Week of April 7th, 2014

1. Disparity
    a gap
    noun
    (di-spar'e-ty)
    1545-55; Middle French
    Synonyms: divergence, variations
    Antonyms: harmony, similarity
    "Claims of Racial Disparity Are Misleading." - http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2014/04/06/what-it-means-if-the-death-penalty-is-dying/claims-of-racial-disparity-in-the-death-penalty-are-misleading
        As represented in the picture, there is a large disparity in body composition and weight in modern society due to our diets and exercise. -
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/bizchina/2011-02/18/content_12041039.htm

2. Forestall
    to keep from happening
    verb
    (for-stol')
    1350-1400; Middle English
    Synonyms: avert, prevent
    Antonyms: assist, allow
    "Saudi dynasty moves to forestall succession crisis." - http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/30/us-saudi-succession-idUSBREA2T0DJ20140330
     To forestall waking up late, be sure to set your alarm clock at least thirty minutes ahead, on the loudest setting, and if possible, multiple alarms.  - http://www.forumshawaii.com/community/threads/describe-your-day-in-pictures.58557/

3. Insidious
    subtly harmful
    adjective
    (in-sid'e-es)
    1535-45; Latin
    Synonyms: dangerous, sly
    Antonyms: fair, honest
    "Thomas: Tea party lies about Obamacare are an insidious plan." - http://trib.com/news/opinion/thomas-tea-party-lies-about-obamacare-are-an-insidious-plan/article_ab6337ca-4244-55eb-9bcb-b3586b584ae8.html
     In the early 1900's, smoking was insidious.  Many people smoked, and no one knew, really, how deadly it could be.  It was just an escape, a subtle killer.  -  http://uhaweb.hartford.edu/KRAKYTA/

4. Insinuate
    to hint
    verb
    (in-sin'yoo-at')
    1520-30; Latin
    Synonyms: allude, imply
    Antonyms: conceal, hide
    "It's often used to insinuate the person is not his or her right mind." - http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140404/NEWS/140409918/1001/NEWS?Title=OUR-VIEW-Animals-are-losers-again
     It is insinuated that this cat is thirsty because it is searching for liquid in cups and what not.  - http://benandbirdy.blogspot.com/2009/11/cranberry-sauce-oh-happy-thanksgiving.html

5. Interrogate
    to ask questions
    verb
    (in-ter'e-gat')
    1475-85; Latin
    Synonyms: examine, grill
    Antonyms: answer, reply
    "CIA misled on interrogation program, Senate report says." -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/cia-misled-on-interrogation-program-senate-report-says/2014/03/31/eb75a82a-b8dd-11e3-96ae-f2c36d2b1245_story.html
     Johnny has been accused of stealing supplies from his office, so his boss is interrogating him to find the truth.  -  http://www.jgrell.com/project2/interview_index.html

6. Obsequious
    overly eager to please
    adjective
    (ob-se'kwe-es)
    1375-1425; late Middle English
    Synonyms: abject, beggarly
    Antonyms: assertive, arrogant
    "John Newcombe's station is famous for its over-the-top friendly (if not downright obsequious) service with a smile." - http://www.ottawacitizen.com/Meet+wash+owner+Adams+accused+being+rude/9697693/story.html
     Morton is being obsequious towards his boss, flattering him and such, just to get a promotion at work. - http://www.jantoo.com/cartoons/keywords/obsequious

7. Omnipotent
    all-powerful
    adjective
    (om-nip'e-tent)
    1275-1325; Middle English
    Synonyms: divine, almighty
    Antonyms: impotent, weak
    "Ukraine shows that Western politicians are no longer omnipotent." - http://www.leftfootforward.org/2014/04/ukraine-shows-that-western-politicians-are-no-longer-omnipotent/
     In Christianity, we worship a single omnipotent God. - http://www.futilitycloset.com/2010/03/11/power-failure/

8. Opportune
    appropriate
    adjective
    (op'er-toon')
    1375-1425; late Middle English
    Synonyms: convenient, timely
    Antonyms: unlucky, unfortunate
    "Incoming chief Andrew Thorburn will steer NAB at an opportune time." - http://www.heraldsun.com.au/business/incoming-chief-andrew-thorburn-will-steer-nab-at-an-opportune-time-analysts-say/story-fni0dcne-1226873278725
 This picture was taken at the opportune moment to catch the last moments of this poor fish's life before he was tragically murdered by a bear.  - http://keithwebb.com/spot-opportune-moments-act/

9. Permeate
    to penetrate
    verb
    (pur'me-at')
    1650-60; Latin
    Synonyms: saturate, impregnate
    Antonyms: dehydrate, dry
    "If you've been reading this paper for the last few years, you've learned a lot about corruption and injustice that seems to permeate the area." - http://www.sanduskyregister.com/blog/bob-russ/5495901
     The smell of the fruit cake permeated the entire room.  The scent filled our noses and made our mouths water.  - http://www.leadsusaglobal.com/products/animal-feed-ingredients/milk-permeate/

10. Retribution
    a penalty
    noun
    (re'tre-byoo'shen)
    1350-1400; Middle English
    Synonyms: punishment, comeuppance
    Antonyms: sympathy, pardon
    "Kauai councilman settles lawsuit over political retribution." - http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/20140404_kauai_councilman_settles_lawsuit_over_political_retribution.html?id=253994251
     In soccer, there is usually a retribution for bad sportsmanship and fouls.  The penalty is usually resolved with a, of course, penalty kick.  - http://www.gameranx.com/updates/id/2966/article/fifa-12-how-to-save-a-penalty-kick-tutorial/