Thursday, August 29, 2013

1.Detriment
-Pronunciationde-truh-muhnt
-Part of Speech: noun
-Etymology: 1400-50 middle english< middle french< latin
-Professional Sentence: Regarding egos, most egos are neutral, but of course a person's ego can be to his detriment.  http://www.reference.com/example-sentences/detriment
-Picture:
Eating too much fast food can be a detriment to your health.
http://www.spoonwiz.com/asian-obesity-and-american-fast-food/
2.Dexterous
-Pronunciationdek-struhs, -ster-uhs
-Part of Speech: adjective
-Etymology: 1595-1605 latin
-Professional Sentence: What makes us human is our intelligence combined with our dexterous hands.  http://www.reference.com/example-sentences/dexterous?s=1
-Picture:

The dexterous woman practices yoga on the beach.
http://yogapilates-classes.com/yoga-pilates-blog

3.Discretion
-Pronunciation: dih-skresh-uhn
-Part of Speech: noun
-Etymology: 1250- 1300 middle english< anglo- french< late latin
-Professional Sentence: In the end, it's still the doctor's discretion on the diagnosis and action plan.  http://www.reference.com/example-sentences/discretion?s=1
-Picture:
"Viewer discretion is advised."
http://www.tv.com/shows/family-guy/ 

4.Facetious
-Pronunciation: fuh-see-shuhs
-Part of Speech: adjective
-Etymology: 1585-95 french< latin
-Professional SentenceThere are a great many local slang words, often of facetious origin.  http://www.reference.com/example-sentences/facetious?s=1
-Picture:
Sarcastic Wonka
Willy Wonka  is being facetious.
http://www.memecenter.com/fun/214880/sarcastic-wonka

5.Gregarious
-Pronunciation: gri-gair-ee-uhs
-Part of Speech: adjective
-Etymology: 1660-70 latin
-Professional SentenceThese gregarious marine birds are among the world's smallest penguins.  http://www.reference.com/example-sentences/gregarious?s=1
-Picture:

These gregarious teens are spending time together on the weekend.
http://news.wustl.edu/news/Pages/20507.aspx

6.Optimum
-Pronunciation: op-tuh-muhm
-Part of Speech: adjective
-Etymology: 1875-80 latin
-Professional Sentence: Any advice for optimum seats would be greatly appreciated.  http://www.reference.com/example-sentences/optimum?s=1
-Picture:
1st row is the optimum location for any event.
http://www.ebay.com/bhp/alice-cooper-tickets

7. Ostentatious
-Pronunciation: os-ten-tey-shuhs, -tuhn-
-Part of Speech: adjective
-Etymology: 1650-60 old french< latin
-Professional Sentence: The city lacks ostentatious palaces, temples, or monuments.  http://www.reference.com/example-sentences/ostentatious?s=1
-Picture:
Lady Gaga often dresses in very ostentatious clothing.
http://style.mtv.com/2010/09/13/2010-vmas-lady-gaga-meat-dress-real/ 

8.Scrupulous
-Pronunciation: skroo-pyuh-luhs
-Part of Speech: adjective
-Etymology: 1400-50 late middle english< latin
-Professional Sentence: Scrupulous dental care can help avert tooth loss, but growing old gets in the way.  http://www.reference.com/example-sentences/scrupulous?s=1
-Picture:
The creation of this car was carried out with scrupulous attention to detail.
http://www.fiat500usa.com/2009_05_01_archive.html

9.Sensory
-Pronunciation: sen-suh-ree
-Part of Speech: adjective
-Etymology: 1620-30 latin
-Professional Sentence: The disease can also cause nerve damage in the extremities, sensory loss in the skin, and muscle weakness.  http://www.reference.com/example-sentences/sensory?s=1
-Picture:
Siri has sensory mark that senses your touch and sound.
http://www.apple.com/ios/siri/siri-faq/

10.Vicarious
-Pronunciation: vahy-kair-ee-uhs, vi-
-Part of Speech: adjective
-Etymology: 1630-40 latin
-Professional Sentence: It's a chance to take vicarious pride in modern achievement.  http://www.reference.com/example-sentences/vicarious?s=1