Friday, October 28, 2016

Friday Blog- October 28

Inside the Dementia Epidemic- A daughter's memoir- Martha Stettinius

This week I read pages 100 to 201.

Vocabulary Words

Obstructed- (pg. 116) block (an opening, path, road, etc.); be or get in the way of. 

Resucitate- (pg. 116) revive (someone) from unconsciousness or apparent death.

Geriatric- (pg. 116)  of or relating to old people, especially regard to their health care.

Intuit- (pg. 118) understand or work out by instinct.

Incontinence- (pg. 120) lack of control.

Searing- (pg. 128) extremely hot or intense.

Delegate- (pg. 137) a person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular and elected representative sent to a conference.

Spartan- (pg. 143) showing the indifference to comfort or luxury traditionally associated with ancient. Sparta.

Reluctant- (pg. 148) unwilling and hesitant; disinclined.

Competent- (pg. 159) having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successful. 

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