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Vocabulary: Fall List 6

1. Meme : A n element of a culture or system of behavior that may be considered to be passed from one individual to another by nongenetic means, especially imitation. 2. Virus : A n infective agent that typically consists of a nucleic acid molecule in a protein coat, is too small to be seen by light microscopy, and is able to multiply only within the living cells of a host. 3. Viral : O f the nature of, caused by, or relating to a virus or viruses. 4. Blog : A  regularly updated website or web page, typically one run by an individual or small group, that is written in an informal or conversational style. 5. Wiki : A  website that allows collaborative editing of its content and structure by its users. 6. URL : T he address of a World Wide Web page. 7. Website : A  location connected to the Internet that maintains one or more pages on the World Wide Web. 8. www : A  system of extensively interlinked hypertext documents: a branch of the Internet   9. Internet : A  global computer

Vocabulary Fall List #5

Venomous : Secreting venom; capable of injecting venom by means of a bite or sting. Stolid : Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation. Hypnotized : The induction of a state of consciousness in which a person apparently loses the power of voluntary action and is highly responsive to suggestion or direction.  Suspended : Temporarily prevent from continuing or being in force or effect. Transformed : Make a thorough or dramatic change in the form, appearance, or character of. Accuse : Claim that (someone) has done something wrong. Anticipate : Regard as probable; expect or predict. Fringe : The front part of a person's hair cut so as to hang over the forehead; bangs. Melancholy : A feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause. Earnestly : With sincere and intense conviction; seriously. Dissolve : Become or cause to become incorporated into a liquid so as to form a solution. Aggravate : Make (a problem, injury, or offense) worse or more