1. Charlatan
(shar-la-tan)
Noun
Italian and French
BBC reports that Liam Gallagher has decided to be a part of a special concert in memory of The Charlatans' drummer Jon Brookes, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor three years ago and died in August at the age of 44.
http://www.411mania.com/music/news/301096/Liam-Gallagher-Honors-The-Charlatans%5C%5C-Drummer-Jon-Brookes-With-Charity-Concert.htm#hlujFBxKQGmw46YO.99
Benedict Arnold is the most known charlatan in American history for trying to sell out American military secrets.
http://academickids.com/encyclopedia/images/thumb/b/bb/250px-B_arnold.jpg
2. Corroborate
(kor-rob-or-rate)
Verb
Latin
WSJ Corroborates iPad Mini 2 With Retina Display Rumors.
http://www.ubergizmo.com/2013/10/wsj-corroborates-ipad-mini-2-with-retina-display-rumors/?utm_source=mainrss
In a courtroom the corroboration of a story can mean life or death.
http://www.hedyepstein.com/images/court_room.jpg
3. Disseminate
(diss-im-inAte)
Verb
Latin
Dynacor Discovers Disseminated Gold Mineralization at Tumipampa.
http://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/news-releases/231-tsx/dng/18804-dynacor-discovers-disseminated-gold-mineralization-at-tumipampa.html
This person is trying to disseminate his knowledge to all the others.
http://www.steeprockinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/speakers-beu.png
4. Diverge
(die-ver-g)
Verb
Latin and Medieval Latin.
Dollar slides, global stocks diverge after US debt deal.
http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/afp/131017/dollar-slides-global-stocks-diverge-after-us-debt-deal
The way this trail diverges leads to people making a choice on whether to take the road less traveled.
http://jansimson.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/2-roads-diverge.jpg?w=590
5. Dormant
(door-mant)
Adjective
Latin and Old French
Tax Auditors to Park Rangers Awaken Dormant Bureaucracy.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-10-18/tax-auditors-to-park-rangers-awaken-dormant-bureaucracy.html
Most bears remain dormant during the winter months.
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s317/lowools/bear_curled_up_in_den.jpg
6. Hoist
(hoy-st)
Verb
Dutch, Low German, and English.
Anonymous photo surfaces of city manager’s car on hoist at M'ville DPW.
http://www.voicenews.com/articles/2013/10/20/news/doc526133a54546b314151679.txt
This huge crane hoists ship parts into place at a navy shipyard.
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh95Iv3n75jxSemRAqZCcpmw6Mi88X9Tz-GK_aCR7qAA_pnTcNQFGRk6PVFjYPV8totWR8fvihUwtTV4PVYxvtB8Kz3J3TlNSTr85dWwmwhvtxev3ouDNCfHuAZNSOV_683q5ixOhp2-4/s400/varyag+aircraft+carrier+latest+pictures%252Cvaryag+aircraft+carrier+photos%252Cvaryag+aircraft+carrier+China%252Caircraft+carrier+varyag-745865.jpg
7. Illicit
(I-li-sit)
Adjective
Latin, French, and English.
Report finds Vermont the leader in illicit drug use.
http://vtdigger.org/2013/10/15/report-finds-vermont-leader-illicit-drug-use/
Marijuana is no longer an illicit drug in some states.
http://www.savingcountrymusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/marijuana.jpg
8. Irrevocable
(ear-re-vo-cable)
Adjective
Latin and Old French
Treasury Sec. Lew warns of "irrevocable damage" to the economy if debt limit is not raised.
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-250_162-57606872/treasury-sec-lew-warns-of-irrevocable-damage-to-the-economy-if-debt-limit-is-not-raised/
No matter what you do, a mountains position is irrevocable.
http://c.tadst.com/gfx/600x400/int-mountain-day.jpg?1
9. Precipitate
(pre-cipi-tAte)
Verb
Latin
Death of Shas spiritual leader may precipitate party split
http://www.israelhayom.com/site/newsletter_article.php?id=12489
Rainfall can precipitate the end to a drought.
http://inmtn.com/images/Picts/raining.jpg
10. Proliferation
(pro-life-erA-tion)
Noun
Latin and French
Would Urenco’s Sale Pose a Proliferation Risk.
http://carnegieendowment.org/2013/10/21/would-urenco-s-sale-pose-proliferation-risk/gqto
The proliferation of bacteria would explain why it is so abundant. http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/discoblog/files/2008/04/bacteria.jpg
Week 7.
1. Equivocate
(E-qui-vO-cAte)
Verb
Late Latin and English.
McAuliffe pounces on Cuccinelli equivocation on end to shutdown.
http://augustafreepress.com/mcauliffe-pounces-cuccinelli-equivocation-end-shutdown/
Obama equivocates how he is going to lower the national debt.
http://benswann.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/121204_barack_obama_ap_605.jpg
2. Fortuitous
(four-two-I-tus)
Adjective
Latin
Fortuitous success for King on Ancient Sands.
http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/racing/fortuitous-success-for-king-on-ancient-sands-246984.html
9/11 was not fortuitous. It was planned out.
http://beforeitsnews.com/contributor/upload/2571/images/911-attack.gif
3. Impeccable
(im-peck-able)
Adjective
Latin
Mollie King showcases her impeccable sense of style in a chic plaid belted two-piece as she joins the fashion crowd at Gucci event.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2464107/The-Saturdays-Mollie-King-shows-impeccable-style-Gucci-event.html
When people think of something being impeccable most of the time they think of a diamond and how all it's facets are flawless.
http://www.thejanedough.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Diamond.jpg
4. Liaison
(lee-A-zon)
Noun
French
New councilperson appointed as liaison to Emerson Environmental Commission.
http://www.northjersey.com/news/228377641_New_councilperson_appointed_as_liaison_to_
Emerson_Environmental_Commission.html
Just like a chain, a deal is only as strong as it's liaisons
http://scotrstone.com/sitebuilder/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/chain.jpg
5. Predisposed
(prE-dis-pOse-d)
Adjective
Latin
Tom Hanks won't gain weight for roles anymore, is predisposed to diabetes.
http://www.examiner.com/article/tom-hanks-won-t-gain-weight-for-roles-anymore-is-predisposed-to-diabetes
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is predisposed to fall over one day.
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKzHqSOS5_YbH7q-wkD_8_CLNOLE4sg3UX2Jsc2IRZdo-X1H-KFbWcC21gFlxJhRH3U31iPGD1Hy3PmfSHYanuEYQti-Gj9iYfpQ4ZhLT7SfBxdr1hMsaEhGFll5acRKIbKy9W9dR-bU6l/s400/leaning-tower-of-pisa.jpg
6. Propensity
(prO-pen-sity)
Noun
Latin and English
Michael Fassbender Talks Dating & Propensity For Playing Dark Roles.
http://www.accesshollywood.com/michael-fassbender-talks-dating-and-propensity-for-playing-dark-roles_article_85605
Soldiers drill constantly so that they have a propensity for battle.
http://images2.sina.com/english/china/p/2010/0402/U138P200T1D312420F14DT20100402062852.jpg
7. Reprehensible
(rep-rE-hen-sible)
Adjective
Late Latin and English
Boy Scouts Say Toppling Jurassic Stone Formation Is ‘Reprehensible’
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2013/10/boy-scouts-say-toppling-jurassic-stone-formation-is-reprehensible/
This is the face of a reprehensible person.
http://centerpeaceblog.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/shameful-face.jpg?w=590
8. Sham
(sham)
Noun
Northern English and English
Security Council sham is exposed
http://www.suntimes.com/news/huntley/23273478-452/security-council-sham-is-exposed.html
These purses are a sham.
http://pawngo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/louis-vuitton-bag.jpg
9. Solace
(sol-as)
Noun
Latin and Old French
Families can take no solace.
http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/1856286/families-can-take-no-solace/?cs=14
The American Red Cross symbol is known all over to bring solace to those in need.
https://si0.twimg.com/profile_images/2674017206/9e0ef62ec8e021a643af02d0b8d595ca.png
10. Solicitous
(sol-is-I-tus)
Adjective
Latin and English
Smith was more solicitous with friends
http://www.spin.com/articles/elliott-smith-mr-misery-10-year-anniversary-death/
This cat is very solicitous of the bee on his nose.
http://www.catsbeingcats.com/wp-content/uploads/funny-cat-face.jpg.
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