Week of March 24th, 2014

1. Assimilate
    to be absorbed
    verb
    (e-sim'e-lat')
    1570-80; Latin
    Synonyms: comprehend, grasp
    Antonyms: mistake, misunderstand
    "Life after consolidation: How LTC leaders can assimilate." - http://www.mcknights.com/life-after-consolidation-how-ltc-leaders-can-assimilate/article/338094/
      America, called the Melting Pot, is where many people of different cultures and races come and are assimilated into one country to have a better life.  - http://vocabmadeeasy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Assimilate.gif
   
2. Belligerent
    quarrelsome
    adjective
    (be-lij'e-rent)
    1570-80; Latin
    Synonyms: combative, hostile
    Antonyms: agreeable, calm
    "Police: Taco Bell Customer in Fremont "Belligerent," Arrested After Fatal Motorcycle Accident." - http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Taco-Bell-Customer-in-Fremont-Acts-Belligerently-Arrested-After-Fatal-Motorcycle-Accident-252227661.html
     Some people might consider the Hulk to be a belligerent character because he causes fights and a great deal of damage.  Hulk.  Smash.  - http://scienceblogs.com/notrocketscience/wp-content/blogs.dir/474/files/2012/04/i-d36377439aa214a1740e15f85c993573-Hulk.jpg

3. Demeanor
    behavior
    noun
    (di-men'er)
    1425-75; late Middle English
    Synonyms: attitude, presence
    Antonyms: nature, temperament
    "Berube's steady demeanor keeps Flyers on task." - http://www.delawareonline.com/story/sports/nhl/flyers/2014/03/23/berubes-steady-demeanor-keeps-flyers-on-task/6798927/
     Pit bulls are known for having a violent demeanor, but sometimes they can be real softies.  - http://www.hdpaperwall.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/American-Pit-Bull-Terrier.jpg

4. Denunciation
    criticism
    noun
    (di-nun'se-a'shen)
    1540-50; Latin
    Synonyms: censure, reprimand
    Antonyms: compliment, praise
    "Denunciation of killing Iraqi journalist, Kurdish Change Movement." - http://en.aswataliraq.info/(S(g1aiw445emzdz1uoch3bktbu))/Default1.aspx?page=article_page&id=155605&l=1
     Police officers often receive harsh denunciation from citizens for being "jerks".  While a small percentage may be jerks, majority of officers are kind and want to help the world become a safer and more honest place.   http://www.truthdig.com/images/eartothegrounduploads/AP111014128487-320.jpg

5. Dissipate
    to scatter
    verb
    (dis'e-pat')
    1525-35; Latin
    Synonyms: fritter away, deplete
    Antonyms: build, hoard
    "US STOCKS-Wall St edges lower as early gains dissipate." - http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/21/markets-usa-stocks-idUSL2N0MI1C020140321
     Rain showers were dissipated all over the country, especially scattered in several states along the Atlantic Coast, due to the oncoming tropical storm.  - https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpaWniHIk717M22FK3cc6nTUy7lEAy9Jl8fKAaE6uSHsr92eF1uc-xGSXwygKpwkpCjG7Op85CwTzmN9ubkNAKmyWho93YIcYKHZq6zQerz3DCOSLvIApIpYvPtHOOJw8p_zdqoFqNfDZX/s1600/DSC04890.JPG

6. Indolent
    unwilling to work
    adjective
    (in'de-lent)
    1655-65; Latin
    Synonyms: idle, lax
    Antonyms: active, busy
    "Prior to his arrival, economic policy had drifted under the relatively indolent stewardship of Pranab Mukherjee." - http://blogs.ft.com/beyond-brics/2014/03/25/indian-election-five-who-could-be-modis-finance-minister/
     Mark was indolent when it came to his school work.  He'd rather sleep than learn about factoring systems of equations by quadratic formula via synthetic division.  Well, who could blame him? - https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1556430745474932992#editor/target=post;postID=3651378330990127347

7. Inherent
    natural
    adjective
    (in-hir'ent)
    1570-80; Latin
    Synonyms: internal, built-in
    Antonyms: extra, acquired
    "Exhibit displays science inherent in art, plus more." - http://www.staradvertiser.com/s?action=login&f=y&id=251677121&id=251677121
    Childbirth and reproduction are natural, inherent forces and systems of the human body to keep its race populated.  But, while it may be natural, it is still pretty gross.  - http://dobriygu.ru/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/inherent-joy2.jpg

8. Nonchalant
    coolly unconcerned
    adjective
    (non'she-lant')
    1725-35; French
    Synonyms: aloof, unconcerned
    Antonyms: biased, caring
    "Robert Hughes was 'nonchalant' when faced with mother's accusation, court told" - http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/robert-hughes-was-nonchalant-when-faced-with-mothers-accusations-court-told-20140225-33fsk.html
     Winnie the Pooh is a famous nonchalant character.  He is unconcerned about everything except honey.  This carefree personality is what keeps him young and adventurous. - http://www.mobygames.com/images/shots/l/247334-disney-s-ready-for-math-with-pooh-windows-screenshot-pooh.jpg

9. Unassuming
    humble
    adjective
    (un'e-soo'ming)
    1720-30; Latin
    Synonyms: meek, modest
    Antonyms: bold, brave
    "Unassuming lefty Hollands could make Phils' staff." - http://www.csnphilly.com/baseball-philadelphia-phillies/unassuming-lefty-hollands-could-make-phils-staff
     Betty is an unassuming, shy girl who prefers to keep to herself and out of other people's business.  - http://www.ezeedictionary.com/imagedict/u/unassuming.jpg

10. Unilateral
    one-sided
    adjective
    (yoon'e-lat'er-el)
    1795-1805; Neo-Latin
    Synonyms: one-sided, independent
    Antonyms: bilateral, multilateral
    "US prepared to place unilateral sanctions on Russian officials, businesses" - http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/us-prepared-to-place-unilateral-sanctions-on-russian-officials-businesses/2014/03/04/ffe8f76a-a3bd-11e3-a5fa-55f0c77bf39c_story.html
     Frank made the terrible mistake of making an unilateral decision regarding the new carpet in his home without consulting his wife.  His wife is mad.  Good going Frank.  - http://media.rd.com/rd/images/rdc/books/7-stages-of-marriage/8-marriage-busters/8-marriage-busters-to-give-up-today-08-sl.jpg