to criticize
verb
(chid)
before 1000; Middle English
Synonyms: rebuke, scold
Antonyms: compliment, praise
"Outgoing School District 122 officials chide some boar members" - http://southtownstar.suntimes.com/news/24607266-418/outgoing-sd-122-officials-chide-some-board-members.html
This picture shows an owner chiding, or criticizing, his dog for not obeying a command. - http://thismakesmesick.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/scold3.gif2. Coalition
a partnership
noun
(ko'e-lish'en)
1605-15; Latin
Synonyms: alliance, pact
Antonyms: divorce, separation
"Nepal's PM Sworn in, but Loses Coalition Partner" - http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/nepals-pm-sworn-coalition-loses-partner-22457964
This picture shows a group forming a coalition, or a partnership, to perform a task together. - http://www.referenceforbusiness.com/photos/coalition-building-707.jpg3. Commensurate
consistent with
adjective
(ke-men'shoor-it)
1635-45; Late Latin
Synonyms: appropriate, fitting
Antonyms: unsuitable, inadequate
''Australia's commitment to the appeal is not commensurate with the need, the size of the appeal or Australia's capacity to contribute,'' - http://www.theage.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/syrian-aid-not-enough-says-labors-tanya-plibersek-20140212-32gqc.html
This picture shows values that commensurately have growing amounts; the amounts are consistently increasing. - http://www.bplans.co.uk/personnel_management_business_plan/images/e74c4412e6194fbe8a94305f1a68b48f.png4. Connotation
a suggested meaning
noun
(kon'e-ta'shen)
1525-35; late Middle English
Synonyms: significance, undertone
Antonyms: denotation, exact meaning
"It's a lot like horsehoes, or a more beer-friendly form of basketball, but with a name that has a “negative connotation.”"" - http://www.reviewjournal.com/view/centennial/despite-negative-connotation-competitive-cornholing-gaining-popularity
This picture shows a situation where a wife comments on a shirt's stench with a phrase and the husband cannot determine the connotation, or suggested meaning, of the phrase. - http://t3dailygrammar.weebly.com/uploads/1/0/6/1/10610704/6418874_orig.gif5. Diabolic
devilish
adjective
(di-e-bol'ik)
1350-1400; Middle English
Synonyms: wicked, cruel
Antonyms: gentle, moral
"If anyone still had any doubts about the diabolic nature of this regime and what its continuation means for besieged Syrians, this should open ..." - http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/News/5366/21/The-great-game-over-Syria.aspx
This picture shows a child who has diabolic, or devilish, motives to be a pain in the butt. - http://www.legaljuice.com/files/2013/09/Trouble-boy-kid-child-mischief-bad.jpg6. Dilapidated
run-down
adjective
(de-lap'e-dat'id)
1800-10; late Middle English
Synonyms: shabby, decaying
Antonyms: sound, stable
"The Delaware County commissioners on Monday took a step toward demolishing several dilapidated residential buildings in the county." - http://www.limaohio.com/news/news/3615780/County-targets-dilapidated-buildings
This picture shows a dilapidated, or run-down, house that is cared for and would be quite spooky to enter. - http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2377/2331188941_b740ed7e3b_o.jpg7. Integral
essential
adjective
(in'te-grel)
1545-55; Medieval Latin
Synonyms: fundamental, indispensable
Antonyms: unnecessary, accessory
"U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers integral to keeping ports of Long Beach, Los Angeles safe." - http://www.presstelegram.com/business/20140210/us-customs-and-border-protection-officers-integral-to-keeping-ports-of-long-beach-los-angeles-safe
This picture shows a chemical that is integral, or essential, to make an exact formula. - http://www.gp-chemicals.com/Home8. Noxious
unhealthy
adjective
(nok-shes)
1605-15; Latin
Synonyms: toxic, corrupting
Antonyms: hygienic, sterile
"A state environmental official says initial tests haven't found noxious chemicals in the air or water near a northern Indiana ..." - http://www.theindychannel.com/news/no-noxious-chemicals-found-from-long-lasting-elkhart-factory-fire
Smoking is noxious to anyone's overall health; it can lead to very dangerous, unhealthy problems like cancer. - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1576704/Dont-treat-the-old-and-unhealthy-say-doctors.html9. Scenario
an outline of possible events
noun
(si-nar'e-o)
1875-80; Italian
Synonyms: plot, scheme
Antonyms: fate, destiny
"In this scenario, year-over-year growth could collapse to just 2% and global growth could be cut by up to 1.5% in the year after the hard landing." - http://www.businessinsider.com/chart-how-chinas-economic-crisis-would-unfold-2014-2
In the game of chess, there are many possible scenarios and outcomes; depending on every move made, there are endless ways one could win a game. - http://www.stage2planning.com/blog/bid/60626/7-Ways-To-Create-Value-Through-Scenario-Planning10. Yen
a longing
noun
(yen)
1905-10; Americanism
Synonyms: craving, lust
Antonyms: disgust, distaste
"Longing for home: In search of Nova Scotia's soul .... It can just mean a yen for the kind of slower, less cluttered, more humane life that is ..." - http://thechronicleherald.ca/heraldmagazine/1180910-longing-for-home-in-search-of-nova-scotia-s-soul
This young girl has a yen to go outside and play, but her longing is denied by the glass door. - http://greeks1.blogspot.com/2013_06_01_archive.html
This picture shows an business man who is urging people to try a product. - https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZrLru_alr-ktepQdpNynrcAS72k8kCJRMScMXu7suX-3vwI7Hr8kJR0Tgj0qgpOUTOJe2B9ZV0E4KzG54RFdzjutcSh_zikONSrEOcQ-SFyCPHhatxbyYVZw_nXWdOANqFM5eRQYZUEc/s200/exhort.jpeg
This picture shows a flamboyant structure complete with elegant stain-glass windows. - http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/archive/0/05/20070912160347!Fa%C3%A7ade_of_The_Church_of_The_Trinity_in_the_Flamboyant_Style_(1506)_(I).png
This picture shows a man whose foible is being anxious and that nervousness precipitates sweating. - http://img.tfd.com/wn/52/63E93-foible.jpg
This picture shows innocuous medicine whose affects aren't damaging. - http://topnews.ae/images/Generic-Medicine.jpg
This picture shows a magnanimous person with a big heart and a bigger smile. - http://www.demontfortfineart.co.uk/images/products/whitewall/product7750_main.jpg
This picture shows a possible masochist, who enjoys pain for the gain of muscle and buff. - http://global.fncstatic.com/static/managed/img/fn2/video/030813_dotcom_ablow_640.jpg
This picture shows a meticulous old man whose is so precise as to cut each individual blade of grass. - http://vipdictionary.com/img/fastidious.jpg
This picture shows a man whose rancor negatively impacts those around him. - http://blog.thefoundationstone.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/090309191505-large.jpg
This picture shows a man who recrimination looks hostile and blows the accusation out of proportions. - http://clutterinclarityout.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/yelling.jpg
This picture shows a repugnant creature who appears to be disgusting and hostile. - http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090515212102/asheron/images/5/50/Repugnant_Eater_Live.jpg