chahyd
before 1000; Middle English chiden, Old English
to scold midly or express disapproval
This picture shows how the man is showing disapproval towards his dog and punishing him.
Word of the Day | chide
found from: http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/04/07/word-of-the-day-chide/
Coalition- noun
koh-uh-lish-uh
n
n
1605–15; < Latin coalitiōn- (stem of coalitiō ), equivalent to coalit ( us ), past participle of coalēscere ( co-co- + ali-, past participle stem of alere to nourish + -tus past participle suffix) + -iōn- -ion;
a union of individuals, groups, or nations for some specific purpose
This picture shows a union of individuals uniting under one specific purpose; breastfeeding.
Coalition Forces
found from: http://articles.cnn.com/keyword/coalition-forces
Commensurate:
adjective
kuh-men-ser-it, -sher-
1635–45; < Late Latin commēnsūrātus, equivalent to Latin com- com- + mēnsūrātus (past participle ofmēnsūrāre to measure)
corresponding in degree, number, or size; in population
This image shows how the sides of the triangle correspond with their matching letter.
Research In
Motion Bulls Needed: Salary Commensurate With Experience
found from: http://seekingalpha.com/article/294012-research-in-motion-bulls-needed-salary-commensurate-with-experience
Connotation-
noun
kon-uh-tey-shuhn
n
1375–1425 for earlier sense; 1525–35 for current senses; late Middle English connotacion < Medieval Latinconnotātiōn- (stem of connotātiō )
a secondary meaning suggested by a word, in addition to the word's dictionary definition
This image shows all the different meanings the race "white" can have.
Semiotics- Denotation and Connotation in Ugly Betty
found from: http://www.fanpop.com/clubs/ugly-betty/articles/14344/title/semiotics-denotation-connotation-ugly-betty
Diabolic-
adjective
dahy-uh-bol-ik
1350–1400; Middle English diabolik (< Middle French ) < Late Latin diabolicus < Greek diabolikós, equivalentto diábol
very cruel; wicked; demonic
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Wallpaper of the Week: Diabolic Revelation
found from: http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/activity/1023
Dilapidated-
adjective
dih-lap-i-dey-tid
fallen into a state in which repairs are badly needed; broken down
This image shows a run down house that is in great need of repair.
IN THE NEWS
Dilapidated
found from: http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/keyword/dilapidated
Integral-
adjective
in-ti-gruhl, in-teg-ruhl
l, in-teg-ruhl
1545–55; < Medieval Latin integrālis.
necessary to the whole; belonging to the whole
This image represents the word integral because the heart is essential to the human body.
An Integral Progressive Critique/Appreciation of Occupy Wall Street
found from: http://www.opednews.com/articles/An-Integral-Progressive-Cr-by-Joe-Perez-111018-400.html
Noxious-
adjective
nok-shuhs
s
1605–15; < Latin noxius harmful, hurtful, injurious, equivalent to nox ( a ) harm, hurt, injury (akin to nocēre to do harm, inflict injury;
harmful to life or health; poisonous
This image shows mustard gas, which is noxious to human's because it is deadly.
Noxious Weeds That Can Be Harmful To Horses
article found from-
http://www.montanahunterjumper.org/Noxious%20Weeds.htm
Scenario-
noun
si-nair-ee-oh, -nahr-
1875–80; < Italian < Latin scēnārium.
A sequence of events that is imagined, assumed, or suggested
This image shows many kids coming up with their own scenarios in their heads, or different events that they are imagining.
Debt Ceiling: Worst-Case Scenario
found from- http://www.americanthinker.com/2011/07/debt_ceiling_worst_case_scenario.html
Yen-
noun
yen
a strong desire; craving
I have a strong yen for this picture of sweets because I'm craving sweet things.
Yen's Tumble Brightens Prospect for Earnings in Japan
found from- http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323926104578273351100363418.html
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