Week 3

Virulent

Extremely poisonous; malignant; full of hate

The virulent look on her face warned me that she was about to say something unkind.

http://www.tampagov.net/dept_fire_rescue_public_education/information_resources/adults/poison.asp

Antonym: Benevolent

It was a gift from a benevolent donor.

http://www.moravianmanor.org/benevolent.htm

Scrutinize

To examine closely

I closely scrutinized my opponent's every move.

http://blog.earnmydegree.com/blog/2011/01/17/scrutinize-school-fiscal-responsibility/

Antonym: Skim

She only skimmed the reading assignment.

http://www.transformingleader.org/2011/01/leaders-are-readers.html

Discord

Disagreement

The city has been long known as a scene of racial intolerance and discord. 

http://www.feveravenue.com/constructive-disagreement/

Antonym: Agreement

There is a wide agreement on the issue.

http://theteendoc.com/parenting/can-we-agree/

Repudiate

Reject; to deny

He has publicly repudiated the government's policies.

http://www.constructionlawtoday.com/2009/06/fdic-contract-repudiation-powers/

Antonym: Admit

You know you're wrong! Admit it!

http://vipdictionary.com/admit

Diligent

Hardworking

A student with all A's is very diligent.

http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-17282866/stock-photo-portrait-of-diligent-student-in-glasses-with-heap-of-books-in-hands.html

Antonym: Idle

The days during the season of summer are very idle.

http://americanvision.org/3793/the-most-boring-day-in-history/

Superficial

On the surface only; shallow; not thorough

They had a superficial knowledge of the topic.

http://lmg.letmeget.net/blog/heidi-montags-10-plastic-surgery-after-photo

Antonym: Profound

His knowledge of chemistry is profound.

http://www.aslannas.com/2008/12/which-cartoon-character-are-you.html

Contempt

Reproachful; disdain

She was arrested for contempt of court.

http://warmingglow.uproxx.com/2011/09/the-next-new-susan-boyle-394/cowell-contempt

Antonym: Esteem

She has won esteem for her work with cancer patients.

http://www.askkissy.com/2011/12/17/5-quick-tips-to-gain-confidence-and-raise-your-self-esteem/

Lucid

Clear; easy to understand

He is able to recognize his wife in his lucid moments.

http://jackholesrealm.wordpress.com/2012/01/30/clear/clear_water_hd_widescreen_wallpapers_1680x1050/

Antonym: Dim

I have a dim memory of your last visit.

http://www.geekalerts.com/light-bulb-light/

Aesthetic

Having to do with artistic beauty; artistic

The artist made aesthetic improvements to the building.

http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/gogh/starry-night/

Antonym: Hideous

The room was filled with hideous furniture.

http://listoftheday.blogspot.com/2010/07/hideous-movie-heroes-of-day.html

Prodigal

Extravagant; wasteful

The prodigal child always spent her money the minute she got it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parable_of_the_Prodigal_Son

Antonym: Conserving

With so little rain, everyone had to conserve water.

http://www.recyclereminders.com/Conserve-Energy-Sign/Conserve-Energy-Sign/SKU-S-7277.aspx