Empirical

Empirical: [em-pir-i-kuh l]

Here's how to remember:
Maintaining an empire requires many practical experiences. 




Explain how this series of events below represents the vocab word.  Would you want to married in an empirical way?








See if you can spot the synonyms and antonyms from the choices below.

Observational
Factual
Hypothetical
Theoretical




Now see if you can guess which definition is the correct one.

1. the most suitable or exact word or expression
2. extremely slight; incapable of being perceived by the senses or the mind
3. a difference in equality in age, rank, degree, amount, or quality; a dissimilarity, unlikeness
4. derived from, dependent upon, or guided by practical experience, observation, or experiment, rather than by theory; so verifiable

Flamboyant

Flamboyant: [flam-boi-uh nt]

Here's how to remember:

Imagine a boy wearing a shirt with a flame on it.  This would be a flamboyant shirt. 


   
Which of the shirts above is more flamboyant?

Watch this video and try and see if you can guess what the definition of flamboyant is.  If you want to challenge yourself, try not to laugh during this short film.  

With the image provided, see if you can come up with other words that may be synonymous with flamboyant to describe what you see.  

Were these any of the words you thought of:

Brilliant

Colorful

Dazzling

Glamorous 

Gaudy

Pretentious

If so...good job!  These are all synonyms for flamboyant

Now see if you can spot the correct definition after all this practice.

1. highly elaborate or ornate; vividly colored; strikingly brilliant or bold
2. a difference in equality in age, rank, degree, amount, or quality; a dissimilarity, unlikeness
3. characterized by massiveness, solidness, and total uniformity
4. belonging to, befitting, or characteristic of such a person

Fulsome

Fulsome: [foo l-suh m, fuhl-]

Here's how to remember:
You can (Fool Some) people with excessive and insincere praise.

Watch from 45:13 to 46:25 and see if you notice the type of praise that is being given to Mike, Sully, and their team. 






Has there ever been a time where you have experienced fulsome praise?  If so write about it and vent your feelings.







See if you can spot the antonym among the synonyms listed below.

Inordinate 
Sincere
Repulsive
Fawning





Now see if you can figure out the correct definition below.

1. a chronological misplacing of events, objects, customs, or persons in regard to each other
2. of doubtful or questionable authenticity
3. the total rejection of existing laws, institutions, and moral values; extreme radicalism
4. offensively insincere or excessive; disgusting, sickening

Immolate

Immolate: [im-uh-leyt]

Here's how to remember:
Immolate sounds like omelette and you have to sacrifice an egg to make an omelette.  











Quick history lesson: When the Aztecs took captives, they would enslave some and immolate the others as you see here.  Judging by the picture above, what do you think the word immolate means in context?







This is an example of a protester self-immolating himself.  Not the smartest thing to do.




Were going to switch it up a little here.  Instead find the synonym among the antonyms listed below.

Save
Preserve
Kill
Aid





Now find the correct definition that fights the examples shown above.

1. to redirect the energy of a biological or instinctual impulse into a higher or more acceptable channel
2. the total rejection of existing laws, institutions, and moral values; extreme radicalism
3. to kill as a sacrifice, especially by fire; to destroy or renounce for the sake of another
4. a uniformed male servant; a servile follower

Imperceptible

Imperceptible: [im-per-sep-tuh-buh l]

Here's how to remember:

If you perceive something than you are aware of it.  Add the "im" in front of this word and now you are unaware or unnoticed.  




Can you name three things that are imperceptible?






Which of the images shown below is NOT an example of something imperceptible?

    







Which of the following words is not a synonym for the word imperceptible?

Subtle
Indistinguishable
Apparent
Inconspicuous





Now match the word with it's correct definition below.

1. extremely slight; incapable of being perceived by the senses or the mind
2. of doubtful or questionable authenticity
3. keenness of insight; quickness or accuracy of judgment
4. thus so; intentionally written so

Lackey

Lackey: [lak-ee]

A lackey cannot lack many things or else they will be fired or dismissed.



Can you point out the lackey's in this photo?




In your own opinion, where would you place Alfred on this semantic differential scale?  Be sure to provide an explanation for your decision.

Lackey------1------2------3------4------5------6------7------Manager

Alfred Pennyworth is the butler of the Wayne family, but also raises Bruce Wayne after his parents are killed, acting almost like a father in doing so. 

Make an argument for who the better lackey is between Geoffrey from the Fresh Prince and Alfred from the Batman series.

  







There are many other names for a lackey.  Can you name three other names?




Synonyms for lackey include:

Attendant
Butler
Doormat
Steward
Flunky




Now try and find the correct definition below.

1. the contact or means of communication between groups; someone acting as such a contact; any close relationship; a thickening or binding agent used in cooking
2. a uniformed male servant; a servile follower
3. the most suitable or exact word or expression
4. a member of the ruling class; a person of high or noble rank or of prominent social standing

Liaison

Liaison: [lee-ey-zawn]

Here's how to remember:

Li + Ai + Son -- The son of Li and Ai acts as a liaison between them after their divorce.  




Where would you rate JARVIS on this semantic differential scale? Include your explanation for your decision below.

Liaison------1------2------3------4------5------6------7------Done Yourself

J.A.R.V.I.S. stands for "Just A Rather Very Intelligent System," and it is Iron Man's AI. Everything that Tony Stark wants done, he will usually ask J.A.R.V.I.S. to do it for him.

What are the benefits / drawbacks of using a liaison within a relationship or communications system?





Find the antonym within the list of synonyms below.  (CAUTION: This one may be tricky)

Communication
Contact
Intermediary
Connection




Now find the definition that best fits the vocab word.

1. the total rejection of existing laws, institutions, and moral values; extreme radicalism
2. the contact or means of communication between groups; someone acting as such a contact; any close relationship; a thickening or binding agent used in cooking
3. of doubtful or questionable authenticity
4. to redirect the energy of a biological or instinctual impulse into a higher or more acceptable channel