Wednesday, October 30, 2013

autonomy- freedom from control
noun
(o-ton'e-me)
Made in the 1620.
http://datingasociopath.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/freedom-1.jpg

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&ved=0CDYQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hrw.org%2Fnews%2F2013%2F10%2F21%2Fqa-fully-autonomous-weapons&ei=kIxxUtfoJIHisASHuYGgDQ&usg=AFQjCNG26tdjJHWGpNzbMWokwBwbFG7hzQ&sig2=sac5ZcLfrfTlExiYPNb7Bg&bvm=bv.55617003,bs.1,d.cWc
bureaucratic- over regulated
adjective
(byoor'e-krat'ik)
Made in 1836.
http://ts4.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4630048953272875&w=218&h=171&c=7&rs=1&pid=1.7


https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CDAQqQIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.opednews.com%2Farticles%2FTea-Party-Anarchists-Storm-by-michael-payne-Anarchists_Bureaucracy_Congress_Party-Machine-Tea-Party-131028-508.html&ei=zIxxUseRDsbmsATa44BY&usg=AFQjCNEiX39-ll6jCTDzh2tcuWKv_09Vew&sig2=BbBjUGeevyI-_-o-R7xoug&bvm=bv.55617003,bs.1,d.cWc

mandate- an authorization
noun
(man'dat)
Made in the 1540s.
http://ts1.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4736400953706856&w=219&h=188&c=7&rs=1&pid=1.7

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CDAQqQIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.huffingtonpost.com%2F2013%2F10%2F23%2Fjoe-manchin-individual-mandate_n_4152816.html&ei=HI1xUsX8DLKwsQSs4ICQDQ&usg=AFQjCNFLhlS6yy50At0doD6b9g5Sh5q_rA&sig2=pT3QFUnWf2Xa0Diei4tEOA&bvm=bv.55617003,bs.1,d.cWc
ostracize- to reject
verb
(os'tre-siz')
Made in the 1640.
http://ts3.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4560406079212674&w=213&h=175&c=7&rs=1&pid=1.7

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CCwQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnypost.com%2F2012%2F11%2F19%2Ffdny-firefighter-says-hes-been-ostracized-because-he-became-a-vegetarian%2F&ei=bI1xUp2sMvLUsATooICACQ&usg=AFQjCNGmUl4cx8tEbsoURP6G5cZoC6gHYA&sig2=jFuUeLI5exiJih4t5WAXKA&bvm=bv.55617003,bs.1,d.cWc
raucous- disorderly
adjective
(ro'kes)
Made in the 1760.
http://ts3.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4606937719965154&w=256&h=183&c=7&rs=1&pid=1.7

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&ved=0CDEQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.christianpost.com%2Fnews%2Fdebt-ceiling-obamacare-government-shutdowns-brace-for-a-raucous-october-105417%2F&ei=po1xUqmuCMLMsQS_0IDgDw&usg=AFQjCNEMCHIsD5hsj_sVWQ7_di0ssEgtxA&sig2=wZrjoPa7lMHLjXcBS2p2Kw&bvm=bv.55617003,bs.1,d.cWc
recourse- a way to get help
noun
(re'kors)
Made in 1350.
http://ts2.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4812421846925897&w=250&h=175&c=7&rs=1&pid=1.7

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=9&cad=rja&ved=0CGwQFjAI&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesunion.com%2Fnews%2Farticle%2FNo-charge-no-hearing-little-recourse-4549190.php&ei=6Y1xUp6nK86gsATW0YHYBg&usg=AFQjCNGzgpS5l2r8xeCPZ_9ht0lYb-nShg&sig2=l38x0rn-pIiTcJwAFEHASQ&bvm=bv.55617003,bs.1,d.cWc
reiterate- repeat
verb
(re-it'e-rat)
Made in 1520.
http://ts4.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4810029573079775&w=246&h=188&c=7&rs=1&pid=1.7

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CCwQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2FSB10001424127887323998604578567490475389534&ei=XY5xUt6WC_XfsATFl4DIDw&usg=AFQjCNHBzIsKYRoEzcF51IlmcLIRe7SCkA&sig2=x3qTdC-llB022C5h8Ii9mw&bvm=bv.55617003,bs.1,d.cWc
tantamount- just like
adjective
(tant'e-mount')
Made in 1635.
http://ts4.mm.bing.net/th?id=HJ.69924952571&w=232&h=179&c=7&rs=1&pid=1.7

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CC8QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailymail.co.uk%2Fnews%2Farticle-2471498%2FUS-drone-strikes-tantamount-war-crimes-says-report-human-rights-group.html&ei=YI9xUs2wFIHisASHuYGgDQ&usg=AFQjCNGdVArQp1Yl2A2vaqTqW6osGivgrQ&sig2=vIR81jD5oT3OD2rhLJ6i0Q&bvm=bv.55617003,bs.1,d.cWc
tenacious- grasping strongly
adjective
(yoo-to'pe-e)
Made in the 1600.
http://ts2.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4932620744000725&w=246&h=171&c=7&rs=1&pid=1.7

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&ved=0CDgQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.billboard.com%2Farticles%2Fnews%2F1481440%2Fjack-black-talks-tenacious-ds-grammy-nod-what-he-hates-about-performing&ei=mo9xUt32AcLMsQS_0IDgDw&usg=AFQjCNGLtjr-B-nLU1eEZ7xgYgX34vTb9w&sig2=9mMXXEzT5VE-8TbcTec0YA&bvm=bv.55617003,bs.1,d.cWc
utopia- paradise
noun
(yoo-to'pe-e)
Made in 1551.
http://ts4.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4740975087257959&w=254&h=157&c=7&rs=1&pid=1.7

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&ved=0CEAQFjAC&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.huffingtonpost.com%2F2013%2F08%2F21%2Futopias_n_3768023.html&ei=tY9xUrH5KcTUsATVwYHQCQ&usg=AFQjCNGASOhNncV-GThzwDxNYXdAg-ZBJg&sig2=b_aQWvu30PepELZ1vHi-Ow&bvm=bv.55617003,bs.1,d.cWc

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

blog 9

bolster- to support
(bol'ster)
verb
Made in the 15th century.

http://operationadoptasoldier.org/Store/ribbon_YBR_Support.jpg
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130914&content_id=60567644&notebook_id=60567652&c_id=nyy
depreciate- to become less of value
(di-pre'she-at')
verb
Made in the 1640's.

http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/galleries/2012/autos/1205/gallery.detroit-reasons-worry.fortune/images/car_for_sale.jpg
http://www.journalofaccountancy.com/News/20137462.htm
indiscriminate- not selective
(in'di'skrim'i-nit)
adjective
Made in 1649.

http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/60/4b/26/604b26821b7b6ece69391271dcd54cf5.jpg
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/jul/07/nsa-brazilians-globo-spying
inquisitive- questioning
(in-kwiz'e-tiv)
adjective
Made in the late 14th century.

http://www.humanewatch.org/images/uploads/QuestioningDog.jpg
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2411328/Its-cat-astrophe-Inquisitive-moggie-uses-lives-firefighters-called-cut-free-hole-wall.html
nebulous- indefinite
(neb'ye-les)
adjective
Made in the late 14th century.

http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/f0/f3/43/f0f3435d4c83390ed29645697750abc8.jpg
http://www.themoscowtimes.com/news/article/nebulous-future-weighs-down-space-program/455292.html
relegate- to send
(re-gu' gate)
verb
Made in 1586.

http://static6.depositphotos.com/1008639/585/v/450/dep_5859497-Signs-priority-to-regulate-the-order-of-roundabouts-.jpg
http://www.daviscup.com/159732?channel=daviscupnews
replete- filled
(ri-plet')
adjective
Made in 1382.

http://bakingbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/filledcake7.jpg
http://opinion.inquirer.net/22219/news-report-on-fuentebella-family-%E2%80%98replete-with-falsehoods%E2%80%99
sedentary- involving much sitting
(sed'n-ter'e)
adjective
Made in 1598.

http://www.mycahs.colostate.edu/david.greene/Functional_Mechanical_Antomy/PowerPoints/VertColPelvisPositioning/xray_goodPelvis.jpg
http://www.naturalnews.com/sedentary_lifestyle.html
tenet- principle
(ten'it)
noun
Made in 1413.

http://www.sanjeev.net/murphys-laws/ibm-pollyanna-principle.jpg
http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/business/companies/tenet_healthcare_corporation/
terse- short
(turs)
adjective
Made in 1499.

http://lunar.thegamez.net/hairstyle/short-style-haircuts-for-women/short-hairstyle-short-hair-style-short-hairstyles-for-girls-1250x1543.jpg
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000104573/article/john-harbaugh-mike-tomlin-have-terse-exchange

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

vocab blog 8

attrition- a natural loss of individuals
(e-trish'en)
noun
This word was created in 1540.

http://www.kirotv.com/gallery/news/photos-trampoline-injuries-at-sports-fun-center/gDF8/#261060
http://www.growthsourceinc.com/Articles/ChallengeofRetainingTopTalent.pdf
Circumvent-to avoid
(sur'kem-vent)
verb
This word was created in 1534.
traffic cone and arrow isolated - stock photo

http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-81764488/stock-photo-traffic-cone-and-arrow-isolated.html?src=kYmbLo2K510n00jMT6fvKA-1-6
http://www.marketoracle.co.uk/Article42609.html
cohesive- connected
(ko-hes'iv)
adjective
This words' history is unknown.

http://media.photobucket.com/user/modestdesigns/media/Deer%20Valley2010/26711_1430156921602_1463233967_3144.jpg.html?filters[term]=cohesive&filters[primary]=images&sort=1&o=112
http://allafrica.com/stories/201310072291.html
Grievous- terrible
(grev'es)
adjective
This word was made in the late 13th century.

http://allafrica.com/stories/201310072291.html
http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/9/26/4773772/joe-warren-details-grievous-doctors-error-that-caused-his-withdrawal
inundate- to flood

(in'un-dat)
verb

This word was created in 1630.
Canada floods: A Go Train with passengers waiting to be rescued stuck in flood waters
http://news.yahoo.com/floods-inundate-quarter-thailands-provinces-warnings-issued-060619936.html
http://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2013/jul/09/canada-flooding
oblivious-not noticing
(e-bliv'e-es)
adjective
This word was made in the 15th century.
Business risk - csp3260267
http://www.canstockphoto.com/images-photos/oblivious.html#file_view.php?id=3260267
http://www.theverge.com/2013/10/8/4816576/oblivious-cellphone-users-didnt-see-gunman-says-sf-attorney
reticent-quiet
(ret'e-sent)
adjective
This word was made in 1834.

http://reticentphoto.blogspot.com/
http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/09/obama_syrian_reticence_may_aid.html
robust- strong and well
(ro-bust')
adjective
This word was made in 1563.
Stock Photograph - strong man at 
the gym. fotosearch 
- search stock 
photos, pictures, 
wall murals, images, 
and photo clipart
http://www.fotosearch.com/photos-images/strong-man.html#comp.asp?recid=61827404&xtra=
http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/china-s-growth-still-robust-president-xi-jinping-tells-apec-summit-1.1928240
sanction-to grant approval of
(sangk'shen)
verb
This word was made in 1563.
Holding Tick Or Check Sign Showing Approval Or Checked - csp14478741
http://comps.canstockphoto.com/can-stock-photo_csp14478741.jpg
http://news.yahoo.com/france-sanction-google-over-privacy-rules-160924015--finance.html
vociferous- loud
(vo-sif'er-es)
adjective
This word was made in 1610.

http://comps.canstockphoto.com/can-stock-photo_csp12915382.jpg
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2013/10/04/vociferous-equal-marriage-opponent-nadine-dorries-to-stand-as-deputy-speaker/

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

vocab 7


                                                                                                                                                                    equivocate- to be unclear

(e-kwiv'e-kat')
Verb
This word was created in the 1580's by a guy named V.L.
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2006/09/clinton_i_wasnt_soft_on_bin_la.html


http://blog.bluepx.com/2010/04/unclear-print-featured-in-etsy-treasury.html
fortuitous-accidental
(for-too'e-tes)
adjective
Made in the 1650's from L. Fortuitus.
http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/billionaire_dies_at_a_fortuitous_time/

http://blog.selectautoimports.com/the-truth-about-car-accidents/
impeccable-flawless
(im-pek'e-bel)
Adjective
Made in 1531 from M. Fr. Impecable.
http://www.theverge.com/2013/8/5/4590092/pixar-wall-e-life-sized-robot-replica

http://makeupandbeautyblog.wordpress.com/2007/03/26/foundation-quest-2007-laura-mercier-flawless-face-products-oil-free-foundation-primer-oil-free-foundation-silk-creme-foundation-oil-free-tinted-moisturizer-and-translucent-loose-setting-powder/
liaison-a link
(le'a-zon')
noun
Made in the 1640's by Fr. Liaison.
http://www.army.mil/article/107989/
Liaison_icon

http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2013/09/21/city/lahore/special-committee-to-liaison-between-industry-and-govt-depts/
predisposed- likely
(pre'dis-pozd')
verb
History unknown.
http://www.plosmedicine.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pmed.1000332

http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/music/news/story/2012-02-14/preliminary-grammy-sales-bump/53092600/1
propensity- a concern
(pre-pen'si-te)
noun
Made in 1570 by L. Propendere.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3144483/

http://www.wivb.com/news/local/border-patrol-staffing-still-a-concern
reprehensible- shameful
(rep'ri-hen'se-bel)
adjective
Made in the late 14th century by L.L. Reprehensibilis.
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4433366,00.html
Shameful Polar Bear
http://www.animalpictures123.org/shameful-polar-bear
sham-something false
(sham)
noun
Made in 1677.
http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130926/02410524662/judge-takes-patent-troll-with-sham-employee-forces-troll-to-defend-practice-before-jury.shtml
thick long black false eyelashes_Elegant Lashes 030 Black False Eyelash
http://blog.falseeyelashessite.com/lotd-elegant-lashes-030-black-false-eyelashes-review/
solace- relief
(sol'is)
noun
Made in the late 13th century by O. Fr. Solas.
http://phenomena.nationalgeographic.com/2013/08/16/experimental-evolution-and-the-false-solace-of-theyre-still-bacteria/

http://www.bills.com/government-debt-relief/
solicitous-attentive
(se-lis'e-tes)
adjective
Made in 1563 by L. Sollicitus.
http://www.bc.edu/publications/newarcadia/archives/2/mothersandsons/
File:Two attentive cheerful dachshunds.png
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Two_attentive_cheerful_dachshunds.png