Week of March 10th, 2014

1. Atrophy
     to waste away
     verb
     (a'tre-fe)
     1590-1600; Late Latin
     Synonyms: decline, degeneration
     Antonyms: ascent, development
    "100 Research Presentations at the 2014 Spinal Muscular Atrophy Research Group Meeting Hosted and Supported by Families of SMA."  - http://www.fsma.org/LatestNews/index.cfm?ID=8497&TYPE=1150
 The left image shows a normal bicep muscle, while with image on the right shows a muscle that has decreased in size and use due to muscle atrophy. - http://img.dictionary.com/atrophy-318131-400-320.jpg

2. Deplore
     to condemn
     verb
     (di-plor')
     1550-60; Latin
     Synonyms: censure, complain
     Antonyms: approve, praise
    "Disability advocates deplore rising number of 'fake' service dogs" - http://www.news10.net/story/news/2014/02/24/fake-service-dogs-increasing/5794619/
     In this photograph, a protester deplores the government and fights for peace. - https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0w_IiViQVBKbwT1npeaVAs8Cyxw0H-jS1PWcLuVvu3VcONoXji8GGwHjYh-8zocbGhKzLpA9gJdM7TVHfG-tWUxfNaGTKqiOQcWUCQi4E7Hdpt2jVDg_ewb2ZqxFtnPm8pdtybctVlQk/s320/deplore.jpg
   

3. Deprivation
     deficiency
     noun
     (dep're-va'shen)
    1525-35; Medieval Latin
    Synonyms: denial, with holding
    Antonyms: gain, benefit
    "Saving daylight can worsen sleep deprivation for some." - http://www.jconline.com/article/20140308/NEWS/303080008/Saving-daylight-can-worsen-sleep-deprivation-some
     This worker has had sleep deprivation, or lack of sleep, and snoozed during work! - http://childrensmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sleep-deprived1.jpg

4. Exacerbate
    to make worse
    verb
    (eg-zas'er-bat)
    1650-60; Latin
    Synonyms: worsen, provoke
    Antonyms: aid, help
    "Trader stress hormones "may exacerbate financial market crises" - http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/17/science-stress-markets-idUSL5N0LJ2U020140217
     Mary's allergies of pollen are exacerbated, or made worse, when she is outside near flowers. - http://a.abcnews.go.com/images/Health/gty_allergy_sneeze_pollen_wy_120402_wg.jpg

5. Imperative
    essential
    adjective
    (im-per'e-tiv)
    1520-30; Late Latin
    Synonyms: vital, crucial
    Antonyms: trivial, optional
    "Part 1: Arab integration; A 21st century development imperative." - http://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2014/03/09/part-arab-integration-21st-century-development-imperative/
     This monarch believes it is imperative to do your homework so the kingdom may flourish! - http://www.scientificpsychic.com/grammar/emperor.jpg

6. Mitigate
    to relieve
    verb
    (mit'e-gat)
    1375-1425; late Middle English
    Synonyms: dull, lessen
    Antonyms: aggravate, agitate
    "How to mitigate climate change in AfricaPublish Date: March 06, 2014" - http://www.newvision.co.ug/news/653278-how-to-mitigate-climate-change-in-africa.html
     Theses medicines are proven to help mitigate pain and illness. - http://trialx.com/curetalk/wp-content/blogs.dir/7/files/2011/05/diseases/Pain_Relievers-1.jpg

7. Objective
    open-minded
    adjective
    (eb-jek'tiv)
    1610-20; Medieval Latin
    Synonyms: detached, unbiased
    Antonyms: involved, partial
    "Two-care finish remains objective for Hyunda Team after another loss." - http://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/two-car-finish-remains-objective-for-hyunda-team-after-another-solid-day-in-mexico/
     This man, Phil, is objective: he is always open to new ideas, people, and projects. - http://calibermag.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/open-minded.png

8. Panacea
    a universal remedy
    noun
    (pan'e-se'a)
    1540-50; Latin
    Synonyms: elixir, cure
    Antonyms: disease, pain
    "Prayer is Panacea to End Terrorism, Says Jonathan. " - http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/prayers-is-panacea-to-end-terrorism-say-jonathan/173319/
     Apples are sometimes called a panacea, or universal remedy, because eating one a day keeps the doctor away! - http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/15/Red_Apple.jpg

9. Unprecedented
    unheard-of
    adjective
    (un-pres'e-den'tid)
    1615-25; Latin
    Synonyms: uncommon, fantastic
    Antonyms: familiar, common
    "Valley wrestlers take unprecedented step at PIAA tournament." - http://triblive.com/sports/hssports/wrestling/5730778-85/valley-piaa-season#axzz2vVb4IMwY
     To build a snowman in summer and it not melt is unprecedented!  Unheard of! Blasphemy! - http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NS3lLXnWl6k/UZ-FygvNG_I/AAAAAAAAAMk/kaPFjiNTUsg/s1600/unprecedented.jpg

10. Utilitarian
    practical
    adjective
    (yoo-til'e-tar'e-en)
    1775-85; Late Middle English
    Synonyms: functional, sensible
    Antonyms: impractical, unnecessary
    "Worthless Russian thistle made beautiful, utilitarian by artist." - http://www.myplainview.com/news/article_fa807466-99c6-11e3-bc6c-0019bb2963f4.html
     Instead of a flashy, useless birthday gift, John gives Utilitarian gifts that have a purpose, such as watches, tools, and kitchen utensils.  John does not have many friends because of this.  - http://forums.watchuseek.com/attachments/f386/1168333d1374790344-armani-ceramica-vs-burberry-utilitarian-rsz_20130725_224956.jpg