Evasive [ih-vey-siv]- adj1.tending or seeking to evade; characterized by evasion : an evasive answer.example: But he was also long-winded and at times evasive.

Remiss /rəˈmis/- adjLack of attention to duty or care; negligent "It would be very remiss of me to not pass on that information""I would be remiss to not compliment on your beauty"

SubduedPast tense of subdue (verb)

Definition: 1. quiet; inhibited; repressed; controlled2. lowered in intensity or strength; reduced in fullness of tone, as a color or voice; muted:subdued light; wallpaper in subdued greens.

The cop subdued the uncooperative criminal in handcuffs."The more subdued send-off, but Jay Leno is exiting the top" (New York Times).

AdonisDates back to Greek mythology. Definition- a handsome young man

“Liam Riddick, a quiet Adonis who reveals unsuspected intensity, has become the company’s foremost stylist.” (New York Times)

PhilandererDefinition: a womanizer, carry on flirtations,Part of speech: nounPronunciation: fil-and-er-erExamples: You ask whether steering business away from a philanderer is “wrong.”He has always been a compulsive philanderer. Willy Loman has been portrayed as a philanderer in the book because of his secret affair. Synonyms: flirt, ladies manVisual:

MoratoriumDefinition: a time when a particular activity is not allowedPart of speech: nounPronunciation: mor·a·to·riums or mor·a·to·riaSentence examples: "...has called for a two year moratorium on states or school districts making any high-stakes decisions based on tests aligned with the new standards"(Rich, New York Times).There is still a moratorium to gay marriage in some states of the United States.Synonyms: embargo, ban, suspension, postponedVisual:

Materialism: [muh-teer-ee-uh-liz-uh m]

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a tendency to consider material possessions and physical comfort as more important than spiritual values.

Example Sentences:

What Do You Look Forward to Most–and Least–During the Holiday Season?1. A 2005 survey by the Pew Research Center found that more than half of Americans

were bothered “some” or “a lot” by the commercialization of Christmas. A 2013 follow-up confirmed that materialism is Americans’ least favorite part of the season.

2. Call it the Christmas Conundrum. We are supposed to revel in gift-giving and generosity, yet the season’s lavishness and commercialization leave many people cold. The underlying contradiction runs throughout modern life. On one hand, we naturally seek and rejoice in prosperity. On the other hand, success in this endeavor is often marred by a materialism we find repellent and alienating.

Realism/Realist: [ree-uh-liz-uh m]

Part of speech: noun

Definition: interest in or concern for the actual or real, as distinguished from the abstract, speculative, etc.

Example Sentences:

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/02/arts/whats-on-tv-monday.html?_r=0

1. “Heartbreak hovers over “Haifaa al-Mansour’s sharply observed, deceptively gentle film, reportedly the first feature ever directed by a Saudi woman,” with scenes hinting at the difficulties facing her gender, A. O. Scott wrote in The Times. But “with impressive agility, ‘Wadjda’ finds room to maneuver between harsh realism and a more hopeful kind of storytelling.”

http://krugman.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/28/empire-of-the-institute/

2. “I think it’s obvious why this approach was better suited for producing future central bank governors, chief economists, and even pundits than an approach that elevated purity over realism.”

Resentment:(Ri-zent-muh nt)noun- feeling of displeasure towards something of someone, regarded as causing injury or insult1.There's often some anger and resentment as unresolved family issues resurface.2.The growing resentments have lifted the fortunes of established parties like the U.K. Independence Party in Britain and the National Front. (NY Times)Synonyms: annoyance, bitternessAntonyms: affection, happiness Feasible:(fee-zuh-buh l) Adjective- capable of being done, effected, or accomplished1. Find out which presidential birthplaces have museums and plan a visit to one if feasible.2. Mr. Yormark returned with his father and a contractor, who found his ideas feasible.Synonyms:achievable, appropriateAntonyms:impossible,unlikely

Vicarious (vəˈkerēəs,vīˈkerēəs/) Adjective experienced or felt by watching, hearing about, or reading about someone else rather than

by doing something yourself Pretended/substituted (synonyms) Unexchangeable (antonym) "As legates, however imperfect, of the past, biographers and historians offer vicarious

solaces: they quarry out accounts of lives and events that educate, entertain, disturb, fascinate, comfort, caution and inspire — and somehow make us feel less alone." (http://nyti.ms/1AQXeko)

Idealist/Idealism Noun The attitude of a person who believes that it is possible to live according to very high

standards of behavior and honesty Optimist (synonym) Insignificance (antonym) “Many young college graduates are motivated by idealism when signing with Teach for

America. Most are very smart kids who think they can master teaching the same way they did organic chemistry.” (http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/15/opinion/sunday/teaching-the-needy.html)

Stolid- (adj.) "showing little or no emotion : not easily excited or upset" (Merriam Webster)

Pronunciation- stä-ləd Example- It was really weird, he was stolid during his dad's funeral when everyone

else was crying. "Given to making stolid, jargon-laden speeches, Mr. Lu, 54, could not be more

different from the new generation of businessmen who built the cyberspace sector he oversees, and with whom he has come into frequent combat." (New York Times)

Synonyms: Empty and Inexpressive

To hang on someone's words- (Verb;phrase): "To listen very attentively to someone."(Dictionary-Reference) Example: Whenever mother read a book to them, the children hung on to every

word. "Five ways to make people hang on to every word. Professionals need to influence

others and move groups to action, present to senior executives and boards, and inspire change operationally. Most rising executives want to be noticed and secure a seat at the table.” (Forbes)

Synonyms: attentive, concentrating

Enthralled- verb

Definition : To hold the attention of (someone) by being very exciting, interesting, or beautiful

Pronunciation: En-thrall

Visual:"The little girl is enthralled in the movie"

“In stark contrast, two young men in New York who were similarly enthralled by the Islamic State’s vision and who the government claims wanted nothing more than to join the fight, were arrested before they could make it to the desert.”

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/01/nyregion/brooklyn-arrests-highlight-challenges-in-fighting-of-isis-and-known-wolves.html?_r=0&module=ArrowsNav&contentCollection=N.Y.%20%2F%20Region&action=keypress&region=FixedLeft&pgtype=article

“He told enthralled children he was a "mummy hunter" and gave two rollicking lectures at Silverstar Casino in Krugersdorp, near Johannesburg.”

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/02/01/us/ap-af-travel-egypt-the-mummy-hunter.html

 Laconic- adverbDefinition: Using or involving the use of a minimum of words :concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious

Pronunciation:  la·con·i·cal·ly

Syn: brief , compact, concise Ant: Wordy, long winded, rambling

Visual:

Ex: "With his deep, graveled monotone and laconic style, Mr. Silver has been an enduring and inscrutable player in Albany, even as scandals and elections have claimed governors and other legislators."

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/12/30/nyregion/us-said-to-investigate-new-york-assembly-speaker-over-pay-from-law-firm.html

“Eighth-seeded Canadian Milos Raonic also advanced, 7-6(3) 7-6(3) 6-3 over qualifier Illya Marchenko, though he admitted his laconic demeanor on court hides a tangled mess of high strung nerves and personal demons.”

http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2015/01/20/sports/tennis/20reuters-tennis-open.html

Schadenfreude (scha-den-freu-de) (n.) - A feeling of enjoyment that comes from seeing or hearing about the troubles of others. 1. "Jill felt schafenfreude when the girl who stole her boyfriend was not elected to the homecoming court" (wordsinasentence.com)

2. "When the winning team saw their rivals saddened by defeat, they felt a sense of schadenfreude" (wordsinasentence.com)

Pompous (pom-pous) (adj.) - Having or showing the attitude of people who speak and behave in a very formal and serious way because they believe that they are better, smarter, or more important than other people.

1. "What use to them this cerebral theology from an overweight, pompous fool?" (Sentences.yourdictionary.com)

2. "The millionaire was a pompous man who believed he should never wait in line for anything." (Wordsinasentence.com)