Webster's Dictionary

and turns, many cleverly disguised paths that lead to dead ends, and continues to narrow the further one travels along the right path. The word justice has many different and conflicting connotations of revenge and being fair. The Webster’s New World College Dictionary defines justice as: The quality of being righteous; rectitude, impartiality; fairness, the quality of being right or correct, sound reason; rightfulness; validity, reward or penalty as deserved; just deserts, and the use of…

Human Cadavers Nicholette Lizdas Introduction: Hi, my name is Nicholette Lizdas and today I’m going to talk to you about the living dead. Cadavers are defined by Webster’s dictionary as “A dead body; especially: one intended for dissection” (Gove 1993). I’m not talking about your biology class frog dissection either, I’m talking about human organs on the table testing everything from medication to cannibalism. First let’s cover a bit of history. I. Human cadaver use can be dated back to…

According to Webster's Dictionary, the definition of role model is "a person looked to by others as an example to be imitated." In today's society, many feel as if positive role models are a rarity. To be a positive role model people have to have good character. It is difficult to find someone for good inspiration, but I believe my papaw is a positive role model. I believe he is a positive role model because he gives good advice, has always supported his family, and has high expectations for…

of work that I have performed and will speak from experience. Detasseling is the process of removing the tassel from the tops of corn plants and then throwing them on the ground (Webster’s Dictionary). Detasseling is used as a form of pollination control in order to cross-breed two varieties of corn (Webster’s Dictionary). Farmers hire teenagers to work two to four weeks during the summer months. They can work from four to ten hours a day. The pay ranges from $9.25 an hour and will increase…

Symbolism, according to Webster’s Dictionary, is defined as, “artistic imitation or invention that is a method of revealing or suggesting immaterial, ideal, or otherwise intangible truth or states’’. This means some things or objects have a bigger picture or mean something greater than…

Once upon a time, Malcolm X learned to read and write by “riffling… through the dictionary’s pages” and “cop[ying] the dictionary” (X 2). That was in a fairy tale writing kingdom long ago. With the advent of the Internet, the way people have learned to read and write has changed dramatically. Instead of using Merriam Webster’s dictionary, people use Webster’s online dictionary. Instead of checking out books at a local library, people will find it online, never leaving the comfort of their own…

Bipolar Disorder in my Community By Webster’s dictionary, the meaning of stigma means ‘to dishonor or to disgrace.’ When that terms dishonor and disgrace come to mind, negative thoughts follow suit. Is having a bipolar disorder a stigma in our society, let alone our community? It’s not a topic many want to discuss in fear of offending someone or bringing tension to the table. As a daughter who has dealt with a family member who has a bipolar disorder, I know exactly how that may feel. In the…

The Effects of being addicted to Drugs According to Webster’s New World Dictionary drug is defined as” medical substance, or a narcotic” (91). Nowadays people are getting into drugs, and other things. It is very easy to get drugs from a Doctor or buy them off the street. Everyone takes things for granted when they can lose everything in just a flash. When a person is addicted to drugs they will do anything to get them; that includes lying and stealing. The majority of people, who use drugs,…

one. Works Cited King, Stephen. The Dark Tower. City: Publisher, 1982-2012. Atwood, Margaret. “Happy Endings.” 1983. “Stimulating.” 1. Random House Webster’s College Dictionary. New York, Toronto, London, Sydney, and Auckland: Random House Reference and Information Publishing Group, 1999. Print. “Challenging.” 1. Random House Webster’s College Dictionary. New York, Toronto, London, Sydney, and Auckland: Random House Reference and Information Publishing Group, 1999. Print. "Happy Endings." Short…

exactly what respect is not. Hillary and Trump are possibly the most disrespectful people running for president. Respect is a particular way of thinking about or looking at something, and should be treated in an appropriate way. (Merriam-Webster’s Learner’s Dictionary respect) Respect creates the communication specifically in the realm of conversation; when focusing on individuals of word choice, respectful tone, and sincerity. Word choice builds respect through the way people speak to…