Senior Vocabulary Challenge 2016
 “Of
all sad words of tongue or
pen, the saddest are these, 'It
might have been.”
― John Greenleaf Whittier, Maud
Muller - Pamphlet
Promising
success;
propitious; opportune;
favorable
Auspicious
The auspicious donation gives our charity a promising future.
Any
of several threadlike
bodies; consisting of
chromatin, that carry the
genes in a linear order
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Chromosome
Then chromosomes of definite size and form, and corresponding in number
to those present in the fertilised egg-cell, again appear.
The Biological Problem of To-day Oscar Hertwig
A
person to whom
property or power is
entrusted for the benefit
of another
Fiduciary
So, no, I would not entrust my money to them, because it is
clear that they do not feel any fiduciary responsibility to me.
Poll Results: Our Readers Won't be Goldman Clients Noah
Kristula-Green March 13, 2012
Composed
of parts or
elements that are all of
the same kind
US
WHO’S
ON FIRST?
WHO’S
ON FIRST?
WHO’S
ON FIRST?
WHO’S
ON FIRST?
WHO’S
ON FIRST?
WHO’S
ON FIRST?
Homogeneous
We are getting near the end of the great Democratic, Wholesale, or homogeneous phase in the world's history.
Anticipations Herbert George Wells
To
accuse (a public
official) before an
appropriate tribunal of
misconduct in office
M
Impeach
A conservative president launched two wars, and conservatives tried to
impeach the adulterous Bill Clinton.
Don't Ask, Don't Tell Turncoats Linda Hirshman November 30, 2010
A
case in a court of law
involving a claim,
complaint, etc…, by one
party against another
Lawsuit
The photographers have reportedly filed a $1
million lawsuit.
A
criminal offense
defined as less serious
than a felony
Misdemeanor
The remaining two defendants who only pled to a
misdemeanor will serve up to 90 days in jail.
An
offense, as murder
burglary, of graver
character than those
called misdemeanors
on
Felony
Allen, once an aide to the late Senator Jesse Helms, resigned in 2006 after
he was arrested for felony thefts from retail stores.
 An
act or instance of using or closely
imitating the language and thoughts
of another author without
authorization and the representation
of that author’s work as one’s own,
as by not crediting the original author
ism
F
Plagiarism
“These two manuscripts are clearly plagiarisms,”
the editor said, tossing them angrily on the floor.
Places
in or belonging to
a lower order or rank
or
Subordinate
He had control over even the smallest
detail and most likely would have
told his subordinate what to do.
Absolute
control by the
state or a government
branch of a highly
centralized institution
IT
ISM
Totalitarianism
In general, literature is a natural adversary of totalitarianism.
it
To
arrange or do in order
of highest or higher in
importance, rank,
privilege, etc.
Prioritize
Because conservatives and liberals see foreign policy
differently, they prioritize issues differently.
To
put off until another
day or time.
Procrastinate
I used to be a reporter, and there is no better way to procrastinate
while writing than research.
A
movable article of
personal property
“CH,” NOT “K”
Chattel
Goods, wealth, possessions, and personal
property are all chattel and subject to confiscation
Under some types of bankruptcy.
Security
pledge for the
payment of a loan
Collateral
He gave the bank some stocks and bonds as collateral for the money he borrowed.
To
deal or bargain with
another or others
Negotiate
But a wider look at the many U.S. citizens detained abroad shows
just how difficult it can be to negotiate their release.
A
contract renting land,
building, etc…,to
another.
Lease
He leased the farm from the sheriff.
An
agreement between
two or more parties for
the doing or not doing of
something specified
Contract
The ceiling and roof were made of concrete, not wood and sheet metal
as the contract specified.
A
conveyance of an
interest in property as
security for the
repayment of money
borrowed
Mortgage
She is committed to fighting gang crime, protecting consumers from
mortgage fraud and scams, and preserving natural resources.
The
air, water, mineral,
organisms, and all other
external factors
surrounding and
affecting a given
organism at any time
Environmental
Of course, price isn't everything -- environmental consequences matter too.
An
arrangement to secure
accommodations at a
restaurant or hotel, on a
boat or plane, etc.
Reservations
Friday afternoon, I went online and with a few
clicks made a reservation at the Best Western
in Monticello, just off Highway 17.
A
detailed plan for a
journey, especially a list
of places to visit
Itinerary
Harry's itinerary includes touring sites hit by last year's Superstorm Sandy.
An
estimate, often
itemized, of expected
income and expense for
a given period in the
future
Budget
Beetlejuice was produced on a budget of $15 million and grossed $73.7million upon its release.
The
place to which a
person or thing travels
or is sent
Destination
My fabulous driver tried every street he knew, but we couldn't get within
fifteen blocks of my destination.
To
deprive (a mortgagor or
pledger) of the right to
redeem his or her property,
especially on failure to
make on a mortgage
Foreclosure
Housing advocates fret a sudden increase in foreclosure cases
next month will put a strain on services.
The
monetary value of a
property or business
beyond any amount
owed on it
E
Y
Equity
Over the years, they have carefully avoided tapping into
their home equity for unnecessary expenses.