Saturday, March 15, 2014

Week of March 17th, 2014

1. Decorum
    proper conduct
    noun
    (di-ko'rem)
    1560-70; Latin
    Synonyms: form, dignity
    Antonyms: rudeness, wrong
    "Decorum ordinance proposed in Grantville" - http://www.times-herald.com/local/20140227behave-ordinance-grantville
     This young gentleman is using proper decorum during his meal; what a nice young man! - http://images.pauladeen.com/sized/images/uploads/tablemanners_article-668x419.jpg

2. Espouse
    to speak for
    verb
    (e-spouz')
    1425-75; Late Middle English
    Synonyms: defend, advocate
    Antonyms: reject, disagree
    "Religious beliefs espouse tolerance" - http://www.pantagraph.com/news/opinion/mailbag/religious-beliefs-espouse-tolerance/article_521bac6b-c27e-518c-b9bc-d2d6b9bc242d.html
     Politicians have a difficult job.  They espouse for whole cities, states, and even countries!  Thanks Obama! - https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgThWYeaJdo0DwvSKUKeEDEIs87N7AEO8HvOEE1SJzvgaaUEQSvy-xsOtE5k-96HHPKdIZFQppxqfyTBf3CAgaF0k1lIzJmZaIjP2aaOzYo3U00SCf-WI_MVbtufMMwMjivBHJjxDOB8aID/s1600/Mormon+prophet+-+Thomas+S.+Monson.png

3. Exhilaration
    liveliness
    noun
    (eg-zil'e-ra'shen)
    1615-25; Late Latin
    Synonyms: stimulation, cheerfulness
    Antonyms: depression, sorrow
    "Cecilia loves the exhilaration of the basketball court" - http://www.northernstar.com.au/news/highlights-lift-players/2196871/
 This picture shows two skydivers experiencing extreme exhilaration as they plummet towards the earth.  Fun.  - http://poojavir.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/img_5033.jpg

4. Exorbitant
    extremely high
    adjective
    (eg-xor'bi-tent)
    1425-75; Late Middle English
    Synonyms: enormous, pricey
    Antonyms: cheap, mild
    "Queensland couple's exorbitant car hire bill after Porsche impounded" - http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/queensland-couple-saved-from-exorbitant-car-hire-bill-after-porsche-impounded-20140311-34ifz.html
     Ooh! Jeff received a bill from the fanciest restaurant in town and didn't expect the bill to so exorbitant!  Good going Jeff." - http://www.bangkokpost.com/media/content/20110709/286830.gif

5. Extricate
    to untangle
    verb
    (eks'tri-kat)
    1605-15; Latin
    Synonyms: rescue, liberate
    Antonyms: link, unite
    "Priority was to extricate body pinned under bus: Police commander...." - http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/priority-was-extricate-body-and-rescue-those-trapped-bus-police-commander-riot-scene
     Fire fighters are extricating a fearful citizen from their car after they wreck.  Thank you fire fighters.  - http://blogs.dctc.edu/dctc-news/files/2011/04/igh23.jpg

6. Facilitate
    to assist
    verb
    (fe-sil'e-tat')
    1605-15; Latin
    Synonyms: help, ease
    Antonyms: hinder, injure
    "Will Twisted History of Georgian War Facilitate a Repetition?" - http://www.fair.org/blog/2014/03/14/will-twisted-history-of-georgian-war-facilitate-a-repetition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=will-twisted-history-of-georgian-war-facilitate-a-repetition
     A conductor is very useful to a band.  He facilitates the band by keeping consistent time and cuing players to begin. - http://www.josebaldaia.com/intuinovare/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/facil.jpg

7. Orthodox
    traditional
    adjective
    (or'the-doks)
    1575-85; Late Latin
    Synonyms: approved, canonical
    Antonyms: unconventional, heterodox 
    "How an Orthodox woman got a rare insider glimpse into the Amish" - http://www.haaretz.com/news/features/.premium-1.579692
     Members of orthodox denominations of religions practice more traditional rituals and practices than participate in contemporary worship.  http://www.catholicireland.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/45352030_moscow_ap466.jpg

8. Rejuvenate 
    to give new life to
    verb
    (ri-joo've-nat')
    1800-10; Latin
    Synonyms: regenerate, restore
    Antonyms: damage, destroy
    "Free training in Mablethrope to help rejuvenate business." - http://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/local/free-training-in-mablethorpe-to-help-rejuvenate-business-1-5935384
     Drinking water rejuvenates, or gives new life to, your skin and makes it clearer.  Thanks water! - http://www.electronichealing.org/resources/Image/rejuvenate_drink.gif
    

9. Synchronize
    to coordinate
    verb
    (sing'kre-niz')
    1615-25; Greek
    Synonyms: mesh, harmonize
    Antonyms: discombobulate, disorganized
    "Merced pushes to synchronize traffic lights" - http://abclocal.go.com/kfsn/story?section=news/local&id=9437059
   These snazzy swimmers are synchronized as they dance in the water together.  They.  Are.  Fabulous.  - http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/46/Synchronized_swimming_-_Russian_team.jpg

10. Tenuous
    shaky
    adjective
    (ten'yoo-es)
    1590-1600; Latin
    Synonyms: delicate, flimsy
    Antonyms: certain, definite
    "Can Dallas Stars Maintain Tenuous Play Position Without Kari......." - http://www.defendingbigd.com/2014/3/10/5489666/can-dallas-stars-maintain-tenuous-playoff-position-without-kari
     Bill's grip on the rock was tenuous, shaky, as was his confidence. - http://www.ezeedictionary.com/imagedict/t/tenuous.jpg


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