Week 2

Week 2 Vocabulary 

Diverse- varied 

There were a diverse group of students in the classroom.

http://www.thetownie.net/2012/01/are-we-as-diverse-as-we-think-we-are/

Antonym- identical 

The brothers looked so alike, they could be identical twins! 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Identical_Twins,_Roselle,_New_Jersey,_1967

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benevolent- kind; good-hearted; generous 

Thank that benevolent charity for their donation. 

https://ce-wiki.wikispaces.com/benevolent

antonym- barbaric

He had very barbaric manners. 

http://stuffdutchpeoplelike.com/2011/05/28/dutch-directness/

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pious- reverent or devout; outwardly (and sometimes falsely) reverent or devout 

The couple lived a pious life. 

http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1979/teresa-bio.html

antonym- disloyal 

If he left, he would have been a very disloyal friend. 

http://www.cartoonstock.com/directory/d/disloyal.asp

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Conciliatory- making peace; attempting to solve a dispute through goodwill 

After the inspirational speaker, she tried to conciliate with her enemies.

http://www.rivaboats.com/visitors/index.php?page=newsdetails&start=20&mod=2006&lang=en&id=224

antonym-disharmonize

Instead of resolving problems between them, he disharmonized the situation with his act of anger. 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolf_Hitler

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resignation- reluctant acceptance of a bad situation (secondary meaning) 

She received the bad news with resignation. 

http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-73153174/stock-photo-portrait-of-man-not-accepting-money-bribe.html

antonym- accept 

Because of her faith, she was able to accept her enemies. 

http://www.investmentpostcards.com/2010/10/31/laugh-out-loud-now-accepting-anonymous-donations/

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Resolute- determined; firm; unwavering 

He stood firm and resolute with his decision. 

http://www.gerryriskin.com/cat-law-firm-economics.html

antonym- hesitant 

The statement made her hesitant on her decision. 

http://www.123rf.com/photo_9513093_hesitant-on-the-way-to-choose.html

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servile- submissive and subservient; like a servant

He had a servile attitude in his work life. 

http://www.cartoonstock.com/directory/s/servile.asp

antonym-superior 

In that situation, he believed, because he was a man, that he was superior. 

http://laborquotes.weebly.com/good--evil.html

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Acute- sharp; shrewd

He has a sensitive and acute sense of humor. 

http://etc.usf.edu/clipart/41600/41694/fc_acuteang_41694.htm

antonym-dull

She had a dull humor, so she didn't laugh at his joke. 

http://englishhelponline.me/2011/07/27/adjective-dull/

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Reticent- restrained; uncommunicative 

He was a reserved reticent person 

http://www.phocabulary.com/reticent

Antonym-communicative 

After he new that his family supports him, he became very communicative. 

http://www.inglestotal.com/metodologia-de-estudios-ingles-metodo-comunicativo-communicative-approach/

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Anarchy- absence of government or control; lawlessness; disorder 

Whenever there is a substitute teacher, there is anarchy in the classroom.

http://www.californiabusinesslitigation.com/school_district_law/

Antonym- control

He maintained control of the situation 

http://www.ineedmotivation.com/blog/tag/control/