foul and repulsive, neglected
adjective
(skwol-id)
1585-95; Latin
Synonyms: dingy, run-down
Antonyms: bright, clean
"9 Investigates delay in removing children from squalid home." - http://www.wftv.com/news/news/local/9-investigates-delay-removing-children-squalid-hom/nfrqS/
This squalid home has been neglected for many years, the owners simply using it as a repulsive dump. - http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01428/squalid_1428867c.jpg2. Impertinence
unmannerly intrusion or presumption; insolence
noun
(im-pur-tn-uh ns)
1595-1605; Latin
Synonyms: boldness, audacity
Antonyms: fear, humility
"the impertinence of this provocation hits in the eye," he said." - http://en.itar-tass.com/world/732482
In the popular story "The Giving Tree", the young boy has the impertinence to continue asking for gifts from the tree as he increasingly neglects it. - https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7tsKUmtbgTu8WUgECbkatuq_Gid5XJ7DjzIpaQrWYr96lo1RRsPfoudsMUZAK1pyL-QoOc8LiGM4NvscCx55TCoL7731WfZvud_uuKTf7cLal2V6Bn30tbwenMfkyHic9BxULEhKIaKe0/s320/objectivisttree.jpg3. Veneer
a superficially valuable or pleasing appearance
noun
(vuh-neer)
1695-1705; German
Synonyms: pretense, front
Antonyms: reality, true
"GOP: With a few scratches, a veneer of unity." - http://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/spin-cycle-1.812042/gop-with-a-few-scratches-a-veneer-of-unity-1.8031051
To have the most fool-proof veneer, some people even go so far as to put on fake teeth to impress others." - http://www.fixaridental.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/veneer.jpg4. Brevity
shortness of time or duration
noun
(brev-i-tee)
1500-10; Anglo-French
Synonyms: crispness, terseness
Antonyms: longevity, permanence
"Brevity not the soul of wit for new Acas Code on Flexible Working." - http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=2cfbebb6-fca0-41dd-b485-b30c45fbcad4
In brevity, the Geico Gecko tells all customers need to know in four simple words ".....need I say more?" - http://www.dearblogger.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/geicobillboard21-1.png5. Spurious
not genuine, authentic, or true; not from the claimed, pretended
adjective
(spyoo r-ee-uh s)
1590-1600; Latin
Synonyms: bogus, false
Antonyms: genuine, real
"Propagandists masquerade as think tanks to push spurious science." - http://www.theage.com.au/comment/propagandists-masquerade-as-think-tanks-to-push-spurious-science-20140501-zr2mo.html
Many business investors have to be spurious, have a fake attitude to deal with clients and partners for the best deals and advantages. - http://img.tfd.com/wn/ED/17E891-spurious.png6. Perforated
pierced with a hole or holes
adjective
(pur-fuh-rey-tid)
1480-90; Latin
Synonyms: puncture, permeate
Antonyms: close, impermeable
"Treatment of Perforated Appendicitis in Children: Focus on Phlegmon." - http://insurancenewsnet.com/oarticle/2014/04/24/treatment-of-perforated-appendicitis-in-children-focus-on-phlegmon-a-494284.html
Most toilet papers are perforated, so there are individual sheets along dotted lines to save toilet paper. - http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/x/perforated-toilet-paper-roll-16681227.jpg7. Annals
a record of events, especially a yearly record
noun
(an-lz)
1555-65; Middle English
Synonyms: chronicles, journal
Antonyms: not recording, ignoring records
"Panthers prepare for third trip to semifinals in school annals." - http://www.iberianet.com/sports/panthers-prepare-for-third-trip-to-semifinals-in-school-annals/article_561dcf20-dc21-11e3-9399-001a4bcf887a.html
Typically, all schools have annals, or records of events, to keep all their student information tidy, year to year, student to student. - http://homepage.eircom.net/~williamfinnerty/name/6-books.jpg8. Eccentricities
an oddity or peculiarity, as of conduct
noun
(ek-suh n-tris-i-tee)
1545-55; Medieval Latin
Synonyms: idiosyncrasy, quirk
Antonyms: normalcy, regularity
"Gloriously bombastic ballad that has producers reaching into their trick bags for electronic eccentricities." - http://www.thebacklot.com/hump-day-with-adam-lambert-golden-anniversary/05/2014/
Lady Gaga is known for her eccentricities relating to her outfits; her fashion choices show she has an odd personality and a strange sense of humor. - http://theglamoroushousewife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/gaga+7.jpg9. Irascible
easily provoked to anger; very irritable
adjective
(ih-ras-uh-buh l)
1350-1400; Middle English
Synonyms: cranky, grouchy
Antonyms: cool, pleasant
"Irascible and unpredictable, but new boss is never boring." - http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/irascible-and-unpredictable-but-new-boss-is-never-boring-269247.html
Bruce Banner is a famous character, known for being irascible, but when he gets irritated, he turns into a green rage monster. - http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/271/d/c/the_incredible__irascible_hulk_by_doctorrat-d5g6e9r.jpg10. Pinioned
to disable, restrain, bind
noun
(pin-yuh n)
1400-50; late Middle English
Synonyms: shackle, wrap
Antonyms: uncover, assist
"However, a man pinioned, and at personal inspection Makarov pistol with ammunition was found." - http://www.eng.24.kg/news-stall/170596-news24.html
Typically, when someone is brought in on charges, they are pinioned, or bound, so they cannot commit further crimes. - http://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/285x214/190247_1.jpg11. Untrammeled
unrestrained personally
noun
(un-tram-uh l-ed)
1325-75; Middle English
Synonyms: able, free
Antonyms: blocked, closed
"On the one hand, Congress and the states are given untrammeled power over all spending on the expression of opinions about candidates..." - http://www.nationalreview.com/bench-memos/378515/oxymoronic-constitutionally-illiterate-udall-amendment-matthew-j-franck
The waterfall and tropical setting gives the travelers an untrammeled, free spirit, to be at peace and one with nature. - http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2012/01/15/travel/15OVERNIGHTER4/15OVERNIGHTER4-articleInline.jpg12. Vicinity
the area or region near or about a place
noun
(vi-sin-i-tee)
1550-60; Latin
Synonyms: neighborhood, proximity
Antonyms: faraway, distant
"Theo: Lost Dog in The Berkeley Heights Vicinity." - http://thealternativepress.com/articles/theo-lost-dog-in-the-berkeley-heights-vicinity
The vicinity around the large river was swamp land and damp all year around. - http://www.most.go.th/aysf2011/images/stories/maps/SSH_TSP_NSTDA_TU_AIT_vicinity_Map.jpg13.Connived
to cooperate secretly; conspire
verb
(kuh-nahyv)
1595-1605; French
Synonyms: plot, scheme
Antonyms: help, assist
"Bush: 'I have not connived' with independents" - http://www.compasscayman.com/caycompass/2014/04/24/Bush---I-have-not-connived--with-independents/
9/11 is a famous event in with Middle Eastern terrorist connived against the American people and bombed New York City. - http://images.nationalgeographic.com/wpf/media-live/photos/000/399/cache/september-9-11-attacks-anniversary-ground-zero-world-trade-center-pentagon-flight-93-second-airplane-wtc_39997_600x450.jpg14. Honed
to sharpen, enlarge, make more acute or effective
verb
(hohn)
before 950; Middle English
Synonyms: whet, file
Antonyms: dull, lessen
"'Heartbreak House' cast honed into fine-tuned humor machine." - http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/greater_houston/entertainment/heartbreak-house-cast-honed-into-fine-tuned-humor-machine/article_214736a0-0024-59a1-ab51-7e745c214c19.html
This granite counter top was honed down, sharpened and smoothed for safe and aesthetically pleasing use in the kitchen. - http://www.natural-stone-interiors.com/image-files/green-honed-granite.jpg15. Amiable
having or showing pleasant, good-nature personal qualities
adjective
(ey-mee-uh-buh l)
1300-50; Middle English
Synonyms: cordial, cheerful
Antonyms: aloof, hostile
"George Will: 'I'm an Amiable, Low-Voltage Atheist'" - http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/george-will-atheist-god-book/2014/05/04/id/569365/
In working in a service industry, it is important to be amiable so your customers with continue to give your store/section work compared to your competitors. - http://www.retaildoc.com/wp-content/upLoads/2011/10/iStock_000015403158XSmall_amiable.jpg16. Acquiescence
agreement or consent by silence or without objection; reluctant agreement
noun
(ak-wee-es-uh ns)
1625-35; Latin
Synonyms: consent; acceptance
Antonyms: refusal, dissent
"Acquiescence: Trion Worlds' shooty MMO Defiance." - http://www.pcgamesn.com/acquiescence-trion-worlds-shooty-mmo-defiance-will-go-free-play-june
John and Sara have a acquiescence: John will protect Sara as long as she feeds him, which she does reluctantly, seeing as she needs to eat herself. - http://shanajames.com/cms/w/altruism-and-acquiescence.jpg
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