Vocab Week 22

Assimilate-
verb
 uh-sim-uh-leyt; n. uh-sim-uh-lit, -leyt 
1570–80;  < Latin assimilātus  likened to, made like  
to become more similar to a larger whole; especially, to blend into or adjust to a main culture 


This represents the word assimilate because it shows how the poster is saying to become more like regular Americans and speak english.
http://www.redalerttshirt.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/assimilate.png

Where Education and Assimilation Collide 

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/15/us/15immig.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 

Belligerent- 

adjective 

buh-lij-er-uhnt 

1570–80;  < Latin belliger  waging war 

quick or eager to argue or fight; hostile; aggressive 

This image represents the word belligerent because it shows two people who are eager to argue or fight. 

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lbdrg69rq81qbb3jn.jpg 

Enemy Belligerent, Interrogation, Detention, and Prosecution Act of 2010 

http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3081/show 

Demeanor- 

noun 

dih-mee-ner 

1425–75; late Middle English demenure. 

conduct;outward behavior; manner 

This shows how their demeanor is goofy and silly. 

http://www.ezeedictionary.com/imagedict/d/demeanor.jpg 

Joe Biden’s debate demeanor 

http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2012-10-16/opinions/35498693_1_vice-president-biden-vice-presidential-debate-stimulus-funds 

Denunciation- 

noun 

dih-nuhn-see-ey-shuhn, -shee- 

1540–50;  < Latin dēnuntiātiōn-  

a strong expresion of disapproval; an act of condeming, especially publicly 

This represents the word denunciation because it shows this woman's obvious sign of disapproval. 

http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/7/2010/09/340x_odonnbg.jpg 

The Denunciation of the ICSID Convention 

http://www.shearman.com/files/Publication/a4ce24f1-83de-445d-a50a-b82baf2f89fc/Presentation/PublicationAttachment/ce3cbe9a-ca49-4eaa-b3f5-d0a26ba0680c/IA_NYLJ%20Den 

Dissipate- 

verb 

dis-uh-peyt 

1525–35;  < Latin dissipātus  

to thin out or scatter and gradually vanish; drive away 

This picture shows how the planks have spread out and scattered. 

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6VLjxIezcwaCC4g0vL691NNRoOToa_IqQMR6chWYnwYPI5UiFHeSXY3x6DH5gil4eYJU92eg3weQH9kXUPFJ3i9xNYrF9Kqpoe42Em-SHvoqPV_sN1T3SowahiTIsV4vgy6fimCj0soGn/s1600/heizer_dissipate.jpg 

Dissipate the Risk in Biotechnology With ETFs 

http://seekingalpha.com/article/247387-dissipate-the-risk-in-biotechnology-with-etfs 

Indolent- 

adjective

in-dl-uhnt 

1655–65;  < Latin indolent-  

lazy; avoding or disliking work 

 

This image shows a man who is very lazy. 

http://www.picturesof.net/_images_300/A_Black_and_White_Cartoon_Indolent_Man_Surfing_with_the_Television_Remote_Royalty_Free_Clipart_Picture_100709-160685-767053.jpg 

Indolent or aggressive? 

http://www.economist.com/node/21540387 

Inherent- 

adjective 

in-heer-uhnt, -her- 

1570–80;  < Latin inhaerent-  

Exisintg as a natural or essential quality of a person or thing; built-in 

This shows an earthquake which is inherent to San Francisco. 

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1e/Chuetsu_earthquake-earthquake_liquefaction1.jpg 

Inherent Powers 

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/keyword/inherent-powers 

Nonchalant- 

adjective 

non-shuh-lahnt, non-shuh-lahnt, -luhnt 

1725–35;  < French nonchalant, 

calm or carefree and casually unconcerned 

This image shows a man who is very carefree and calm.. 

http://image.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/483673/483673,1291307990,8/stock-vector-nonchalant-man-cartoon-66493771.jpg 

The 6 Most Nonchalant Ways People Dodged Death (Repeatedly)

http://www.cracked.com/article_19822_the-6-most-nonchalant-ways-people-dodged-death-repeatedly.html 

Unassuming- 

adjective 

uhn-uh-soo-ming 

1730 

modest; not boastful or arrogant 

This image shows a very modest girl. 

http://img.tfd.com/wn/74/17EF01-unassuming.png 

Coldplay was once an unassuming (and better) indie-leaning band 

http://www.avclub.com/articles/coldplay-was-once-an-unassuming-and-better-indiele,91625/ 

Unilateral- 

adjective 

yoo-nuh-lat-er-uhl 

1795–1805;  < Neo-Latin ūnilaterālis.  

involving or done only by one side 

This shows the woman only has one arm raised. 

http://www.iposture.com/images/pho_exercise_swiss-ball-unilateral-raise.jpg 

Contracts: Unilateral Contract 

http://constitutionaldaily.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=448:contracts-unilateral-contract&catid=56:scofflaw-sling-bar-review&Itemid=65 

Decorum-
noun
dih-kawr-uhm, -kohr- 
1560–70;  < Latin decōrum, 
correctness in behavior and manners; standards or conventions of socially acceptable behavior 


This image shows kids participating in cotillion, which demonstrates the proper decorum for things such as eating.
http://www.nljc.com/assets/rotator_img/mannersdancing.jpg

Decorum must start on stage 

http://www.news-press.com/article/20121021/COLUMNISTS48/310210033/Decorum-must-start-stage 

Espouse 

verb 

ih-spouz, ih-spous 

1425–75; late Middle English  

to support, argue for, or adopt (an idea or cause) 

 

This image represents the word espouse because it shows different candidates arguing for why they should be elected. 

http://www.phocabulary.com/words/espouse.jpg 

Principal who allowed group to espouse anti-gay, anti-abortion views resigns
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/03/14/principal-who-allowed-group-to-espouse-anti-gay-anti-abortion-views-resigns/ 

Exhilaration 

noun 

ig-zil-uh-rey-shuhn 

1615–25;  < Late Latin 

cheerfulness; high spirits 

 

This image represents the word exhilaration because it shows a woman in very high spirits. 

http://lamkincottage.massagetherapy.com/exhilaration.jpg 

The Exhilaration and Dread of Beethoven’s Sonatas 

http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/culturebox/2011/12/jonathan_biss_plays_all_32_of_beethoven_s_piano_sonatas_.html 

Exorbitant 

adjective 

ig-zawr-bi-tuhnt 

1425–75; late Middle English  

excessive; especially in amount, cost, or price; beyond what is reasonable or appropriate 

 

This image represents this word because it shows a man upset over the extremely high gas prices. 

http://www.gimmiethescoop.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/gas-prices.jpg 

An Exorbitant Burden 

http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2011/09/07/an_exorbitant_burden 

Extricate 

verb 

ek-stri-keyt

1605–15;  < Latin extricātus 

to free from a tangled situation or a differently 

This image shows how the bug caught in the web need to untangle itself before it gets eaten. 

http://i.istockimg.com/file_thumbview_approve/10195720/2/stock-illustration-10195720-fly-in-a-web-with-spider-black-and-white-image.jpg 

Firefighters extricate woman following Loveland crash  

http://www.coloradoan.com/article/20130218/NEWS01/302180023/Firefighters-extricate-woman-following-Loveland-crash

Facilitate 

verb 

fuh-sil-i-teyt 

1605–15; facilit(y) + -ate¹  

to make easier to do or get 

This represents the word facilitate because it shows ways to make something easier. 

http://blog.aboutone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/5-Ways-To-Make-Watering-Easier.jpg 

Emotional tears facilitate the recognition of sadness and the perceived need for social support 

http://www.epjournal.net/articles/emotional-tears-facilitate-the-recognition-of-sadness-and-the-perceived-need-for-social-support/ 

Orthodox 

adjective 

awr-thuh-doks 

1575–85;  < Late Latin orthodoxus  right in religion < Late Greek orthódoxos,  

following established, traditional rules or beliefs, especially in religion; following what is customary or commonly accepted 

This image represents the word orthodox because it shows a traditional Jew. 

http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfairpark/orthodox-jew.jpg 

Articles on Orthodox Christianity and mission 

http://www.orthodoxy.faithweb.com/articles.htm 

Rejuvenate 

verb 

ri-joo-vuh-neyt 

1800–10; re- + Latin juven  

to make (someone) feel or seem young again; to make (something) seem fresh or new again 

This image represents the word rejuvenate because it shows a woman trying to make her skin feel fresh by wearing a face mask. 

http://images03.olx.com/ui/1/07/89/11439889_1.jpg 

Facial rejuvenation

http://www.sciencedaily.com/articles/f/facial_rejuvenation.htm 

Synchronize 

verb 

sing-kruh-nahyz 

1615–25;  < Greek synchronízein  

to cause to occur at exactly the same time; to cause (clocks and watches) to agree in time 

This image shows swimmers causing their stroke to occur at exactly the same time. 

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmdyzjZJwK1qibh2io1_500.jpg 

The Secrets of Synchronized Swimming 

http://www.popsci.com/know-your-olympic-sport/article/2008-08/secrets-synchronized-swimming 

Tenuous- 

adjective 

ten-yoo-uhs 

1590–1600; tenu(ity) + -ous 

having little substance or basis; weak; poorly supported 

This image represents the word tenuous because it shows Jenga, which is a game based on the shakiness of the pieces you put together. 

http://cementtrust.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/house-with-shaky-foundation_81.jpg?w=640 

Lance Armstrong and the tenuous nature of heroism 

http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/24/opinion/franco-lance-armstrong 

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Atrophy-
verb
a-truh-fee 
1590–1600;  earlier atrophie  (< Middle French ) < Late Latin atrophia  < Greek,  equivalent to átroph ( os ) notfed 
to wear down,  lose strength, or become weak, as from disuse, disease, or injury (said of a body part); to wither away 


This represents the word atrophy because this image shows how the man's legs have worn away and lost strength.
http://transabled.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/atrophy-leg.jpg

Spinal Muscular Atrophy 

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spinalmuscularatrophy.html

Deplore- 

verb 

dih-plawr, -plohr 

1550–60;  < Latin dēplōrāre  to weep bitterly, complain, equivalent to dē- de- + plōrāre  to wail, probably ofimitative orig. 

to feel or express disapproval of 

This image represents the word deplore because it shows the woman expressing her disapproval of something. 

http://www.vanityfair.com/dam/culture/2008/09/cuar01_proust_herrera0809.jpg 

UN human rights experts deplore high toll on civilians of Gaza-Israel violence 

http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=43584&Cr=gaza&Cr1=#.URwul6Xpe8A 

Deprivation- 

noun 

dep-ruh-vey-shuhn 

1525–35;  < Medieval Latin dēprīvātiōn-  (stem of dēprīvātiō ), equivalent to dēprīvāt ( us ) deprived 

lack or shortage of one or more basic necessities 

This image represents the word deprivation because it shows how this girl has had a lack of sleep. 

http://medimoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/sleep-deprivation.jpg 

Social deprivation hurts child brain development, study finds 

http://articles.latimes.com/2012/jul/24/science/la-sci-orphan-brains-20120724

Exacerbate- 

verb 

ig-zas-er-beyt, ek-sas- 

1650–60;  < Latin exacerbātus  (past participle of exacerbāre  to exasperate, provoke), equivalent to 

to aggravate (a situation or condition); make more severe 

 

This image represents the word exacerbate because it shows how the loud noise is aggravating the baby and making him cry more. 

http://pmchollywoodlife.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/baby-crying.jpg?w=600 

Glucocorticoids Exacerbate Cognitive Deficits in TDP-25 Transgenic Mice via a Glutathione-Mediated Mechanism: Implications for Aging, Stress and TDP-43 Proteinopathies

http://www.jneurosci.org/content/33/3/906.abstract 

Imperative- 

adjective 

im-per-uh-tiv 

1520–30;  < Late Latin imperātivus,  equivalent to Latin imperāt ( us ) past participle of imperāre  to impose,order, command  

necessary; urgent 

 

This image represents the word imperative because it shows how urgent the woman is to start the race. 

http://english-learners.com/wp-content/uploads/Imperative-274x300.jpg 

Japan’s globalization imperative 

http://www.mckinseyquarterly.com/Japans_globalization_imperative_2824 

Mitigate- verb 

mit-i-geyt 

1375–1425; late Middle English mitigaten  < Latin mītigātus  (past participle of mītigāre  to calm, soften,soothe), equivalent to mīt ( is ) mild, soft, gentle 

to make less severe or less intense; relieve 

 

This image shows how the bulldog is wearing an icepack to make his headache less severe. 

http://www.thesharkguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/hangover_tips.jpg 

Social-media policy key to mitigate liability 

https://www.hotelnewsnow.com/Articles.aspx/9205/Social-media-policy-key-to-mitigate-liability 

Objective- 

adjective

uhb-jek-tiv 

1610–20;  < Medieval Latin objectīvus,  equivalent to Latin object  

not influenced by emotion or personal prejudice; based only on what can be observed 

This image represents the word objective because it shows non-prejudice. 

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH52qt2ri1fj3u5GwOXjYrqilBx_7Ci5FJXN3A-7Xgs2GTnJpgltKnck-L9VDv8aPHSrSLzF64Z-dI0mkW2uYo9HpWBzlJR9Bos4-yXT7Sg2XDJwaY6-CIDH1OnXHFsqQRvrAa-r1Zi2rm/s1600/no-prejudice.jpg 

Article 1. Objectives 

https://www.cbd.int/convention/articles/?a=cbd-01 

Panacea- 

noun 

pan-uh-see-uh 

1540–50;  < Latin  < Greek panákeia,  equivalent to panake-,  stem of panakḗs  all-healing  

something supposed to cure all diseases, evils, or difficulties; cure-all 

This image represents the word panacea because it shows medicine that can cure everything. 

http://us.123rf.com/400wm/400/400/seyd/seyd1001/seyd100100003/6217889-miraculous-cure-panacea.jpg 

Panacea Biotec inaugurates new plant 

http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/keyword/panacea-biotec 

Unprecedented- 

adjective

uhn-pres-i-den-tid 

1615–25; un-¹  + precedent + -ed² 

being the first instance of something; never having occurred before 

This represents the word unprecedented because it shows Obama, who is the first African-American president of the U.S.; something that has never occurred before. 

http://www.worldmag.com/media/images/content/300_300_/emily04031.jpg 

Israel planning unprecedented east Jerusalem building 

http://english.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/12/28/257429.html 

Utilitarian- 

adjective 

yoo-til-i-tair-ee-uhn 

1775–85; utilit(y) + -arian 

made or intended for practical use; stressing usefulness over beauty of other considerations 

 

This image represents the word utilitarian because it shows a hand-woven basket being used for something practical. 

http://www.northhouse.org/courses/courses/images/DSC03014.jpg 

Utilitarian Models of the Solar Nebula 

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S001910358471195X