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

Vocab 16

1. adept
uh-dept or ad-ept
adj or noun
originated in Medieval Latin in 1655-65
syn: capable, skillful
ant: clumsy, inexperienced
Example sentence: Indeed, the human brain is more adept at comparing lengths than areas.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/adept
 The man is very skillful in balancing.
http://membean.com/exemplars/adept

2. encompass
en-kuhm-puh s
verb
created in 1550's
syn: envelop, ring
ant: free, release
Example sentence: The world and its mythologies large, and they encompass contradictions.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/encompass?s=t

 The castle is surrounded by a moat.
http://www.shafe.co.uk/art/tudor_03_-_early_tudor_palaces.asp

3. entrepreneur
ahn-truh-pruh-nur
noun
from the French
syn: manager, executive
ant: employee
Example sentence: Sara is an impeccably urban coffee shop entrepreneur and buddy.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/entrepreneur?s=t
 An entrepreneur will have to do all these things to become successful.
http://www.rudebaguette.com/2013/12/20/bnps-latelier-releases-portrait-french-entrepreneurs/

4. eradicate
ih-rad-i-keyt
verb
1555-65, from Latin
syn: abolish, erase
ant: create, build
Example sentence: First, let's understand, cheating will never be eradicated from big-time sports.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/eradicate?s=b
 Many doctors research everyday to erase or eradicate cancer.
http://www.westernwallprayers.org/successstories/

5. homogeneous
hoh-muh-jee-nee- uh s
adj
1635-45 in Medieval Latin
syn: same, comparable
ant: different, dissimilar
Example sentence: The overseas market is not a homogeneous market.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/homogeneous+?s=t
 All the women in the picture have the same color hair.
http://membean.com/exemplars/homogeneous

6. presumptuous
pri-zuhmp-choo-uh s
1300-50 in Middle English
syn: rude, arrogant
ant: humble, cautious
Example sentence: Also, it would be presumptuous of me to say what your dream means to you.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/presumptuous+?s=t
The the girl is being rude and not taking the flowers.
http://trustahope.deviantart.com/art/how-presumptuous-58218778

7. sordid
sawr-did
adj
1590-1600 Latin
syn: nasty, shameful
ant: clean, nice
Example sentence: But the torch and the opening ceremony transcended those rather sordid origins, and it became this wonderful tradition.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/sordid?s=t
 Smoking is a nasty habit people get addicted to.
http://www.houstontx.gov/health/Environmental/smokingpage.html

8. standardize
stan-der-dahyz
verb
1870-75 from the word standard
syn: institutionalize, order
ant: disorder, mix up
Example sentence: Maybe they'll find a way to standardize, all in the name of cost reductions.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/standardize?s=t
 When taking a test you have to go in order.
http://gameofroles.wordpress.com/2011/11/17/standardized-testing/

9. stint
stint
verb & noun
Old English
syn: assignment, job
ant: fun, failure
Example sentence: After a stint as a public responsibility, they are now migrating back.
 http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/stint?s=t
  These men have spent many years in the army protecting our country.
http://www.mintpressnews.com/the-changing-face-of-americas-foreign-military-presence/57317/

10. stringent
strin-juh nt
adj
1595-1605 Latin
syn: binding, forceful
ant: flexible, easy
Example sentence: Performance durability and tight costs for cars are also much more stringent than for small electronic devices.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/stringent?s=t
 This mother is scolding her child.
http://worldofourown28.blogspot.com/2012/06/how-do-u-feel-if-other-parent-scold.html

My Favorite Book

I read this book in my eighth grade year before the movie came out and was the book was amazing. Some of my friends read this book and they enjoyed it also. The book narrator of the book is a 16 year old named Ethan who falls in love with a caster named Lena.

My Bio

My name is Leila Vaughn. I have lived in Clayton, North Carolina for most of my life and I have enjoyed my years here so far. Right now I am currently attending Clayton High School and plan on going to The Arts Institute of Charlotte. I am the oldest child out of three with a younger brother and sister.