This document defines 16 vocabulary words: nonverbal, preliterate, interact, disorders, imbalances, erupting, coeducational, antisocial, uncertainty, superhighway, ovation, overt, splurged, vestibule, residue, and violation. Each word is defined and an example sentence using the word is provided.

1. Vocab August 10 and 12

2. nonverbal Definition unspoken Example Gestures are a type of nonverbal communication

3. preliterate Definition Before reading existed Example Preliterate societies have complex languages, but no written symbol system for reading. Therefore, storytelling is an important part of their culture to pass on history, customs, and beliefs.

4. interact Definition Communicate and cooperate Example You need to interact with other students in this classroom—simply sitting and listening will not ensure success.

5. disorders Definition Illnesses or problems that set one apart from the ordinary Example My cousin has an eating disorder.

6. imbalances Definition disparities Example There is an imbalance or disparity between how whites and blacks are treated by the police, according to Alton Fitzgerald White.

7. erupting Definition exploding Example The volcano was erupting.

8. coeducational Definition Both sexes learning together Example Although it was not always so, today in the United States most schools are coeducational.

9. antisocial Definition Not social; against what society expects Example Antisocial personality disorder is characterized by aggressive and harmful behavior.

10. uncertainty Definition doubt Example There is a certain amount of uncertainty about who is at fault for the BP oil spill.

11. superhighway Definition Broad, multilane highway Example Superhighways were built to help traffic, but it seems like more and more cars are on the road polluting the air. Maybe we should build fewer superhighways and more public transportation.

12. ovation Definition Enthusiastic, prolonged applause Example At the end of Othello, the audience gave the actors a standing ovation.

13. overt Definition Not secret, obvious Example Tara’s hatred of Gertrude was overt; she didn’t bother to conceal it or be polite. Why is this called an overt vest?

14. splurged Definition Indulged in a luxury Example We splurged on a new patio set for our anniversary.

15. vestibule Definition Small entrance hall or passage into the interior of a building Example In a New York Apartment Building, the vestibule is usually smaller than the lobby and is accessible only to residents. Churches often have vestibules as well.

16. residue Definition Something that remains after a substance is taken away Example When police find drug residue, they feel it is a good excuse for further search.

17. violation Definition The condition of being treated unfairly or offended Example Some people think that Prop 8 in California is a violation of the civil rights of gays and lesbians.