Theo's vocabulary test 10.26.12

“Practice,” says one astute child, underscoring the importance of effort in learning. Scientific American (Sep 18, 2012)

Jubilant Chavez supporters held impromptu street parties in central Caracas, blaring horns and waving flags.

The book’s naive outlook is at odds with its sophisticated verbal surface. Slate (Sep 7, 2012)

The whooping cough jab boosts short-term immunity passed on by pregnant women to babies, who normally cannot be vaccinated until they are eight weeks old.

This summer, he made fun of hapless political candidates, playing the underdog candidate obsessed with pugs who challenges incumbent congressman Will Farrell.

Others stood up for the comedian, saying he meant no malice.

A US investigation said there was no malicious intent to disrespect Islam.

On topic after topic, the survey portrays an electorate that remains deeply divided along partisan lines and locked in its views.

Saudi Arabia is not likely to stand idly by while its neighbor attains instant hegemony.

The church now excommunicates members found engaging in polygamy. Washington Post (Dec 16, 2011)

But the drafting process has been dogged by fighting between Islamists and secular, liberal Egyptians.

Wii abandoned its predecessors' focus on precision jumping and instead emphasized simultaneous cooperative play. Slate (Oct 22, 2012)

Mr Qahtani, an economics professor, faces nine charges, including setting up an unlicensed organisation and breaking allegiance to the king.

The proposal was accepted, but David could bring no dowry for his wife. Blaikie, William Garden

And many businesses simply don’t know enough about military hierarchies and culture, meaning they are under informed about which armed services jobs reflect high-performance status. Washington Post (Jun 12, 2012)

They settled out of court and publicly reconciled. New York Times (May 21, 2012)

"Egypt has a key role in this," he said, adding that Hamas "remains strategically committed to the reconciliation".