free from guile; sincere, honest, frank
adjective
(gahyl-lis)
1720-30; Latin
Synonyms: directness, simplicity
Antonyms: deceit, dishonesty
"There's a guilelessness at the core of his argument - that he will not apologize for his privilege." - http://www.salon.com/2014/05/06/right_wing_wunderkind_syndrome_whats_really_behind_the_popularity_of_tal_fortgang/
Guilelessness children are ideal children: innocent, charming, honest, and sincere. - http://taureanw.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/pure_innocence_by_loolah.jpg2. Tarried
to remain or stay
verb
(tar-ee)
1275-1325; Middle English
Synonyms: dwell, drag
Antonyms: advance, rush
"We tarried until the sun had risen, but the fog remained as dense as ever." - http://www.wnd.com/2014/05/bizarre-events-confirm-washingtons-faith/
These well behaved dogs are trained and are tarrying in one spot. - http://www.dogguide.net/images/Stay.jpg3. Contemporaries
existing, occurring, or living at the same time
adjective
(kuhn-tem-puh-rer-ee)
1625-35; Late Latin
Synonyms: time, breed
Antonyms; destruction, waste
"Tiger Shroff Beats Rajinikanth And Other Bollywood Contemporaries." - http://businessofcinema.com/news/tiger-shroff-beats-rajinikanth-bollywood-contemporaries/143808
Shakespeare lived in the times of Queen Elizabeth and other contemporaries. - http://shakespeare.emory.edu/illustrations/Faed.Shakespeare.jpg4. Mausoleum
a stately and magnificent tomb
noun
(maw-suh-lee-uh)
1375-1425; late Middle English
Synonyms: burial, cemetery
Antonyms: alive, well
"Vietnamese mother, daughter living in Taoyuan mausoleum deported." - http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20140508000070&cid=1103
This elegant mausoleum belonged to the Smith family, who had great enough wealth to afford such a fine, fancy tomb. - http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/87/Oakwood_Mausoleum.JPG5. Apoplectic
having apoplexy (stroke)
adjective
(ap-uh-plek-tik)
1605-15; Late Latin
Synonyms: frozen, immobile
Antonyms: alive, lively
"Apoplectic about home renovations: Gaglardi Jr. testifies." - http://infotel.ca/newsitem/apoplectic-about-home-renovations-gaglardi-sr-testifies/it9360
Apoplectic people could become deprived of blood in the brain and should be monitored. - http://www.island.lk/2009/01/06/fea72.jpg6. Palliation
to relieve, alleviate
verb
(pal-ee-eyt)
1540-50; Late Latin
Synonyms: cure, ease
Antonyms: aggravation
"Palliation is rarely a topic in studies on advanced cancer." - http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-04-palliation-rarely-topic-advanced-cancer.html
Even something as simple as showing patience and caring toward the sick and elderly can help palliate and alleviate their pain and suffering. - https://www.lunge.dk/sites/default/files/styles/tall_image/public/haender_til_web_2.jpg?itok=xDZe3nGJ7. Qualm
a sudden feeling of apprehensive uneasiness
noun
(kwahm)
1520-30; origin uncertain
Synonyms: nervousness, anxiety
Antonyms: calm, collected
"No qualm about child marriage." - http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2014/04/28/no-qualm-about-child-marriage
Feeling a qualm, Josiah suddenly decided he was to afraid to ride the motorcycle on the street. - http://www.digitaltrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/BlackBerry-Torch-9810-sample-image.jpg8. Papoose
a North American Indian baby or young child
noun
(pa-poos)
1625-35; Americanism
Synonyms: babe, child
Antonyms: adult, elder
"Woman, possibly drunk, arrested with baby in papoose." - http://www.fox21news.com/news/story.aspx?id=1039826
Sacajawea is famous for exploring western America with her child, papoose-style on her back. - http://www.jandklongphotography.com/_images/gallery-old-west-portraits/images/pee-a-rat-and-baby-ute_jpg.jpg9. Myopic
nearsighted, shortsighted, narrow-minded
adjective
(mahy-op-ik)
1790-1800; Latin
Synonyms: blind, biased
Antonyms: far-sighted, perfect vision
"PM may be a myopic not to see Modi wave: Arun Jaitley." - http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/pm-may-be-a-myopic-not-to-see-modi-wave-arun-jaitley/
Due to specific abnormalities to the eyeball, a person can become myopic and not see well far away. - http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ae/Myopia.gif10. Amanuensis
a person employed to write what another dictates, secretary
noun
(uh-man-yoo-en-sis)
1610-20; Latin
Synonyms: auditor, bookkeeper
Antonyms: boss, in charge
"Even so, knowing that the axiom that allures a drone should be an amanuensis, many of the escapades for my propagandist incarcerate." - http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2014/04/30/perelmanexcerpt/Rm2R9bXlg3WC7i2531eOpO/story.html
This picture shows an amanuensis acting as secretary to a trial case. - http://www.scruta.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/amanuensis.jpg11. Penitentiary
a place for imprisonment, discipline, or punishment
noun
(pen-i-ten-shun-ree)
1375-1425; late Middle English
Synonyms: lockup, jail
Antonyms: freedom, release
"New penitentiary speaks to Walla Walla Sunrise Rotary." - http://union-bulletin.com/news/2014/may/08/new-penitentiary-speaks-walla-walla-sunrise-rotary/
Azkaban is a famous penitentiary for wizards and witches who abuse magic. - http://www.hp-lexicon.org/images/azkaban-island-uk-cover.jpg12. Edification
the state of being edified; uplift
noun
(ed-uh-fi-key-shuh)
1350-1400; Middle English
Synonyms: elevation, knowledge
Antonyms: destruction, worsening
"For years, I was doing unofficial research for my own edification." - http://triblive.com/neighborhoods/yourmtpleasant/6035523-74/glass-hawkins-bryce
Being with friends can be uplifting and put on in the state of edification. - https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXteKr-gWxFEWcZ7vwqiukb1Nb6RFAI9SVIq3s3SjaeyjollfEfROr3HFB35HErHE_QiLcfGmWO81BGp94n-VR1kIeLCZDXPUoO7CZgqKK8_2FIG4daZ3nyrVwlmuBtytFWD4S0tlHEeo/s1600/family.jpg13. Encumbered
to impede, hinder, hamper
verb
(en-kuhm-ber)
1300-50; Middle English
Synonyms: overburden, block
Antonyms: advance, aid
"Huff Encumbered By New-Car Issues In Searing Moroccan Qualifying." - http://paddocktalk.com/news/html/story-248090.html
The lock on this mouth is encumbering the person from speaking out and being free. - https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeUb4RFTZ5OHMoEqk6CSQhEimtaCVYYdNNiDJZy3o2DdXAdqWK-1G_82g4GHN7TiOGWDAXEf24Fn5Z_aw1qKawiow9r-WZwM4TFOFvqY5zL7XRhM3uNz1xGyz8taNFE5ApcymA2zbYTogc/s1600/Zip_it_!.jpg14. Aggregation
a group or mass of distinct or varied things
noun
(ag-ri-gey-shuh)
1540-50; Medieval Latin
Synonyms: gathering, all
Antonyms: miscellaneous, unorganized
"New Aggregation App Yahoo News Digest Launches for Android." - http://www.droid-life.com/2014/05/08/news-aggregation-app-yahoo-news-launches-for-android/
In the picture, workers are having an aggregation of puzzle pieces, putting similar pieces together. - http://www.humanpotentialsunlimited.com/images/puzzlepic.jpg
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