1. Weekly Words Vocabulary for Students Definitions derived from Merriam Webster Unabridged Dictionary

2. How this will work: O One word a week, subject to appearing on an exam. O Students are invited to propose a word. O The word list will appear on my web page.

3. elite O [Noun or adjective] O the choice part O the best of a class O the socially superior part of society O a group of persons who by virtue of position or education exercise much power or influence O a member of such an elite -- usually used in plural O type providing 12 characters to the linear inch

4. medium / media O something in a middle position O a means of effecting or conveying something O plural usually media: O a channel or system of communication, information, or entertainment -- compare MASS MEDIUM O a publication or broadcast that carries advertising O [More in the dictionary!]

5. subjective O relating to... experience or knowledge as conditioned by personal mental characteristics or states O peculiar to a particular individual : O PERSONAL O modified or affected by personal views, experience, or background O Compare objective: expressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations. O [Much more in the dictionary!]

6. paradigm O Pronounce: pair-uh-dime O EXAMPLE, PATTERN; especially : an outstandingly clear or typical example or archetype O a philosophical or theoretical framework of any kind O [Search Wikipedia for “paradigm shift.” and go on to read some serious books on this when you can.]

7. caucus O a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy O a group of people united to promote an agreed-upon cause

8. unique O one of a kind O Never qualify unique by saying “most unique” or “very unique” or anything of the kind. Think: “most one of a kind” makes no sense.

9. monograph O a learned treatise on a small area of learning; also : a written account of a single thing O An article in a historical journal is a monograph. O Some history books are monographs.

10. novel (book) O A fictional narrative that is usually long and complex and usually deals with human experience through a connected sequence of events O The word has other definitions and uses. For example, it is an adjective meaning new and unusual.

11. Definitions derived from Merriam Webster Unabridged Dictionary