ˈad-və-ˌkāt
verb
verb
to promote
Middle English, Latin
And just in his first week, Dakduk found himself in the position of lobbying against policies he promoted in his previous capacity at the veterans' advocacy group.
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2013/11/08/veterans-advocate-changes-jobs-and-positions
Some NC teachers planned a walkout to advocate for higher pay.
And just in his first week, Dakduk found himself in the position of lobbying against policies he promoted in his previous capacity at the veterans' advocacy group.
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2013/11/08/veterans-advocate-changes-jobs-and-positions
Some NC teachers planned a walkout to advocate for higher pay.
http://triangle.news14.com/content/news/701215/nc-teachers-hold-walk-in-over-gop-legislation
antipathy
antipathy
an-ˈti-pə-thē
noun
noun
strong dislike
Latin, Greek
Volunteers focused on several wards and found that many unregistered voters had antipathy toward the political process.
http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20131101/COMM011101/311010302
The Wicked Witch of the West shows antipathy towards Dorothy.
Volunteers focused on several wards and found that many unregistered voters had antipathy toward the political process.
http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20131101/COMM011101/311010302
The Wicked Witch of the West shows antipathy towards Dorothy.
i-ˈman(t)-sə-ˌpāt
verb
verb
to free
Latin
Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds, Have no fear for atomic energy, because none of them can stop the time.
http://www.news24.com/MyNews24/Spear-to-Bakers-Biscuits-20131108
By signing the Emancipation Proclamation Lincoln freed all slaves in the US.
http://civilwardailygazette.com/2013/01/01/lincoln-issues-the-emancipation-proclamation/
Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds, Have no fear for atomic energy, because none of them can stop the time.
http://www.news24.com/MyNews24/Spear-to-Bakers-Biscuits-20131108
By signing the Emancipation Proclamation Lincoln freed all slaves in the US.
http://civilwardailygazette.com/2013/01/01/lincoln-issues-the-emancipation-proclamation/
idiosyncrasy
ˌi-dē-ə-ˈsiŋ-krə-sē
noun
noun
personal habit
Greek
Personal idiosyncrasy and curiosity are part of living history, not something that can or should be avoided.
http://www.popmatters.com/review/176117-my-american-revolution-a-modern-expedition-through-historys-forgotte/
The habit of biting nails is an idiosyncrasy.
http://www.thewritingnut.com/blog-challenge/az-day-3-character-checklist/attachment/habit-male-biting-nails-400a062507/
Personal idiosyncrasy and curiosity are part of living history, not something that can or should be avoided.
http://www.popmatters.com/review/176117-my-american-revolution-a-modern-expedition-through-historys-forgotte/
The habit of biting nails is an idiosyncrasy.
http://www.thewritingnut.com/blog-challenge/az-day-3-character-checklist/attachment/habit-male-biting-nails-400a062507/
imminent
ˈi-mə-nənt
adjective
adjective
likely to occur soon
Latin
The one remaining culvert on the Union Pacific causeway across the Great Salt Lake is in "imminent" peril of collapse.
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/57087689-78/lake-culvert-causeway-railroad.html.csp
A plane crash is imminent here.
http://www.flickriver.com/photos/arcticpuppy/4072474918/
The one remaining culvert on the Union Pacific causeway across the Great Salt Lake is in "imminent" peril of collapse.
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/57087689-78/lake-culvert-causeway-railroad.html.csp
A plane crash is imminent here.
http://www.flickriver.com/photos/arcticpuppy/4072474918/
impede
im-ˈpēd
verb
verb
to hinder
Latin
A congressional subcommittee chaired by Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Thursday heard testimony contending that a slow federal rulemaking process has impeded access to insurance coverage for those needing treatment for mental illness.
inclusive
in-ˈklü-siv
adjective
adjective
complete
Middle English, Latin
Entertainment and food are some parts of an all inclusive vacation.
Its about time policy makers and society at large work together to create inclusive spaces for them to lead a life just like any other person.
Entertainment and food are some parts of an all inclusive vacation.
http://www.yucatan-holidays.com/featured-articles/all-in-on-all-inclusive-vacations-cancun-riviera-maya/
jurisdiction
jurisdiction
ˌju̇r-əs-ˈdik-shən
noun
noun
control
Middle English, Anglo-French, Latin
The Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would assert Clean Water Act jurisdiction over all natural and artificial tributary streams, lakes, ponds and wetlands that affect the chemical, physical and biological integrity of larger, downstream navigable waters under a proposed rule.
http://www.bna.com/epa-corps-propose-n17179879956/
The US government has jurisdiction over all 50 states.
http://telliotthshistory.wikispaces.com/US+Government
The Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would assert Clean Water Act jurisdiction over all natural and artificial tributary streams, lakes, ponds and wetlands that affect the chemical, physical and biological integrity of larger, downstream navigable waters under a proposed rule.
http://www.bna.com/epa-corps-propose-n17179879956/
The US government has jurisdiction over all 50 states.
http://telliotthshistory.wikispaces.com/US+Government
precarious
pri-ˈker-ē-əs
adjective
adjective
unsafe
Latin
The new Time magazine cover boy has already been anointed the GOP presidential frontrunner for 2016 — a precarious perch, for sure, because it is a long way to election-day.
http://cognoscenti.wbur.org/2013/11/08/frontrunner-chris-christie-john-sivolella
Standing on top of these rocks is a precarious thing to do.
http://www.summitpost.org/summit-of-ancient-art/782662
The new Time magazine cover boy has already been anointed the GOP presidential frontrunner for 2016 — a precarious perch, for sure, because it is a long way to election-day.
http://cognoscenti.wbur.org/2013/11/08/frontrunner-chris-christie-john-sivolella
Standing on top of these rocks is a precarious thing to do.
http://www.summitpost.org/summit-of-ancient-art/782662
preposterous
pri-ˈpäs-t(ə-)rəs
adjective
adjective
ridiculous
Latin
Sturgeon said it was preposterous for the UK government to threaten that BAE's two yards in Glasgow would lose their multibillion-pound contracts for 13 new Type 26 frigates if Scotland voted for independence next year.
http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2013/nov/07/royal-navy-shipyard-threat-nicola-sturgeon
To some the idea of Santa Claus is preposterous.
http://www.visitfortwayne.com/blog/index.php/2012/11/santa-claus-is-coming-to-town/
Sturgeon said it was preposterous for the UK government to threaten that BAE's two yards in Glasgow would lose their multibillion-pound contracts for 13 new Type 26 frigates if Scotland voted for independence next year.
http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2013/nov/07/royal-navy-shipyard-threat-nicola-sturgeon
To some the idea of Santa Claus is preposterous.
http://www.visitfortwayne.com/blog/index.php/2012/11/santa-claus-is-coming-to-town/
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