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.gif2. 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.jpg3. 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.jpg4. 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.jpg5. 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.JPG6. 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=36513783309901273477. 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.jpg8. 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.jpg9. 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.jpg10. 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
This young gentleman is using proper decorum during his meal; what a nice young man! - http://images.pauladeen.com/sized/images/uploads/tablemanners_article-668x419.jpg
Politicians have a difficult job. They espouse for whole cities, states, and even countries! Thanks Obama! - https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgThWYeaJdo0DwvSKUKeEDEIs87N7AEO8HvOEE1SJzvgaaUEQSvy-xsOtE5k-96HHPKdIZFQppxqfyTBf3CAgaF0k1lIzJmZaIjP2aaOzYo3U00SCf-WI_MVbtufMMwMjivBHJjxDOB8aID/s1600/Mormon+prophet+-+Thomas+S.+Monson.png
This picture shows two skydivers experiencing extreme exhilaration as they plummet towards the earth. Fun. - http://poojavir.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/img_5033.jpg
Ooh! Jeff received a bill from the fanciest restaurant in town and didn't expect the bill to so exorbitant! Good going Jeff." - http://www.bangkokpost.com/media/content/20110709/286830.gif
Fire fighters are extricating a fearful citizen from their car after they wreck. Thank you fire fighters. - http://blogs.dctc.edu/dctc-news/files/2011/04/igh23.jpg
A conductor is very useful to a band. He facilitates the band by keeping consistent time and cuing players to begin. - http://www.josebaldaia.com/intuinovare/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/facil.jpg
Members of orthodox denominations of religions practice more traditional rituals and practices than participate in contemporary worship. http://www.catholicireland.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/45352030_moscow_ap466.jpg
Drinking water rejuvenates, or gives new life to, your skin and makes it clearer. Thanks water! - http://www.electronichealing.org/resources/Image/rejuvenate_drink.gif
These snazzy swimmers are synchronized as they dance in the water together. They. Are. Fabulous. - http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/46/Synchronized_swimming_-_Russian_team.jpg
Bill's grip on the rock was tenuous, shaky, as was his confidence. - http://www.ezeedictionary.com/imagedict/t/tenuous.jpg
The left image shows a normal bicep muscle, while with image on the right shows a muscle that has decreased in size and use due to muscle atrophy. - http://img.dictionary.com/atrophy-318131-400-320.jpg
In this photograph, a protester deplores the government and fights for peace. - https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0w_IiViQVBKbwT1npeaVAs8Cyxw0H-jS1PWcLuVvu3VcONoXji8GGwHjYh-8zocbGhKzLpA9gJdM7TVHfG-tWUxfNaGTKqiOQcWUCQi4E7Hdpt2jVDg_ewb2ZqxFtnPm8pdtybctVlQk/s320/deplore.jpg
This worker has had sleep deprivation, or lack of sleep, and snoozed during work! - http://childrensmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sleep-deprived1.jpg
Mary's allergies of pollen are exacerbated, or made worse, when she is outside near flowers. - http://a.abcnews.go.com/images/Health/gty_allergy_sneeze_pollen_wy_120402_wg.jpg
This monarch believes it is imperative to do your homework so the kingdom may flourish! - http://www.scientificpsychic.com/grammar/emperor.jpg
Theses medicines are proven to help mitigate pain and illness. - http://trialx.com/curetalk/wp-content/blogs.dir/7/files/2011/05/diseases/Pain_Relievers-1.jpg
This man, Phil, is objective: he is always open to new ideas, people, and projects. - http://calibermag.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/open-minded.png
Apples are sometimes called a panacea, or universal remedy, because eating one a day keeps the doctor away! - http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/15/Red_Apple.jpg
To build a snowman in summer and it not melt is unprecedented! Unheard of! Blasphemy! - http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NS3lLXnWl6k/UZ-FygvNG_I/AAAAAAAAAMk/kaPFjiNTUsg/s1600/unprecedented.jpg
Instead of a flashy, useless birthday gift, John gives Utilitarian gifts that have a purpose, such as watches, tools, and kitchen utensils. John does not have many friends because of this. - http://forums.watchuseek.com/attachments/f386/1168333d1374790344-armani-ceramica-vs-burberry-utilitarian-rsz_20130725_224956.jpg
This picture shows an owner chiding, or criticizing, his dog for not obeying a command. - http://thismakesmesick.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/scold3.gif
This picture shows a group forming a coalition, or a partnership, to perform a task together. - http://www.referenceforbusiness.com/photos/coalition-building-707.jpg
This picture shows values that commensurately have growing amounts; the amounts are consistently increasing. - http://www.bplans.co.uk/personnel_management_business_plan/images/e74c4412e6194fbe8a94305f1a68b48f.png
This picture shows a situation where a wife comments on a shirt's stench with a phrase and the husband cannot determine the connotation, or suggested meaning, of the phrase. - http://t3dailygrammar.weebly.com/uploads/1/0/6/1/10610704/6418874_orig.gif
This picture shows a child who has diabolic, or devilish, motives to be a pain in the butt. - http://www.legaljuice.com/files/2013/09/Trouble-boy-kid-child-mischief-bad.jpg
This picture shows a dilapidated, or run-down, house that is cared for and would be quite spooky to enter. - http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2377/2331188941_b740ed7e3b_o.jpg
This picture shows a chemical that is integral, or essential, to make an exact formula. - http://www.gp-chemicals.com/Home
Smoking is noxious to anyone's overall health; it can lead to very dangerous, unhealthy problems like cancer. - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1576704/Dont-treat-the-old-and-unhealthy-say-doctors.html
In the game of chess, there are many possible scenarios and outcomes; depending on every move made, there are endless ways one could win a game. - http://www.stage2planning.com/blog/bid/60626/7-Ways-To-Create-Value-Through-Scenario-Planning
This young girl has a yen to go outside and play, but her longing is denied by the glass door. - http://greeks1.blogspot.com/2013_06_01_archive.html
This picture shows an business man who is urging people to try a product. - https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZrLru_alr-ktepQdpNynrcAS72k8kCJRMScMXu7suX-3vwI7Hr8kJR0Tgj0qgpOUTOJe2B9ZV0E4KzG54RFdzjutcSh_zikONSrEOcQ-SFyCPHhatxbyYVZw_nXWdOANqFM5eRQYZUEc/s200/exhort.jpeg
This picture shows a flamboyant structure complete with elegant stain-glass windows. - http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/archive/0/05/20070912160347!Fa%C3%A7ade_of_The_Church_of_The_Trinity_in_the_Flamboyant_Style_(1506)_(I).png
This picture shows a man whose foible is being anxious and that nervousness precipitates sweating. - http://img.tfd.com/wn/52/63E93-foible.jpg
This picture shows innocuous medicine whose affects aren't damaging. - http://topnews.ae/images/Generic-Medicine.jpg
This picture shows a magnanimous person with a big heart and a bigger smile. - http://www.demontfortfineart.co.uk/images/products/whitewall/product7750_main.jpg
This picture shows a possible masochist, who enjoys pain for the gain of muscle and buff. - http://global.fncstatic.com/static/managed/img/fn2/video/030813_dotcom_ablow_640.jpg
This picture shows a meticulous old man whose is so precise as to cut each individual blade of grass. - http://vipdictionary.com/img/fastidious.jpg
This picture shows a man whose rancor negatively impacts those around him. - http://blog.thefoundationstone.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/090309191505-large.jpg
This picture shows a man who recrimination looks hostile and blows the accusation out of proportions. - http://clutterinclarityout.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/yelling.jpg
This picture shows a repugnant creature who appears to be disgusting and hostile. - http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090515212102/asheron/images/5/50/Repugnant_Eater_Live.jpg