Week 1

Week 1 Vocabulary

1. Candid:

Honest; Frank
A weight scale whether we like it or not is quite candid.

http://www.alibaba.com/product-free/103746003/Digital_Weighing_Scale.html

Antonym:

Uncadid
When you wear a mask you are being uncadid.

http://www.unitedmask.com/masks/paper_mache.asp

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2. Discernment:

Insight; ability to see things clearly
When using a microscope you can see with discernment.

http://www.microscope-microscope.org/basic/microscope-parts.htm

Antonym:

Obscure
At Disney World, the hidden Mickies are obscure.

http://www.jenericbooks.com/HiddenMickeys.html

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3. Disdain:

Arrogant scorn; contempt
Cats and dogs show disdain towards eachother.

http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-53880412/stock-vector-dog-chasing-cat.html

Antonym:

Clean
Snow White is a great example of someone who has a clean heart.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_White_(Disney)

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4. Abstract:

Theoretical; lacking substance

This picture is an example of abstract art.

 

http://paintings.name/image-files/woman-in-temple-abstract-art.php

Antonym:

Concrete

A tree is a concrete image.

 

http://www.treewalls.com/pine-tree-3.html 

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5. Temperate:

Moderate;Restrained
When a dog is on a leash it is temperate.

http://www.wilderness.net/index.cfm?fuse=toolboxes&sec=signsposters

Antonym:

Intemperate
Since butterflies fly all over they are intemperate. 

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

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6. Enigma:

Mystery
Scooby Doo and his crew are experts at solving enigmas. 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scooby-Doo

Antonym:
Solution
This image represents that 1 plus 1 equals 2 so, 2 is the solution.

http://www.educationcreations.com/Mathworksheets.htm

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7. Inevitable:

Unavoidable; bound to happen

The sun coming up is inevitable.

http://www.town.hull.ma.us/Public_Documents/HullMA_DPW/Beaches/Janurary%202008%20Beach%20Pictures?textPage=1 

Antonym:

Unsure

I am unsure if I should drink coke or water.

 nowwaitaminute.com

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8. Eccentric:

Not conventional; a little kooky; irregular  

The Tower of Pisa is a little eccentric with the tilt.

 huffingtonpost.com

Antonym:

Normal

This is a very normal looking house.

architecturalhouseplans.com

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9. Provincial:

Limited in outlook to one's own small corner of the world; narrow
To a child the world is quite provincial.

http://www.healthychildcare-wa.org/

Antonym:

Sophisticated
A adult is considered more sophisticated than a child.

http://www.everydayhealth.com/adhd-photos/9-time-management-tips-for-adult-adhd.aspx#/slide-1

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10. Futile:

Hopeless; without effect
Donald Duck and Chip and Dale's good relationship is considered futile.

http://wallpapers.free-review.net/16__Donald_Duck_vs_Chip_n_Dale.htm

Antonym:

Successful
Everytime a flower blooms it is successful.