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Trajectory

nani_mae25 — 2015-11-09 15:49:39 UTC

(Noun)-tre-jek-te-re- the curved path upon which something travels through the air or through space. Synonym-direction Antonym-deviation The trajectory of each bird’s flight path ensured that no two birds collide.

Conjecture

nani_mae25 — 2015-11-09 15:50:05 UTC

(Noun)- kuhn-jek-cher- Guess; uncertain belief;

Synonym-hunch

Antonym-fact Peer gossip is an example of a conjecture.

Revert

nani_mae25 — 2015-11-09 15:51:47 UTC

(Verb)- ri-vurt- default; change back Synonym-regress Antonym-progress The girl will revert to her solitary ways once she finds out that her confidant is a hypocrite.

Vertigo

nani_mae25 — 2015-11-09 15:52:24 UTC

(noun) vert-i-go- a feeling of spinning and loss of balance, often associated with nausea Synonym-disequilibrium Antonym- equilibrium Athena was diagnosed with vertigo after she experienced black outs when she stood up suddenly.

Incontrovertible

nani_mae25 — 2015-11-09 15:53:41 UTC

(Adj)-in-kon-truh-vur-tuh-buhl- Not able to be “turned opposite” or disputed; undebatable Synonym-certain Antonym-questionable The proof of his guilt was so incontrovertible that the boy walked away from his, now, exgirlfriend.

Anarchy

nani_mae25 — 2015-11-09 15:55:51 UTC

(Noun) - an-er-kee- Total absence of rule of government; mayhem Synonym-chaos Antonym-peace When a substitute teacher is present, the baybays turn to total anarchy.

Hierarchy

nani_mae25 — 2015-11-09 15:56:18 UTC

(Noun)- hahy-uh-rahr-kee- Body of rulers or officials grouped in ranks, each being subordinate to the rank above it; pecking order Synonym-ranking AntonymIn Jrotc's hierachy has a specific and elite chain of command.

Eugenics

nani_mae25 — 2015-11-09 15:57:40 UTC

(Noun) – yu-jen-iks- science dealing with improving the hereditary qualities of the human race Synonym-ancestry Antonym-acquirement The exhibit tells of a eugenics movement that tried to apply principles from Darwin and animal husbandry to humans.

Euphemism

nani_mae25 — 2015-11-09 15:58:06 UTC

Noun)- yu-fe-miz-em- an indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing Synonym-delicacy Antonym-curt The employee formerly called a “janitor” is now known by a euphemism such as “facilities service worker.”

Euthenics

nani_mae25 — 2015-11-09 15:59:33 UTC

(NOUN) – yu-then-iks- science dealing with improving living conditions Synonym-upgrade Antonym-diminish The study of euthenics addresses effective nutrition and healthy habits.