Vocab.

Obsolete

obsolete - of a discarded or outmoded type; out of date

CD's and CD players everywhere are becoming obsolete now that the iPod has conquered. Once I got an iPod Video, I couldn't imagine going back to a CD player.

Obviate

obviate - to anticipate and dispose of effectively

In Terminator 2, Arnold is sent back in time to prevent John Connor from getting killed so he can live on and save mankind in the future.

Penchant

penchant - a strong inclination, taste, or liking for something

I have a penchant for skating. Personally, I'm not that good, but I really enjoy doing it and I like being around the sport and even just watching it too. It's its own culture and it's fun being a part of it.

Sycophant

sycophant -
a self-seeking, servile flatterer

I know I've used Jack Sparrow as an example of a vocab word already, but when I read the definition of sycophant that guy came to mind. Look at that picture: he's trying to flatter and make jokes to get himself out of trouble.

Taut

taut - emotionally or mentally strained or tense

Milton from Office Space is the perfect example of a taut person. He's so tense he can't stand up for himself or even talk without stuttering.