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