brash

brash      [brash]

adjective.  confident, assertive, sometimes in a rude way

"New Jersey governor Chris Christie declared his run for the U.S. President.  Christie is poised to run a race that sells his personality -- brash, challenging and often combative."
"Carolina Panther's cornerback Josh Norman is young, brash and confident.  He goes into every game thinking he is the best cornerback in the league."
"A Silicon Valley start-up CEO Godard Abel was 'an odd combination of a laid back German and determined, precise, American engineer.' Abel prefers to lead hard working and honest teams, rather than brash 'rock star' types."

garner

garner    [Gahr-ner]

verb.  to gather, collect, earn

"Obama, dubbed America's first hip-hop president in his 2008 election, garnered dozens of endorsements from the the rap superstars like Jay-Z, Will.I.Am, Puff Daddy, Ludaris and Young Jeezy"
"A petition urging NBC to end its relationship with Donald Trump garnered more than 200,000 signatures, adding the pressure on the network to dispatch him."
"SandDisk is a clear leader in flash storage solutions.  It garners about two-thirds of its sale from commercial clients with all the smart phone companies buying their flash drives."

accolade

accolade    [Ak-uh-leyd]

noun.  an award or praise

"This time of the year it's all about the team and wins. It's not about personal accolades at all." - Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Ben Bishop
"Despite the band's success and longevity, one major accolade still eludes the group -- entrance into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame."
"A knight being honored with the tap of a sward-blade was the earliest form of accolade."

inure

inure    [ih-Noo r]

verb. get used to something difficult or unpleasant

"Americans may feel federal taxes are less burdensome because they simply inured to the burden."

"The mood in Athens appeared rather calm on Friday, perhaps because Greeks are inured to dramatic warnings after five years of financial crisis."

"After spending an hour in his brother's room, he stopped noticing the stinky-sock smell, because he had become inured to the odor."

indulging

indulging    [in-Duhlj-ing]

adjective.  giving in to your desire, allowing yourself to enjoy the pleasure of

"We indulged in some hot fudge sundaes."
"She is indulging in a celebrity gossip magazine."
"Parties always come to an end, especially those indulging in excessive amounts of stimulant."

http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/indulge

perilous

perilous     [Per-uh-luh s]

adjective. very dangerous 

"Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro' the perilous fight, O'er the ramparts we watch'd, were so gallantly streaming?" --USA National Anthem 

"Among 100,000 migrants entered Europe this year, about 2,000 were dead or missing during their perilous quest to reach the continent across the Mediterranean Sea."

"Severe winters are perilous for deers because they risk running out of fat reserves and dying."

http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/perilous

jiffy

jiffy    [Jif-ee]

noun.  a very short amount of time

'jiffy' originally was defined as the time it takes for light to travel one centimeter in a vacuum (about 33 picoseconds). 

Jiffy Lube is a chain of over 2000 businesses in North America offering oil change and other automotive services. They advocate fast services - in and out in a jiffy.  

"When the runner's shoe came untied in the middle of the race, she tied it in a jiffy."

"I dressed her up in a jiffy."

"Because the experiment failed in a jiffy, there's still time to try a different style, and another one after that."

beleaguer

beleaguer    [Bih-lee-ger]

verb. to annoy persistently

"The head of the World Health Organization has praised beleaguered South Korean officials and exhausted health workers, saying their efforts to contain a deadly MERS virus outbreak have put the country on good footing and lowered the public risk."
"The European Central Bank was expected to decide this week whether to extend further emergency funding to Greece’s beleaguered banks."
"Microsoft is putting Spartan, its new browser, at the center of Windows 10 to replace the old, weak, and beleaguered Internet Explorer."

http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/beleaguer

revered

revered    [ri-Veer-d]

adjective.  profoundly honored and deeply respected (almost in fear)

"After received his NBA Finals MVP award, Andre Iguodala reminded Stephen Curry it was time to visit the most revered golf course in the land - Augusta National Golf Club - where Masters was hosted every year."
"Venice -- The City of Water -- in all its beauty, art and history is long revered as one of Italy's top destinations."
"A man has a right to be employed, to be trusted, to be loved, to be revered..." - Ralph Waldo Emerson.

http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/revered

flaunt

flaunt    [flawnt]

verb. to show off

"Donald Trump launched his presidential campaign Tuesday. He flaunted his wealth and success in business and announced his $8.7 billion net worth. "

"A peacock flaunts his colorful feathers to attract mates."

"Mayweather has made a career of flaunting his earnings and his spending."

http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/flaunt

braggadocio

braggadocio    [brag-uh-Doh-shee-oh]

noun. empty boasting, bragging about something untrue

"The Cleveland Cavaliers are down 3-2 in the NBA Finals to the Golden State Warriors.  LeBron James explained he still felt confident to win the series, 'because I'm the best player in the world... it is that simple.' This is braggadocio."
"Atlantic city used to call itself America's playground. It has been declining. Trump Plaza was closed last September. Trump Entertained Resorts filed for bankruptcy. 'Does anyone notice that Atlanta City lost its magic after I left years ago?' Donald Trump later said, with his typical braggadocio."
"Joe Montana's speech confirmed my impressions of him:  No braggadocio is necessary when you are really good.  What encouragement to the young athletes to know that Joe was great, but not perfect. I especially appreciated his mentioning that being a professional player is short term, and that for the long term it is important to invest time in academics."

http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/braggadocio

intractable

intractable    [in-Trak-tuh-buh l]

adjective. difficult to manage or control 

"The World Bank's mission is to tackle the three intractable challenges facing the world:  The first is ending extreme poverty. The second is preparing for the next pandemic. And the third is battling climate change."

"The homeless population in Los Angeles is at 44,359. The number has spiked 12% in two years, cementing Los Angeles' reputation of having the most intractable homeless problem in the nation."

"Greece bailout talks: an intractable crisis with three possible outcome. Greece can either exit the eurozone, surrender to EU's demands and more austerity, or play for more time."

http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/intractable?family=Intractable

beget

beget    [bih-Get]

verb. to generate, to cause; produce as an effect

"Violence begets violence. Pope Francis has not advocated violence with his words on the flight."

"Creativity begets more creativity, money begets more money, knowledge begets more knowledge."

"Now, when lower transportation costs beget lower food and clothing cost, we are all in!"

http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/beget

aloof

aloof    [uh-Loof]

adjective.  distant, emotionally cold

"Park Geun-hye, the first female president of South Korea, and her government was not able to contain an outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS).  Her image as an aloof leader has also been bolstered by her reluctance to face the news media. She held only two news conferences in two years."
"At your new job, you may be overwhelmed with new faces and names, but it’s essential to make a strong first impression. If you see an unfamiliar face, head over and say hello. This will show that you’re confident and approachable rather than aloof or shy."
"The heavy emphasis on Ms. Clinton’s personal story is part of a rebranding strategy to humanize a president candidate who sometimes comes across as chilly and aloof."

http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/aloof

uncanny

uncanny    [uhn-Kan-ee]

adjective.  supernatural, mysterious 

"LinkedIn has uncanny ability to suggest extra contacts with people you might know."

"Mayweather has become the phenomenon he is because of his uncanny mastery of boxing, but also because of a lack of alternatives."

"Intuition is the name we give to the uncanny ability to quickly and effortlessly know the answer, unconsciously, either without or well before knowing why."

http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/uncanny

ramification

ramification     [ram-uh-fi-Key-shuh n]

noun. a consequence or development that complicates a situation 

"Los Angeles raised the minimum wage to $15 an hour.  But the move by the nation's second largest city has enormous potential ramifications for companies that do business here."

"The incident backfired on her and she had ramifications beyond anything she could have imagined."

"There is no denying the enormity of the scandal but those demanding Russia and Qatar off the World Cup hosting right should think twice about the ramification of the decision."

http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/ramification

caveat

caveat    [Kav-ee-aht]

noun. a warning or caution

"Google unveiled Google Photos with free unlimited cloud storage.  There are a couple of caveats:  Photos can be no bigger than 16 megapixels and high-definition movies cannot top out at 1080p.  But this should not be a major concern for non-professional photographers."
"Scientific American's online survey of pet owners uncovered some interesting results -- to explain why dog and cat people love their animals.  There is an important caveat: the survey was informal, not scientific. In fact, rigorous research on the subject remains scarce."
"As the host of the 2015 Women's World Cup and a bronze medal winner of the 2012 Olympics in London, Canada has the best collective spirit to win the cup.  There is a caveat to this optimism: on the field, the Canadians haven't held on to the momentum from the Olympics.  Heading into this World Cup, their results have been mixed."

http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/caveat

stale

stale    [Steyl]

adjective.  no longer fresh

"Apple's iTune has grown stale. It is difficult to use and feels dated when compared with online music services like Spotify and Pandora.  Apple today unveiled Apple Music, a single, intuitive app that combines the best ways to enjoy music -- all in one place."
"American Pie: This 1999 classic might seem stale by today's standards, but it was groundbreaking at the time."
"The hotel industry was stale and too homogeneous relative to the diversity of customers it sought to serve. The industry had largely been unaltered since the onset of hotel chains over half a century ago."

http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/stale

succinct

succinct    [suh k-Singkt]

adjective. short and to the point, concise 

"It is important to communicate in a succinct manner that what you are saying makes sense in the fewest number of words."

"New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia was ejected following his verbal confrontation with home-plate umpire Dan Bellino. Later the crew chief Tom Hallion offered a succinct explanation: 'Arguing balls and strikes.'"

"By 5 a.m., a more succinct draft of State of Union speech was in its way to the president."

http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/succinct

relish

relish    [Rel-ish]

verb.  enjoy greatly

"Flush with decades of experience, network contacts, and financial stability, baby boomers have numerous advantages on their side for starting a business. They relish the chance to be their own boss after a lifetime of working for someone else."

"Fresh basil, cilantro and dill garnished the finished plate, which arrived unwrapped and steaming with an enticing aroma. An Indian raised on a diet with these spices, I relish every bite."

"Lightning relish the chance to upset Rangers in Game 7."

http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/relish

folly

folly    [fol-ee]

noun.  foolish behavior, foolishness 

"Is Radamel Falcao's signing with Chelsea a genius or folly?"

"A lion killed an American tourist at a South African park on Monday.  Almost any organism around lions might be a potential prey item, and for people to think that they are an exception is folly."

"The James Webb Space Telescope will surely be better, but it is folly to think that the Hubble will have no more use."

http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/folly

unabated

unabated    [uhn-uh-Bey-tid]

adjective. continuing at full strength or intensity 

"Uber has 1 million drives, 1 million square feet of office space and provides more than 1 million rides per day. The company's growth continues unabated, as it now operates in 58 countries and 311 cities."

"'What cease-fire are we talking about? Air strikes are continuing unabated,' he told The Associated Press."

"Despite those numbers, the nation's drug problem continues unabated."

pristine

pristine [pris-teen]

adjective. immaculately clean or unused, 

"Several Southern California cities have tar balls turning up on its otherwise pristine beaches since the oil pipeline break on May 29 in the Santa Barbara area."

"Once there was a pristine lake surrounded by rugged mountains. And then along came the eight-lane highway..."

"Execution is what makes things happen - not pristine, flawless ideas."

http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/pristine

jarring

jarring    [Jahr-ing]

adjective. shocking, unexpected, sudden and unpleasant effect upon the mind or feelings

"The evidence that diet matters more than exercise is now overwhelming, they write: We can exercise to the moon and back but still be fat for all the sugar and carbs we consume. And perhaps even more jarring is that we can be a normal weight and exercise, and still be unhealthy if we're eating poorly."
"The news wasn't entirely unexpected, but it was still jarring to see that the Chicago Bulls had fired coach Tom Thibodeau on Thursday after five seasons at the team's helm."
"Microsoft is designing Windows 10 so there is less jarring transition between the traditional desktop and he touch-friendly 'Modern' interface."