proper conduct
noun
(di-ko'rem)
1560-70; Latin
Synonyms: form, dignity
Antonyms: rudeness, wrong
"Decorum ordinance proposed in Grantville" - http://www.times-herald.com/local/20140227behave-ordinance-grantville
This young gentleman is using proper decorum during his meal; what a nice young man! - http://images.pauladeen.com/sized/images/uploads/tablemanners_article-668x419.jpg
2. Espouse
to speak for
verb
(e-spouz')
1425-75; Late Middle English
Synonyms: defend, advocate
Antonyms: reject, disagree
"Religious beliefs espouse tolerance" - http://www.pantagraph.com/news/opinion/mailbag/religious-beliefs-espouse-tolerance/article_521bac6b-c27e-518c-b9bc-d2d6b9bc242d.html
Politicians have a difficult job. They espouse for whole cities, states, and even countries! Thanks Obama! - https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgThWYeaJdo0DwvSKUKeEDEIs87N7AEO8HvOEE1SJzvgaaUEQSvy-xsOtE5k-96HHPKdIZFQppxqfyTBf3CAgaF0k1lIzJmZaIjP2aaOzYo3U00SCf-WI_MVbtufMMwMjivBHJjxDOB8aID/s1600/Mormon+prophet+-+Thomas+S.+Monson.png
3. Exhilaration
liveliness
noun
(eg-zil'e-ra'shen)
1615-25; Late Latin
Synonyms: stimulation, cheerfulness
Antonyms: depression, sorrow
"Cecilia loves the exhilaration of the basketball court" - http://www.northernstar.com.au/news/highlights-lift-players/2196871/
This picture shows two skydivers experiencing extreme exhilaration as they plummet towards the earth. Fun. - http://poojavir.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/img_5033.jpg
This picture shows two skydivers experiencing extreme exhilaration as they plummet towards the earth. Fun. - http://poojavir.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/img_5033.jpg
4. Exorbitant
extremely high
adjective
(eg-xor'bi-tent)
1425-75; Late Middle English
Synonyms: enormous, pricey
Antonyms: cheap, mild
"Queensland couple's exorbitant car hire bill after Porsche impounded" - http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/queensland-couple-saved-from-exorbitant-car-hire-bill-after-porsche-impounded-20140311-34ifz.html
Ooh! Jeff received a bill from the fanciest restaurant in town and didn't expect the bill to so exorbitant! Good going Jeff." - http://www.bangkokpost.com/media/content/20110709/286830.gif
Ooh! Jeff received a bill from the fanciest restaurant in town and didn't expect the bill to so exorbitant! Good going Jeff." - http://www.bangkokpost.com/media/content/20110709/286830.gif
5. Extricate
to untangle
verb
(eks'tri-kat)
1605-15; Latin
Synonyms: rescue, liberate
Antonyms: link, unite
"Priority was to extricate body pinned under bus: Police commander...." - http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/priority-was-extricate-body-and-rescue-those-trapped-bus-police-commander-riot-scene
Fire fighters are extricating a fearful citizen from their car after they wreck. Thank you fire fighters. - http://blogs.dctc.edu/dctc-news/files/2011/04/igh23.jpg
Fire fighters are extricating a fearful citizen from their car after they wreck. Thank you fire fighters. - http://blogs.dctc.edu/dctc-news/files/2011/04/igh23.jpg
6. Facilitate
to assist
verb
(fe-sil'e-tat')
1605-15; Latin
Synonyms: help, ease
Antonyms: hinder, injure
"Will Twisted History of Georgian War Facilitate a Repetition?" - http://www.fair.org/blog/2014/03/14/will-twisted-history-of-georgian-war-facilitate-a-repetition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=will-twisted-history-of-georgian-war-facilitate-a-repetition
A conductor is very useful to a band. He facilitates the band by keeping consistent time and cuing players to begin. - http://www.josebaldaia.com/intuinovare/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/facil.jpg
A conductor is very useful to a band. He facilitates the band by keeping consistent time and cuing players to begin. - http://www.josebaldaia.com/intuinovare/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/facil.jpg
7. Orthodox
traditional
adjective
(or'the-doks)
1575-85; Late Latin
Synonyms: approved, canonical
Antonyms: unconventional, heterodox
"How an Orthodox woman got a rare insider glimpse into the Amish" - http://www.haaretz.com/news/features/.premium-1.579692
Members of orthodox denominations of religions practice more traditional rituals and practices than participate in contemporary worship. http://www.catholicireland.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/45352030_moscow_ap466.jpg
8. Rejuvenate
to give new life to
verb
(ri-joo've-nat')
1800-10; Latin
Synonyms: regenerate, restore
Antonyms: damage, destroy
"Free training in Mablethrope to help rejuvenate business." - http://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/local/free-training-in-mablethorpe-to-help-rejuvenate-business-1-5935384
Drinking water rejuvenates, or gives new life to, your skin and makes it clearer. Thanks water! - http://www.electronichealing.org/resources/Image/rejuvenate_drink.gif
Drinking water rejuvenates, or gives new life to, your skin and makes it clearer. Thanks water! - http://www.electronichealing.org/resources/Image/rejuvenate_drink.gif
9. Synchronize
to coordinate
verb
(sing'kre-niz')
1615-25; Greek
Synonyms: mesh, harmonize
Antonyms: discombobulate, disorganized
"Merced pushes to synchronize traffic lights" - http://abclocal.go.com/kfsn/story?section=news/local&id=9437059
These snazzy swimmers are synchronized as they dance in the water together. They. Are. Fabulous. - http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/46/Synchronized_swimming_-_Russian_team.jpg
These snazzy swimmers are synchronized as they dance in the water together. They. Are. Fabulous. - http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/46/Synchronized_swimming_-_Russian_team.jpg
10. Tenuous
shaky
adjective
(ten'yoo-es)
1590-1600; Latin
Synonyms: delicate, flimsy
Antonyms: certain, definite
"Can Dallas Stars Maintain Tenuous Play Position Without Kari......." - http://www.defendingbigd.com/2014/3/10/5489666/can-dallas-stars-maintain-tenuous-playoff-position-without-kari
Bill's grip on the rock was tenuous, shaky, as was his confidence. - http://www.ezeedictionary.com/imagedict/t/tenuous.jpg
Bill's grip on the rock was tenuous, shaky, as was his confidence. - http://www.ezeedictionary.com/imagedict/t/tenuous.jpg
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