1. Squalid
    foul and repulsive, neglected
    adjective
    (skwol-id)
    1585-95; Latin
    Synonyms: dingy, run-down
    Antonyms: bright, clean
    "9 Investigates delay in removing children from squalid home." - http://www.wftv.com/news/news/local/9-investigates-delay-removing-children-squalid-hom/nfrqS/
     This squalid home has been neglected for many years, the owners simply using it as a repulsive dump.  - http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01428/squalid_1428867c.jpg

2. Impertinence
    unmannerly intrusion or presumption; insolence
    noun
    (im-pur-tn-uh ns)
    1595-1605; Latin
    Synonyms: boldness, audacity
    Antonyms: fear, humility
    "the impertinence of this provocation hits in the eye," he said." - http://en.itar-tass.com/world/732482
     In the popular story "The Giving Tree", the young boy has the impertinence to continue asking for gifts from the tree as he increasingly neglects it.  - https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7tsKUmtbgTu8WUgECbkatuq_Gid5XJ7DjzIpaQrWYr96lo1RRsPfoudsMUZAK1pyL-QoOc8LiGM4NvscCx55TCoL7731WfZvud_uuKTf7cLal2V6Bn30tbwenMfkyHic9BxULEhKIaKe0/s320/objectivisttree.jpg

3. Veneer
    a superficially valuable or pleasing appearance
    noun
    (vuh-neer)
    1695-1705; German
    Synonyms: pretense, front
    Antonyms: reality, true
    "GOP: With a few scratches, a veneer of unity." - http://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/spin-cycle-1.812042/gop-with-a-few-scratches-a-veneer-of-unity-1.8031051
     To have the most fool-proof veneer, some people even go so far as to put on fake teeth to impress others." - http://www.fixaridental.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/veneer.jpg

4. Brevity
    shortness of time or duration
    noun
    (brev-i-tee)
    1500-10; Anglo-French
    Synonyms: crispness, terseness
    Antonyms: longevity, permanence
    "Brevity not the soul of wit for new Acas Code on Flexible Working." - http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=2cfbebb6-fca0-41dd-b485-b30c45fbcad4
     In brevity, the Geico Gecko tells all customers need to know in four simple words ".....need I say more?" - http://www.dearblogger.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/geicobillboard21-1.png

5. Spurious
    not genuine, authentic, or true; not from the claimed, pretended
    adjective
    (spyoo r-ee-uh s)
    1590-1600; Latin
    Synonyms: bogus, false
    Antonyms: genuine, real
    "Propagandists masquerade as think tanks to push spurious science." - http://www.theage.com.au/comment/propagandists-masquerade-as-think-tanks-to-push-spurious-science-20140501-zr2mo.html
     Many business investors have to be spurious, have a fake attitude to deal with clients and partners for the best deals and advantages.  - http://img.tfd.com/wn/ED/17E891-spurious.png

6. Perforated
    pierced with a hole or holes
    adjective
    (pur-fuh-rey-tid)
    1480-90; Latin
    Synonyms: puncture, permeate
    Antonyms: close, impermeable
    "Treatment of Perforated Appendicitis in Children: Focus on Phlegmon." - http://insurancenewsnet.com/oarticle/2014/04/24/treatment-of-perforated-appendicitis-in-children-focus-on-phlegmon-a-494284.html
 Most toilet papers are perforated, so there are individual sheets along dotted lines to save toilet paper.  - http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/x/perforated-toilet-paper-roll-16681227.jpg

7. Annals
    a record of events, especially a yearly record
    noun
    (an-lz)
    1555-65; Middle English
    Synonyms: chronicles, journal
    Antonyms: not recording, ignoring records
    "Panthers prepare for third trip to semifinals in school annals." - http://www.iberianet.com/sports/panthers-prepare-for-third-trip-to-semifinals-in-school-annals/article_561dcf20-dc21-11e3-9399-001a4bcf887a.html
     Typically, all schools have annals, or records of events, to keep all their student information tidy, year to year, student to student.  - http://homepage.eircom.net/~williamfinnerty/name/6-books.jpg

8. Eccentricities
    an oddity or peculiarity, as of conduct
    noun
    (ek-suh n-tris-i-tee)
    1545-55; Medieval Latin
    Synonyms: idiosyncrasy, quirk
    Antonyms: normalcy, regularity
    "Gloriously bombastic ballad that has producers reaching into their trick bags for electronic eccentricities." - http://www.thebacklot.com/hump-day-with-adam-lambert-golden-anniversary/05/2014/
      Lady Gaga is known for her eccentricities relating to her outfits; her fashion choices show she has an odd personality and a strange sense of humor.  - http://theglamoroushousewife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/gaga+7.jpg

9. Irascible
    easily provoked to anger; very irritable
    adjective
    (ih-ras-uh-buh l)
    1350-1400; Middle English
    Synonyms: cranky, grouchy
    Antonyms: cool, pleasant
    "Irascible and unpredictable, but new boss is never boring." - http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/irascible-and-unpredictable-but-new-boss-is-never-boring-269247.html
     Bruce Banner is a famous character, known for being irascible, but when he gets irritated, he turns into a green rage monster.  - http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/271/d/c/the_incredible__irascible_hulk_by_doctorrat-d5g6e9r.jpg

10. Pinioned
    to disable, restrain, bind
    noun
    (pin-yuh n)
    1400-50; late Middle English
    Synonyms: shackle, wrap
    Antonyms: uncover, assist
    "However, a man pinioned, and at personal inspection Makarov pistol with ammunition was found." - http://www.eng.24.kg/news-stall/170596-news24.html
     Typically, when someone is brought in on charges, they are pinioned, or bound, so they cannot commit further crimes.  - http://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/285x214/190247_1.jpg

11. Untrammeled
    unrestrained personally
    noun
    (un-tram-uh l-ed)
    1325-75; Middle English
    Synonyms: able, free
    Antonyms: blocked, closed
    "On the one hand, Congress and the states are given untrammeled power over all spending on the expression of opinions about candidates..." - http://www.nationalreview.com/bench-memos/378515/oxymoronic-constitutionally-illiterate-udall-amendment-matthew-j-franck
     The waterfall and tropical setting gives the travelers an untrammeled, free spirit, to be at peace and one with nature.  - http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2012/01/15/travel/15OVERNIGHTER4/15OVERNIGHTER4-articleInline.jpg

12. Vicinity
    the area or region near or about a place
    noun
    (vi-sin-i-tee)
    1550-60; Latin
    Synonyms: neighborhood, proximity
    Antonyms: faraway, distant
    "Theo: Lost Dog in The Berkeley Heights Vicinity." - http://thealternativepress.com/articles/theo-lost-dog-in-the-berkeley-heights-vicinity
     The vicinity around the large river was swamp land and damp all year around.  - http://www.most.go.th/aysf2011/images/stories/maps/SSH_TSP_NSTDA_TU_AIT_vicinity_Map.jpg

13.Connived
    to cooperate secretly; conspire
    verb
    (kuh-nahyv)
    1595-1605; French
    Synonyms: plot, scheme
    Antonyms: help, assist
    "Bush: 'I have not connived' with independents" - http://www.compasscayman.com/caycompass/2014/04/24/Bush---I-have-not-connived--with-independents/
     9/11 is a famous event in with Middle Eastern terrorist connived against the American people and bombed New York City.  - http://images.nationalgeographic.com/wpf/media-live/photos/000/399/cache/september-9-11-attacks-anniversary-ground-zero-world-trade-center-pentagon-flight-93-second-airplane-wtc_39997_600x450.jpg

14. Honed
    to sharpen, enlarge, make more acute or effective
    verb
    (hohn)
    before 950; Middle English
    Synonyms: whet, file
    Antonyms: dull, lessen
    "'Heartbreak House' cast honed into fine-tuned humor machine." - http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/greater_houston/entertainment/heartbreak-house-cast-honed-into-fine-tuned-humor-machine/article_214736a0-0024-59a1-ab51-7e745c214c19.html
     This granite counter top was honed down, sharpened and smoothed for safe and aesthetically pleasing use in the kitchen.  - http://www.natural-stone-interiors.com/image-files/green-honed-granite.jpg

15. Amiable
    having or showing pleasant, good-nature personal qualities
    adjective
    (ey-mee-uh-buh l)
    1300-50; Middle English
    Synonyms: cordial, cheerful
    Antonyms: aloof, hostile
    "George Will: 'I'm an Amiable, Low-Voltage Atheist'" - http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/george-will-atheist-god-book/2014/05/04/id/569365/
     In working in a service industry, it is important to be amiable so your customers with continue to give your store/section work compared to your competitors. - http://www.retaildoc.com/wp-content/upLoads/2011/10/iStock_000015403158XSmall_amiable.jpg
   
16. Acquiescence
    agreement or consent by silence or without objection; reluctant agreement
    noun
    (ak-wee-es-uh ns)
    1625-35; Latin
    Synonyms: consent; acceptance
    Antonyms: refusal, dissent
    "Acquiescence: Trion Worlds' shooty MMO Defiance." - http://www.pcgamesn.com/acquiescence-trion-worlds-shooty-mmo-defiance-will-go-free-play-june
     John and Sara have a acquiescence: John will protect Sara as long as she feeds him, which she does reluctantly, seeing as she needs to eat herself.  - http://shanajames.com/cms/w/altruism-and-acquiescence.jpg

Week of May 11th, 2014

1. Fey
    whimsical; strange; otherworldly
    adjective
    (fey)
    before 900; Middle English
    Synonyms: dead, elfin
    Antonyms: normal, ordinary
    "A strange child with a mysterious smile and a fey manner." - http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/fey?s=t
     This fey, whimsical bed looks as if it could belong in a fairy tale forest. - http://24.media.tumblr.com/340b052a003cf21ef064530df542f3e5/tumblr_meqiofcgMf1rufvi2o1_1280.jpg

2. Akimbo
    with hand on hip and elbow bent outward
    adjective, adverb
    (uh-kim-boh)
    1375-1425; late Middle English
    Synonyms: bent, jagged
    Antonyms: fat, straight
    ".....shot into the fastest head-over-heels flip, with twists, tail and paws akimbo, landing with a nonchalant air of ---what?" - http://smdp.com/curious-city-squirrels-camels-and-hidden-string-pullers/134541
     Jim has a funny way of getting what he wanted; whenever he wanted something, he would stand with his arms akimbo with a sassy look on his face and stared down his mother until she caved.  - https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6dyZefhSG1b98qtrVk-utNs3mf0JKmw3s4NSM6K2Tm91-0PLDIXLpavGCvRsokBtiNNXRxpEy_8Ywt1mGCsury10ITJ7C55ytoXHe9bhIfSqJ8aEnNaOrVzU5iOE7s5EaTK-ciUbJKxI/s1600/Akimbo_%2528PSF%2529.jpg

3. Acrimonious
    caustic, stinging, or bitter in nature, speech, behavior, etc.
    adjective
    (ak-ruh-moh-nee-uh s)
    1605-15; Medieval Latin
    Synonyms: rancorous, testy
    Antonyms: pleasant, kind
    "Dewhurst, Patrick clash in acrimonious televised debate." - http://www.kvue.com/news/Dewhurst-Patrick-clash-in-acrimonious-debate-258379891.html
     The newly weds are having an acrimoniously bitter argument about spending too much time at work; slowly, their romance falls into trouble.  - https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGy2DzIykk5qBl1fGChiL1O8DL5T6Ew0UmuUorxFIbOVg2fJzOcVZuF00Y9ainA-7VC8xVf78V_lREu5_RhtGrcyQtGjDbXfLYqyPXhmLVEmos2QJeesP8G47HPMe8bwY9AuksbgujFmw/s320/acrimonious


4. Bantam
    a small and feisty or quarrelsome person
    adjective
    (ban-tuh m)
    1740-50; apparently after Bantam, though which such chickens may have been imported to Europe
    Synonyms: diminutive, little
    Antonyms: huge, large
    "Home Sports Arnprior centre top bantam player protected by the......." - http://www.insideottawavalley.com/sports-story/4521061-arnprior-centre-top-bantam-player-protected-by-the-pembroke-lumber-kings/
     Anna from Disney's Frozen could be considered a bantam person, due to being small and occasionally sassy and feisty.  - http://static.tumblr.com/f5f56b1cd07c2f13e3b358590212b6cc/wibpg7b/zNkn41fth/tumblr_static_4e6dx63vgo00sos0w8k88w8c8.gif

5. Browbeating
    to intimidate by overbearing looks or words
    verb
    (brou-beet)
    1575-85; Middle English
    Synonyms: badger, bully
    Antonyms: aid, assist
    "Attributes sorely lacking from the Pistons in recent season - are attainable without the constant browbeating." - http://www.freep.com/article/20140515/COL08/305150044/drew-sharp-detroit-pistons-stan-van-gundy
     Rocky bullies his victims by browbeating them, or by intimidating them with looks and words, however he never actually hurts them.  - http://workrelationships.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/bully.jpg

6. Exodus
    a going out, a departure or emigration
    noun
    (ek-suh-duh s)
    <Latin: a going out <Greek a marching out, going out
    Synonyms: departure, evacuation
    Antonyms: stay, arrival
    "After decades of exodus, companies returning production to the US." - http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-returning-jobs-20140513-story.html
     Moses is famous for leading an exodus of his people out of Egypt.  - http://www.bible.ca/archeology/bible-archeology-exodus-kadesh-barnea-water-from-rock-moses.jpg

7. Contraband
    anything prohibited by law from being imported or exported
    noun
    (kon-truh-band)
    1520-30; Spanish
    Synonyms: illicit, bootleg
    Antonyms: legal, permitted
    "How Tacky T-shirts Became Contraband in New Orleans." - http://reason.com/archives/2014/05/14/new-orleans-t-shirt-shop-zoning-fight
     Many drugs are contraband: they are illegal, explicit, and prohibited by law and are difficult to import and export.  - http://www.corrections.com/system/article/image/28376/Contraband-d.jpg?1302432340

8. Temerity
    reckless boldness; rashness
    noun
    (tuh-mer-i-tee)
    1400-50; late Middle English
    Synonyms: gall, daring
    Antonyms: modesty, humility
    "The temerity of a coconut." -  http://www.enca.com/opinion/temerity-coconut
     In fashion, a model typically has a temerity that is necessary to be confident in some of the bold outfits they wear.  - http://thumb7.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/583303/165115655/stock-photo-istanbul-november-a-model-walks-on-the-temer-leather-catwalk-during-th-istanbul-leather-fair-165115655.jpg

9. Iota
    a very small quantity; jot; whit
    noun
    (ahy-oh-tuh)
    1600-10; Latin
    Synonyms: ounce, smidgen
    Antonyms: lot, large
    Your Thanks: Alpha Iota Chapter appreciates support of fiction...." - http://www.gazettextra.com/article/20140511/ARTICLES/140509648/1037
    Measuring cups have units of iota to measure ingredients.  - http://www.bigkitchen.com/MerchantUploads/edgeCPIGroup/55175OL11.jpg

10. Aridity
    being without moisture
    adjective
    (ar-id)
    1645-55; Latin
    Synonyms: dry, parched
    Antonyms: wet, soaked
    "From Aridity to Artificial Flood." - http://kanglaonline.com/2014/05/from-aridity-to-artificial-flood/
     The arid soil had been deprived of water for millions of years.  - http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2032/2265564304_f11117400c_o.jpg

11. Tacit
    understood without being openly expressed; implied
    adjective
    (tas-it)
    1595-1605; Latin
    Synonyms: implicit, indirect
    Antonyms: stated, explicit
    "A Seductive Abstraction: Architecture & Photography's Tacit Pact." - http://www.archdaily.com/499029/a-seductive-abstraction-architecture-and-photography-s-tacit-pact/
 In some conversations, it might seem like everything that is said is as far as the conversation goes (the tip of the iceberg), but actually there is much more implied and not exactly stated in the conversation (submerged iceberg).  - http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/92/KM_iceberg.png

12. Caliber
    the diameter of something of circular section, especially that of the inside of a tube
    noun
    (kal-uh-ber)
    1560-70; Middle French
    Synonyms: ability, competence
    Antonyms: inability, inadequacy
    "That's a large-caliber Desert Eagle he's holding....but keep your eye..." - http://www.theblaze.com/blog/2014/05/13/thats-a-large-caliber-desert-eagle-hes-holdingbut-keep-your-eye-on-the-hat/
     Guns can be classified by their caliber, or their diameter.  - https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSDnEXagWuUIrOBvFXjLOQ0PKR0ML0rg_wkuuJWUFhk7aolnYZpgx1vZkHDx8yqDESM9iVKfiDITEt64k4sMprog4LeVgRWRI5wnVawjoXNaUFo9AV4oY_kEmyOY4SeZWxgv2BmmwsTi4/s1600/1273356844929.jpg
   
13.Fatalistic
    the acceptance of all things and events as inevitable; submission to fate
    noun
    (feyt-l-is-uh m)
    1670-80; late Middle English
    Synonyms: bleak, depressed
    Antonyms: bright, cheerful
    "In Nunavut, a less fatalistic word for cancer." - http://arcticjournal.com/culture/583/nunavut-less-fatalistic-word-cancer
     A fatalistic person has given up hope and would be okay just watching the world burn.  - http://frenchtribune.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/article/us-failed-policy-curb-climate-change-fatalistic-attitude-end-world.jpg
   
14. Infantile
    characteristic of or befitting an infant; babyish; childish
    adjective
    (in-fuh n-tahyl)
    1690-1700; Latin
    Synonyms: childish, sophomoric
    Antonyms: mature, adult
    "Bad Neighbours is infantile yet inspired." - http://metro.co.uk/2014/05/02/bad-neighbours-is-infantile-yet-inspired-4715458/
     John seemed to have an infantile behavior when he threw a hissy fit because he couldn't get him ANOTHER new town.  - https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=694&bih=678&q=fey&oq=fey&gs_l=img.3..0l6j0i10j0l3.7579.7914.0.8137.3.3.0.0.0.0.152.388.0j3.3.0....0...1ac.1.43.img..0.3.384.X0F8TX9Y6v4#hl=en&q=infantile&tbm=isch&imgdii=_

15. Acquittal
    the act of acquitting; discharge, release
    noun
    (uh-kwit-l)
    1400-50; late Middle English
    Synonyms: absolution, amnesty
    Antonyms: employment, hiring
    "SAC's Steinberg loses bid for insider trading acquittal." - http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/05/15/us-sac-steinberg-idUSBREA4E12B20140515
     Sometimes a judge may make an acquittal out of a trial/case, so he dismisses the case.  - http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wcfcourier.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/87/1871d94a-a865-11de-a9df-001cc4c03286/1871d94a-a865-11de-a9df-001cc4c03286.preview-300.jpg

16. Vehement
    zealous; ardent; impassioned
    adjective
    (vee-uh-muh-nt)
    1475-85; Latin
    Synonyms: furious, zealous
    Antonyms: pleased, peaceful
    "Endurance on Aspen's "Vehement Refusal". - http://bernews.com/2014/04/endurance-on-aspens-vehement-refusal/
  Many people could consider a tiger to be a vehement animal and could be viewed as a violent and dangerous animal, however tigers can also be pleasant and peaceful. - http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs32/f/2008/227/6/e/Vehement__Tiger_garr__by_animel.png

Week of May 5th, 2014

1. Guilelessness
     free from guile; sincere, honest, frank
     adjective
     (gahyl-lis)
     1720-30; Latin
     Synonyms: directness, simplicity
     Antonyms: deceit, dishonesty
     "There's a guilelessness at the core of his argument - that he will not apologize for his privilege." - http://www.salon.com/2014/05/06/right_wing_wunderkind_syndrome_whats_really_behind_the_popularity_of_tal_fortgang/
   
 Guilelessness children are ideal children: innocent, charming, honest, and sincere.  - http://taureanw.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/pure_innocence_by_loolah.jpg

2. Tarried
     to remain or stay
     verb
     (tar-ee)
     1275-1325; Middle English
     Synonyms: dwell, drag
     Antonyms: advance, rush
     "We tarried until the sun had risen, but the fog remained as dense as ever." - http://www.wnd.com/2014/05/bizarre-events-confirm-washingtons-faith/
      These well behaved dogs are trained and are tarrying in one spot.  - http://www.dogguide.net/images/Stay.jpg

3. Contemporaries
     existing, occurring, or living at the same time
     adjective
     (kuhn-tem-puh-rer-ee)
     1625-35; Late Latin
     Synonyms: time, breed
     Antonyms; destruction, waste
     "Tiger Shroff Beats Rajinikanth And Other Bollywood Contemporaries." - http://businessofcinema.com/news/tiger-shroff-beats-rajinikanth-bollywood-contemporaries/143808
      Shakespeare lived in the times of Queen Elizabeth and other contemporaries.  - http://shakespeare.emory.edu/illustrations/Faed.Shakespeare.jpg

4. Mausoleum
     a stately and magnificent tomb
     noun
     (maw-suh-lee-uh)
     1375-1425; late Middle English
     Synonyms: burial, cemetery
     Antonyms: alive, well
     "Vietnamese mother, daughter living in Taoyuan mausoleum deported." - http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20140508000070&cid=1103
  This elegant mausoleum belonged to the Smith family, who had great enough wealth to afford such a fine, fancy tomb.  - http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/87/Oakwood_Mausoleum.JPG

5. Apoplectic
     having apoplexy (stroke)
     adjective
     (ap-uh-plek-tik)
     1605-15; Late Latin
     Synonyms: frozen, immobile
     Antonyms: alive, lively
     "Apoplectic about home renovations: Gaglardi Jr. testifies." -  http://infotel.ca/newsitem/apoplectic-about-home-renovations-gaglardi-sr-testifies/it9360
      Apoplectic people could become deprived of blood in the brain and should be monitored.   - http://www.island.lk/2009/01/06/fea72.jpg

6. Palliation
     to relieve, alleviate
     verb
     (pal-ee-eyt)
     1540-50; Late Latin
     Synonyms: cure, ease
     Antonyms: aggravation
     "Palliation is rarely a topic in studies on advanced cancer." - http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-04-palliation-rarely-topic-advanced-cancer.html
      Even something as simple as showing patience and caring toward  the sick and elderly can help palliate and alleviate their pain and suffering.  - https://www.lunge.dk/sites/default/files/styles/tall_image/public/haender_til_web_2.jpg?itok=xDZe3nGJ

7. Qualm
     a sudden feeling of apprehensive uneasiness
     noun
     (kwahm)
     1520-30; origin uncertain
     Synonyms: nervousness, anxiety
     Antonyms: calm, collected
     "No qualm about child marriage." - http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2014/04/28/no-qualm-about-child-marriage
      Feeling a qualm, Josiah suddenly decided he was to afraid to ride the motorcycle on the street.  - http://www.digitaltrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/BlackBerry-Torch-9810-sample-image.jpg

8. Papoose
     a North American Indian baby or young child
     noun
     (pa-poos)
     1625-35; Americanism
     Synonyms: babe, child
     Antonyms: adult, elder
     "Woman, possibly drunk, arrested with baby in papoose." -  http://www.fox21news.com/news/story.aspx?id=1039826
      Sacajawea is famous for exploring western America with her child, papoose-style on her back.  - http://www.jandklongphotography.com/_images/gallery-old-west-portraits/images/pee-a-rat-and-baby-ute_jpg.jpg

9. Myopic
     nearsighted, shortsighted, narrow-minded
     adjective
     (mahy-op-ik)
     1790-1800; Latin
     Synonyms: blind, biased
     Antonyms: far-sighted, perfect vision
     "PM may be a myopic not to see Modi wave: Arun Jaitley." - http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/pm-may-be-a-myopic-not-to-see-modi-wave-arun-jaitley/
      Due to specific abnormalities to the eyeball, a person can become myopic and not see well far away.  - http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ae/Myopia.gif

10. Amanuensis
     a person employed to write what another dictates, secretary
     noun
     (uh-man-yoo-en-sis)
     1610-20; Latin
     Synonyms: auditor, bookkeeper
     Antonyms: boss, in charge
     "Even so, knowing that the axiom that allures a drone should be an amanuensis, many of the escapades for my propagandist incarcerate." - http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2014/04/30/perelmanexcerpt/Rm2R9bXlg3WC7i2531eOpO/story.html
      This picture shows an amanuensis acting as secretary to a trial case.  - http://www.scruta.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/amanuensis.jpg

11. Penitentiary
     a place for imprisonment, discipline, or punishment
     noun
     (pen-i-ten-shun-ree)
     1375-1425; late Middle English
     Synonyms: lockup, jail
     Antonyms: freedom, release
     "New penitentiary speaks to Walla Walla Sunrise Rotary." - http://union-bulletin.com/news/2014/may/08/new-penitentiary-speaks-walla-walla-sunrise-rotary/
      Azkaban is a famous penitentiary for wizards and witches who abuse magic.  - http://www.hp-lexicon.org/images/azkaban-island-uk-cover.jpg

12. Edification
     the state of being edified; uplift
     noun
     (ed-uh-fi-key-shuh)
     1350-1400; Middle English
     Synonyms: elevation, knowledge
     Antonyms: destruction, worsening
     "For years, I was doing unofficial research for my own edification." - http://triblive.com/neighborhoods/yourmtpleasant/6035523-74/glass-hawkins-bryce
     Being with friends can be uplifting and put on in the state of edification.  - https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXteKr-gWxFEWcZ7vwqiukb1Nb6RFAI9SVIq3s3SjaeyjollfEfROr3HFB35HErHE_QiLcfGmWO81BGp94n-VR1kIeLCZDXPUoO7CZgqKK8_2FIG4daZ3nyrVwlmuBtytFWD4S0tlHEeo/s1600/family.jpg

13. Encumbered
     to impede, hinder, hamper
     verb
     (en-kuhm-ber)
     1300-50; Middle English
     Synonyms: overburden, block
     Antonyms: advance, aid
     "Huff Encumbered By New-Car Issues In Searing Moroccan Qualifying." - http://paddocktalk.com/news/html/story-248090.html
       The lock on this mouth is encumbering the person from speaking out and being free.  - https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeUb4RFTZ5OHMoEqk6CSQhEimtaCVYYdNNiDJZy3o2DdXAdqWK-1G_82g4GHN7TiOGWDAXEf24Fn5Z_aw1qKawiow9r-WZwM4TFOFvqY5zL7XRhM3uNz1xGyz8taNFE5ApcymA2zbYTogc/s1600/Zip_it_!.jpg

14. Aggregation
     a group or mass of distinct or varied things
     noun
     (ag-ri-gey-shuh)
     1540-50; Medieval Latin
     Synonyms: gathering, all
     Antonyms: miscellaneous, unorganized
     "New Aggregation App Yahoo News Digest Launches for Android." - http://www.droid-life.com/2014/05/08/news-aggregation-app-yahoo-news-launches-for-android/
      In the picture, workers are having an aggregation of puzzle pieces, putting similar pieces together.  - http://www.humanpotentialsunlimited.com/images/puzzlepic.jpg

1. Chattels
    a slave
    noun
    (chat-l)
    1175-1225; Middle English
     Synonyms: slave, property
     Antonyms: guest, boss
     "I didn't want to "obey" anyone; I didn't want to be "given away" like I was a chattel." - http://www.newstatesman.com/society/2014/05/why-i-refuse-get-married-until-we-have-equality-certificate
      In Star Wars, Princess Leia was made a chattel, a slave, to the hideous Jabba the Hutt. - http://www.the-spearhead.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/chattel2.jpg

2. Assuaged
     to make milder, less severe
     verb
     (uh-sweyj)
     1250-1300; Middle English
     Synonyms: allay, alleviate
     Antonyms: aggravate, agitate
     "Guilt Assuaged By Ethnic Dining." - http://www.memphisflyer.com/FlyontheWallBlog/archives/2014/04/16/guilt-assuaged-by-ethnic-dining
     When people have headaches, they take aspirin or other medication to help assuage their illness. - http://img.tfd.com/wn/5F/BECBC-assuage.png

3. Smilax
     a delicate, twining plant
     noun
     (smahy-laks)
     1595-1605; Latin
     Synonyms: flower, flora
     Antonyms: fauna, abiotic
     "The intertwining of the vine among the muscadine was like the common greenbrier (smilax glauca)." - http://www.newtoncitizen.com/news/2014/apr/14/orrin-morris-smooth-greenbrier-sheds-its-blooms/?community
      The plant smilax is known for having a waxy look and texture to its leaves. - http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b2/Smilax_rotundifolia_8.JPG

4. Sojourn
     a temporary stay
     noun
     (soh-jurn)
     1200-50; Middle English
     Synonyms: layover, residence
     Antonyms: permanent, leave
     "Local woman complete Jordan sojourn." - http://union-bulletin.com/news/2014/apr/29/local-woman-completes-jordan-sojourn/
     On a private yacht, one could take a sojourn on the open sea for multiple days. - http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff182/ramsport47/44Sojourn_Running.jpg

5. Expounding
     to explain; interpret
     verb
     (ik-spound)
     1250-1300; Middle English
     Synonyms: clarify, delineate
     Antonyms: complicate, confuse
     "No one in Washington smirks when expounding the president's views." - http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/brits-saw-reagan-as-a-bozo-and-a-bumbler/story-fnb64oi6-1226902579950
       Here, Socrates is expounding, or explaining, his knowledge and philosophies to a pupil.  - http://www.maicar.com/GML/000Iconography/Socrates/slides/9225.jpg

6. Fractious
     refractory or unruly
     adjective
     (frak-shuh s)
     1715-25; Middle English
     Synonyms: testy, irritable
     Antonyms: obedient, complaisant
     "Insipid international Jazz Day whitewashes a fractious past." - http://theconversation.com/insipid-international-jazz-day-whitewashes-a-fractious-past-26022
      Fractious children can be quite irritating and should be dealt with by stern parenting. - http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/08/11/article-1302273-0279A835000004B0-722_468x347.jpg

7. Arbitrated
     to decide as arbitrator; decide between opposing parties
     verb
     (ahr-bi-treyt)
     1580-90; Latin
     Synonyms: adjudicate, interpose
     Antonyms: ignore, agitate
     "Branch Law Firm Says Avandia Fee Claim Must Be Arbitrated." -http://www.law360.com/articles/525783/branch-law-firm-says-avandia-fee-claim-must-be-arbitrated
      The man in the middle is working as arbitrator,  being a mediator for the two men who obviously are at each other's throats.  The arbitrator is an unbiased party who will decide between the opposing parties.  - http://www.constructionlawtoday.com/uploads/image/arbitration%5B1%5D.jpg

8. Camellia
     any of several shrubs of the genus camellia
     noun
     (kuh-meel-yuh)
     1745-55; named after G. J. Camellus
     Synonyms: flora, roses
     Antonyms: fauna, abiotic
     "Cool, wet spring favors azalea camellia leaf gall." - http://www.nwfdailynews.com/lifestyle/columns/larry-williams/cool-wet-spring-favors-azalea-camellia-leaf-gall-1.310159
      Camellias are often pink, white, or blue, and can be easily confused with roses.  - http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7d/Camellia_japonica-IMG_2052.jpg

9. Benign
     having a kind disposition, gracious
     adjective
     (bih-nahyn)
     1275-1325; Middle English
     Synonyms: benevolent, gentle
     Antonyms: harsh, rough
     "Buried in Your Primary Ballot; Benign Questions, Huge Stakes!" - http://www.politicususa.com/2014/04/29/buried-primary-ballot-benign-questions-huge-stakes.html
      The Good Samaritan is famous for being benign and kind, the only person to stop and help an abused citizen.  - https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRL9IaqFIPwvLyXGuIxU4_UBVtKnCx-_mPgzH5vaq3RKqD8FgqvWR2sTZylJfd0wxYfqVhQbOHRi9zQKUqc0jWG6GwYKaPSLlUwhOIk1A5UORlTOc07l2GP0KI4fEF9255YkoFTtIk17Rf/s1600/O_bom_samaritano.jpg

10. Asinine
     foolish, unintelligent, or silly
     adjective
     (as-uh-nahyn)
     1600-10; Latin
     Synonyms: absurd, daft
     Antonyms: clever, intelligent
     "Monica Crowley puts asinine Obama-Biden selfie in brutal persepective." - http://twitchy.com/2014/04/17/monica-crowley-puts-asinine-obama-biden-selfie-in-brutal-perspective/
      Homer Simpson is known for being an asinine, foolish character in modern culture. - http://stuffunemployedpeoplelike.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/bad-reaction-to-careerbuilder-article.jpg

11. Lattice
     a structure (frame) made of wood
     noun
     (lat-is)
     1350-1400; Middle English
     Synonyms: frame, fretwork
     Antonyms: solid, finished
     "Why Lattice Semicondutor Shares Leapt Today." - http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2014/04/25/why-lattice-semiconductor-shares-leapt-today.aspx
      The lattice used on this porch makes the house look classy and well kept and allows flowers to grow among it, bringing color to the home. - http://www.xpansegreateroutdoors.com/images/sized/images/products/lattice2-670x392.jpg

12. Dismember
     to deprive of limbs
     verb
     (dis-mem-ber)
     1250-1300; Middle English
     Synonyms: autopsy, postmortem
     Antonyms: connection, joining
     "Robbery charge against suspect in 2 dismember murders." - http://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/index.ssf/2014/04/robbery_charge_against_suspect.html
     This disturbing picture shows dolls being dismembers, separating its head from its body. - http://s3.amazonaws.com/rapgenius/1348611141_6771161601_ff68cd7218_b.jpg

13. Ascertaining
     to find out
     verb
     (as-er-teyn)
     1400-50; late Middle English
     Synonyms: confirm, verify
     Antonyms: disprove, invalidate
     ".....and conclusions, what incentive do they have to exercise care in ascertaining and applying facts?" - http://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/x/310974/Securities/Whats+The+Opposite+Of+Rubber+Stamping+A+Settlement+Meet+Judge+Kane+In+SEC+v+Van+Gilder
     This image shows a man searching the world around him, trying to ascertain the answers to the real questions in life like: "what should i have for dinner?". - http://www.npl.co.uk/upload/img/binoculars.jpg

14. Crude
     in a raw or unprepared state
     adjective
     (krood)
     1350-1400; Middle English
     Synonyms: rude, indecent
     Antonyms: clean, delicate
     "A train carrying crude oil derailed and crashed in downtown Lynchburg, Va. Wednesday." - http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/train-derails-lynchburg-va-creating-massive-fire-smoke-article-1.1774353
      This crude shelter is raw, natural, and in a rudimentary stage. - http://talkingtree.org/images/20070911100924_wikiup.jpg

15. Taffeta
     a medium-weight or light-weight fabric
     noun
     (taf-i-tuh)
     1325-75; Middle English
     Synonyms: fiber, thread
     Antonyms: hard, solid
     "Holy Taffeta!  The Prom Bubble Has Burst." - http://time.com/57416/prom-bubble-burst/
     Due to its light weight, taffeta is a perfect choice for prom dresses - http://www.dreamingweddingdress.com/images/uplode/0sod/taffeta-ruffle-dress-sod37029.jpg

16. Libel
     law, malicious lie
     noun
     (lahy-buh)
     1250-1300; Middle English
     Synonyms: defamation, obloquy
     Antonyms: compliment, praise
     "Erdogan's son files libel suit against opposition leader." - http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2014/04/erdogan-son-kilicdaroglu-libel-suit-chp-corruption.html
      Newspapers and tabloids are known for telling libel at the expense of famous figures. - http://www.monsterthinking.com/wp-content/uploads/rumors-run-wild.jpg