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Evasive (adj.) Definition - tending to avoid commitment or   self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly

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Examples:          1) The standard terminology of military and diplomatic engagement (and much corporate rhetoric) is often evasive, with usage reflecting differences in value systems — as when assassination by drone is described as “targeted killing.”http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/02/22/books/review/thieves-of-state-by-sarah-chayes.html?_r=0          2) His answers were brief, constrained, and evasive.

Remiss (adj.) Definition - lacking care or attention to duty; negligent.

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Examples:         1) Ms. Moore, J.K. Simmons (“Whiplash”) and Ms. Arquette, natch. Michael Keaton (“Birdman”) won for best actor, and took a smart jab at the

weirdness of talking about oneself all season long. “I think we’d all be remiss if we didn’t give a shout out to Narcissus,” he said.http://carpetbagger.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/22/birdman-and-boyhood-split-top-independent-spirit-awards/          2)However, it seems that despite ordering these checks, LU was extremely remiss in performing them.

Enthralled Definition: to captivate or charm the attention of someonePronunciation: en•thralledPart of speech: verbExample: 1.A woman was enthralled by a street saxophonist playing in Washington Square Park, and was delighted to find him. http://mobile.nytimes.com/blogs/cityroom/2014/10/15/honey-and-pain-from-a-saxophone/Synonym: absorb, enchant, fascinate, grab

LaconicDefinition:Using few words; expressing much in few words(short, to the point)Pronunciation:La•conicPart of speech:AdjectiveExample:1. His crisp and laconic performance won him three consecutive Emmy awards for best actor.http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/09/23/books/bill-cosby-in-mark-whitakers-new-biography.htmlSynonym: brief, concise, compact

Incarnate -‘In-kar-nate’-Adjective-Definition

to embody to be invested with bodily nature and form

-SentencesAt the leveraged loan industry’s annual conference on Oct. 17, nearly one in four participants voted to label cov-lite loans “the devil incarnate.” (http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/11/27/thanksgivukkah-reading-a-lending-boom-for-the-devil-incarnate/?_r=0)

Marie embroils the despotic Queen Mouserinks (Carmella Lauer) in her own tail, making he an easy target for the newly incarnate Nutcracker Prince. (http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/22/arts/the-nutcracker-a-new-york-theater-ballet-production.html)

Valise -Vel-eec-Noun-Definition

small handbag/carry on/luggage-Sentences

When her mother and caretaker dies, and the assisted-living facility won’t allow pets, Nenette waddles off to find her long-lost father, tiny valise and bewildered reptile in tow. (http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/07/movies/demi-soeur-directed-by-josiane-balasko.html)

One scheme was the “wash-wash,” a literal money-laundering in which the mark is shown a valise of supposed bills blackened with Vaseline and iodine and promised a cut if he pays for an expensive cleaning agent(http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/05/magazine/who-made-that-nigerian-scam.html)

Philanderer-  noun a man who frequently makes love with a woman one cannot or will not marry; carry on flirtations.Example sentences

Through tough questioning of Paul Solomon, who was at the vertex of a love triangle, Carolyn Warmus's lawyer today elicited a portrait of a philandering husband who lied to his wife and deceived his mistress.http://www.nytimes.com/1992/01/29/nyregion/defense-portrays-husband-in-triangle-as-a-philanderer.html

President Nicolas Sarkozy’s ex-wife Cécilia asked a Paris court to block release of a book that quotes her describing the president as a philanderer, a skinflint and “a man who loves no one, not even his children.”http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/11/world/europe/11briefs-book.html?_r=0

Moratorium- noun a temporary prohibition of somethingExample sentences

The top prosecutor in Philadelphia filed a legal challenge Wednesday to Gov. Tom Wolf's death penalty moratorium, telling Pennsylvania's highest court that the action was illegal and unconstitutional.http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/02/18/us/ap-us-pennsylvania-death-penalty.html?_r=0

City planning officials are recommending a moratorium on new projects seeking to raze or significantly alter buildings that helped build up Nashville's reputation as the capital of country music.http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/02/13/us/ap-us-saving-music-row.html

Realism (re·al·ism) (noun): the attitude or practice of accepting a situation as it is and being prepared to deal with it accordingly.

But “with impressive agility, ‘Wadjda’ finds room to maneuver between harsh realism and a more hopeful kind of storytelling.http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/03/02/arts/whats-on-tv-monday.html

Not having to hold this psychopath to standards of realism becomes a perverse relief in itself.

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twins.html  

Materialism (ma·te·ri·al·ism) (noun): a tendency to consider material possessions and physical comfort as more important than spiritual values.

This wasn't about materialism. My mother wanted us warm and well dressed for every Chanukah and Christmas she was bound to miss. http://mobile.nytimes.com/blogs/opinionator/2015/02/18/my-mother-is-not-a-bird/

"While all too many people live in dire poverty, others are caught up in materialism and lifestyles which are destructive of family life..."http://mobile.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/01/16/us/ap-as-rel-pope-watch.html

Resentment:Part Of Speech: NounDefinition: The feeling of displeasure or indignation at some act, remark, or person regarded as causing injury or incident.Examples:• "The copper mine has also been cited as a symbol in Myanmar of resentment towards China." (http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/05/20/world/asia/anti-china-resentment-flares-over-myanmar-mine.html)• "The growing resentments have lifted the fortunes of established parties, like the Uk Independence Party ." (http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/01/08/world/europe/paris-attack-reflects-a-dangerous-moment-for-europe.html)Visual:

Feasible:Part Of Speech: AdjectiveDefinition: Capable of being done affected or accomplished.Examples:•" Is there a scientific reason that adopting year round daylight savings time would not be feasible?" (http://mobile.nytimes.com/2013/01/01/science/is-year-round-daylight-saving-time-feasible.html)•" It may not always be feasible to capture a United States citizen terrorists who presents an imminent threat." (http://mobile.nytimes.com/2012/03/06/us/politics/holder-explains-threat-that-would-call-for-killing-without-trial.html)Visual:

Schadenfreude(sha-den-froid-uh)nounpleasure derived from the misfortune of others

"The schadenfreude sports fan, therefore, has little choice but to wish ill upon the more odious villains, with gusto." http://mobile.nytimes.com/blogs/opinionator/2012/06/21/the-schadenfreude-sports-fan/

"Reader responses about the new challenges facing these low-level employees ranged from mild schadenfreude to fiery wrath." http://mobile.nytimes.com/blogs/dealbook/2011/11/22/for-distressed-young-bankers-a-symphony-of-small-violins/

Pompous(pomp-us)adjectivehaving or exhibiting self-important

"Even more vexing are the pompous letters that the serial killer sends his way, setting forth grandiose plans and casting Verhoeven in the role of the C student struggling to keep up with the professor." http://mobile.nytimes.com/blogs/dealbook/2011/11/22/for-distressed-young-bankers-a-symphony-of-small-violins/

"Mr. Hastings lumps them, with most top media people, as 'egotistical, vainglorious, pompous, insecure, corrupt.'" http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/06/18/books/the-last-magazine-michael-hastingss-posthumous-novel.html

Stolid (adj.)Stol • id (Rhymes with solid)

Definition: (of a person) calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.

Ex: 1. "Tony Soprano, a tough talking, hard living crime boss with a stolid exterior but a rich interior life, died on Wednesday. "  

Link: http://mobile.nytimes.com/2013/06/20/arts/television/james-gandolfini-sopranos-star-dies-at-51.html

Ex: 2. A 54 year-old biochemist of stolid disposition, he's a reader of instruction manuals, a balanced of checkbooks, a maker of lists.

Link: http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/01/04/books/review/us-by-david-nicholls.html

To Hang On Someone's WordsDefinition: To listen very attentively to someone.Ex: 1. "The boy seemed to hang on his words. "It's a lot of fun." "

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Ex: 2. "Mr. Stein said that this kind of close management of expectations led investors to hang on the Feds words'. "

Link: http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/05/07/upshot/whispers-from-fed-could-lead-to-wild-swings-internal-critic-says.html

Subdued:Pronunciation- səbˈdjuːddefinition-

quiet; inhibited; repressed; controlled lowered in intensity or strength; reduced in fullness of tone, as a color or voice; muted

Parts of Speech: adjective

Example #1- Man Indicted in Wife's Death After Christmas Present Fight

“Authorities say Julio Resto was arrested the morning of New Year's Eve after he arrived at the police station with blood on his clothes and holding a knife. Authorities say he had to be subdued after he lunged at officers with the knife. Officers later found his wife's body at their apartment.” - NY Times

Example #2-Dad Says Teen Shot at Police Station Could Have Been Subdued

“Coignard and his attorney, Tim Maloney, said that they are seeking more information, including audiotape of the Jan. 22 shooting, but aren't yet moving ahead with litigation. They also want to know whether the three police officers involved were trained to handle people with mental health issues, and why the officer who had Kristiana nearly subdued could not place handcuffs on her.”- NY Times

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Adonis

Pronunciation-\ə-ˈdä-nəs, -ˈdō-\Definition-

a youth slain by a wild boar but permitted by Zeus to pass four months every year in the lower world with Persephone, four with Aphrodite, and four wherever he chose

a very handsome young manParts of speech- noun

Example #1- Charlie Sheen 'Today' show interview

“ Sheen says he's a warlock with tiger blood and Adonis DNA who deserves to be making $3 million an episode for "Two and a Half Men." -New Jersey Real Time News

Example #2- Soccer Gods

“For once, maybe that girl falls for the alpha male, and he doesn’t turn out to be an arrogant person. Maybe that chiseled adonis with the sports car and the trust fund is also kind and loving. “

Vicarious Definition: Taking the place of another person or thing; acting or serving as a substitute.

(Adjective) Example Sentence: "If this is true, what we experience when we listen to sad music might be

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Idealist Definition: a person who cherishes or pursues high or noble principles, purposes,goals, etc.

(Noun) Example Sentence: “An idealist, Roark believes he can balance his values with the

needs of society.” Synonyms: Dreamer

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