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Advanced WP: CHAPTER 1 WORDS:
AFFINITY PROXIMITY
FLEDGLING SAGACIOUS
HACKNEYED SUPPLANT
INCESSANT UNASSAILABLE
OPULENCE VOLUMINOUS
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The short story class is full of fledgling writers. They’re all enthusiastic, but since they’re beginners, they’re shy about sharing their work.
a. old b. new c. different
2. fledgling - adjective
AWP: CH. 1 - TEN WORDS IN CONTEXT:
It is hard for someone with an affinity for warm weather to be happy living in Alaska.
a. a preference b. a fear c. ignorance
1.affinity- noun
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The hackneyed phrase “have a nice day!” is heard so often that it has become almost meaningless.
a. worn out b. insulting c. funny
Mrs. Raglan finally insisted that her husband see a doctor about his incessant snoring- it didn’t bother him, but she wasn’t getting any sleep.
a. silent b. wise c. non-stop
3. hackneyed - adjective
4. incessant - adjective
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The opulence of the magnificent, luxurious resort was in stark contrast to the poverty of the little fishing village at its gates.
a. closeness b. riches c. permanence
The proximity of the railroad tracks worries neighborhood parents when their children play outside.
a. similarity b. contrast c. nearness
5. opulence- noun
6. proximity - noun
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Often when you are faced with a difficult situation, the sagacious thing is to do nothing right away, but wait to see what happens
a. silly b. intelligent c. strong
Acme Company fired its entire accounting staff today. It intends to supplant these employees with part time workers.
a. To replace b. to restore c. to support
7. sagacious- adjective
8. supplant- verb
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“My opponent may try to attack me,” said the candidate, “but my record is unassailable. On every issue, I’ve voted for the benefit of this city.”
a. untrue b. undeniable c. unimportant
Denise chose a wedding dress in a “southern belle” style, with a long, voluminous skirt. Now she’s worried she’ll trip over all those yards of material.
a. valuable b. cut short c. large
9. unassailable- adjective
10. voluminous- adjective
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1. New and untried; inexperienced; newly hatched
AWP: CH. 1 - MATCHING WORDS WITH DEFINITIONS:
Fledgling
2. luxury
3. closeness
4. overused; stale; trite
5. Impossible to deny
6. big; bulky
7. To take the place of
8. A natural attraction or liking
9. wise; sensible
10. ______ constant; without stopping
opulence
proximity
hackneyed
unassailable
voluminous
supplant
affinity
sagacious
incessant