Word #3 Utopia

Utopia    [yoo-toh-pee-uh]

Definitions: 1. an ideal place or state. 2. any visionary system of political or social perfection. The first definition, I believe, is the one most commonly used or most important. Source: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/utopia

Translated: My take on the first most common definition is that a Utopia is a perfect place or state. A place where there is no wrong, disagreement and all people that live there are happy and content with each other and themselves.

Part of speech: noun
There are no other forms of the word Utopia because it is a certain place.

Example sentences: 1. The small town was like a utopia, with the low crime rate and the close knit relationships of the community helped make the town more advanced.
2. The United States is unlike a utopia because of the excess amount of conflict and inconsistency in the social environment.

When to use it: The word utopia can easily be used in a English or social studies essay for school. It is a good word to summarize a place of no misdoings or conflicts and where all the people get along. Though this word can be used in school work it can also be used in everyday conservation. The conservation should be between a person in high school or older to guarantee there is no confusion. I can see myself using this word during conversation to describe a dream where nothing went wrong and all was perfect.

Synonyms: My word is a lot like dreamland, but it's different because a dreamland is almost always imaginary or just a place that one can only dream about. While utopia can be like a dream like place because of how perfect it is but can also be a very real place.

Antonyms: My word is pretty much the exact opposite of the word hell because hell symbolizes a place of corruption and horror while utopia symbolizes a place of perfection and happiness.

Usefulness: I give utopia three out of five stars because although the word is a useful word to use when describing a prefect, dream-like place, utopia is hard to use because of its exact definition of perfection. When actuarially using this word, you need to be talking about a place that has nothing wrong with it. I know for a fact that most places I bring up in conversation may seem perfect and like a utopia but technically by definition it isn't a utopia but it is not exactly perfect. It is useful in certain situations but many locations can't be classified as a utopia so it is hard to bring up in general conversation.



Explanation: This picture shows an example of a utopia because in the picture it shows great advances in structure and technology which could symbolize a society of peace without conflict. This "perfect" society helped to advance the city to the great lengths that they show in this picture.

WORD #2: Fickle

Fickle       [fik-uhl]


Definitions:
1.Likely to change,due to caprice, irresolution or instability.
2. Not constant or loyal in affections.
Source: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/fickle




Translation: My take on this word would have to be when things always change and never stay the same. They are constantly always moving,changing and unstable.

Part of Speech: Adjective


Other forms of the word:
Fickleness (noun)
Unfickle (adjective)




Example Sentences:
1. My aunt was a fickle bachelorette, who dated people all the time.
2. Some friends have the fickleness of changing their clothes five times before deciding on the outfit.


When is the best time to use: The word fickle is best used when you are talking to someone of not such high importance to you just because the word sounds funny, and can mislead a conversation. Maybe when talking to a friend, coworker or someone you have known for a while. Not an aquaitance because you don't want to use this word when you are first meeting someone as it may give off the wrong impression.


Synonyms: My Word is alot like variable,because it means capable of being changed or varied so it may or may not change while fickle means to frequently change and never stay the same. but different than constant which is keeping things the same.

Antonyms: My word is pretty much the exact opposite of constant. Which means not changing or varying, always staying the same. In contrast, fickle means to frequently change or always be changing. 


Usefulness: I would give fickle a 2 out of 5 stars just because of the way it sounds, it could mislead a conversation and turn what could be a positive conversation to a negative one.It is also a funny sounding word and the person saying the word could accidently misuse the word without knowing it.

Explanation:
In this picture it shows fickle quite well, just because it means always changing, which is exactly what the moon does, always changing and never stays on side forever. It moves always and constatly all over the place.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Dy9IMIuGz4

This video shows a girl at the beach calling her friend to come out and see the waves to surf on. When the girl arrives at the beach she notices she has missed the good waves as the conditions had changed frequently providing the example that the Florida waves are fickle.


The word is used at 4 seconds and 54 seconds. It is exemplified at 16 seconds then at 51 seconds.

Word #1 Quandary

Quandary       [Kwon-duh-ree]


Definitions: 1. (Most commonly used)A state of perplexity or uncertainty, esp. as what to do, dilemma.
2). A situation or circumstance that presents problems difficult to solve; predicament; dilemma.
Source: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/quandary

Translation: To me this word means. to be unsure of something, when you can't decide on whether it should be yes or no. Something that makes you doubt and gives you uncertainty.


Part of speech: Noun


Other forms of the word:
Plural: Quandaries

Example Sentences:
1. The U.S. seems to be in a quandary about the next presidential election.
2.  They seem to be in real quandaries because they can't decide on what college to go to.


Best time to use word: The best time to use this word would be when wanting to sound more intelligent when describing a situation that has formed a dilemma in your life. Also great to use around people of higher education because the complexity and uniqueness of this word would further confuse people who aren't aware of what the true definition means. A great word to use in  subjects you don't fully understand or cause a dilemma for your brain.


Synonyms: My word is a lot like bind but different because it the situation of being in a predicament while our word is the state of being in a predicament.


Antonyms: My word is pretty much the exact opposite of advantage. Because it means having a hint of what way to go, which is not what quandary means at all.


Usefulness: I give Quandary a three out of five stars for usefulness, because besides in a formal or work style place this word will usually get no use. Also because there a many synonyms of this word that are easier to say.



Explanation:
In this picture it shows exactly what quandary is which is uncertainty, when they're are two ways to go you can't be certain of which way. Being uncertain of what way to go and what to choose.
In the picture the woman seems to be tossing and turning on whether to answer yes or no on a decision.