Autonomy
freedom from control
noun
aw-ton-uh-mee
1615-25 Greek
It's easier for the executive, the professional and the self-employed to   fulfill this need for autonomy  than for other workers. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/autonomy

The people who didn't like Britain used this flag to show that they wanted autonomy.
http://www.skepticalob.com/2011/06/autonomy-is-not-right-to-do-whatever.html

Bureaucratic
over-regulated
adjective
byoor-uh-krat-ik
1830-40 French
The bureaucratic  machine of the university requires formal rational and logical systems to operate efficiently. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/bureaucratic?s=t

The goverment is bureaucratic because they have assisants for assisants.
http://misfit120.wordpress.com/2012/08/18/the-definition-of-bureaucrat-freakin-bozo/

Mandate
authorization
noun
man-deyt
1540-50 Latin

The man is giving his mandate for to the president.
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/mandate

From the start, the Smithsonian has pursued activities that fulfill its mandate   to increase knowledge. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/mandate?s=t
Ostracize
to reject
verb
os-truh-sahyz
1640-50 Greek
Historically, tattoos were developed as a way to identify prisoners and ostracize  them from law-abiding society. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/ostracize?s=t

The other girls ostracized her from their group.
http://ezeedictionary.com/forum/showthread.php/6283-Image-Mnemonic-For-The-Word-Ostracize

Raucous
disorderly
adjective
raw-kuhs
1760-70 Latin
By then a raucous  debate over the propriety of reporting on candidates'   personal lives had already begun. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/raucous?s=t

These raucous men are fighting in front of fans.
http://blogs.technet.com/b/cis/archive/2012/12/18/sds-battle-royale.aspx

Recourse
a way to get help
noun
ree-kawrs, -kohrs, ri-kawrs, -kohrs
1350–1400 Middle English < Old French < Late Latin
Sometimes the only recourse  is daily combing and nit picking, and this may take   some time to eliminate an infestation. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/recourse?s=t

The kid's recourse is his coach with redress and advice for him.
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Reiterate
to repeat
verb
ree-it-uh-reyt
1520-30 Latin
To reiterate , the study could not have been any clearer about the importance of   lowering meat consumption. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/reiterate?s=t

Parrots often reiterate what they hear from humans.

http://action.innercityadvisors.org/why-leaders-should-constantly-reiterate-whats-important/

Tantamount
just like
adjective
tan-tuh-mount
1635-45 Anglo-French or Italian
They trust each other with their careers, which among many academics is   tantamount  to trusting each other with their lives. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/tantamount?s=t

The characters are tantamount to real life now.
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Tenacious
grasping strongly
adjective
tuh-ney-shuhs
1600-10 Latin
She is a leader in the state and national arts community and a tenacious  advocate for the arts. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/tenacious?s=t

The tenacious bull rider must hold on for 8 seconds.
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/tenacious

Utopia
a paradise
noun
yoo-toh-pee-uh
1550-60 Greek
The idea of Utopia is nice but has been proven not to work with most people. http://www.wordhippo.com/what-is/sentences-with-the-word/utopia.html

This women's idea of Utopia is a place with crystal blue water and sunshine.
http://www.utopiaanddystopia.com/utopia/utopia-definition/

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Bolster
to support
verb
bohl-ster
before 1000; Middle English, Old English;  cognate with Old Norse, Dutch, German
New numbers bolster  the claim that records became a lot more popular last year. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/bolster?s=t

A pillow bolsters your head and neck while you sleep.
http://www.thesofaco.com/custom-options/throw-pillows.aspx

Depreciate
to become less valuable
verb
dih-pree-shee-eyt
1640–50; Late Latin
Think about an object that doesn't depreciate  with use, but is instead improved by it. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/depreciate?s=t

The value of a dollar has depreciated over time.
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/depreciate

Indiscriminate
not selective
adjective
in-di-skrim-uh-nit
1590–1600; Latin
We get the sense of an indiscriminate intellectuall curiosity that can't be contained by the routines of the 
workday. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/indiscriminate?s=t

The indiscriminate man fired bullets into a crowd of random people.
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/indiscriminately

Inquisitive
questioning
adjective
in-kwiz-i-tiv
1350–1400; Middle English < Middle French < Late Latin
The cloned animals exhibit the full spectrum of behavioral traits, from curious and inquisitive  to timid and shy. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/inquisitive?s=t

This girl's face is inquisitive. Young kids are very inquisitive because they have a lot of questions.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pwincessrai/6037590737/

Nebulous
indefinite
adjective
neb-yuh-luhs
1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin
Fairness is a nebulous  concept that is different for each person. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/nebulous?s=t

The nebulous man is unsure about the answer.
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Relegate
to send
verb
rel-i-geyt
1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin
It did, however, relegate  the remaining participants to the second rank. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/relegate?s=t

The man's marijuana habit relegated him to prison.
http://blog.ctnews.com/meehan/2012/02/17/marijuana-legal-not-so-much/

Replete
filled
adjective
ri-pleet
1350–1400; Middle English < Middle French < Latin
The newly revamped interface is replete  with cool blues, metallic grays and   lots of swishy animated effects. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/replete?s=t

Fred the frog sat back after his large meal, completely replete.http://collegeadmissions.testmasters.com/tag/sat-vocabulary-words/

Sedentary
involving much sitting
adjective
sed-n-ter-ee
1590–1600; Latin
It is possible that for some, a sedentary  lifestyle leads to pedestrian thought. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/sedentary?s=t

The man is sedentary as he watches TV.
http://images.yourdictionary.com/sedentary

Tenet
a principle
noun
ten-it
1590–1600; Latin
One basic tenet  is that the people who live and work near the ocean should play   a role in conservation planning and management. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/tenet?s=t

The tenet that the kids embodied was kindness.
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Terse
short
adjective
turs
1595–1605; Latin
My comments on the first manuscript were fairlyterse  and probably about a page   long. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/terse?s=t

The boxing match was terse because he knocked the guy out with one punch, so the fight was brief.
http://www.gotbrainy.com/flashcards/show/11602

Attrition
uh-trish-uhn
a natural loss of individuals
noun
1325–75; Middle English < Latin
At the top of the civil service the attrition rate will be even higher.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Attrition

This picture represents the natural loss of individuals.  The sand represents attrition.
http://www.empowernetwork.com/saqibkhan/blog/the-definition-of-attrition-and-how-to-kill-it/

Circumvent
sur-kuhm-vent, sur-kuhm-vent
to avoid
verb
1545–55; Latin
He found a way to circumvent the law.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/circumvent

If you are on a diet, then you should try to circumvent cake.
http://www.buffalochow.com/2008/05/for_cakes_only_dessert_deli_me.html

Cohesive
koh-hee-siv
connected
adjective
1720-30; Latin
In order have a cohesive ensemble they must work together and these ideas are carried over into other areas of their lives.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/cohesive?s=t

The team formed a cohesive huddle after the game to celebrate their victory.

http://sportstrainingblog.com/sports-psychology/team-cohesion-in-sport

Grievous
gree-vuhs
terrible
adjective
1250–1300; Middle English  < Old French
The members knew that grievous wounds had been opened by the war, and it would

take much time for them to heal.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/grievous?s=t

A funeral is a grievous experience.

http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2013/06/12/the-last-place-you-look-for-new-members/funeral-pastor-2/ 

Inundate
in-uhn-deyt, -uhn-, in-uhn-deyt
to flood
verb
1615–25; LatinFlood waters will inundate much of the valley and many roads.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/inundate?s=t

The water inundated the roadway.



http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/bZGElSVHGh4/Flood+Waters+Remain+High+Northern+New+South/CxvY2dYQ1lD

Oblivious
uh-bliv-ee-uhs
not noticing
adjective
1400–50; late Middle English < Latin
People surge into the shallows, oblivious of the shark danger.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/oblivious

The man was oblivious to the flying baseball bat.

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Reticent
ret-uh-suhnt
quiet
adjective
1825–35; Latin
He's less reticent about discussing his frequent-flier mileage balance, which

presumably exceeds that of his peers.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/reticent?s=t 

The green person is being reticent while some other people talk in the corner.

http://www.gotbrainy.com/flashcards/show/10037 

Robust
roh-buhst, roh-buhst
strong and well
adjective
1540–50; Latin
Flavorful ginger, garlic and a medley of spices produce a robust heat, while

also providing an array of health benefits. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/robust?s=t

This man is robust.

http://www.creative-wisdom.com/teaching/WBI/parametric_test.shtml

 
Sanction
sangk-shuhn
to grant approval of
verb
1555–65; Latin
There is no sanction if their parents refuse to take them.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/sanction

 

 The man sanctioned the new business project.

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/sanction 

Vociferous
voh-sif-er-uhs
loud
adjective
1605–15; Latin
The over vociferous anti-drug people have a long history of exaggeration and

lies. 
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/vociferous?s=t

The vociferous coach yelled at his team on the field.

http://googlegoop.blogspot.com/2008_05_11_archive.html

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