Thursday, November 14, 2013

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

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