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