Vocab

Adept
[uh-dept]
Adj; Skillful
Latin; 1660
Compuer programmers must be adept to do their job.
http://kids.earth.nasa.gov/archive/career/programmer.html
Encompass
[en-kuhm-puh s]
Verb; To include
1550

 Episodes of Spounge Bob do not encompass much plot.
http://www.last.fm/music/Spongebob+Squarepants

Entrepreneur
[ahn-truh-pruh-nur]
Noun; A business investor
French; 1850
Donald Trump is a sucsessful entrepeneur.
http://www.biography.com/people/donald-trump-9511238

Eradicate
[ih-rad-i-keyt]
Verb; To erase
16th century; latin
Slavery had been eradicated in the United States.
http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2010/7/8/36255/No-blacks-no-gays-Dominican-Republic-bar-sticks-by-its-ways

Homogeneous
[hoh-muh-jee-nee-uh s]
Adj; The same throughout
1640; Latin
This bathroom tile is homogenious.
http://www.made-in-china.com/showroom/xingwangtaoci/product-detailPeFnimVvCbcg/China-Homogeneous-Tile-PP30014A-.html
Presumptuous
[pri-zuhmp-choo-uh s]
Adj; Too forward
1300; latin
 This hat shows the owners love of being presumptious.
http://www.zazzle.com/audacious+hats
http://www.lifeandstylemag.com/entertainment/news/taylor-swift-calls-ex-john-mayer-presumptuous

Sordid
[sawr-did]
Adj; Ugly, or sad
1584; Latin
 This person looks sorid.
http://www.emotionalproblemsolving.co.uk/Anxiety.html

Standardize
[stan-der-dahyz]
Verb; To make consistent
1870
Standerdized tests are required to pass your grade level.
http://www.straighterline.com/blog/standardized-testing-in-china-what-it-says-about-american-college-prep

Stint
[stint]
Noun; A job
No origin that I could find
I had a short stint at walmart.
http://blackfriday.com/stores/walmart
Stringent
[strin-juh nt]
Adj; Demanding
1605; Latin
Kim Jong Un is a stringent dictator.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-11-27/china-falls-for-27sexiest27-kim-jong-un-award/4395742

vocab

Connoisseur
[kon-uh-sur, -soo r]
Noun
a discerning judge of the best
French; 1705
 http://gawker.com/judges/


http://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/112815/connoisseur-moves-to-assume-debtor-s-bid-to-buy-10


Conspiracy
[kuh n-spir-uh-see]
Noun 
an evil unlawful, treacherous, or surreptitious plan formulated insecret by two or more persons; plot.
Middle English; 1300's
 http://www.mastermarf.com/2009/09/motivational-monday-conspiracy.html



http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/ex-mine-executive-charged-with-conspiracy-and-cooperating-with-feds-in-wva-explosion-probe/2012/11/28/821750fe-39b8-11e2-9258-ac7c78d5c680_story.html



 Contrite
[kuh n-trahyt, kon-trahyt]
Adj
Sorry
Middle English; 1300's


http://bleacherreport.com/articles/531263-tiger-woods-10-lessons-he-could-learn-from-michael-vicks-comeback










http://www.leaderpost.com/news/Contrite+Ford+plans+fight+removal/7619249/story.htm




 Distraught
[dih-strawt]
Adj
deeply agitated
Middle English; 1300's
 http://daniela09.edublogs.org/words-i-love/


http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/10078456.Pensioner_distraught_over_theft/
 
Germane
[ jer-meyn]
Adj
 closely or significantly related; relevant; pertinent: 
Variant of german
 http://www.natarwars.us.lt/manual.php



http://www.dailypress.com/news/breaking/dp-motorcyclevehicle-accident-20121116,0,5745489.story

 Lucid
[loo-sid]
Adj
Easy to understand
Latin; 1575
 http://altered-states.net/barry/luciddreaming/faq.htm

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2412478,00.asp
  Plight
[plahyt]
Noun
An unfortunate situation
Middle English; 1350
 http://englishrussia.com/2007/05/09/russian-snipers-from-ww2/

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-28/slovenia-proposes-tighter-rules-for-banks-to-ease-plight.html

Superficially
[soo-per-fish-uh l]
Adv
 Slightly
Late middle English; 1375
 http://www.timescolonist.com/technology/Green+energy+always+green/7566469/story.html

 Symmetrical
[si-me-tri-kuh l]
Adj
 Balanced
1757

http://www.zazzle.com/symmetrical_heart_leaf_card-137135791068872539
http://jacksonville.com/opinion/2012-11-26/story/symmetry-gaza-conflict-illusion
Verbose
[ver-bohs]
Adj
 Wordy
Latin; 1665

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3022703?start=0&tstart=0

http://www.phillyburbs.com/my_town/willow_grove/in-serious-emergencies-helicopter-gets-the-call/article_8e3c8441-afab-50d6-886d-3d29c13f6bf1.html
 

vocab

austere-
1.[aw-steer]
2. adjective
3. severe in manner or appearance; uncompromising; strict; forbidding
4. 1300–50; Middle English (< Anglo-French ) < Latin austērus < Greek austērós harsh, rough, bitter
  5. http://englishresources.wikispaces.com/4-Report+on+the+Barnhouse+Effect
6. The US European Command and IDF joint military exercise dubbed ‘Austere Challenge 12’ concluded Tuesday according to a press release issued by the IDF. http://www.algemeiner.com/2012/11/14/joint-u-s-idf-military-exercise-austere-challenge-12-concludes/
esoteric-
1.[es-uh-ter-ik]
2. adjective
3.understood by or meant for only the select few who have special knowledge or interest
4. 1645–55; < Greek esōterikós inner, equivalent to esṓter ( os ) inner + -ikos -ic

http://www.esotericastrologer.org/Sirius%20College/5%20EAcoursePGL.htm
6. American Esoteric Laboratories has named David L. Smalley its president, completing a nearly six-month search for a president to assume the role held in the interim by Rosanne Russell. http://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/news/2012/10/18/smalley-assumes-role-of-president-at.html
facsimile-
1. [fak-sim-uh-lee]
2. noun
3. an exact copy, as of a book, painting, or manuscript.
4.  1655–65; earlier fac simile make the like, equivalent to Latin fac (imperative of facere ) + simile, noun use of neuter of similis like; see simile
5. http://rfclipart.com/two-books-in-stack-885-vector-clipart.html
6. AMA Adopts Facsimile of Romney-Ryan Medicare Plan As Its Official Policy. http://www.forbes.com/sites/aroy/2012/11/13/ama-adopts-facsimile-of-romney-ryan-medicare-plan-as-its-official-policy/
grotesque-
1. /groʊˈtɛsk/ Show Spelled[groh-tesk]
2. adjective
3. odd or unnatural in shape, appearance, or character; fantastically ugly or absurd; bizarre.
4. 1555–65; < French < Italian grottesco (as noun, grottesca grotesque decoration such as was apparently found in excavated dwellings), derivative of grotta. See grotto, -esque
5. http://www.gargoylestatuary.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=11&products_id=230
6. Grotesque Italian Comedy Dons SOMEONE ELSE'S FACE
http://twitchfilm.com/2012/11/grotesque-italian-comedy-dons-someone-elses-face.html
mesmerize-
1.[mez-muh-rahyz, mes-]
2.  verb (used with object)
3.to hypnotize.
4. 1820–30; mesmer(ism) + -ize
5. http://www.cassetteblog.com/2012/03/hipnotizan-los-bajos-seductores/
6. Rolls Royce Wants to Mesmerize Middle Eastern Clients with ‘One Thousand and One Nights’ Ghosts.http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/11/rolls-royce-wants-to-mesmerize-middle.html
metamorphosis-
1. [met-uh-mawr-fuh-sis]
2. noun
3. a form resulting from any such change.
4. 1525–35; < Neo-Latin metamorphōsis < Greek metamórphōsis transformation. See meta-, -morph, -osis
5. http://www.puffun.com/inspiration/cocoon.phtml
6. Crystal metamorphosis. http://www.saipantribune.com/newsstory.aspx?cat=3&newsID=123377
notorious-
1. [noh-tawr-ee-uhs, -tohr-, nuh-]
2. adjective
3. widely and unfavorably known
4. 1540–50; < Medieval Latin nōtōrius evident, equivalent to nō ( scere ) to get to know ( see notify) + -tōrius -tory<sup>1
5. http://www.halloweenplayground.com/cowboyindians-c-287.html</sup>
6. In a major breakthrough, the Haryana Police busted a notorious gang of criminals, arresting five of the seven gang members including its kingpin, after a nine-day long operation and recovered a large number of arms and ammunition. http://www.indianexpress.com/news/after-9day-operation-notorious-gang-busted/1031180/
perfunctory-
1. [per-fuhngk-tuh-ree]
2. adjective
3. performed merely as a routine duty; hasty and superficial
4. 1575–85; < Late Latin perfūnctōrius negligent, superficial, derivative of perfungī to do one's job, be done, equivalent to per- per- + fung-, base of fungī to perform, function +
-tōrius -tory
5. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/tags/perfunctory/interesting/
6. Colombia peace talks in Norway described as brief, perfunctory. http://www.chinapost.com.tw/international/americas/2012/10/20/358247/Colombia-peace.htm
provocative-
1. [pruh-vok-uh-tiv]
2. adjective
3. tending or serving to provoke; inciting, stimulating, irritating, or vexing.
4. 1375–1425; late Middle English < Late Latin prōvocātīvus. See provocation, -ive
5. http://www.4us2be.com/health-fitness/watch-the-provocative-commercial-that-targets-mcdonald%E2%80%99s/
6. "Skyfall" resurrects classic and provocative James Bond. http://spartandaily.com/90741/skyfall-resurrects-classic-and-provocative-james-bond
travesty-
1. [trav-uh-stee]
2. noun
3. a literary or artistic burlesque of a serious work or subject, characterized by grotesque or ludicrous incongruity of style, treatment, or subject matter.
4. 1655–65; < French travesti , past participle of travestir to disguise < Italian travestire , equivalent to tra- (< Latin trāns- trans-) + vestire to clothe < Latin vestīre; see vest
5. http://omgpost.com/peace-dude-mona-lisa.html
6. 'A shameful travesty of justice': former SAS chief calls for release of Sgt Danny Nightingale. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/defence/9677428/A-shameful-travesty-of-justice-former-SAS-chief-calls-for-release-of-Sgt-Danny-Nightingale.html