whimsical; strange; otherworldly
adjective
(fey)
before 900; Middle English
Synonyms: dead, elfin
Antonyms: normal, ordinary
"A strange child with a mysterious smile and a fey manner." - http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/fey?s=t
This fey, whimsical bed looks as if it could belong in a fairy tale forest. - http://24.media.tumblr.com/340b052a003cf21ef064530df542f3e5/tumblr_meqiofcgMf1rufvi2o1_1280.jpg2. Akimbo
with hand on hip and elbow bent outward
adjective, adverb
(uh-kim-boh)
1375-1425; late Middle English
Synonyms: bent, jagged
Antonyms: fat, straight
".....shot into the fastest head-over-heels flip, with twists, tail and paws akimbo, landing with a nonchalant air of ---what?" - http://smdp.com/curious-city-squirrels-camels-and-hidden-string-pullers/134541
Jim has a funny way of getting what he wanted; whenever he wanted something, he would stand with his arms akimbo with a sassy look on his face and stared down his mother until she caved. - https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6dyZefhSG1b98qtrVk-utNs3mf0JKmw3s4NSM6K2Tm91-0PLDIXLpavGCvRsokBtiNNXRxpEy_8Ywt1mGCsury10ITJ7C55ytoXHe9bhIfSqJ8aEnNaOrVzU5iOE7s5EaTK-ciUbJKxI/s1600/Akimbo_%2528PSF%2529.jpg3. Acrimonious
caustic, stinging, or bitter in nature, speech, behavior, etc.
adjective
(ak-ruh-moh-nee-uh s)
1605-15; Medieval Latin
Synonyms: rancorous, testy
Antonyms: pleasant, kind
"Dewhurst, Patrick clash in acrimonious televised debate." - http://www.kvue.com/news/Dewhurst-Patrick-clash-in-acrimonious-debate-258379891.html
The newly weds are having an acrimoniously bitter argument about spending too much time at work; slowly, their romance falls into trouble. - https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGy2DzIykk5qBl1fGChiL1O8DL5T6Ew0UmuUorxFIbOVg2fJzOcVZuF00Y9ainA-7VC8xVf78V_lREu5_RhtGrcyQtGjDbXfLYqyPXhmLVEmos2QJeesP8G47HPMe8bwY9AuksbgujFmw/s320/acrimonious4. Bantam
a small and feisty or quarrelsome person
adjective
(ban-tuh m)
1740-50; apparently after Bantam, though which such chickens may have been imported to Europe
Synonyms: diminutive, little
Antonyms: huge, large
"Home Sports Arnprior centre top bantam player protected by the......." - http://www.insideottawavalley.com/sports-story/4521061-arnprior-centre-top-bantam-player-protected-by-the-pembroke-lumber-kings/
Anna from Disney's Frozen could be considered a bantam person, due to being small and occasionally sassy and feisty. - http://static.tumblr.com/f5f56b1cd07c2f13e3b358590212b6cc/wibpg7b/zNkn41fth/tumblr_static_4e6dx63vgo00sos0w8k88w8c8.gif5. Browbeating
to intimidate by overbearing looks or words
verb
(brou-beet)
1575-85; Middle English
Synonyms: badger, bully
Antonyms: aid, assist
"Attributes sorely lacking from the Pistons in recent season - are attainable without the constant browbeating." - http://www.freep.com/article/20140515/COL08/305150044/drew-sharp-detroit-pistons-stan-van-gundy
Rocky bullies his victims by browbeating them, or by intimidating them with looks and words, however he never actually hurts them. - http://workrelationships.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/bully.jpg6. Exodus
a going out, a departure or emigration
noun
(ek-suh-duh s)
<Latin: a going out <Greek a marching out, going out
Synonyms: departure, evacuation
Antonyms: stay, arrival
"After decades of exodus, companies returning production to the US." - http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-returning-jobs-20140513-story.html
Moses is famous for leading an exodus of his people out of Egypt. - http://www.bible.ca/archeology/bible-archeology-exodus-kadesh-barnea-water-from-rock-moses.jpg7. Contraband
anything prohibited by law from being imported or exported
noun
(kon-truh-band)
1520-30; Spanish
Synonyms: illicit, bootleg
Antonyms: legal, permitted
"How Tacky T-shirts Became Contraband in New Orleans." - http://reason.com/archives/2014/05/14/new-orleans-t-shirt-shop-zoning-fight
Many drugs are contraband: they are illegal, explicit, and prohibited by law and are difficult to import and export. - http://www.corrections.com/system/article/image/28376/Contraband-d.jpg?13024323408. Temerity
reckless boldness; rashness
noun
(tuh-mer-i-tee)
1400-50; late Middle English
Synonyms: gall, daring
Antonyms: modesty, humility
"The temerity of a coconut." - http://www.enca.com/opinion/temerity-coconut
In fashion, a model typically has a temerity that is necessary to be confident in some of the bold outfits they wear. - http://thumb7.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/583303/165115655/stock-photo-istanbul-november-a-model-walks-on-the-temer-leather-catwalk-during-th-istanbul-leather-fair-165115655.jpg9. Iota
a very small quantity; jot; whit
noun
(ahy-oh-tuh)
1600-10; Latin
Synonyms: ounce, smidgen
Antonyms: lot, large
Your Thanks: Alpha Iota Chapter appreciates support of fiction...." - http://www.gazettextra.com/article/20140511/ARTICLES/140509648/1037
Measuring cups have units of iota to measure ingredients. - http://www.bigkitchen.com/MerchantUploads/edgeCPIGroup/55175OL11.jpg10. Aridity
being without moisture
adjective
(ar-id)
1645-55; Latin
Synonyms: dry, parched
Antonyms: wet, soaked
"From Aridity to Artificial Flood." - http://kanglaonline.com/2014/05/from-aridity-to-artificial-flood/
The arid soil had been deprived of water for millions of years. - http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2032/2265564304_f11117400c_o.jpg11. Tacit
understood without being openly expressed; implied
adjective
(tas-it)
1595-1605; Latin
Synonyms: implicit, indirect
Antonyms: stated, explicit
"A Seductive Abstraction: Architecture & Photography's Tacit Pact." - http://www.archdaily.com/499029/a-seductive-abstraction-architecture-and-photography-s-tacit-pact/
In some conversations, it might seem like everything that is said is as far as the conversation goes (the tip of the iceberg), but actually there is much more implied and not exactly stated in the conversation (submerged iceberg). - http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/92/KM_iceberg.png12. Caliber
the diameter of something of circular section, especially that of the inside of a tube
noun
(kal-uh-ber)
1560-70; Middle French
Synonyms: ability, competence
Antonyms: inability, inadequacy
"That's a large-caliber Desert Eagle he's holding....but keep your eye..." - http://www.theblaze.com/blog/2014/05/13/thats-a-large-caliber-desert-eagle-hes-holdingbut-keep-your-eye-on-the-hat/
Guns can be classified by their caliber, or their diameter. - https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSDnEXagWuUIrOBvFXjLOQ0PKR0ML0rg_wkuuJWUFhk7aolnYZpgx1vZkHDx8yqDESM9iVKfiDITEt64k4sMprog4LeVgRWRI5wnVawjoXNaUFo9AV4oY_kEmyOY4SeZWxgv2BmmwsTi4/s1600/1273356844929.jpg13.Fatalistic
the acceptance of all things and events as inevitable; submission to fate
noun
(feyt-l-is-uh m)
1670-80; late Middle English
Synonyms: bleak, depressed
Antonyms: bright, cheerful
"In Nunavut, a less fatalistic word for cancer." - http://arcticjournal.com/culture/583/nunavut-less-fatalistic-word-cancer
A fatalistic person has given up hope and would be okay just watching the world burn. - http://frenchtribune.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/article/us-failed-policy-curb-climate-change-fatalistic-attitude-end-world.jpg14. Infantile
characteristic of or befitting an infant; babyish; childish
adjective
(in-fuh n-tahyl)
1690-1700; Latin
Synonyms: childish, sophomoric
Antonyms: mature, adult
"Bad Neighbours is infantile yet inspired." - http://metro.co.uk/2014/05/02/bad-neighbours-is-infantile-yet-inspired-4715458/
John seemed to have an infantile behavior when he threw a hissy fit because he couldn't get him ANOTHER new town. - https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=694&bih=678&q=fey&oq=fey&gs_l=img.3..0l6j0i10j0l3.7579.7914.0.8137.3.3.0.0.0.0.152.388.0j3.3.0....0...1ac.1.43.img..0.3.384.X0F8TX9Y6v4#hl=en&q=infantile&tbm=isch&imgdii=_15. Acquittal
the act of acquitting; discharge, release
noun
(uh-kwit-l)
1400-50; late Middle English
Synonyms: absolution, amnesty
Antonyms: employment, hiring
"SAC's Steinberg loses bid for insider trading acquittal." - http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/05/15/us-sac-steinberg-idUSBREA4E12B20140515
Sometimes a judge may make an acquittal out of a trial/case, so he dismisses the case. - http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wcfcourier.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/87/1871d94a-a865-11de-a9df-001cc4c03286/1871d94a-a865-11de-a9df-001cc4c03286.preview-300.jpg16. Vehement
zealous; ardent; impassioned
adjective
(vee-uh-muh-nt)
1475-85; Latin
Synonyms: furious, zealous
Antonyms: pleased, peaceful
"Endurance on Aspen's "Vehement Refusal". - http://bernews.com/2014/04/endurance-on-aspens-vehement-refusal/
Many people could consider a tiger to be a vehement animal and could be viewed as a violent and dangerous animal, however tigers can also be pleasant and peaceful. - http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs32/f/2008/227/6/e/Vehement__Tiger_garr__by_animel.png
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