Vocab Blog 1

1. Adept
    skillful
    (e-dept')
    Adjective
    1655-65; Medieval Latin
    Synonyms: expert, talented
    Antonyms: inept, amateur
    "Adept Technology Enhances Sales Network in North America" - http://globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/01/16/602991/10064422/en/Adept-Technology-Enhances-Sales-Network-in-North-America.html
     This picture shows an adept worker who is skilled at many trades.  - http://www.skilledhands.biz/SKILLED%20HANDS%20LOGO%20BLUE%20SHIRT.png

2. Encompass
    to include
    (en-kum'pes)
    Verb
    1545-55; Medieval Latin
    Synonyms: enclose, covers
    Antonyms: exclude, exempt
    "Postal Credit Union Selects Ellie Mae's Encompass Mortgage Management Software" - http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwgeeks/article/Postal-Credit-Union-Selects-Ellie-Maes-Encompass-Mortgage-Management-Software-20140122
     This picture is the cover of "The Theory of Everything", a document that encompasses how everything came to be.  - http://www.berkshirefinearts.com/uploadedImages/articles/1207_encompass996584.jpg

3. Entrepreneur
    A business investor
    (on'tre-pre-nur')
    Noun
    1875-80; French
    Synonyms: producer, executive
    Antonyms: employee, peasant
    "Houston Entrepreneur Starts Microfinance Program to Boost Startups" - http://www.xconomy.com/texas/2014/01/24/houston-entrepreneur-starts-microfinance-program-to-boost-startups/
    This picture demonstrates the busy life of an entrepreneur who deals with daily business deals and investments.  - http://www.mauritiusdirectory.org/images/Entrepreneurship_finance_fox.jpg

4. Eradicate
    To Erase
    (i-rad'i-kat')
    Verb
    1555-65; Latin
    Synonyms: abolish, eliminate
    Antonyms:  create, construct
    "Bill Gate: 'Capitalism did not eradicate smallpox'" - http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2014/01/21/bill-gates-capitalism-did-not-eradicate-smallpox/
     This picture demonstrates the desire to eradicate cancer from the world and calls for a cure for the disease.  - http://image.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/98636/98636,1266120627,2/stock-photo-eradicate-remove-cancer-concept-as-eraser-erase-the-word-cancel-46634923.jpg

5. Homogeneous
    the same throughout
    (ho'mo-je'ne-es)
    adjective
    1635-45; Medieval Latin
    Synonyms: alike, uniform
    Antonyms: different, heterogeneous
    "...that would take down a large portion of the electric grid) is that the control systems are not homogeneous."- http://www.lawfareblog.com/2014/01/how-likely-is-a-successful-attack-on-the-electric-grid/
    This picture shows a homogeneous mixture where the composition is the same throughout and all parts of the mixture are identical.  - https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUsXYQn0cT6CJS7m3d3IBBOilMK_cSCgXmFAC-sNiXp5Pbi3-ZNTtmYJGkr6y4B813F0y8PqDbsV7wO6XhQaf7vXJJEfS0FT8m0iOn2o3E7LIQvz0DqR8InGL8SMehkoD3MWGW_ZgzCMyf/s1600/IMAG0006.jpg

6. Presumptuous
    too forward
    (pre-zump'choo-es)
    adjective
    1300-50; Middle English
    Synonyms: overconfident, pretentious
    Antonyms: cautious, humble
    "Doubt if our grandparents were ever startled by a presumptuous automatic flush." - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/will-durst/streaming-hulu-in-the-wom_b_4660907.html\
     This picture shows a man who is presumptuous in showing that he thinks something is stupid and a waste.  He visually whose disgust and rejection. - http://www.poetryfoundation.org/harriet/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/picard-facepalm.jpg

7. Sordid
    ugly
    (sor'did)
    adjective
    1590-1600; Latin
    Synonyms: disreputable, nasty
    Antonyms: clean, decent
    "BBC miniseries 'Fleming' takes look at the sordid life of the creator of James Bond" - http://www.dailybulletin.com/arts-and-entertainment/20140124/bbc-miniseries-fleming-takes-look-at-the-sordid-life-of-the-creator-of-james-bond
     This picture shows a woman whose sordid attitude spread to her exterior and how she became a nasty, old lady. - http://tonicolemanbrown.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/ugly-thoughts.bmp

8. Standardize
    to make consistent
    (stan'der-diz)
    verb
    1870-75; Latin
    Synonyms: assimilate, normalize
    Antonyms: differentiate, vary
    "LPO and Carnegie Hall standardize local music curriculum 'with a New Orleans slant'" - http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2014/01/lpo_and_carnegie_hall_standard.html
        This picture shows a girl who has standardized her work out routines daily to get in shape. - http://media4.onsugar.com/files/2013/01/05/1/192/1922729/dc032d61db546b45_157167732.preview.jpg

9. Stint
    an assigned job
    (stint)
    noun
    1150-1200; Middle English
    Synonyms: assignment, duty
    Antonyms: pastime, entertainment
    "Parise back after stint as Olympic 'model'" - http://www.startribune.com/sports/wild/241765071.html
     This picture shows a job application for a stint at the new burger joint. - http://www.bu.edu/today/files/2011/02/jobapplication1_h_0.jpg
   
10. Stringent
    demanding
    (strin'jent)
    adjective
    1595-1605; Latin
    Synonyms: binding, forceful
    Antonyms: lenient, amenable
    "Bail-out policy for highways sector likely to be more stringent" - http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-01-23/news/46514255_1_highways-ministry-highways-sector-toll-revenue
   This picture shows a stringent political leader who is calling for change and respect for his views.  - http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Protests%2BPrayers%2BErupt%2BAZ%2BAfter%2BStringent%2BAZJL_4RLAMxl.jpg