<h2>Day 1: Crtical Reading</h2>
<p>Today I have read political articles from the Washington Post. I read politics because they are what I have the most trouble reading. I read started off with the goal of reading five articles a day. I even saw some new words as well. Hopfully reading five articles a day will be a good start. </p>
<p>The Washington Post Articles: Politics</p>
<p>1.) [On</a> health care, is the GOP ready for victory? - The Washington Post](<a href=“http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/on-health-care-is-the-gop-ready-for-victory/2012/03/29/gIQANTm3iS_story_1.html]On”>http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/on-health-care-is-the-gop-ready-for-victory/2012/03/29/gIQANTm3iS_story_1.html)</p>
<p>New Vocabulary:</p>
<p>Palatable: Acceptable or satisfactory
Mandate: Give (someone) authority to act in a certain way/An official order or commission to do something</p>
<p>2.) [Obama:</a> Americans getting hit twice over gas prices — at pump and with tax subsidies - The Washington Post](<a href=“http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obama-americans-getting-hit-twice-over-gas-prices--at-the-pump-and-with-tax-subsidies-to-big-oil/2012/03/29/gIQAshQyiS_story.html]Obama:”>http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obama-americans-getting-hit-twice-over-gas-prices--at-the-pump-and-with-tax-subsidies-to-big-oil/2012/03/29/gIQAshQyiS_story.html)</p>
<p>New Vocabulary:</p>
<p>Fiscal: Of or relating to financial matters
Defecit: The amount by which something, esp. a sum of money, is too small
Alluded: Mention without discussing at length</p>
<p>3.) [Bipartisan</a> plan to cut deficits gets meager support in House - 2chambers - The Washington Post](<a href=“http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/2chambers/post/bipartisan-plan-to-cut-deficits-gets-meager-support-in-house/2012/03/28/gIQAH9JhhS_blog.html]Bipartisan”>http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/2chambers/post/bipartisan-plan-to-cut-deficits-gets-meager-support-in-house/2012/03/28/gIQAH9JhhS_blog.html)</p>
<p>New Vocabulary:</p>
<p>Intractable: Hard to control or deal with/Stubborn
Warily: On guard; watchful.
Subsidies: A sum of money granted by the government or a public body to assist an industry or business so that the price of a commodity or service</p>
<p>4.) [In</a> new book, Arlen Specter gives the naked truth about senators - The Washington Post](<a href=“http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/in-new-book-arlen-specter-gives-the-naked-truth-about-senators/2012/03/28/gIQA3e3RhS_story.html]In”>http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/in-new-book-arlen-specter-gives-the-naked-truth-about-senators/2012/03/28/gIQA3e3RhS_story.html)</p>
<p>New Vocabulary:</p>
<p>Revelation: The making known of a secret or the unknown
Hoopla:Excitement surrounding an event or situation, esp. when considered to be unnecessary fuss.
Solidarity: Unity or agreement of feeling or action, esp. among individuals with a common interest; mutual support within a group.
Sartorial: Of or relating to tailoring, clothes, or style of dress
Decorum: Behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety
Gag: A joke or an amusing story or scene, esp. one forming part of a comedian’s act or in a film or play.
Tightwad: A mean or miserly person.
Frivolity: not serious or sensible.</p>
<p>New York Times: Science
5.) [url=<a href=“Coastal California Fog Carries Toxic Mercury, Study Finds - The New York Times”>Coastal California Fog Carries Toxic Mercury, Study Finds - The New York Times]Coastal</a> California Fog Carries Toxic Mercury, Study Finds - NYTimes.com<a href=“I%20was%20being%20nice%20to%20my%20self%20:P”>/url</a></p>
<p>New Vocabulary: </p>
<h2>Foliage: Plant leaves</h2>
<p>After reading the articles, I started studying Dire Hits Vocabulary words. Instead of memorizing 100 words a day, which would innefeciant, I planned on studying 15 words a day (Some are sets of two words, but mean the same thing.) </p>
<p>Ambivalent: Mixed Feelings
Anomaly and Atypical: A deviation from the norm
Sarcastic and Sardonic: Decisive mocking comments
Dearth and Paucity: A scarcirty or shortage
Prattle: To babble incessantly
Wry: Dry humor
Unconventional and Unorthodox: not ordinary or typical
Painstaking, Meticulous, Exacting: Higly detailed
Audacious: Very bold, daring
Indifferent and Apathetic: Lack of interest or concern
Diffident: Lacking self-confidence
Pragmatic: practical, sensible
Presumptuous: Failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate</p>
<h2>Recalcitrant and Obdurate: Very Stubborn, Defiant</h2>
<p>Then I finally finished off today with the Barrons SAT CR Tips and Tricks. I learned on how to approach the short passage and long passages. (Pages 107 to 114)</p>
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<p>Summary: Overall today I felt very productive in studying for the CR SAT, but I still have a lot more to study. Well I got to go, I have some school homework to do! Thank You! </p>
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<p>Tommorow: CR</p>
<p>(Should I do Critical Writing, or do you guys have any suggestions.)</p>