GRE Vocab + Celebrity Gossip! Who says learning can't be fun?

ABSTEMIOUS- Adj. (to eat or drink in moderation. Synonym: Self-restrained)
use in a sentence: If Lindsey Lohan would have been a more abstemious in-taker of alcohol and coke, she wouldn't be such a drunk-ass jail bird.

ABERRANT- adj. (Deviating from the norm. Synonyms: Abnormal, deviant, anomalous)
Use in a sentence: Apparently Levi knocked up his ex-gf while split from Bristol and now the engagement is off! I thought Levi proposing to Bristol was aberrant behavior! Now Levi is exhibiting some not so aberrant behavior and knockin' up the whole town of Wasilla! The lady killa from the silla! 

ACUMEN - Noun (quick, keen, or accurate knowledge or insight. Synonyms: shrewdness, perspicacity)
Use in a sentence: If J.LO had a little more business acumen, she would know that the pink valor tracksuit is NOT a timeless piece, and thus no one gives a shit about her clothing line anymore.

ADMONISH- verb (to reprove; to express warning or disapproval)
ACERBIC- adj (having a sour or bitter taste or character)
Use in a sentence: Parent's taking their tweens to see the Biebs in concernt admonished the acerbic Westboro Baptist Church members for being such haters, and protesting the show. Just because their 13 year old's have Bieber fever doesn't mean they are going to hell.

ALACRITY- noun (Eager and Enthusiastic willingness)
Use in a sentence: The alacrity with which Kathy Griffin throws herself in front of paparazzi cameras is hilarious AND pitiful.

AGGRANDIZE- verb (to increase in intensity, power, or prestige. Synonyms: exalt, strengthen)
Use in a sentence: Beyonce aggrandized her fame and badassness by marrying Jay-Z.

ADULATION- noun (Excessive praise; intense adoration. Synonyms: Idolization)
Use in a sentence: When Lady Gaga puts pictures up on her facebook like this:

with the caption: "Days off in the AZ Desert: Cactus fashion + Tequila. Can't make me take off my leather, I would rather faint." My adulation for her only grows! You betta work gaga!!!!