Week of November 18th, 2013

1. Austere
     very plain
     (o-stir')
     adjective
     1300–50; Middle English
    "Lessons in Austere Dutch Design at Moscow Manezh" - http://www.themoscowtimes.com/arts_n_ideas/article/lessons-in-austere-dutch-design-at-moscow-manezh/489567.html#ixzz2l8pl6CVq 
      This room is austere, or very plain, without much furniture or decorations. - http://www.kewinn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/IMG_0830.JPG
2. Esoteric 
     difficult to understand
     (es'e-ter'ik)
     adjective
     1645–55;  < Greek
    "Scans of the Wiggle Much, esoteric newspaper cartoon from 1910" - http://boingboing.net/2013/11/14/scans-of-the-wiggle-much-esot.html
      Technology, such as computers, can be esoteric, or difficult to understand, to work or figure out. - http://esoteric.teac.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/tech_img_10.jpg
3. Facsimile
     an accurate copy
     (fak-sim'e-le)
     noun
     1655–65; < Latin
    "How to be Superwoman/Superman (or a Reasonable Facsimile) - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/allyson-downey/how-to-be-superwomansuper_b_4234811.html
      Fax machines send a facsimile, or an accurate copy, of a document to other fax machines.  - http://panji.webs.com/743997_631632_kx-fl512.jpg
4. Grotesque
     strange-looking
     (gro-tesk')
     adjective
     1555–65;  < French
    "Ed Miliband caused ' grotesque harm' calling for Falkirk police investigation, says former election chief." - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/10445986/Ed-Miliband-caused-grotesque-harm-calling-for-Falkirk-police-investigation-says-former-election-chief.htm
      This picture shows a grotesque, or strange-looking, man or woman that is difficult to categorize.  - http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lin0siWMIb1qfg4oyo1_1280.jpg
5. Mesmerize
     to fascinate
     (mez'me-riz)
     verb
     1820–30; < Latin
    "Dancers mesmerize with 'Botanica' at Mount Baker Theatre" - http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2013/11/19/3325477/judge-rejects-conservatorship.html#storylink=prev
      This cat has beautiful, strange eyes that could mesmerize, or fascinate, anyone. - http://ih3.redbubble.net/image.5844471.7325/flat,550x550,075,f.jpg

Read more here: http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2013/10/31/3278550/dancers-mesmerize-with-botanica.html#storylink=cpy

6. Metamorphosis
     a change in form
     (met'e-mor-fe-sis)
     noun
     1525–35;  < Neo-Latin 
    "Keith Appling gets four-year metamorphosis at Michigan State, one last shot at Final Four." - http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2013/11/keith_appling_gets_four-year_m.html
      These caterpillars are going through a metamorphosis, or a change in form, so they can one day be a butterfly. - http://imagine-change.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/the-metamorphosis.282120459_std.jpg
7. Notorious
     regarded negatively
     (no-tor'e-es)
     adjective
     1540–50;  < Medieval Latin
    "Idaho pastor detained in notorious Iranian prison granted visit from family." - http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/11/19/idaho-pastor-detained-in-notorious-iranian-prison-granted-visit-from-family/
       Blackbeard, a cruel and twisted man, is considered the most notorious pirate of his age.  - http://blogmaster2000.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/blackbeardportrait.jpg
8. Perfunctory
     uninterested
     (per-funk'te-re)
     adjective
    1575–85;  < Late Latin
   "Proxy advisor: Biglari's Cracker Barrel challenge 'more perfunctory and semantic than piercing and seismic'" - http://nashvillepost.com/blogs/postbusiness/2013/11/4/proxy_advisor_biglaris_cracker_barrel_challenge_more_perfunctory_and_se
      Many experienced drivers go about driving in a perfunctory way because they are used to the road and simple driving functions.  - http://www.rsiinsurancebrokers.com/Portals/32510/images//simulator.jpg
9. Provocative
     attention-getting
     (pro-vok'e-tive)
     adjective
     1375–1425; late Middle English
    "Spanish Ambassador summoned to Foreign Office after 'provocative incursion' by survey ship into Gibraltar waters." - http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/spanish-ambassador-summoned-to-foreign-office-after-provocative-incursion-by-survey-ship-into-gibraltar-waters-8949931.html
      Doctor Seuss has produced many provocative, or attention-getting, books that are famous around the world.  - http://www.daycareanswers.com/images/popular-books.jpg
10. Travesty
     a joking, disrespectful imitation
     (trav'is-te)
      noun
     1655–65;  < French
    "Hopkinton officials say state decision on Foxwoods a "travesty" - http://www.wickedlocal.com/hopkinton/news/x915445102/Hopkinton-officials-say-state-decision-on-Foxwoods-a-travesty
      This book, "The Taking Tree", is a travesty, or disrespectful imitation, of the popular children's book "The Giving Tree".  - https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYimXiLpnAqRLQFtcaXQ5txsMNWPPlZOKQKoVdceciLQXC_hnuXSIVhxocs4sH5tJNbNTk4YYW8eBdG1P7cCtkMYo83T4l2etDecv06nmRiUzilBEStGj1Rg9qFXxjK8ogbzMpaqU2SdQ/s1600/travesty+taking.jpg

November 14, 2013

1. Advocate
     to promote
     (ad've-kat)
     verb
     1300–50;  < Latin
     "Deaf advocate applauds Lancaster County text-to-911 service" - http://fox43.com/2013/11/14/deaf-advocate-applauds-lancaster-county-text-to-911-service/#axzz2kfImVUYh
     This picture shows people advocating, or supporting, a cause by protesting and using signs to gain awareness. - http://drpattyshowtobeabetterhealthadvocate.webs.com/Advocacy2.gif
2. Antipathy
     a strong dislike
     (an-ti'pe-the)
     noun
     1595–1605;  < Latin
    "Antipathy toward politics hinder vote sign-up effort" - http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20131101/COMM011101/311010302
     This picture shows to men with extreme antipathy towards each other.  They are angry and upset with each other.  - http://www.phocabulary.com/words/animosity.jpg
3. Emancipate
     to free
     (e-man'si-pat)
     verb
     1615–25;  < Latin
    "The choice is clear, it is either we emancipate ourselves from the cult of mediocrity..." - http://nigeriamasterweb.com/Masterweb/newsreel-141113-nigerian-cult-mediocrity
    This picture shows that chains or bonds have been broken and something has been emancipated, or freed.  - https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3dXEAOvjCzRhIzg-4iYCegsagvEEpelj2aX7r5dFK7ED9f4QZgZdAFAljX4cMyUQuUhH4B8Funfxf7YM7i9Z7-gDGcaq3mmxSOY5XF36JU68hbOKRsc5-Je0PKZrDoLBKzM9vYRWBkXGa/s1600/emancipation-day.jpg
4. Idiosyncrasy
     a personal habit
     (id'e-o-sing'kre-se)
     noun
     1595–1605;  < Greek
    "We need variations on the same basic human fuel, but we burn it across a range of human metabolic idiosyncrasy." - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-katz-md/what-are-calories_b_4170755.html
      This picture shows a girl with an idiosyncrasy, or personal habit, to bite her nails.  - http://scienceinseconds.com/cmsFiles/pageImages/habit.jpg
5. Imminent
     likely to occur soon
     (im-e-nent)
     adjective
     1520–30;  < Latin
    "CoCA's 'Pipe' show riffs on legal pot's imminent arrival" - http://seattletimes.com/html/thearts/2022237186_cocapipeshowxml.html
     This picture shows that an asteriod colliding with the Earth, a horrific event, is imminent, or likely to occur soon.  - http://www.markgarlick.com/images/stills/asteroid-impact-imminent.jpg
6. Impede
     to hinder
     (im-ped')
     verb
     1595–1605;  < Latin
    "Talent shortage may impede new hiring by technology companies, second annual TECNA survey reveals." - http://www.cnbc.com/id/101190922
      This picture shows that a road is blocked and to go down it would impede, or hinder, your safety.  - http://media.bradenton.com/smedia/2013/06/14/23/55/6q6Fc.AuSt.69.jpeg
7. Inclusive
     complete
     (in-kloo'siv)
     adjective
     1400–50; late Middle English
    "Power sector to showcase inclusive growth at IITF" - http://www.indianexpress.com/news/power-sector-to-showcase-inclusive-growth-at-iitf/1194738/
      This picture shows a camping trip that is inclusive, or complete, and includes everyone in an event.  - http://www.democracyandsustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/knowledge-inclusive.jpg
8. Jurisdiction
     control
     (joor'is-dik'shen)
     noun
     1250–1300; Middle English 
    "Following emergency call, jurisdictional confusion revived." - http://dailyprincetonian.com/news/2013/11/following-emergency-call-jurisdictional-confusion-revived/
     This picture shows that this area is under the complete jurisdiction, or control, of the governement's militaty. - http://longms.pbworks.com/w/page/18931406/f/GovernmentControl.jpg
9. Precarious
     unsafe
     (pre-kar'e-es)
     adjective
     1640–50;  < Latin
    "The precarious life of Zabulon Simintov, the last Jew in Afghansitan." - http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/the-precarious-life-of-zabulon-simintov-the-last-jew-in-afghanistan-8937759.html
     This picture shows a precarious, or unsafe,  incident for the fish, because the cat is a natural predator. - http://www.iloverubberstamps.com/1_cat_dog_tigers/15_precarious_kitten_lg.gif
10. Preposterous
     ridiculous
     (pre-pos'ter-es)
     adjective
     1535–45;  < Latin
    "Mother Fashions Kids' Hair Into Preposterous Updos, Becomes YouTube Sensation" - http://nymag.com/thecut/2013/11/kids-preposterous-updos-are-youtube-senstations.html
      This picture shows a preposterous, or ridiculous event where a bird is stuck in a women's hair.  - http://s1.ibtimes.com/sites/www.ibtimes.com/files/styles/picture_this/public/2011/06/17/115291-top-10-most-ridiculous-hats-at-royal-ascot-2011.jpg

Week of October 30th - November 6th

1. Clandestine
    kept hidden
    (klan-des'tin)
    adjective
    1560–70; < Latin
    “Clandestine maneuverings to select new Taliban head“ - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-24818478

      A clandestine face is kept hidden by the public with fabric and cloth. - http://images.nationalgeographic.com/wpf/media-live/photos/000/109/cache/hidden-face_10942_990x742.jpg
2. Contingency
    possibility
    (ken'tin'jen-se)
    noun
    1555–65; < Latin

"Contingency search firms like Lighthouse Partners, Mancer reap rewards as companies cut costs" - http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/jobs/contingency-search-firms-like-lighthouse-partners-mancer-reap-rewards-as-companies-cut-costs/articleshow/25234398.cms

 This picture shows that there are many contingencies, or possibilities, that could come from this problem/situation.  - https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm_mqXO3HzBNNEDqHrx7FoNgLrHfeXcIeKwe0PFo1HKc92FlVNt-m8af9iHn_7xE3Jl1y71BuLSDE-xJWRJpxyeSGFNZRYr6PASiM050o5J6I2besSZ7iKVtINji9xOaducAwv4JdBcOUn/s1600/contingency+plan.jpeg

3. Egocentric
    self-centered
    (e'go-sen-trik)
    adjective
    1895–1900; < Latin

"Egocentric parents naming kids Messiah, Greatness" - http://nypost.com/2013/10/12/egocentric-parents-naming-their-children-messiah-greatness/

      This picture shows that only one things matters when a person is egocentric: me, me, me.  - http://blog.lib.umn.edu/meyer769/myblog/egocentrism2.jpg

4. Exonerate
    prove innocent
    (eg-zon'er-at)
     verb
    1515–25; late Middle English

    "Faisalabad: Muslims and Christians together to exonerate a woman accused of blasphemy" - http://www.asianews.it/news-en/Faisalabad:-Muslims-and-Christians-together-to-exonerate-a-woman-accused-of-blasphemy-29455.html

       This picture shows a man who is beinging exonerated, or being proven innocent, in court.  - http://imgc.allpostersimages.com/images/P-473-488-90/60/6001/D4QQG00Z/posters/michael-maslin-you-have-that-innocent-until-proved-guilty-look-new-yorker-cartoon.jpg

5. Incongruous

    out of place
    (in-kong'groo-es)
    adjective
    1605–15; < Latin

     "The phrase “human rights lawyer” may seem incongruous in China."  - http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/wp/2013/11/06/a-courageous-chinese-lawyer-urges-his-country-to-follow-its-own-laws/

     This couch is incongruous, or out of place, in the surrounding forest. - http://davewilsonphotography.com/wp-content/images/main/2011_02/Johnson_City-9610.jpg
6. Indigenous
    native
    (in-dij'e-nes)
    adjective
    1640–50; < Latin 

    "Politically-correct term wrongly categorizes indigenous groups" - http://napavalleyregister.com/news/opinion/mailbag/politically-correct-term-wrongly-categorizes-indigenous-groups/article_85fa9bee-4679-11e3-8f9c-001a4bcf887a.html

      Kangaroos are only indigenous, or native, to Australia. - http://images.smh.com.au/2011/08/07/2542242/ipad-art-wide-kangaroo-420x0.jpg

7. Liability
    drawback
    (li'e-bil'e-te)
     noun
    1785–95; < Latin 

     "How New Mexico reduced its pension liability by $1.5 billion this year" - http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/govbeat/wp/2013/11/04/how-new-mexico-reduced-its-pension-liability-by-1-5-billion-this-year/

      This picture shows that liabilities, or drawbacks, lie ahead and you may not want to procede. - http://www.insuranceproviders.com/Images/general_liability.jpg

8. Prolific
    producing many
    (pro-lif'ik)
    adjective
    1640–50; < Medieval Latin

     "Portland's prolific freshman class has the No. 12 Pilots on the brink of a WCC women's soccer title" - http://www.oregonlive.com/pilots/index.ssf/2013/11/portlands_prolific_freshmen_cl.html

     This picture shows a prolific tomato plant that produces many tomatoes.  - http://goinswriter.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/prolific.jpg

9. Reinstate
      bring back into use
     (re'in-stat)
      verb
      1620–30; < Latin

     "Bahrain must urgently reinstate nationality of 31 opposition figures"- http://www.amnesty.org/en/news/bahrain-must-urgently-reinstate-nationality-31-opposition-figures-2013-11-05

      This picture shows that a store/building is being reinstated, or brought back into use, as a shop. - http://www.bellchamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/grand-re-opening.jpg

 

10. Superfluous 

      Extra
      (soo-pur'floo-es)
      adjective
      1400–50; late Middle English
      "Superfluous ‘Carrie’ remake ‘isn’t all bad’” - http://www.hsuoracle.com/arts_and_entertainment/superfluous-carrie-remake-isn-t-all-bad/article_c6632a62-3a84-11e3-8677-0019bb30f31a.html

     This picture shows a man with a superfluous amount of food.  - http://s3.amazonaws.com/brainyflix/photos/10434/medium.jpg