Vocab 17

1.exhort (ig-zawrt) -verb
Definition: to urge, advise, or caution earnestly
Origin: 1375-1425; late Middle English
Syn: caution, encourage          Ant: discourage, deter
Example Sentence: We would exhort readers to add their own voices to the site's reviews.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/exhort?s=t
 The person on the right is urging the person on the left to take the money.
http://www.propertycasualty360.com/2011/07/28/transatlantic-board-rejects-validus-merger-offer-f

2. flamboyant (flam-boi-uhnt) -adjective
Definition: strikingly bold; showy
Origin: 1825-35; French
Syn: colorful, flashy           Ant: dull, plain
Example Sentence: Big, flamboyant fragment flower clusters on branch tips in spring.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/flamboyant?s=t
 These three dresses are very flamboyant because of their colors.
http://amore-fashion.blogspot.com/2010_07_01_archive.html

3. foible (foi-buhl) -noun
Definition: a minor weakness or failing of character, the weakest part of a sword's blade
Origin: 1640-50; French
Syn: failing, weak point           Ant: perfection, strength
Example Sentence: It denies the existence of fear and greed and every human grace and foible.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/foible?s=t
 The picture shows the foible part of the sword breaking the on the other knight's head.
http://blog.csoftintl.com/foible-wacky-word-wednesday/

4. innocuous (ih-nok-yoo-uhs) -adjective
Definition: not harmful or injurious
Origin: 1590-1600; Latin
Syn: painless, inoffensive             Ant: harmful, hurtful
Example Sentence: Some seemingly innocuous foods can be lethal for dogs.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/innocuous?s=t
 Puppies are a very harmless when they are small.
http://www.greword.com/picture-word-of-the-day-innocuous/

5.magnanimous (mag-nan-uh-muhs) -adjective
Definition: generous in forgiving an insult or injury
Origin: 1575-85; Latin
Syn: selfless, forgiving         Ant: selfish, mean
Example Sentence: There certainly are quite a few magnanimous souls here today.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/magnanimous?s=t
 Superheroes are supposed to be selfless when it comes to people's lives.
http://www.jasonnazar.com/2008/09/23/10-lessons-startups-can-learn-from-superheros/

6. masochist (mas-uh-kist) -noun
Definition: a person who is gratified by pain
Origin: 1890-1900
Syn: flagellation          Ant: sadism
Example Sentence: Psychologists are trying to understand why masochists obtain satisfaction from suffering. (from the worksheet on the website)
 It shows a who wants to suffer in prison.
http://ygoy.com/2009/12/02/masochistic-personality-disorder/

7. meticulous (muh-tik-yuh-luhs) -adjective
Definition: showing extreme care about minute details
Origin: 1525-35; Latin
Syn: precise, exact         Ant: indefinite, inaccurate
Example Sentence: He provided meticulous and compassionate care to his patients.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/meticulous?s=t
 As you can see the old man is very meticulous about his grass.
http://vipdictionary.com/fastidious

8. rancor (rang-ker) -noun
Definition: bitter, rankling resentment
Origin: 1175-1225; Middle English
Syn: hatred, antagonism        Ant: sympathy, friendship
Example Sentence: There was no rancor and there were good wishes all around.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/rancor?s=t
 These two people are being bitter to each other.




9. recrimination (ri-krim-uh-ney-shuhn) -noun
Definition: a charge made by an accused against his accuser
Origin: 1610's
Syn: complaint, impeachment       Ant: approval, praise

Example Sentence: Two years later he left in a flurry of mutual recrimination and lawsuits.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/recrimination?s=t
 It looks like this man is yelling or complaining about something.
http://clutterinclarityout.com/for-clarity-look-to-the-source/

10. repugnant (ri-puhg-nuhnt) -adjective
Definition: distasteful, objectionable, or offensive
Origin: 1350-1400; Middle English
Syn: disgusting, revolting          Ant: agreeable, pleasant
Example Sentence: His morally repugnant behavior has coarsened the body politic.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/repugnant?s=t
 The repugnant smell is making the woman feel sick.
http://healthyliving.msn.com/health-wellness/surprising-things-that-make-you-stink#1