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Printed on December 7, 2016 Current Vocab List for Xuyãªn Mỹ abandon (verb) - To give over unrestrainedly Even snowmaggedon and snowpocalypse, words we tossed around with abandon during the February blizzard, have faded into distant memory, while Rahm -no last name required -continues to spring from our lips. "Chicago's words of the year" | Chicago Tribune | Oct 11 abstract (adjective) - Having only intrinsic form with little or no attempt at pictorial representation or narrative content Even as his style became increasingly abstract, Pollock still began every painting with a figure, which he then concealed. "Dripping Originality, Pollock Lifts American Art" | Bloomberg | Oct 11 accompany (verb) - To go with (someone) Will they start internally creating all the novels and comic books to accompany their products? Only time will tell. "Ubisoft Plans Next Generation Theme Park" | Forbes | Sep 8 accurate (adjective) - Conforming exactly to truth or to a standard Armed with such accurate timing, an experienced skipper should cross the start line at exactly the right moment. "An Icon That Withstands the Test of Time" | Wall Street Journal | Oct 11 acquisition (noun) - The act of gaining possession "PDVSA is convinced that the decision is incorrect and that the acquisition was unlawful," it said in a statement. "UPDATE 3-US judge upholds Conoco as sole owner of coker at Sweeny, Texas refinery" | Reuters | Sep 9 addicted (adjective) - To cause to become physiologically or psychologically dependent on a habitforming substance On social media, people accused the FDA of acting irresponsibly and putting the interests of OxyContin's manufacturer, Purdue Pharma, ahead of the welfare of children, who they worried would become addicted to the drug. "Why the FDA approved OxyContin for kids as young as 11" | Washington Post | Sep 9 adjacent (adjective) - Lying near, close, or contiguous; Adjoining; Neighboring; Just before, after, or facing Then, from an adjacent park where the grills had long gone cold, unmistakable sounds: Pop. "On the 'Barbecue Patrol,' a Summer Ritual for New York Police" | New York Times | Sep 6 advisory (adjective) - Not mandatory Greable said at that time that the referendum, which was advisory, would not be able to fairly express to voters the complexities of the village's flooding issues. "Winnetka shelves $81.3M stormwater tunnel project" | Chicago Tribune | Sep 4 affected (adjective) - Assumed artificially or falsely; Pretended Nobody lost any money and there's no public evidence that any fund audits were affected. "A lesson for Boston College's business school dean" | Boston Globe | Sep 9 Copyright 2016 VocabSushi.com. All Rights Reserved. For class use only. agriculture (noun) - Farming For example, any state receiving federal funds -whether for agriculture or housing -is prohibited from discriminating on race, color or national origin under the Civil Rights Act. "Health Care and the States" | New York Times | Oct 11 alien (noun) - One who owes allegiance to a foreign government There are a few theories as to that, my favorite being that Destiny contains a twist where the beloved Traveler is evil, and we're his undead instruments committing alien genocide on a massive scale. "Destiny' Lawsuit Solves Two Mysteries, A Composer's Departure And A Fractured ." | Forbes | Sep 6 allocate (verb) - To distribute, set aside The net result of the improved gathering rate due to this agreement plus the increase in capital spending Chesapeake will allocate to the Haynesville is expected to drive a $200 million increase in annual EBITDA from this play. "Chesapeake Energy Corporation Seals a Deal With Williams Companies to Reduce Costs" | Motley Fool | Sep 8 ally (noun) - A person or thing connected with another, usually in some relation of helpfulness Timothy Radcliffe, a liberal British priest and Francis ally appointed to an influential Vatican post in May. "A conservative revolt is brewing inside the Vatican" | Washington Post | Sep 8 altar (noun) - Any raised place or structure on which sacrifices may be offered or incense burned Bedazzled by the chance to seize the good life in Boyle Heights, Hason assimilates quickly as he seeks the right connections and sacrifices home life on the altar of career. "Luis Alfaro's 'Mojada' draws on Greek tragedy, Mexican American immigration" | Los Angeles Times | Sep 6 altercation (noun) - A dispute, fight Weston, who is 49, had been placed on administrative duty and had his police powers revoked early this year, after he was charged in connection with an alleged altercation with a man that took place near his home in Parkville in March. "Baltimore Co. police union head Weston suspended with pay" | Baltimore Sun | Oct 11 analogy (noun) - Similarity; Comparison based on such resemblance Drawing a musical analogy, he said minor variations had been introduced over the years, but "the melody is always with a restricted number of notes." "Jaeger-LeCoultre's Reverso Earns Place in the Hall of Fame" | New York Times | Oct 11 anguish (noun) - Extreme sadness, torment She said clients had phoned her from jail in anguish after being placed in cells for a different gender. "Activists Say Police Abuse of Transgender People Persists Despite Reforms" | New York Times | Sep 7 anonymous (adjective) - Nameless, without a disclosed identity Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and qualify for a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to any arrests. "Man, 23, shot outside Aurora party dies" | Chicago Tribune | Sep 7 Copyright 2016 VocabSushi.com. All Rights Reserved. For class use only. anxiety (noun) - Intense uneasiness The fund then was able to time the sales of those options when their prices rose because of elevated investor anxiety and buy cheaper ones when the markets opened in Germany and elsewhere in the world. "China Hedge Funds Face Worst Month in 16 Years After Carnage" | Bloomberg | Sep 4 appoint (verb) - To name officially Williams said a plan was underway to appoint a successor to fill his seat, although at least one supervisor has suggested that the post may remain open until the general election this fall. "Loudoun board member issues apology after arrest, resignation" | Washington Post | Sep 8 asset (noun) - The entire property of a person, association, corporation, or estate applicable or subject to the payment of debts Mr. Sit is young to be starting a church, but right now, for Methodists, that is an asset. "Young Methodists Plant Churches With Environmental Gospel" | New York Times | Sep 8 assumption (noun) - Something supposed but not proved Until recently, there was an assumption that Gingrich's marital history would make it impossible for him to shore up religious conservatives, especially conservative women. "Evangelicals Flocking Toward Newt Gingrich" | Newsweek | Oct 11 attain (verb) - To achieve, arrive at With minimal storage consumption, applications can attain maximum scalability, consistency, data control, automation and ease-of-use fundamentals. "The benefits of DevOps for your business" | BetaNews | Sep 7 attire (noun) - Clothes; Dress On cue, two burners in scant attire ran from their camp and directly into the arms of the stopped squid, which embraced them. "Chattering teeth in the desert and more hilarious mutant vehicles at Burning Man" | Los Angeles Times | Sep 7 attorney (noun) - A person legally appointed by another to act as his or her agent in legal proceedings The league spent more than $3 million for its investigation by prominent attorney Ted Wells, who had previously conducted NFL probes. "Judge sides with Tom Brady, NFL promises 'Deflategate' appeal" | Chicago Tribune | Sep 8 audit (noun) - Examination of accounts of a business; Official examination As audit and compensation committee chairman, Blank sets the commissioner's pay -a combined $79 million in 2012 and 2013. "Roger Goodell is very powerful. Here's which NFL team owners have his ear." | Washington Post | Sep 6 aversion (noun) - A particular dislike for something Automakers are studying how to make money in a time of car-sharing, driverless vehicles and a growing aversion to owning stuff. "America's once magical " now mundane " love affair with cars" | Washington Post | Sep 3 Copyright 2016 VocabSushi.com. All Rights Reserved. For class use only. awe (verb) - An emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime He insisted on paying for my hotel room that weekend, and I was in complete awe. "And the City Makes Three: Readers' Stories of Summer Love" | New York Times | Sep 7 bargain (noun) - To negotiate over the terms of a purchase, agreement, or contract; Haggle "But I am only optimistic in proportion to your willingness to break your necks and bargain for them." "Biden revs up the base but avoids addressing calls to run in 2016" | Washington Post | Sep 7 barrage (noun) - An overwhelming quantity or explosion, as of words, blows, or criticisms While Trudeau -- 13 years younger than Harper and 17 younger than Mulcair -- would represent generational change, he's been weighed down by a barrage of Conservative attack ads saying he's not ready to be prime minister. "Socialist, Chaotic or Stable: How Canada's Vote Could Turn Out" | Bloomberg | Aug 27 batter (noun) - A thick liquid mixture of two or more materials beaten together, to be used in cookery Moore faced one more batter before being replaced, but the Yankees would not get another hit until Chase Headley lined a two-out single in the eighth. "Nathan Eovaldi's Shaky Inning Proves Too Damaging as Yanks' Offense Stalls" | New York Times | Sep 7 beneficial (adjective) - Helpful; Useful; Advantageous Still, Gallant has nothing against the vaccine, saying her own research found it to be safe and beneficial, and her teenage daughters are getting vaccinated. "Parents protest RI mandating HPV vaccine for teens" | Boston Globe | Sep 8 bid (verb) - Offer in order to buy something, especially at an auction But he did so quietly, waving at her side without taking to the podium as he often did during her 2008 bid. "Bill Clinton reemerges with Sept. 17 fundraiser" | CNN | Sep 9 bizarre (adjective) - Fantastic; Violently contrasting; Noticeably odd; Strikingly unconventional "It was definitely different and bizarre but at the same time I was still focused," said Williams, who has only lost two matches this season. "Williams begins calendar Slam push in ruthless style" | Reuters | Sep 1 brawl (noun) - Noisy quarrel or fight Koroma was one of the players involved in the Miami Beach Bowl brawl, and when coaches had him sit out of both scrimmages, it was seemingly a clue that he would be suspended in the opener. "BYU football: Koroma remains coy about opener" | Salt Lake Tribune | Sep 6 buffer (verb) - To lessen the shock of; Cushion Many sources are already cautious to talk with me and they are conditioned to use their title as a buffer, of sorts. "Should respect, reverence come automatically with merely a title?" | Chicago Tribune | Sep 8 Copyright 2016 VocabSushi.com. All Rights Reserved. For class use only. burial (noun) - The act or process of burying Rather, the bones were from Native Americans but represent instead a different kind of burial ritual: one in which the body is not immediately buried. "Ten Boneheaded Interpretations Of Ancient Skeletons" | Forbes | Sep 6 cabinet (noun) - The body of men constituting the official advisors of the executive head of a nation In the fight between Hezbollah and the Sunni-led government that followed the 2006 war with Israel, Lebanon could not assemble a cabinet or elect a president until 2008. "Lebanon's rubbish crisis exposes political rot" | Reuters | Sep 7 candidate (noun) - One that aspires to or is nominated or qualified for an office, membership, or award Trump By Eli Stokols The candidate and the comedian make for something of an awkward duo. "Donald Trump's Palin moment" | Politico | Sep 9 cant (noun) - Insincere talk, especially about religion or morality; Hypocrisy Candidates aren't being courted if they cant find out what's going on with the hiring process, or if it takes forever to go through that process -they're being ignored. "Five Ways To Hire Fantastic Candidates In A Shrinking Applicant Pool" | Forbes | Aug 7 capacity (noun) - Ability to hold or contain something For decades Saudi Arabia has been considered the world's swing producer, or at least has had the largest spare capacity if it chooses to use it. "Energy Takeaways From The Saudi King's Visit With Obama" | Forbes | Sep 7 catastrophe (noun) - A momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin To avoid such catastrophe, we must keep the vast majority of existing un-combusted fossil fuels literally in the ground. "Mr. Obama, visiting Alaska, skipped the painful facts on climate change" | Washington Post | Sep 6 cement (noun) - Something that serves to bind or unite Eventually Gear will pull out the wellhead, cement the well, level the clay and spread topsoil so grass can grow again. "In Canada's prairies, crude slump puts first oil patch in reverse" | Reuters | Sep 8 chapel (noun) - Small building or room used for worship such as a school, prison, or large private house His words, drifting quietly across the chapel, could fill one with the calm assurance of the presence of the Holy Spirit. "Eldridge Pendleton, 75; Episcopal monk inspired with insights" | Boston Globe | Sep 6 chic (noun) - Attractive and fashionable; Stylish She spots a chic one-piece and downloads it onto her 3D printer which, moments later, prints out her new outfit in Danii's exact measurements. "USA: The United States Of Design?" | Forbes | Oct 10 Copyright 2016 VocabSushi.com. All Rights Reserved. For class use only. chorus (noun) - A body of singers who perform choral compositions She interspersed scenes of the sleepy life in the village with italicized tweets from the chief, so it has a Greek chorus feel to it. "Great Reads: Dying sequoias, Tarantino and small town noir" | Los Angeles Times | Sep 5 circuit (noun) - Line, route or journey round a place This is late-night TV, not public affairs TV. There will be comedy, and skits, and plenty of stars on the promotional circuit. "Late Show With Stephen Colbert' signals a smarter, better turn for late-night TV" | Newsday | Sep 8 civil (adjective) - Of or relating to the citizens of a country First, there were the civil disturbances that followed the April shooting of a young unarmed black man in OTR. Then, five months later, came the 9/11 attacks. "Ensemble celebrates 30 years of local actors, playwrights" | Cincinnati.com | Sep 8 clarity (noun) - The quality or state of being clear; Lucidity This summer, she took over Ms. Tharp's part in "The One Hundreds" with all the clarity you could want. "Twyla Tharp's Troupe Prepares for a Milestone Tour" | New York Times | Sep 7 clout (noun) - Pull; Influence The corporatists and the military, which have successfully carried out what John Ralston Saul calls a "coup d'tat in slow motion," have used their political and economic clout to dismantle programs and policies put in place under the New Deal. "The Real Enemy Is Within" | Truthdig | Sep 6 cohesion (noun) - Tendency to stick together; Unity Both the men and women in the task force also reported a break down in unit cohesion with some voicing a perceivedunequal treatment from their peers. "Marine's women in combat experiment gets mixed results" | Washington Post | Sep 8 commitment (noun) - An engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date Keeping momentum going and growing -Array aims to significantly boost the number of films it releases beyond the original company's two a year -has required a commitment of both time and money from its founder. "Aiming to diversify storytelling, Ava DuVernay expands scope of film ." | Los Angeles Times | Sep 9 commodity (noun) - Something that is bought and sold In that situation, the backup quarterback sometimes all of a sudden becomes a prized commodity. "Packers backup Matt Flynn could be in high demand; this offseason's Kevin Kolb" | CNN | Oct 11 complement (noun) - Something that makes up a whole or brings to perfection He upgrades the pass rush and provides a complement to Pro Bowl end Cameron Wake. "Injuries complicate secondary situation for Miami Dolphins" | FOXSports.com | Aug 29 Copyright 2016 VocabSushi.com. All Rights Reserved. For class use only. complementary (adjective) - Combining well to form a balanced whole Barber showed why the Bears were so excited about signing him as a complementary back, outrushing Matt Forte with 10 carries for 63 yards. "Knox, Barber break out" | Chicago Tribune | Oct 11 compost (noun) - A mixture of various decaying organic substances, as dead leaves or manure, used for fertilizing soil That description sounds more like the fetid smell of a (cheese?) farm's decaying compost heap than a cold beer. "The Sweetest Guide to Sour Beers" | Gizmodo | Aug 31 concession (noun) - The act of yielding The concession the issuer will have to pay depends on what the money will be used for, said the first investor. "Investors ready wallets for Russia's Norilsk Nickel" | Reuters | Sep 2 concussion (noun) - A violent shock to some organ by a fall or a sudden blow Vinci, meanwhile, advanced into the quarterfinal without taking the court Sunday, when 25th-seeded Eugenie Bouchard withdrew after sustaining a concussion when she slipped and fell in the locker room two days earlier. "The Latest on US Open: Cilic holds on to beat Tsonga in 5" | Newsday | Sep 9 confidence (noun) - Firm trust Just as the voice of an older airline pilot improves one's confidence, so it is good to hear actors with some miles in the cockpit wrapping their heads, hearts and voice around "Aye, there's the rub." "Report from Stratford: Much to like, including 'Sound of Music' and a strong ." | Chicago Tribune | Sep 9 consecutive (adjective) - Following in uninterrupted succession Coach Troy Thomas blamed it on youth but liked that his team responded with 21 consecutive points to end the game, saying, "We grew up a lot tonight. "Orange Lutheran chooses best options to defeat Crespi, 43-28" | Los Angeles Times | Sep 9 conservative (adjective) - Tending or disposed to maintain existing views, conditions, or institutions; Traditional In mid-August, the board showed that so far this year it had published more than 530 articles, seven of which had been featured by the Drudge Report, an online conservative news hub that drives big audiences. "Higher Education's Internet Outrage Machine" | Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription) | Sep 9 consistency (noun) - A degree of density, firmness, viscosity; Steadfast adherence to the same principles, course, form, etc. Having a deep-threat like Maclin is only good if you can get him the ball, and so far Smith hasn't shown he can with any consistency. "AFC West preview: Why the Broncos will beat the Chiefs for division title" | Washington Post | Sep 8 conspiracy (noun) - An agreement to perform together an illegal, wrongful, or subversive act This story has been corrected to show that there were several other companies involved in the alleged conspiracy, not two. Copyright 2016 VocabSushi.com. All Rights Reserved. For class use only. "Big settlement in tech wage case harks back to different era" | U.S. News & World Report | Sep 7 constituency (noun) - District having its own elected representative in parliament "What happens to him when the attention starts to dry up?" Trump will face a tough early test in Iowa, where the Republican caucuses have been dominated by Christian social conservatives -not his natural constituency. "Trump can't actually win, can he?" | Los Angeles Times | Sep 6 contempt (noun) - The act of despising; The state of mind of one who despises; Disdain As a result, Bunning lifted the contempt sanction against Davis and she was free to go. "Kentucky's Kim Davis is out of jail, but for how long?" | MSNBC | Sep 9 contentious (adjective) - Having a tendency to quarrel or dispute Federal regulators held off for months on siding with the union in its contentious negotiations with Hartford Symphony Orchestra management, hoping the two sides would agree to a contract and solve the issue on their own. "Feds: Hartford Symphony Violated Musicians' Union Contract" | Hartford Courant | Sep 9 continuity (noun) - Uninterrupted connection in space, time, operation, or development African forms emphasize continuity and community, not only between musicians and dancers but among the dancers. "Dance review: 'Supreme Love' hits on all cylinders" | Chicago Tribune | Sep 7 contradiction (noun) - The assertion of the opposite of that which has been said The contradiction is that I do fight for artists, but in that fight, somehow, was disrespectful to artists. "MTV VMAs: Seven presidential moments in Kanye West's first stump speech" | Los Angeles Times | Aug 31 conversion (noun) - Change from one state or position to another, or from one form to another The Patriots initially lined up for a two-point conversion, but their 10th and 11th penalties of the night pushed them back to the 12-yard line and forced them to settle for the extra-point kick. "WCAC football: DeMatha survives a scare against American Heritage; Good ." | Washington Post | Sep 9 credible (adjective) - Believable Bush "has to hope that the credible hybrid candidates don't catch fire and Trump implodes," Pawlenty said. "Inside Jeb Bush's fall strategy to deflate Trump and court conservatives" | Washington Post | Sep 7 culinary (adjective) - Of, pertaining to, or used in cooking or the kitchen As if to offer a culinary corrective, Max and Eli climb back into the car. "New York Chef Brothers Return Home to Detroit (and to Hot Dogs)" | New York Times | Sep 7 damp (adjective) - Slightly wet; Moist; Unenthusiastic; Dejected; Depressed According to the society, formed this year at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, people can find tardigrades if they gather some lichen or moss, especially on a damp day, put it in a shallow dish of water, and "agitate" it a bit. "The Tardigrade: Practically Invisible, Indestructible 'Water Bears'" | New York Times | Sep 7 Copyright 2016 VocabSushi.com. All Rights Reserved. For class use only. debacle (noun) - Total breakdown; Overwhelming and ruinous turn of events; Calamity No event during Daley's 22-year reign -not even the sale of Chicago parking meters, the Olympic debacle or the parade of convictions tied to the Hired Truck, city hiring and minority contracting scandals -was more roundly vilified. "Daley conspicuously absent at opening of Northerly Island nature preserve" | Chicago Sun-Times | Sep 6 dedication (noun) - A devoting or setting aside for a particular purpose As a country, we take fewer vacation days than we're entitled to (we're currently at a 40-year low) because we're scared of missing out on valuable face time in the office or appearing to lack dedication. "Is The Mets' Matt Harvey A Baseball Villain Or A Career Hero?" | Forbes | Sep 9 demographic (adjective) - Related to population balance These days, politicians stress that the boat isn't full -in fact, it threatens to get worryingly empty due to a demographic crisis brought on by a low birth rate. "German refugee welcome contrasts with cold reception in '90s" | U.S. News & World Report | Sep 9 demonstrate (verb) - To prove indubitably Participants were sharply dressed to demonstrate that black and Latino men can be successful professionals, organizers said. "Men of color greet Boston students returning to school" | Boston Globe | Sep 9 depreciation (noun) - A lowering in value or an underrating in worth Bank Indonesia has struggled to stem depreciation in the second-worst performing Asian currency so far this year. "Yuan pessimism eases on China central bank efforts, Asia FX sentiment less ." | Reuters | Sep 6 descent (noun) - An inclination downward; Slope It was a difficult transition for the family, which, like many of the era's "pieds-noirs" -North Africans of French descent-struggled for acceptance in France. "Patrick Drahi Positions Himself to Be a Player in US Cable" | New York Times | Sep 8 despair (verb) - To lose all hope or confidence Challenges and obstacles began to be viewed as opportunities for greatness, rather than reasons for despair. "Team Psychology: What College Football And Startups Have In Common" | Forbes | Sep 6 desperate (adjective) - Feeling or showing great despair and ready to do anything regardless of danger Admissions officers will know in October and November, once the admissions year is in full swing, whether families will be less able -or more desperate-to send their children overseas. "China's economic crisis has local colleges on edge" | Boston Globe | Sep 8 diagnosis (noun) - Determination of the distinctive nature of a disease Definitive diagnosis of insulinoma is accomplished with blood samples tested for blood sugar and insulin levels. "Jeff Kahler: 4-year-old ferret has lost her get up and go" | Modesto Bee | Sep 9 Copyright 2016 VocabSushi.com. All Rights Reserved. For class use only. diligent (adjective) - Careful and hard-working Goal victories in the last 14 days: Move -2 Sleep -1" The same diligent encouragement is applied to its tracking of food and changes in your sleeping patterns. "Jawbone UP3 review: 3 months with Jawbone's best fitness tracker" | PC World | Sep 7 diminish (verb) - To make or become smaller,less, or less important They argue that any increase in financial dependency on China would diminish French and other European influence over the emerging superpower, limiting leverage on issues such as human rights and international trade. "French fear being indebted to China" | Los Angeles Times | Oct 11 disclose (verb) - To reveal, make public With the unclaimed prize about to expire, there were two attempts to cash the ticket by people who refused to disclose the name of the buyer. "Bad Luck: Win $14M Lottery, Fail To Collect, Get Convicted Of Fraud Instead" | Forbes | Sep 7 discomfort (noun) - Mental or bodily distress Mladenovic repeatedly bent over in discomfort between points, and Vinci won her last two service games to clinch victory after 2 hours, 32 minutes. "The Latest on US Open: Cilic holds on to beat Tsonga in 5" | Newsday | Sep 9 discretionary (adjective) - Left to or regulated by one's own judgment It's a mistake for anyone to have the amount of discretionary power Roger Goodell has. "Steel Resolve?" | ESPN | Aug 28 dismal (adjective) - Causing gloom or dejection; Gloomy; Dreary; Cheerless; Melancholy Across the city, the state and the country thousands of school districts face the same dismal predicament,many of them without the resources, human and financial, that our district enjoys. "The educational apartheid in our schools" | CNN International | Sep 8 dispatch (verb) - To send off to accomplish a duty But the decision over when and where to dispatch federal protection is a complicated one based on numerous factors, including potential threat levels and the cost to federal taxpayers. "Trump security detail makes headlines, just like the candidate" | Washington Post | Sep 5 distress (noun) - Great pain The Italian coast guard said on Saturday it had coordinated the rescue of 329 migrants who made distress calls from their rubber boats. "Pope's solution for refugee crisis:'Take in one family'" | Christian Science Monitor | Sep 7 distrust (noun) - Lack of confidence in the power, wisdom, or good intent of any person Still, because so many of them distrust China's numbers, the mid-October release of the data promises to be fraught with fear on Wall Street and markets around the world. "Distrust of Chinese economic data stokes fear on Wall Street" | Los Angeles Times | Sep 8 Copyright 2016 VocabSushi.com. All Rights Reserved. For class use only. dynamic (adjective) - Actively changing Another dynamic area of contemporary design is lighting, thanks to designers' experiments with the latest versions of energy-efficient light sources. "Innovations That Make Everyday Life a Little Easier" | New York Times | Oct 11 earnest (adjective) - Serious in intention, purpose, or effort; Sincerely zealous By November, when traditional duck hunting begins in earnest, most bluewings will be basking in sunny Mexico or Central America. "Expert expects early teal duck season to be one of the best in years" | Dallas Morning News | Sep 7 ecosystem (noun) - Ecological unit consisting of a group of plants and living creatures interacting with each other and with their surroundings That's good for the ecosystem of the lake, Army Corps officials said, explaining that the nearest fish spawning ground is in Michigan City, Ind. "Northerly Island Park: Beguiling lakefront landscape justifies Daley raid" | Chicago Tribune | Sep 2 efficient (adjective) - Having and exercising the power to produce effects or results It's a scary thought, but it will take time for the Buckeyes to turn all their intriguing parts into an efficient, wellrunning team that gets the most out of its talent. "In emphatic opening win at Virginia Tech, Buckeyes show they've still got it" | Washington Post | Sep 9 emphasize (verb) - To articulate or enunciate with special impressiveness upon a word, or a group of words "This is a dead-serious sin, but I'm not going to emphasize the sin part," he said, interpreting the pope's move. "Abortion edict: Pope Francis stresses mercy amid culture clashes" | Christian Science Monitor | Sep 6 enamored (adjective) - In love Though never technically unfaithful, Doyle had been long enamored with Jean Leckie (Hattie Morahan), and guilt makes his grief paralytic. "Sir Arthur Conan Doyle turns sleuth in 'Arthur & George' miniseries on PBS" | Los Angeles Times | Sep 5 encourage (verb) - To inspire with courage, hope, or strength of mind Is that a shame that we don't go a bit more in that direction in the home we live in most of the time? Carrier: We encourage our clients to incorporate more fantasy into their main home if and when it's possible. "Fashioning a chic interior: The husband and wife designers famed for dressing ." | Chicago Tribune | Sep 9 epic (noun) - Extending beyond the usual or ordinary especially in size or scope Beaulieu's plot doesn't reinvent epic fantasy, but it puts an intricate, suspenseful spin on it -and in "Twelve Kings' Launches A Bold New Fantasy World" | NPR | Sep 7 estranged (adjective) - Separated However, Johnson and his son are estranged and his son does not suffer from a heart condition or health problems. "Crowdfunding site not liable for fraudulent fundraiser" | Cincinnati.com | Sep 7 Copyright 2016 VocabSushi.com. All Rights Reserved. For class use only. ethnic (adjective) - Relating to races At a small restaurant on the Mekong's banks across from the casino, an ethnic Chinese woman from Kachin state in Myanmar, also known as Burma, sat chopping vegetables. "In Laos' economic zone, a casino and illicit trade beckon in 'lawless playground'" | Los Angeles Times | Sep 8 evaluate (verb) - Finding out the value They may not evaluate all the college quarterbacks and say,'Okay, what's the easy fix? Matt Flynn, let's go get him. "Packers backup Matt Flynn could be in high demand; this offseason's Kevin Kolb" | CNN | Oct 11 exceptional (adjective) - Deviating from the norm; Superior Best Buy will also feature the Apple Watch more prominently in its stores, because of exceptional demand, according to the CEO. "How Best Buy Beat the Infamous Showrooming Effect" | Motley Fool | Sep 9 execute (verb) - To carry out fully; Put completely into effect In this pending agreement, even teams that enter luxury tax territory can execute sign-and-trade transactions in the first two years of the deal. "Bulls training camp should open Dec. 9" | Chicago Tribune | Oct 11 exempt (adjective) - Free or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject; Liability; Pardon; Penalty The three main entry countries would be exempt from taking in a share of the refugees relocated under the system. "EU eyes new migrant quotas; reluctant countries can buy out" | Reuters | Sep 7 expedite (verb) - To accelerate the process or progress of; Speed up "If they are serious about protecting first amendment rights, they will expedite and cooperate in giving the parade permits." "Emanuel admits he erred on describing G8, NATO parade rules as temporary" | Chicago Tribune | Jan 6 extensive (adjective) - Far-reaching Officials at the tourist attraction in the eastern Adirondacks say the artifact was recently donated to the fort, home to one of the world's most extensive collection of 18th-century military artifacts, including about 75 other engraved power horns. "1759 powder horn donated to NY fort's collection" | Wall Street Journal | Oct 11 facility (noun) - Ease Wednesday after receiving a report that he went to the front desk at Five Towns Community Center, said he had nuclear bombs and threatened to blow up the facility. "Police charge man in threat at NY center" | Wall Street Journal | Oct 11 feasible (adjective) - Practical The Coast Guard said that the sheen "is not feasible to recover and does not pose a risk to the shoreline," but that BP and Transocean "may be held accountable for any cost associated" with assessment and cleanup. Copyright 2016Oil "Louisiana: VocabSushi.com. Sheen Linked All Rights to 2010 Reserved. BP Spill" For class | New useYork only. Times | Oct 11 felony (noun) - An offense, as murder or burglary, of graver character than those called misdemeanors The most serious of the charges is a Level 3 felony, which is punishable by three to 16 years. "Law & Order: Teens charged in armed robbery of Gary detective" | Chicago Tribune | Sep 1 ferocious (adjective) - Fierce, violent or savage There was little goal-mouth action at Stoke until Liverpool's Brazilian midfielder, Philippe Coutinho, scored with a ferocious shot in the 86th minute. "Arsenal Falls to West Ham; Liverpool Prevails at Stoke" | New York Times | Aug 10 fleeting (adjective) - Passing quickly My place is to remember that this phase will be fleeting too, and we will soon be off onto the next phase. "Back to school and changing my job description" | Washington Post | Sep 3 forecast (verb) - To predict But if the weather service forecast holds true, Thursday and Friday will see records fall. "Record heat to hit Modesto this week has school coaches taking precautions" | Modesto Bee | Sep 9 fracture (noun) - Rupture; Tear Add a comment 0 Olt, 27, played in his first major-league game since April 14, after which he was placed on the disabled list with a right wrist fracture while the Cubs called up Kris Bryant. "Ex-Cub Mike Olt embraces new opportunity with White Sox" | Chicago Tribune | Sep 7 fumble (verb) - To feel or grope about clumsily Tackle Montravius Adams also forced a fumble that linebacker Justin Garrett picked up for an 82-yard return for a touchdowns, the longest in school history. "With healthy Lawson, Auburn D sets stage for quick turnaround under Muschamp" | FOXSports.com | Sep 7 fusion (noun) - The blending or uniting of different things into one, by melting "Over the years I've developed even more recipes, some with a fusion twist," she told me. "Sri Lankan chef's curry nourishes body, soul" | Cincinnati.com | Sep 8 fuss (noun) - Nervous excitement or activity Harvey placed his hand on his hip and did not look happy, but he did not fuss when he handed the ball over. "Matt Harvey Lifts Mets, Then Shows Signs of Fatigue" | New York Times | Sep 6 futile (adjective) - Without the desired effect; Ineffectual, useless Lucy wants nothing more than to escape, although it seems a futile effort, since there appears no way out of his predicament. "Patrick deWitt's 'Undermajordomo Minor' winks at fairy tale conventions" | Los Angeles Times | Sep 4 garner (verb) - To gather, collect In other sports, trash talk and open criticism of referees would barely garner a raised eyebrow from fans, but not in tennis. "You Don't Say! Players Testing The Boundaries Of Tennis Etiquette" | ESPN | Sep 6 Copyright 2016 VocabSushi.com. All Rights Reserved. For class use only. glance (noun) - A quick or cursory look Until around 1992, administrators would glance at what their peers were charging and come up with a number. "Is College Tuition Really Too High?" | New York Times | Sep 8 glimpse (noun) - A momentary look And though the town has been abuzz for weeks, only 900 or fewer people can squeeze into the high school gym, leaving the rest trying to glimpse Obama around town. "We live in the tiny Arctic village President Obama is visiting this week. Life ." | Washington Post | Sep 7 guise (noun) - Style of dress "It blows my mind that we do all this policymaking and planning based on guesstimates and extrapolations and interpolations behind the guise of empiricism," Stuart told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. "Wanted: data revolution to track new UN development goals" | Reuters | Sep 7 historical (adjective) - Concerning past events But the play similarly is wise on life in general, warning us against sycophantic flatterers and the perils of those historical moments when one tyrant seems to kiss another. "Report from Stratford: Much to like, including 'Sound of Music' and a strong ." | Chicago Tribune | Sep 9 hysteria (noun) - Wild uncontrollable emotion or excitement, such as laughter, crying or screaming As Alison Mosshart and Jack White take turns on lead vocals, yowling and wailing, each song traces a crescendo of hysteria. "Pop and Jazz Listings and Albums for the Fall Season" | New York Times | Sep 7 ideology (noun) - Ideas that form the basis of an economic or political theory or that are held by a particular group or person The Bush team is trying to sow doubts among conservatives about Trump's ideology by casting him as a liberal interloper. "Inside Jeb Bush's fall strategy to deflate Trump and court conservatives" | Washington Post | Sep 7 implement (verb) - To put into effect; To institute Fund management companies will have 12 months after their structure is approved by the regulator to implement the changes from the old regulation. "South Africa Hedge Funds Fight 'Cowboy Image' With New Rules" | Bloomberg | Sep 8 inadequate (adjective) - Insufficient Regardless of whether one supports an increase in the minimum wage, it's clear that alone would be inadequate to bring more workers up to a living wage. "Voters Increasingly Favor Minimum Wage Hike" | U.S. News & World Report | Sep 6 indigenous (adjective) - Originating in a region Guidelines dictating landscape planting are equally exacting, forbidding flower beds and requiring the use of plants indigenous to the region. "In Praise of The Sea Ranch, a Sublimely Beautiful Example of Environmental ." | New Republic | Oct 11 Copyright 2016 VocabSushi.com. All Rights Reserved. For class use only. inefficient (adjective) - Not accomplishing an intended purpose It is also inefficient, in that it provides incentives to keep land in agriculture, while other uses may be much more productive. "Taxpayers Shortchanged by Agriculture Use-Value Assessment" | U.S. News & World Report | Aug 24 inept (adjective) - Not suitable or capable, unqualified If he were, he would be as politically inept, or as intent on sabotaging his own campaign, as was the McCain staffer he was not quite accurately quoting. "Mitt and Maureen" | Wall Street Journal | Oct 10 inherent (adjective) - Inborn, innate "This tragedy occurred because not enough attention is given to the dangers inherent in sitting on fire escapes," he said. "Despite Dangers, New York City's Romance With Fire Escapes Endures" | New York Times | Aug 31 initiate (verb) - Put into operation; Cause to begin The panel called on the government of President Bashar al-Assad to end the violations immediately, initiate independent and impartial investigations and bring the perpetrators to justice. "Syrian Forces Committed Crimes Against Humanity, UN Says" | BusinessWeek | Oct 10 insight (noun) - Intellectual discernment For political junkies it's a trove of insight not unlike the hacked Sony e-mails or messages from Wall Street traders that have leaked out during litigation. "How to kiss up in DC? Clinton e-mails offer guide" | Boston Globe | Sep 6 integrity (noun) - Decency, honesty, wholeness Article 15 of the CBA gives Commissioner Goodell wide discretion to levy a reasonable fine or suspension for unnecessary roughness, unsportsmanlike conduct or to preserve the integrity of the game. "The Suh Solution: Anger Management" | Forbes | Oct 11 interim (noun) - The time between one event, process, or period and another "He's throwing a well above-average fastball any time he wants to either side of the plate," said Sox interim manager Torey Lovullo. "Red Sox take down Phillies in series opener" | Boston Globe | Sep 6 interpreter (noun) - A person who makes intelligible the speech of a foreigner by oral translation Add a comment 0 Ranger Vince Vaise, Fort McHenry's chief interpreter and head storyteller, narrated the battle with a microphone for the more than 100 in attendance. "War of 1812 re-enactors celebrate 201st Defenders Day in Dundalk" | Baltimore Sun | Sep 7 ironic (adjective) - Resulting in an unexpected situation, often the exact opposite of what is expected The ironic, self-aware tone of that original still seems modern, current, as it arrived amid a post-"Pulp Fiction" wave of postmodern self-referential films. "Wes Craven was a master of genre and reinvention" | Los Angeles Times | Sep 8 Copyright 2016 VocabSushi.com. All Rights Reserved. For class use only. irrational (adjective) - Not possessed of reasoning powers or understanding There are children who witness horrible accidents, for example, and it changes how they react to a number of stimuli in a way that could appear irrational to the average person. "What he doesn't know can hurt him" | Washington Post | Sep 7 irrelevant (adjective) - Unrelated to the matter being considered Those benefits were "wholly separate from the costs of issuing licenses" and therefore irrelevant, Judge Smith said. "Judges Standing Upside-Down" | New York Times | Sep 5 lament (verb) - Show, feel great sorrow If an Iranian bomb is, as you concede, "intolerable," and if there are, as you lament, "no easy answers," then your editors should wise up and pick the tough answer. "Wishy-washy on Iran, pedantic on Penn State" | Baltimore Sun | Oct 11 lavish (adjective) - given without limits; to give without limits His financial dependency on his brother Theo is already well known, but it is not until now that anyone has publicly accused him of being lavish. "Splendor in the Stars" | New York Times | Oct 11 legislative (adjective) - That makes or enacts laws This is why courtroom oaths are protected along with legislative prayers, the Pledge of Allegiance and other acts steeped in religious symbolism, he said. "In God We Trust' decals on police cars draw complaints" | Los Angeles Times | Sep 8 legislature (noun) - Body of people with the power to make and change laws The city attorney believes the council has the power under its charter to change the highway's name again, but neighboring Arlington County does not have charter authority, so it would have to get approval from the legislature. "Alexandria to take up its Confederate memorials tonight" | Washington Post | Sep 9 liberal (adjective) - Marked by generosity; Openhanded Santa Fe may be a famously artsy, liberal community, Ms. Diaz said, but many businesses too readily take advantage of their immigrant employees. "Workers Organize, but Don't Unionize, to Get Protection Under Labor Law" | New York Times | Sep 8 liberty (noun) - An action going beyond normal limits, as a breach of etiquette or propriety; Familiarity This is the grand drama now being played out in the Arab world -the deeply sincere youth-led quest for liberty and the deeply rooted quests for sectarian, factional, class and tribal advantage. "In the Arab World, It's the Past vs. the Future" | New York Times | Oct 11 likelihood (noun) - A probability "But the nearness of Windsor Locks would have a greater likelihood to draw from Springfield," Poland said. "Outlet Wars' Break Out in Hartford Area" | Hartford Courant | Sep 8 Copyright 2016 VocabSushi.com. All Rights Reserved. For class use only. mandate (noun) - An authoritative command And looming over everything is Gov. Jerry Brown's mandate to form a groundwater sustainability agency by 2017 to regulate pumping. "Salinas Valley's thriving crops mask fears over the area's lone water source" | Los Angeles Times | Sep 7 margin (noun) - Blank space round the written or printed matter on a page The brand's revenue growth has been exceeding its retail space expansion, and the chain was Inditex's most profitable last year, with an operating margin of 24 percent compared to Zara's 19 percent. "Europe's Richest Man Aims to Fill Gap With Massimo Dutti: Retail" | Bloomberg | Oct 11 mechanical (adjective) - Performed or performing in an impersonal or machinelike manner; Automatic When Mills finally went inside the carousel July 6, he took special care to examine the duel music roll system that propels this self-playing mechanical music system. "The Queen of Kings Island, a love story" | Cincinnati.com | Sep 8 melody (noun) - A sweet or agreeable succession or arrangement of sounds; Tunefulness Toots whistled the Old Spice deodorant commercial in the 1970s and'80s, and he wrote the jazz standard "Bluesette," which he originally played on the guitar while whistling the melody an octave higher. "Toots Thielemans: A harmonica titan looks back on a stellar career" | Washington Post | Sep 1 memoir (noun) - Written record of events, usually based on personal knowledge Assassinated so early in his second term, he also didn't get a chance to write a memoir that might have interested historians. "William McKinley: As a president, did he move mountains?" | Christian Science Monitor | Sep 7 memorable (adjective) - Noteworthy For starters, he wasn't especially good at spinning memorable phrases and didn't write much down. "William McKinley: As a president, did he move mountains?" | Christian Science Monitor | Sep 7 mentor (noun) - A trusted counselor or guide; Tutor; Coach Dillashaw's mentor and longtime coach would agree to fight him if the bantamweight champion felt like that was the best possible matchup for his career. "Urijah Faber would only fight T.J. Dillashaw if the champ wanted it" | FOXSports.com | Sep 7 mimic (verb) - To imitate the speech or actions of Our children mimic us everyday, from how we act, how we treat others, to how we eat. "Pack A Nutritious School" | Boston Herald | Sep 7 miniature (noun) - Very small detailed painting, usually of a person Kevin Gray also said there's a special place in his heart for miniature Coca-Cola bottles. "Springfield politician, broadcaster Bill Gray dies" | The Tennessean | Sep 6 misdemeanor (noun) - A crime less serious than a felony The City Council's homelessness committee last week sought to "decriminalize" the new encampment laws by, among other things, striking misdemeanor penalties and fines for violations. Copyright "US task2016 force VocabSushi.com. warns citiesAllonRights efforts Reserved. against Forhomeless class use only. camps" | Los Angeles Times | Sep 7 misfortune (noun) - Bad luck To those who suffered misfortune, Dr. Dyer advised, "Understand that all spiritual advances that we make in our lives are preceded by a fall of one kind or another." "Wayne W. Dyer, author, lecturer and guru of the self-help genre, dies at 75" | Washington Post | Sep 2 modify (verb) - To make somewhat different The fine works for those who use the "law and economics" model, where one has the internal discipline to modify one's own behavior to fit one's own economic best interest. "The Suh Solution: Anger Management" | Forbes | Oct 11 momentum (noun) - A property of a moving body that the body has by virtue of its mass and motion and that is equal to the product of the body's mass and velocity As such, he feels a responsibility to take advantage of the momentum and keep moving in a dizzying number of directions. "Idris Elba's Toughest Role Yet: Going Brutal With Grace for'Beasts of No Nation'" | New York Times | Sep 9 morale (noun) - A state of mind with reference to confidence, courage, zeal, and the like Still, Johnson said, just having Rawlings-Blake visit has been a morale boost for the community. "Mayor joins Howard Park neighbors on latest 'crime and grime' walk" | Baltimore Sun | Sep 7 moratorium (noun) - A suspension of an ongoing or planned activity Our excavations resulted in quartz crystals and a moratorium on digging after my father drove his riding lawn mower into a hole for the umpteenth time. "Plastic Poses a Growing Threat to Seabirds, Study Says" | New York Times | Aug 31 motivate (verb) - To provide with an incentive; move to action; impel Do you have any suggestions for the type of incentives we should consider? ANSWER: A well-designed key employee incentive plan can be a powerful and effective way to motivate your employees to meet specific goals. "How to maximize your company's value" | Cincinnati.com | Sep 2 movement (noun) - A distinct structural unit or division having its own key, rhythmic structure, and themes and forming part of an extended musical composition But Chicago's school funding struggles will not be resolved any time soon, and to put a complete freeze on the charter movement, denying thousands of families an alternative to often mediocre or subpar neighborhood schools, would be unfair. "Editorial: Noble charter school offers Southwest Side children a choice" | Chicago Sun-Times | Sep 9 naive (adjective) - Deficient in worldly wisdom or informed judgment; Inexperienced And it poses those questions to the two most naive 18-year-old white guys that you could imagine. "Versatile composer Bobby Lopez turns musicals into hits" | Boston Globe | Sep 5 necessity (noun) - That which is indispensably requisite to an end desired Cars could drive down Central Park Avenue out of necessity, but rubbernecking was apparent too. "New details released about dismembered child found in lagoon" | Chicago Tribune | Sep 9 Copyright 2016 VocabSushi.com. All Rights Reserved. For class use only. negotiate (verb) - To confer with another so as to arrive at the settlement of some matter In September 2012, Rand and Carson agreed to a six-page deal that made him the city's "sole and exclusive agent" to negotiate with the NFL for two years. "Rival developers have viewed Carson as an NFL stadium site in the past" | Los Angeles Times | Sep 9 nominee (noun) - One who is proposed by name as a candidate, especially for election Until a new nominee can be announced and approved by Congress, the mission will be led by a Charg d'Affaires, Kirby said in his statement. "US re-opens diplomatic mission to Somalia in Kenya" | CNN International | Sep 8 norm (noun) - A model Now Wolf and Greenspan, two advocates of free markets, free trade and vigorous growth, treated this absence of investment as a deviation from an unstated norm -- as something to be repaired. "Austerity Is Bad for Us and No Fun (Part 1): James Livingston" | BusinessWeek | Oct 11 notorious (adjective) - Widely and unfavorably known Who's returning home? Rising sea levels threaten NASA's launch sites: How the agency is responding After 27 years behind bars, a notorious Detroit-area drug dealer could walk free later this month after being sentenced as a teenager. "Infamous dealer 'White Boy Rick' could be freed, amid shift in drug sentencing" | Christian Science Monitor | Sep 9 nowhere (adverb) - In no place or state It's difficult to say how far the problems might go, but industry experts agree that mortgage lending is nowhere near as sloppy as it was during the last go-round, which created a bust that produced about 6 million foreclosures. "Liar Loans Redux: They're Back and Sneaking Into AAA Rated Bonds" | Bloomberg | Sep 8 nuisance (noun) - That which annoys, vexes, or irritates Add a comment 0 "For most people, this is harmless," said Pomeranz, who has lived comfortably with the nuisance. "Fruit Make Your Mouth Itch? Pollen May Be The Culprit" | Hartford Courant | Sep 5 obese (adjective) - Very fat It may seem pretty shocking that the pharmaceutical arsenal has been so small, given that almost 35 percent of American adults are obese and another 34 percent are overweight. "The New Obesity Drugs: an Rx for Weight Loss?" | U.S. News & World Report | Aug 28 occasion (noun) - An important event or celebration "That's been her position from the beginning and that will be her position, I assume, on any subsequent occasion. "Kentucky's Kim Davis is out of jail, but for how long?" | MSNBC | Sep 9 odor (noun) - Smell; Favor; Reputation On Tuesday, they said that Spike was beginning to emit a more putrid odor-a bad sign regarding nearly anything else in the world, but a good sign for this plant -and that visiting hours would be extended until Thursday. Copyright 2016 VocabSushi.com. All Rights Reserved. For class use only. "Explaining the Strange, Stinky Appeal of the 'Corpse Flower'" | New York Times | Sep 3 offensive (adjective) - Upsetting or annoying; Insulting The running game produced just 40 yards in 21 attempts, but offensive coordinator and line coach Joe Rudolph said it is still a work in progress due to Clement's injury. "Despite groin ailment, Badgers' Clement plans to play" | FOXSports.com | Sep 9 opposite (adjective) - Radically different or contrary in action or movement And on the opposite end, there's a 45% cut to AI damage for the shotgun, though that's down from a 100% increase a while back. "The 10 Most Significant Changes In Destiny's 2.0 Patch" | Forbes | Sep 9 optimism (noun) - The view that everything in nature and the history of mankind is ordered for the best For all the gloom, Mazany said the new school year inevitably brings a flash of optimism. "Chicago school year starts with more uncertainty than usual" | Chicago Tribune | Sep 9 ordeal (noun) - Difficult or painful experience "According to doctors, they would not have withstood this ordeal for very much longer," police official David Furtner told the Austria Press Agency. "Severely dehydrated children rescued from latest Austria smuggling truck" | Chicago Tribune | Aug 29 ought (verb) - To be under moral obligation to be or do The governor acted responsibly in moving forward with the Phosphorous Management Tool, and he ought to make sure his efforts aren't undermined, as the EIP report warns. "Too much manure, too little oversight" | Baltimore Sun | Sep 9 outlook (noun) - View on which one looks out The stock market drop accompanying the weaker outlook is giving France's state shareholding agency pause after sales earlier in the year. "Tumbling Markets Set to Thwart Hollande's Asset-Sales Goal" | Bloomberg | Sep 8 outrage (noun) - Great violence or cruelty "It is an outrage that a citizen cannot enjoy his home without being made to suffer like this," he told a reporter. "Who could forget when chemical weapons were tested in DC?" | Washington Post | Sep 6 outright (adverb) - Entirely However, he said that if there was no outright winner, "Greece will be governed because nobody will take the responsibility of leaving the country ungoverned." "Greek former PM Tsipras seeks absolute majority in election" | U.S. News & World Report | Sep 9 outset (noun) - Start At the outset, it wasn't obstetricians trying to drive the midwives out, but family doctors. "Call (back) the midwife!" | Boston Globe | Sep 5 overhaul (verb) - Examine thoroughly to learn about the condition But it doesn't change the fact the pitching staff needs a major overhaul for the team to contend in 2016. "Matt Harvey an intriguing option for Red Sox" | Boston Globe | Sep 8 Copyright 2016 VocabSushi.com. All Rights Reserved. For class use only.