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

Vocab. 11/7/2012

advocate-1.  [v. ad-vuh-keyt; n. ad-vuh-kit, -keyt]
2. verb (used with object)

3. to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument; recommend publicly: He advocated higher salaries for teachers.

4. 1300–50; < Latin advocātus legal counselor (orig. past participle of advocāre to call to one's aid), equivalent to ad- ad- + voc- call (akin to vōx voice) + -ātus -ate¹ ; replacing Middle English avocat < Middle French

5.

http://evalcentral.com/2012/02/27/conference-blog-the-harvard-social-enterprise-conference-day-2/
6. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/11/opinion/malala-yousafzais-courage.html

antipathy
1.[an-tip-uh-thee]
2. noun.
3. a natural, basic, or habitual repugnance; aversion. an instinctive contrariety or opposition in feeling. an object of natural aversion or habitual dislike.
4. 1595–1605; < Latin antipathīa < Greek antipátheia
5.
 
http://freetestprep.net/dictionary/a/antipathy/
6. http://www.mercurynews.com/john-horgan/ci_21900668/john-horgan-measure-g-faces-san-bruno-history
emancipate
1. [ih-man-suh-peyt]
2.verb (used with object),
3. to free from restraint, influence, or the like.
4. 1615–25; < Latin ēmancipātus (past participle of ēmancipāre ) freed from control, equivalent to ē- e- + man ( us ) hand + -cip- (combining form of capere to seize) + -ātus -ate¹
5.

http://expatbeesblog.blogspot.com/2012/08/emancipation-day-2012-trinidad-tobago.html
6.http://www.patriotledger.com/letters/x1224700392/DIANE-CARR-Waltham-Public-groundswell-will-emancipate-animals-from-corporations

idiosyncrasy
1. [id-ee-uh-sing-kruh-see, -sin-]
2. noun
3. a characteristic, habit, mannerism, or the like, that is peculiar to an individual.
4. 1595–1605; < Greek idiosynkrāsía, equivalent to idio- idio- + syn- syn- + krâs ( is ) a blending + -
ia -y^3
5.

 http://etc.usf.edu/clipaudio/single/pen-clicking-closing-2.html
 6. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/eduardo-garcia/medicare-chronicle-of-a-d_b_1984142.html
imminent
1. [im-uh-nuhnt]
2. adjective
3. likely to occur at any moment; impending
4. 1520–30; < Latin imminent- (stem of imminēns ), present participle of imminēre to overhang, equivalent to im- im-¹ + -min- from a base meaning “jut out, project, rise” ( compare eminent, mount² ) + -ent- -ent
5.

http://www-math.ucdenver.edu/~wcherowi/clockar.html
 6.http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2012%5C11%5C08%5Cstory_8-11-2012_pg7_20
impede
1.[im-peed]
2.  verb
3. to retard in movement or progress by means of obstacles or hindrances; obstruct; hinder.
4. 1595–1605; < Latin impedīre to entangle, literally, to snare the feet. See im-¹ , pedi-
 5.

http://simplekids.net/make-your-own-backyard-obstacle-course/
6. http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20121107/NEWS/311070013/Storm-could-impede-Sandy-cleanup-New-York-New-Jersey?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7C
inclusive
1. /ɪnˈklusɪv/ Show Spelled[in-kloo-siv]
2. adjective
3. including the stated limit or extremes in consideration or account
4. 1400–50; late Middle English < Medieval Latin inclūsīvus, equivalent to Latin inclūs ( us ) ( see incluse) + -īvus -ive
 5.

http://www.orbitz.com/hotel/Mexico/Riviera_Maya/Barcelo_Riviera_Maya_All_Inclusive_Complex.h247703/
6. http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-11-05/news/sns-rt-us-egypt-popebre8a41ia-20121105_1_wadi-el-natrun-pope-shenouda-iii-new-pope
jurisdiction
1. [joor-is-dik-shuhn]
2. noun
3. the right, power, or authority to administer justice by hearing and determining controversies.
4. 1250–1300; Middle English < Latin jūris dictiōn- stem of jūris dictiō ( see jus, diction); replacing Middle English jurediccioun < Old French juredicion < Latin, as above
5.
 
http://vnrllc.com/Vanguard/judge-gavel-clipart
6. http://allafrica.com/stories/201211070139.html
precarious
1. [pri-kair-ee-uh s]
2. adjective
3. dependent on circumstances beyond one's control; uncertain; unstable; insecure
4. 1640–50; < Latin precārius obtained by entreaty or mere favor, hence uncertain. See prayer¹ 
5.

http://www.morrowcounty.info/www/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=67&Itemid=118
6. http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/local/localbrad/10033125.Rooftop_stand_off_in_heart_of_Keighley/?ref=nt
preposterous
1.  /prɪˈpɒs tər əs, -trəs/ Show Spelled [pri-pos-ter-uh s, -truh s]
2. adjective
3. completely contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; absurd; senseless; utterly foolish
4. 1535–45; < Latin praeposterus with the hinder part foremost. See pre-, posterior, -ous
5.

http://www.funnyjunk.com/funny_pictures/3096452/MONKEY+RAGE+FACES/
6. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/erik-wemple/post/geraldo-on-libya-stop-preposterous-nonsense/2012/10/26/ab76cab4-1f6a-11e2-ba31-3083ca97c314_blog.html