Monday, April 21, 2014

Week of April 21st

1. Complement
    to go perfectly with
    verb
    (kom'ple-ment)
    1350-1400; Middle English
    Synonyms: accompaniment, completion
    Antonym: base, core
    "Girl Talk & Freeway Complement Each Other's Styles on 'Broken Ankles' EP" - http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/reviews/2014/04/girl-talk-freeway-broken-ankles-ep-review/
         Complementary colors make primary colors "pop"; they complement the primary colors by making them stand out.  - http://willkempartschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/colourwheel01.gif

2. Discreet
    cautious
    adjective
    (di-skret)
    1325-75; Middle English
    Synonyms: careful, considerate
    Antonyms: careless, heedless
    "Ford Transit Skyliner Concept does discreet luxury in NYC" - http://www.autoblog.com/2014/04/17/ford-transit-skyliner-concept-new-york-2014/
     Typically, hearing aids are discreet, hidden from view, so the wearer can go about their lives as usual.  - http://hearing.siemens.com/Resources/Images/_Global/products/Pure/Pure-micon/Pure%20micon%20-%20hearing%20aid%20and%20mans%20head%20-%20276px.jpg?__blob=normal

3. Fastidious
    very particular
    adjective
    (fas-tid'e-es)
    1375- 1425; Late Middle English
    Synonyms: choosy, discriminating
    Antonyms: uncritical, indifferent
    "But then let's presume that you are far too fasidious to have a fast-food sandwich for breakfast." - http://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20140420162809-23027997-getting-granular-about-salt
     Jim is fastidious when it comes to his lawn; every blade of grass must be the same length.  - http://vipdictionary.com/img/fastidious.jpg

4. Flout
    to mock and defy
    verb
    (flout)
    1350-1400; Middle English
    Synonyms: defy, disregard
    Antonyms: approve, commend
    "Wanaka stores flout Easter trading laws" - http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/business/9965316/Wanaka-stores-flout-Easter-trading-laws
      This student is flouting and being disrespectful behind his professor's back.  He is mocking behavior is sure to get him in trouble.  - http://www.hanselman.com/blog/content/binary/WindowsLiveWriter/MoqLinqandLambdasappliedtoMockObjects_319/iStock_000004250790XSmall_3.jpg

5. Heinous
    wicked
    adjective
    (ha'nes)
    1325-75; Middle English
    Synonyms: abhorrent, abominable
    Antonyms: delightful, friendly
    "'Shock and outrage' at heinous attack on Jewish centers in Kansas." - http://ejpress.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48658
     This heinous, wicked clown mask is sure to get some screams on Halloween.  - http://www.hauntedfog.com/images/Don%20Post/Heinous%20%20lg.jpg

6. Implement
    to put into effect
    verb
    (im'ple-ment')
    1425-75; late Middle English
    Synonyms: achieve, carry out
    Antonyms: fail, forget
    "US Secretary of State urges Russia to help implement Ukraine." -http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/21/us-ukraine-crisis-agreement-idUSBREA3K0WR20140421
     These works are implementing gears to build a well-oiled working machine! - http://info.column5.com/Portals/127273/images/108783161-(1)-resized-600.jpg
 
7. Impromptu
    not rehearsed
    adjective
    (im-promp'too')
    1660-70; French
    Synonyms: unscripted, spontaneous
    Antonyms: deliberate, planned
   "Impromptu Players to present new performance in May" -  http://www.beauregarddailynews.net/article/20140420/NEWS/140419556
      Greg refused to sing karaoke because the only song he knew was an impromptu version of "SexyBack". - http://www.writingvalley.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Impromptu.jpg

8. Inference
    a conclusion
    noun
    (in'too-ish'en)
    1585-95; Medieval Latin
    Synonyms: assumption, conjecture
    Antonyms: fact, proof
    "CAFC Affirms Adverse Inference Instruction Due to Spoliation." - http://patentlyo.com/hricik/2014/04/inference-instruction-spoliation.html
     Detective have to make inferences and draw conclusions to close a case.  - http://img.docstoccdn.com/thumb/orig/114042005.png

9. Intuition
    instinct
    noun
    (in'too-ish'en)
    1400-50; late Middle English
    Synonyms: hunch, instinct
    Antonyms: knowledge, reason
    "Homeowner's Intuition Help OKC Police Catch Burglar Red-Handed." - http://www.news9.com/story/25279478/homeowners-intuition-help-okc-police-catch-burglar-red-handed
     Jane has a motherly intuition; she can always tell when little Timmy is in trouble or needs help. - http://media.commercialappeal.com/media/img/photos/2009/03/06/mothersintuition_t300.jpeg

10. Obtrusive
    overly obvious
    adjective
    (ob-troo'siv)
    1660-70; Latin
    Synonyms: noticeable, bulging
    Antonyms: modest, shy
    "The wind turbines are visual pollution that will create a new obtrusive skyline for everybody that enjoys Indian Lake." - http://www.examiner.org/news/35920-wind-developers-address-issues-as-local-residents-ask-for-new-hearing
     Janet wears fake eyelashes, hoping to make her eyes pop, and it certainly makes them obtrusive at first sight.  - https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXSHasx_QioDl1U40Wg5dbh6kpt-_UmW0jG3LdqJ6XEOvX9x70PYS00LWH012Wfcz6oLrSXs9Sau-BTkBX-m4RGSSy0doJ46nMKKFunkPArnYTQ1go2tKCV4uDJPKRmQ8GhmXbOpwoIcc/s1600/DSC_0655.JPG

Sunday, April 6, 2014

Week of April 7th, 2014

1. Disparity
    a gap
    noun
    (di-spar'e-ty)
    1545-55; Middle French
    Synonyms: divergence, variations
    Antonyms: harmony, similarity
    "Claims of Racial Disparity Are Misleading." - http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2014/04/06/what-it-means-if-the-death-penalty-is-dying/claims-of-racial-disparity-in-the-death-penalty-are-misleading
        As represented in the picture, there is a large disparity in body composition and weight in modern society due to our diets and exercise. -
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/bizchina/2011-02/18/content_12041039.htm

2. Forestall
    to keep from happening
    verb
    (for-stol')
    1350-1400; Middle English
    Synonyms: avert, prevent
    Antonyms: assist, allow
    "Saudi dynasty moves to forestall succession crisis." - http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/30/us-saudi-succession-idUSBREA2T0DJ20140330
     To forestall waking up late, be sure to set your alarm clock at least thirty minutes ahead, on the loudest setting, and if possible, multiple alarms.  - http://www.forumshawaii.com/community/threads/describe-your-day-in-pictures.58557/

3. Insidious
    subtly harmful
    adjective
    (in-sid'e-es)
    1535-45; Latin
    Synonyms: dangerous, sly
    Antonyms: fair, honest
    "Thomas: Tea party lies about Obamacare are an insidious plan." - http://trib.com/news/opinion/thomas-tea-party-lies-about-obamacare-are-an-insidious-plan/article_ab6337ca-4244-55eb-9bcb-b3586b584ae8.html
     In the early 1900's, smoking was insidious.  Many people smoked, and no one knew, really, how deadly it could be.  It was just an escape, a subtle killer.  -  http://uhaweb.hartford.edu/KRAKYTA/

4. Insinuate
    to hint
    verb
    (in-sin'yoo-at')
    1520-30; Latin
    Synonyms: allude, imply
    Antonyms: conceal, hide
    "It's often used to insinuate the person is not his or her right mind." - http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20140404/NEWS/140409918/1001/NEWS?Title=OUR-VIEW-Animals-are-losers-again
     It is insinuated that this cat is thirsty because it is searching for liquid in cups and what not.  - http://benandbirdy.blogspot.com/2009/11/cranberry-sauce-oh-happy-thanksgiving.html

5. Interrogate
    to ask questions
    verb
    (in-ter'e-gat')
    1475-85; Latin
    Synonyms: examine, grill
    Antonyms: answer, reply
    "CIA misled on interrogation program, Senate report says." -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/cia-misled-on-interrogation-program-senate-report-says/2014/03/31/eb75a82a-b8dd-11e3-96ae-f2c36d2b1245_story.html
     Johnny has been accused of stealing supplies from his office, so his boss is interrogating him to find the truth.  -  http://www.jgrell.com/project2/interview_index.html

6. Obsequious
    overly eager to please
    adjective
    (ob-se'kwe-es)
    1375-1425; late Middle English
    Synonyms: abject, beggarly
    Antonyms: assertive, arrogant
    "John Newcombe's station is famous for its over-the-top friendly (if not downright obsequious) service with a smile." - http://www.ottawacitizen.com/Meet+wash+owner+Adams+accused+being+rude/9697693/story.html
     Morton is being obsequious towards his boss, flattering him and such, just to get a promotion at work. - http://www.jantoo.com/cartoons/keywords/obsequious

7. Omnipotent
    all-powerful
    adjective
    (om-nip'e-tent)
    1275-1325; Middle English
    Synonyms: divine, almighty
    Antonyms: impotent, weak
    "Ukraine shows that Western politicians are no longer omnipotent." - http://www.leftfootforward.org/2014/04/ukraine-shows-that-western-politicians-are-no-longer-omnipotent/
     In Christianity, we worship a single omnipotent God. - http://www.futilitycloset.com/2010/03/11/power-failure/

8. Opportune
    appropriate
    adjective
    (op'er-toon')
    1375-1425; late Middle English
    Synonyms: convenient, timely
    Antonyms: unlucky, unfortunate
    "Incoming chief Andrew Thorburn will steer NAB at an opportune time." - http://www.heraldsun.com.au/business/incoming-chief-andrew-thorburn-will-steer-nab-at-an-opportune-time-analysts-say/story-fni0dcne-1226873278725
 This picture was taken at the opportune moment to catch the last moments of this poor fish's life before he was tragically murdered by a bear.  - http://keithwebb.com/spot-opportune-moments-act/

9. Permeate
    to penetrate
    verb
    (pur'me-at')
    1650-60; Latin
    Synonyms: saturate, impregnate
    Antonyms: dehydrate, dry
    "If you've been reading this paper for the last few years, you've learned a lot about corruption and injustice that seems to permeate the area." - http://www.sanduskyregister.com/blog/bob-russ/5495901
     The smell of the fruit cake permeated the entire room.  The scent filled our noses and made our mouths water.  - http://www.leadsusaglobal.com/products/animal-feed-ingredients/milk-permeate/

10. Retribution
    a penalty
    noun
    (re'tre-byoo'shen)
    1350-1400; Middle English
    Synonyms: punishment, comeuppance
    Antonyms: sympathy, pardon
    "Kauai councilman settles lawsuit over political retribution." - http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/20140404_kauai_councilman_settles_lawsuit_over_political_retribution.html?id=253994251
     In soccer, there is usually a retribution for bad sportsmanship and fouls.  The penalty is usually resolved with a, of course, penalty kick.  - http://www.gameranx.com/updates/id/2966/article/fifa-12-how-to-save-a-penalty-kick-tutorial/

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Vocab Blog Week of March 31st

1. Analogy
    a comparison
    noun
    (e-nal'e-je)
    1530-40; Latin
    Synonyms: metaphor, parallel
    Antonyms: difference, unlikeliness
    "China angrily denouces Japan for Russia-Crimea analogy" - http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/28/us-china-japan-idUSBREA2R0FH20140328
     This picture makes an analogy, a comparison, between the highs and lows of modern gas price to the dips and peaks in the roller coaster ride.  - http://www.quiddlebee.com/stuff/192-analogy.jpg

2. Annihilate
    to wipe out
    verb
    (e-ni'e-lat')
    1350-1400; Middle English
    Synonyms: demolish, exterminate
    Antonyms: build, construct
    "West Indies annihilate Pakistan to enter semi-finals" - http://www.thatscricket.com/news/2014/04/01/west-indies-annihilate-pakistan-enter-semi-finals-wt20-071221.html
     During World War Two, the United States annihilated whole cities when it dropped the first atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. - http://vocabmadeeasy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/annihilate1.jpeg

3. Criterion
    a standard
    noun
    (kri-ter'e-en)
    1605-15; Greek
    Synonyms: benchmark, norm
    Antonyms: change, conjecture
    "AG nixes army service as criterion for VAT break when buying home" - http://www.haaretz.com/business/.premium-1.582006
     A common criterion for most jobs and college is to have a high school diploma. - http://www.schools.com/imagesvr_ce/7006/college_application_mistakes_1.jpg

4. Emanate
    to come out
    verb
    (em'e-nat')
    1780-90; Latin
    Synonyms: arise, derive
    Antonyms: conceal, hold
    "US resolutions on Sri Lanka emanate from politicized process and mandate: Ambassador Aryasinha" -
http://www.sundaytimes.lk/news/47773.html
     In this image, heaven's light is emanating, or coming out, from between the clouds, shining a little light on the dark places in the world.  - http://www.worldofstock.com/slides/NCL1736.jpg

5. Holistic
    concerned with the whole
    adjective
    (ho-lis'tik)
    1900s; American
    Synonyms: comprehensive, universal
    Antonyms: partial, incomplete
    "Mom of boy who died used holistic doctor for son." - http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/03/27/boy-unexplained-death-holistic-doctor/6986787/
     When it comes to pizza, I take a holistic approach to eating it; not by the slice, but as a whole pizza pie! - http://richthediabetic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Pizza.jpg

6. Placebo
    a fake medication
    noun
    (pla-se'bo)
    1175-1225; Middle English
    Synonyms: inactive drug, sugar pill
    Antonyms: elixir, cure
    "Three ways to use the placebo effect to have a better day." - http://www.cnn.com/2014/04/01/health/placebo-effect/
     Often when testing new medical drugs, doctors will give some patients the test drug and others placebo, as a constant variable.  - http://stevebmd.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/placebobottles.jpg

7. Proficient
    highly competent
    adjective
    (pre-fish'ent)
    1580-90; Latin
    Synonyms: adept, capable
    Antonyms: ignorant, immature
    "But learning a foreign language is hard and it takes years to become proficient enough to feel comfortable in a regular conversation" - http://www.southernminn.com/northfield_news/article_3cbd3940-734c-555c-9b52-ac93226c7603.html
     Dave is highly proficient at playing the guitar; he can sightread any piece laid in front of him and can play at a professional level. - http://web.ornl.gov/info/ornlreview/v38_2_05/images/a04_p04_ryan.jpg

8. Staunch
    faithful
    adjective
    (stonch)
    1375-1425; Late Middle English
    Synonyms: ardent, loyal
    Antonyms: disloyal, weak
    "Hawks buoyed by prospect of staunch home support." - http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/2183207/hawks-buoyed-by-prospect-of-staunch-home-support/?cs=302
     Dogs are considered staunch pets due to their loyalty and faithfulness. - http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/aa/Small_Munsterlander_on_staunch_point2.jpg

9. Subversive
    intended to destroy
    adjective
    (seb-vur'siv)
    1635-45; Latin
    Synonyms: insurgent, incendiary
    Antonyms: loyal, obedient
    "British journalist declared a 'subversive' faces deportation from Kenya." - http://www.theguardian.com/media/greenslade
     These protesters are boycotting KFC and voicing their dislike for the business through picket signs, subversive to the business.  -  http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9d/Boycott_KFC.jpg

10. Vindicate
    to prove innocent
    verb
    (vin'dic-ket')
    1525-35; Latin
    Synonyms: absolve, defend
    Antonyms: blame, charge    
    "Russia to Consider Repressed Crimean Tartars" Vindication" - http://www.plenglish.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2534751&Itemid=1
      Often, people will go to court to vindicate themselves for a crime they are being accused of, however they should be prepared to prove themselves innocent with a variety of evidence. -
   http://blog.powerscore.com/Portals/156640/images/lawyer.gif