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- Multiple Intelligence TypesUpdated: Thu Jul 3 12:53:45 2008
Explore multiple intelligence types and see which types describe your strengths. Dr. Howard Gardner of Harvard University proposed that people were much more complex than standard testing suggested… - malign - SAT wordsCreated: Mon Jun 30 12:54:14 2008
To speak badly of a person. To gossip about another person in a derogatory way. Displaying an evil disposition. … - vermin - SAT wordsCreated: Mon Jun 30 12:42:20 2008
Relating to small, vile animals, especially rodents. Rats, mice. Also of flies, lice, bedbugs and cockroaches. An objectionable person or group thereof… - swarthy - SAT wordsCreated: Mon Jun 30 12:34:30 2008
Having a natural dark skin color. To have a beautiful color. Dusky complexion. … - audacious - SAT VocabularyCreated: Mon Jun 30 12:23:23 2008
A very bold or daring person or action. Someone who thinks out of the box. Thinks in defiance of convention. Unrestrained, insolent or brazen… - What Is IQ - Intelligence Quotient ScoresUpdated: Sun Jun 29 16:55:55 2008
The measurement of IQ or intelligence is a contentious topic, and one that often sparks debate among educators and psychologists. Is intelligence even measurable, they ask? And if so, is its measu… - What Is Rhetoric?Updated: Sun Jun 29 15:14:28 2008
Rhetoric has many definitions, and in today's society it can have negative connotations. That is why it may be confusing to you when you see that your English class is called "Composition and … - What Is a Flash Drive?Updated: Sun Jun 29 15:13:26 2008
A flash drive is a small storage device that is used to transport files from one computer to another. They are slightly larger than a stick of gum, yet many of these devices can carry all your home… - Senior Thesis - What Is It?Updated: Sun Jun 29 15:12:11 2008
A senior thesis is a large, independent research project that students take on in the senior year of high school or college to fulfill a graduation requirement… - Cheating--Why Cheating Is Different in CollegeUpdated: Sun Jun 29 15:08:19 2008
Most surveys and polls show that high school students cheat in big numbers, and they don't think most cheating is a serious problem. That opinion can cost them dearly in college… - When Your Study Space Is Too Small - Study Without a DeskUpdated: Sun Jun 29 15:05:07 2008
It’s great to have a study space, and some houses have enough space that a special room can be set aside for homework. But many students live in apartments or small houses that make it tough t… - Confusing I and MeUpdated: Wed Jun 25 22:09:55 2008
"Would you like to go to lunch with John and I?" If that sentence makes you cringe, you probably know your grammar and you make a good impression when you speak. … - Diploma Mills - Fake Colleges - How to Avoid an Education ScamUpdated: Tue Jun 24 12:59:15 2008
Do you know a real college from a fake college? Diploma mills have cost countless unsuspecting students a lot of pain and a whole lot of money. Find out how you can avoid getting duped in a diploma… - egregious - SAT wordsUpdated: Mon Jun 23 14:27:28 2008
One important part of preparing for success in college is developing a great vocabulary. One way to build your word power is to practice using two to five new words every week… - staid - SAT wordsUpdated: Wed Jun 18 17:36:15 2008
(adj.) Of a serious and somber nature. Humorless… - deviltry - SAT wordsCreated: Wed Jun 18 17:21:35 2008
Mischief; black magic, wickedness… - darkling - SAT wordsUpdated: Wed Jun 18 17:14:00 2008
Lacking clarity or hidden in darkness. Obscured by a lack of light or understanding… - Animal Print BackpacksCreated: Mon Jun 16 00:19:47 2008
Don't wait until the last minute and settle for a boring book bag. Find the bag of your dreams, from leopard print to fake fur. Something for everybody!… - vagrant - SAT wordsUpdated: Sat Jun 14 22:14:02 2008
(n) A wanderer who has no permanent living place. One who changes jobs or homes frequently. … - twaddle - SAT wordsCreated: Sat Jun 14 22:05:59 2008
(n) Nonsense or untruth. Silly prattle that can’t be taken seriously. Foolishness… - redolent - SAT WordsCreated: Sat Jun 14 21:58:37 2008
(adj.) Emitting a scent; of a certain smell; having an evocative odor. Having a smell that prompts a reminiscence or memory… - abstruse - SAT wordsCreated: Sat Jun 14 21:53:29 2008
Difficult to understand or comprehend; complex and baffling. Abstract ideas and long calculations are abstruse… - Using a LibraryUpdated: Sat Jun 14 14:02:35 2008
For some students, one of the biggest differences between high school and college is the amount and depth of research that is required for research papers. Learn about call numbers, using a card ca… - How to Write a Science Paper - Tips for Writing a Science ReportUpdated: Sat Jun 14 13:54:54 2008
Science writing is more straightforward and concise than other types of writing. Avoid using clever, flowing, or poetic phrases in your science paper—you can save all that for your literature … - Political Bias - Reading for BiasUpdated: Sat Jun 14 13:48:25 2008
Finding a bias in a news report, magazine, article, or a speech can be difficult. Our notions of what is normal can vary by state, by region, by religion, and by gender. Opinions about bias might e… - Reading a Difficult Book or Chapter - College Reading - TextbooksUpdated: Sat Jun 14 13:02:21 2008
We all encounter textbook chapters or books that we just can't get into. There are many reasons, like difficult terms, bad writing, or boring material. If you try to read a chapter and realize you'… - When to Cite a SourceUpdated: Sat Jun 14 12:50:09 2008
Cite sources when necessary. How many times have you heard a teacher say this? But many students might wonder what exactly counts as a fact, and what doesn't. … - Turabian Style Guide - Style Guide for History Papers - FormattingUpdated: Sat Jun 14 12:37:48 2008
Turabian Style was developed especially for students by Kate Turabian, the dissertation secretary at the University of Chicago for many years. This style is a sub-style of sorts that is based on th… - When the Style Guide Doesn't Help - Can't Find It?Created: Fri Jun 13 13:30:00 2008
Sometimes in college-level writing you will come across something you don’t know how to format correctly. When you turn to your style guides for help, you may find that they don’t always … - cathartic - SAT wordsUpdated: Sun Jun 8 18:18:25 2008
Producing a feeling of emotional release. See cathartic used in sample sentences… - untoward - SAT vocabularyCreated: Sun Jun 8 18:10:26 2008
Unbecoming or uncouth. See examples of untoward used in sentences… - lugubrious - SAT vocabularyCreated: Sun Jun 8 17:45:53 2008
mournful and wailing; sad; gloomy. See lugubrious used in sample sentences… - voracious - SAT vocabularyCreated: Sun Jun 8 17:19:41 2008
Greedily consuming or wanting to consume. See voracious used in sentences… - Brain HealthUpdated: Sat Jun 7 23:44:28 2008
Certain substances, like food and drugs, affect certain parts of your brain. Some effects are good and some are dangerous. When health officials warn that substances are “bad” f… - Ecstasy and Your Brain - Club Drugs and Brain DamageUpdated: Sat Jun 7 18:24:33 2008
If you’ve ever seen, heard about, or read about a teenager who has suffered a brain injury from a tragic accident, you can understand the horrible consequences of dangerous behavior. You may n… - Your Brain and Cocaine - Drugs and Thinking SkillsUpdated: Sat Jun 7 17:09:45 2008
There is a direct link between levels of education and cocaine use. That is why it is so important for students to understand how cocaine use affects their brains and their abilities to perform in … - Your Brain and Marijuana - Smoking Pot Affects Your Thinking SkillsUpdated: Sat Jun 7 16:41:52 2008
If you think smoking pot is harmless, then think again. Many studies show that marijuana affects your ability to think and to perform, and long-term use has an extremely damaging effect on your bra…