Week 3

Vocabulary Week 3 

virulent- extremely poisonous; malignant; full of hate 

She was a very virulent woman and always said hurtful things.

http://www.toonpool.com/cartoons/doctor%20virulent%20hypochondria_73780

antonym- Benevolent

I want to repay the benevolent donor, but they were anonymous. 

http://www.lucycorrvillage.com/foundation3.htm

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Scrutinize- to examine closely 

She was scrutinizing all of my ideas. 

http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-photo-4457845-scrutinize.php

antonym- ignore 

I was talking to him, but all he did was ignore me. 

http://www.brucebucks.com/2011/09/ignore-list/

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Discord-disagreement

There is a discord over whether or not Cincinnati should have street cars. 

http://pastorron7.wordpress.com/2008/10/07/theological-disagreement-debates-and-discussions/

Antonym- Harmony

After years of fighting there was peace and harmony. 

http://www.yourbtdiet.com/blood-type-health/499/

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Repudiate- reject; to deny 

The baby repudiated the mashed beans.

http://www.intellectualdisability.info/how-to../consent-and-people-with-intellectual-disabilities-the-basics

Antonym- admit 

she admitted she needed help with her addiction. 

http://celebs.icanhascheezburger.com/2011/03/31/funny-celebrity-pictures-obi-wans-army/

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diligent- hardworking 

She was a diligent and smart student. 

http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-17282866/stock-photo-portrait-of-diligent-student-in-glasses-with-heap-of-books-in-hands.html

Antonym- inactive 

The cat was fat and inactive. 

http://www.photopost.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=7806

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Superficial- on the surface only; shallow; not thorough

Her idea of the topic was superficial, so she didn't do well on the test. 

http://www.buzzfeed.com/jessicas11

Antonym- profound 

She had a profound interest in art. 

http://www.motifake.com/profound-words-jesus-cross-words-ponder-god-bible-religion-demotivational-posters-78836.html

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contempt- reproachful; disdain 

He was speaking to his dad with contempt. 

http://www.pollsb.com/polls/p2046434-%E2_%9Cour_youth_love_luxury_bad_manners_contempt

antonym- Admiration

They had a love and admiration for the singer. 

http://www.acclaimimages.com/photos-images/admiration.html

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lucid- Clear; easy to understand

The teacher confused the student, but her friend gave her a lucid explanation. 

http://jp.learnoutlive.com/japanese-making-things-clear-hakkiri/

antonym- dim 

I have a dim memory of that topic. 

http://www.danheller.com/images/LatinAmerica/Cuba/Dogs-n-Cats/Bw/img4.html

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Aesthetic- having to do with artistic beatuty, artistic 

The innovations to the kitchen were all aesthetic. 

http://www.iep.utm.edu/aestheti/

antonym- grotesque

That movie was grotesque.

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Prodigal- extravagant; wasteful 

She was very prodigal with her money. 

http://freetestprep.net/dictionary/p/prodigal/

antonym- conserving 

He wanted to conserve his money for the future. 

http://www.recyclereminders.com/Conserve-Energy-Sign/Conserve-Energy-Sign/SKU-S-7277.aspx