Unfamiliar word: Juxtaposition
Sentence: Paragraph 3, Sentence 3; He argued that body language, facial expressions and stock mannerisms function "in juxtaposition to words," imparting feelings, attitudes, reactions and judgments in a different register.
Source of sentence: Why Gen-Y Johnny Can't Read Nonverbal Cues
Context clues: imparting feelings, attitudes, reactions
Explanation of how clues help you guess the meaning: The flow of the sentence gave a contrast/definition of what Juxtaposition was.
Type of clue: Contrast
Guess of word's meaning: Mix of words creating one
Dictionary definition: An act or instance of placing close together or side by side, especially for comparison or contrast.
Was you guess close to the definition? No
Unfamiliar word: Acculturation
Sentence: Paragraph 4, Sentence 2; And how could they, for the "silent language" is acquired through acculturations, not schooling. Not only is it unspoken; it is largely unconscious
Source of sentence: Why Gen-Y Johnny Can't Read Nonverbal Cues
Context clues: Acquired, Not only is it unspoken; it is largely unconscious
Explanation of how clues help you guess the meaning: The biggest clue is "acquired" and not schooling.
Type of clue: Example
Guess of word's meaning: Interactions
Dictionary definition: The process of adopting the cultural traits or social patterns of another group.
Was you guess close to the definition? No
Unfamiliar word: Adroitness
Sentence: Paragraph 7, Sentence 4; The digital natives improve their adroitness at the keyboard, but when it comes to their capacity to "read" the behavior of others, they are all thumbs.
Source of sentence: Why Gen-Y Johnny Can't Read Nonverbal Cues
Context clues: but when it comes to their capacity to "read"
Explanation of how clues help you guess the meaning: They give a contrast to another type of trait
Type of clue: Contrast
Guess of word's meaning: Hand speed
Dictionary definition: Expert or nimble in the use of the hands or body.
Was you guess close to the definition? Yes
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