Inside the Dementia Epidemic- a daughter's memoir Martha Stettinius
This week I read pages 1 to 100.
Vocabulary Words
Seismic- (pg. 33) pertaining to, of the nature of, or caused by earthquake or vibration of the earth, whether due to natural or artificial causes.
Introvert- (pg. 36) a person characterized by concern primarily with his or her own thoughts and feelings; a shy person.
Finite- (pg. 41) having bounds or limits; not infinite; measurable.
Condescending- (pg. 43) showing or implying a usually patronized descent from dignity or superiority.
Giddy- (pg. 45) attended with or causing dizziness, frivolous and lighthearted; impulsive, flighty.
Idiosyncrasy- (pg. 49) a characteristic, habit, mannerism, or the like, that is particular to an individual.
Mennonite- (pg. 51) a member of an evangelical Protestant sect, originating in Europe in the 16th century, that opposes infant baptism, practices baptism of believers only, restricts marriage to the members of the denomination, opposes war and baring arms, and is noted for simplicity of living and plain dress.
Noxious- (pg. 52) harmful or injurious to health or physical well-being.
Hypomania- (pg. 54) a mania of low intensity.
Autonomous- (pg. 55) self-governing; independent; subject to its own laws only.
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