Oct 2007 4:50:52 am

People do not perceive primarily with their senses, but with their minds. Psychologist Egon Brunswik and others have shown that people often don’t see a thing unless they have some idea of what they are looking for. The reason for this may be biological. In On Intelligence, Jeff Hawkins and ...

THE WORDS WE USE

charles@charlescary.net — Fri, 11 May 2007 7:30:25 am

Our words are beautiful, because they describe our feelings emotions and our thoughts (the way we communicate). God knew exactly what he was doing when he gave us the freedom to choose and create. Our words can also be the difference between night and day, right and wrong, or pleasure and ...

Learn New Vocabulary With Ease

professionaltest@selfgrowth.com — Mon, 9 Jan 2006 10:36:06 am

When I was at school my worst subjects were foreign languages. It was compulsory to study Spanish and French; but I just couldn’t. I remember at the end of 3 years I took a Spanish test and scored 2.5 per cent! I basically hadn’t learnt a thing in those 3 years. And it ...