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INTRODUCTIONThestudyoftheEnglishlanguagehasspreadallovertheworld,andhighschoolandcollegestudentseverywherehavecometorealizethatlanguagemasterydependsonthepossessionofa comprehensive vocabulary. This is just what 1100 Words You Need to Know has beenofferingthroughthefiveearliereditionsandcontinuingonthissixthone.
We are proud that Amazon.com has rated this book as the number one best seller in itscategory.Inadditiontothevariousexercisesthathelpreaderslearnchallengingvocabulary,wehavenowaddedasectioncalled“TheLighterTouch100,”whichshowsthatvocabularycanbetaughtwithasenseofhumor.Byinvestingamere15minuteswiththisnewbook,youwillsoonseeadramaticimprovementinyourvocabulary.
MurrayBrombergMelvinGordon
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FULLPRONUNCIATIONKEYabat,trap jjust,enjoy bull,pullārage,lace kkin,talk üdual,sueäjar,farther llose,hurl
mmice,cram vvast,havebbag,sob nnot,into wwish,woodchchill,such ngsong,ring yyouth,yesddone,said zzoo,zest
orot,cot zhpleasure,treasureemet,rest ōtow,blowēease,see ôcord,lord əstandsfor:erfern,learn oitoil,boil ainaround
oumouse,bout einwakenffeel,stiff iincupidggone,big ppest,cap oindemonhhim,hold rred,art uinbrush
ssee,bestiinch,pin shcrush,crashīivy,hive ttime,act
ththis,maththey,booth
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SincethisisaneBook,pleaserecordallyourAnswersseparately.
*AllquestionscontainalinktotheirAnswers/Explanations.
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NEWWORDS
voraciousvərā´shəs
indiscriminatein´diskrim´ənit
eminentem´ənənt
steepedstēpt
repleteri´plēt´
WEEK1 DAY1READINGWISELYTheyoungsterwhoreadsvoraciously, though indiscriminately,doesnotnecessarilygain inwisdomovertheteenagerwhoismoreselectiveinhisreadingchoices.Ayoungmanwhohasreadthelifestoryofeveryeminentathleteofthetwentiethcentury,oracoedwhohassteepedherselfineverysocial-protestnovelshecangetherhandson,mayverywellbelearningallthereistoknowinaverylimitedarea.Butbooksarerepletewithsomanywondersthatitisoftendiscouragingtoseebrightyoungpeoplelimittheirownexperiences.
SampleSentences On the basis of the above paragraph, try to use your newwords in thefollowingsentences.Occasionallyitmaybenecessarytochangetheendingofaword;e.g.,indiscriminatetoindiscriminately.
1.Thefootballgamewas________________withexcitementandgreatplays.2.The________________authorreceivedtheNobelPrizeforliterature.3.Mycousinisso________________inschoolworkthathisfriendscallhimabookworm.4.Afterskiing,IfindthatIhavea________________appetite.5.Modernwarfareoftenresultsinthe________________killingofcombatantsandinnocentciviliansalike.
Definitions Now that you have seen and used the new words in sentences, and have the
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definitions“onthetipofyourtongue,”trytopairthewordswiththeirmeanings.
6.voracious a.ofhighreputation,outstanding7.indiscriminate b.completelyfilledorsuppliedwith8.eminent c.choosingatrandomwithoutcarefulselection9.steeped d.desiringorconsuminggreatquantities
10.replete e.soaked,drenched,saturated
TODAY’SIDIOM
toeathumblepie—toadmityourerrorandapologizeAfterhiscandidatehadlosttheelection,theboastfulcampaignmanagerhadtoeat
humblepie.
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NEWWORDS
aboundəbound´
technologyteknol´əjē
prognosticateprognos´təkāt
automatonôtom´əton
matronmā´trən
WEEK1 DAY2SOLVINGTHESERVANTPROBLEMTheworlds of science-fictionabound withwonders.Yetmodern technology progresses sorapidlythatwhatmaybetoday’swilddreammaybenextyear ’skitchenappliance.ABritishscientist hasprognosticated thatwithin ten years every suburbanmatronwill have her ownrobot servant.One task this domesticatedautomaton will not have to contendwith will bescouringtheovenbecauseeventodaythenewestrangescanbe“programmed”toreducetheirownbaked-ongrimetoeasilydisposedofashes.
SampleSentencesNowthatyou’veseenthewordsusedincontext,and—hopefully—haveanideaof theirmeanings, try touse them in the following sentences.Remember that aword-endingmayhavetobechanged.
1.Themayorrefusedto________________astohismarginofvictoryintheelection.2.Thetimeisapproachingwhenhumanworkersmaybereplacedby________________.3.Acleversalesmanwillalwaysaska________________ifhermotherisathome.4.Thewesternplainsusedto________________withbisonbeforethoseanimalswereslaughteredbysettlers.5.Manmaybefreedfrombackbreakinglaborbytheproductsofscientific________________.
DefinitionsTestyourselfnowbymatchingthenewwordswiththedefinitions.Ifyouarenot
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sureofyourself,coverthetophalfofthispagebeforeyoubegin.
6.abound a.anoldermarriedwoman
7.technology b.branchofknowledgedealingwithengineering,appliedscience,etc.
8.prognosticate c.arobot;amechanical“person”9.automaton d.toexistingreatnumbers
10.matron e.topredictorforetellafutureevent
TODAY’SIDIOM
apiginapoke—anitemyoupurchasewithouthavingseen;adisappointmentThemailorderbicyclethatmynephewboughtturnedouttobeapiginapoke,andheis
nowtryingtogethismoneyback.
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NEWWORDS
paradoxpar´ədoks
realmrelm
annalsan´nəlz
compoundkompound´
tingetinj
WEEK1 DAY3IT’SAMAN’SWORLDHowparadoxical that theworld’sgreatest chefshaveallbeenmen!Cookingwouldclearlyseemtobeafieldthatliesexclusivelywithinwomen’srealm,yettheannalsofcookeryarereplete*withmasculinenames:BrillatSavarin,Ritz,Diat,Larousse.Tocompoundthepuzzle,therehasrarelybeenatingeofrumororscandalcastingdoubtsonthemasculinityoftheseheroesofcuisine.
(*replete—ifyou’veforgottenthemeaning,clickhere)
Sample Sentences Try your hand now at using your new words by writing them in theircorrectform(changeendingsifnecessary)inthesesentences:
1.Hisgloomwasnow________________bythefailingmarkonhisgeometrytest.2.The________________ofsportsarereplete*withthenamesofgreatblackathletes.3.Oneofthegreat________________ofAmericanlifeisthatthoughminoritygroupshavesufferedinjustices,nowhereintheworldhavesomanyvariedgroupslivedtogethersoharmoniously.4.A________________ofgarlicisallthat’snecessaryinmostrecipes.5.Thecruelkingwouldnotallowtheprincetoenterhis________________,restrictinghimtotheforest,whichabounded*withwildanimals.
(*abounded—studiedpreviously,clickhere)
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DefinitionsIfyouarehavingtroubleinpickingtherightdefinitions,itmaybebestnottodothemintheordergiven,buttodotheonesyouaresurestoffirst.
6.paradox a.atrace,smattering,orslightdegree
7.realm b.astatementthatatfirstseemstobeabsurdorself-contradictorybutwhichmayinfactturnouttobetrue
8.annals c.toincreaseoraddto9.compound(v.) d.historicalrecords
10.tinge(n.) e.specialfieldofsomethingorsomeone;kingdom
TODAY’SIDIOM
aflashinthepan—promisingatthestartbutthendisappointingTherookiehitmanyhomerunsinspringtraining,butoncetheseasonbeganheproved
tobeaflashinthepan.
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badgerbaj´ər
imploreimplôr´
drudgerydruj´ərē
interminableinter´mənəbəl
perceivepərsēv´
WEEK1 DAY4HOWNOTTOGETYOURWAYItisdifficulttochangesomeone’sopinionbybadgeringhim.Thechildwhobegshismotherto“getoffhisback”whensheimploreshimforsomeassistancewiththehouseholddrudgery,mayverywellplead interminably for some specialprivilegewhenhewants something forhimself.Howparadoxical*thatneitherisabletoperceivethatnoonelikesbeingnagged.
(*paradoxical—studiedpreviously,clickhere)
Sample Sentences Getting the hang of it? Now go on to use the five new words in thefollowingsentences—remember,pasttensesmayberequired.
1.ShedoesherhomeworkonFridaystosaveherselffromthe________________ofhavingtodoitduringtheweekend.2.Theteachercontinually________________thepupilforthemissingassignments.3.Theeminentscientist________________difficultiesinputtingtheinventionintopractice.4.Thesickchild’smother________________thedoctortocomeimmediately.5.Ilistenedtotheboringlectureforwhatseemedan________________fiftyminutes.
DefinitionsPicktheletterofthedefinitionthatmatchesyournewword.
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6.badger(v.) a.unpleasant,dull,orhardwork7.implore b.unending8.drudgery c.topleadurgentlyforaidormercy9.interminable d.tounderstand,know,becomeawareof
10.perceive e.topester,nag,annoypersistently
TODAY’SIDIOM
topouroilontroubledwaters—tomakepeace,tocalmsomeonedownWhenItriedtopouroilontroubledwaters,boththeangryhusbandandhiswifestopped
theirquarrelandbegantoattackme.
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WEEK1 DAY5REVIEWYouhaveaccomplishedsomethingworthwhilethisweek.Inlearningtwentyusefulwordsandfouridioms,youhavetakenasteptowardagreatermasteryofourlanguage.Asaresultoftoday’slesson,youwillbecomeawareofthosewordsthatrequiregreaterstudyonyourpartforcompletesuccessinthesefirstlessons.
Take the following quiz by matching the best possible definition with the word you havestudied.*Reminder:Recordanswersonasheetofpaper.
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.abound a. tobecompletelysoakedinsomething2.annals b. tobeabletotellwhatwillhappeninthefuture3.automaton c. someone’sspecialfield4.badger d. tocontinuallynag5.compound e. carelesslychosen6.drudgery f. relatedtoscienceofengineering7.eminent g. toaddto8.implore h. begforassistance9.indiscriminate i. ofoutstandingreputation
10.interminable j. amaturewoman
11.matron k. smallamountof
12.paradox l. dull,difficultwork
13.perceive m. desiringhugeamount
14.prognosticate n. existingingreatnumber
15.realm o. historicalrecords
16.replete p. tocometohaveanunderstandingof
17.steeped q. completelyfilledwith
18.technology r. machinethatbehaveslikeaperson
19.tinge s. seeminglyself-contradictorysituation
20.voracious t. unendingIDIOMS21.toeathumblepie u. ablinditem;poorpurchase
22.apiginapoke v. admittodefeat
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23.aflashinthepan w. astartoday,afloptomorrow
24.topouroilontroubledwaters x. totrytomakepeace
Makearecordofthosewordsyoumissed.Youcanlearnthemsuccessfullybystudyingthemandbyusing them inyourownoriginal sentences. Ifyouneglect them, then theeffortyouhaveputintoyourvocabularybuildingcampaignuptothispointwillhavebeenwasted.
*Forreferenceonly
WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1.________________________ ________________________2.________________________ ________________________3.________________________ ________________________
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SENSIBLESENTENCES?(FromWeek1)Choosethewordthatmakessenseineachofthesentencesbelow.
1.Thehugefootballplayerhada(voracious,replete)appetite.2.Afteraseemingly(interminable,indiscriminate)wait,thesurgeoncametogiveusthenews.3.Withouta(paradox,tinge)ofevidence,thecoronercouldnotsolvethemurder.4.Inthe(realm,annals)oftheblind,theone-eyedmanisking.5.Weinvitedthe(eminent,steeped)engineertoaddressourclub.6.IntheCatskillMountains,thewoods(abound,implore)withdeer.7.Icannot(perceive,prognosticate)whypeoplevotedforthecorruptsenator.8.Nightanddaymykidbrother(badgers,compounds)meformoney.9.Sciencefictionmoviesusuallyfeature(annals,automatons).
10.Withhisexpertisein(drudgery,technology),myuncleisabletoearnagoodsalary.
Dothesesentencesmakesense?Explainwhy.
11.Therookiewasamazingduringspringtrainingbutheturnedouttobeaflashinthepan.12.Icomplainedtothesalespersonbecausehehadsoldmeapiginapoke.13.WhenItriedtopouroilontroubledwaters,Ionlymademattersworse.14.Aftertheelection,whenmycandidateconcededhisloss,Ihadtoeathumblepie.
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WORDSEARCH1Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues3rdDay1stDay2ndDay4thDay4thDay
ReggietheConMan
In the ofcrime, thereare fewscoundrelswhocouldmatch theexploitsofReggieHayes,who also used the names ofReginaldHaven,RicardoHermosa, FatherHarris, anddozens of other aliases. Reggie’s police record, principally in Chicago and Baltimore, is
withscamsthatheperpetratedupongulliblepeople.Generally,his favorite targetwasa whoshouldhaveknownbetter.
Dressed as a priest (“Father Harris”), he was most convincing, however. His method ofoperationwasto“find”awalletstuffedwithhundreddollarbillsoutsideasupermarketandthen an unsuspecting woman to share his good fortune, since there was noidentificationinthewallet.Butfirst,toestablishhercredibility,hisvictimhadtoputupasumofmoneyas a testimonial tohergood faith.Mrs.EmmaSchultz, age72, tearfully told thepolicethatshehadwithdrawn$14,000fromherbankandplaceditinashoppingbagsuppliedbythehelpfulpriest.Hetoldhertoholdontothebagwhilehewentnextdoortoalawyer ’sofficetomakethesharingoftheirgoodfortunelegal.
After a seemingly wait,Mrs. Schultz discovered to her chagrin that the heartlessthiefhadskippedoutthebackway,leavingher“holdingthebag”—aswitchedbagcontainingshreddednewspaper—whilehemadehisgetawaywithherlifesavings.www.dr
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laconicləkon´ik
throngthrông
intrepidintrep´id
accostəkôst´
reticentret´əsənt
WEEK2 DAY1TOTHEPOINTCalvinCoolidge,ourthirtiethpresident,wasnamed“SilentCal”byreportersbecauseofhislaconic speech.OneSunday, afterMr.Coolidgehad listened toan interminable* sermon, athrongofnewsmengatheredaroundhim.Anintrepidreporteraccosted theChiefExecutive:“Mr.President,weknowthatthesermonwasonthetopicofsin.Whatdidtheministersay?”“Hewasagainstit,”thereticentCoolidgereplied.
(*interminable—clickhere.)
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences:
1.Hisspeechwasusuallyrambling,butthistimeIfounditbriefand________________.2.Ifasurlypanhandlershould________________you,keeponwalking.3.Evenunderrepeatedquestioning,thewitnessremained________________.4.Ahowling________________ofteenagegirlssurroundedtherapartists.5.ThecorporalreceivedtheSilverStarforhis________________deedsincombat.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdictionarymeanings.
6.laconic a.expressingmuchinfewwords7.throng b.brave
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8.intrepid c.toapproachandspeakto9.accost d.crowd
10.reticent e.silent
TODAY’SIDIOM
theswordofDamocles—anyimminentdanger(akingseatedoneofhissubjectsunderneathaswordthatwashangingbyahair,inordertoteachhimthedangersa
kingfaces)Althoughthepresidentofthecompanyseemedquitesecure,healwayscomplainedthat
therewasaswordofDamocleshangingoverhishead.
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furtivefėr´tiv
felonfel´ən
plethorapleth´ərə
haplesshap´lis
irateī´rātorīrāt´
WEEK2 DAY2IFIHADTHEWINGSOFANANGELCastinga furtive glanceoverhis shoulder, the felon slippedout themainprisongate to beswallowed up in the British fog. A plethora of escapes from supposedly secure prisonsembarrassed the hapless wardens. To compound* their problems, the officials werebadgered*byiratecitizenswhoaccusedtheguardsofacceptingbribesfromconvictswhosemottowas:“Stonewallsdonotaprisonmake,norironbarsacage.”
(*compound—clickhere;*badgered—clickhere)
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.The________________contestwinnerwasunabletolocatetheluckyticket.2.Myunclewas________________whenthedrunkendriverswervedinfrontofus.3.Ina________________mannersheremovedhershoesandtiptoeduptoherroom.4.Whentheteacheraskedwhythehomeworkhadnotbeendone,hewasgreetedbya________________ofincrediblealibis.5.SincethebosslearnedthatBobassociatedwithaknown________________,hefiredhim.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirmeanings.
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6.furtive a.angry,incensed7.felon b.apersonguiltyofamajorcrime8.plethora c.unfortunate9.hapless d.excess
10.irate e.secret,stealthy
TODAY’SIDIOM
Pyrrhicvictory—atoocostlyvictory(KingPyrrhusdefeatedtheRomansbuthislosseswereextremelyheavy)
Inheavyfightingthetroopsmanagedtorecapturethehill,butitcouldonlybeconsideredaPyrrhicvictory.
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NEWWORDS
pretextprē´tekst
fabricatefab´rəkāt
adroitədroit´
gesticulatejestik´yəlāt
vigilantvij´ələnt
WEEK2 DAY3DR.JEKYLLORMR.HYDE?Underthepretextofbeingasurgeonhegainedentrytothehospital.Wheninterviewedbythedirector,hehadtofabricateataleofhismedicalexperience,buthewassoadroitatlyingthathegotawaywith it. Itwasnotuntil thephony“doctor”begantogesticulatewildlywithhisscalpel, that avigilant nursewas able to detect the fraud. In the annals* ofmedical historytherehavebeenanumberofsuchcases.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.TheshootingsatColumbineHighSchoolmadeeducatorsmuchmore________________,2.Mynephewisquite________________atmakingmodelairplanes.3.Mostfishermencan________________astoryaboutthesizeoftheonethatgotaway.4.Her________________ofbeingtireddidnotfoolusforaninstant.5.IoftenmarvelasIwatchthetrafficofficer________________attheonrushingcars.
DefinitionsPicktheletterofthedefinitionthatmatchesyournewword.
6.pretext a.tolie;toconstruct7.fabricate b.skillful
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8.adroit c.anexcuse9.gesticulate d.watchful
10.vigilant e.movethearmsenergetically
TODAY’SIDIOM
awetblanket—onewhospoilsthefunEveryonewantedthepartytogoon,butRonnie,thewetblanket,decidedtogohometo
bed.
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avidav´id
cajolekəjōl´
rudimentaryrü´dəmen´tərē
enhanceinhans´
nuancenüäns´
WEEK2 DAY4YOU’VEGOTTOBEAFOOTBALLEXPERTAsanavidfootballfan,ItrytoseeeverygametheJetsplay.WheneverIcancajolemyfatherintoaccompanyingme,Itrytodoso.Hehasonlyarudimentaryknowledgeofthegame,andsince I am steeped* in it, I enjoy explaining its intricate details to him. It certainly doesenhanceyourappreciationoffootballwhenyouareawareofeverynuanceofthesport.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.Youmayhavetochangetheendingofaword.
1.Sincemygraspofalgebrais________________,Icannotsolvetheproblem.2.Theparakeetrefusedtobe________________intoenteringhercage.3.Itwill________________yourenjoymentofanoperaifyouknowwhattheplotisaboutinadvance.4.InreadingthesatiresofJonathanSwift,onemustbevigilant*inordertocatcheach________________.5.BillClintonisan________________studentofthesocialmediaandislistedonFacebook.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirmeanings.
6.avid a.eager
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7.cajole b.slightvariationinmeaning,tone,etc.8.rudimentary c.coax9.enhance d.intensify,heighten
10.nuance e.elementary
TODAY’SIDIOM
tobeardthelioninhisden—tovisitandopposeapersononhisowngroundsHavingdecidedtobeardthelion,Istormedintothemanager ’sofficetoaskforaraise.
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WEEK2 DAY5REVIEWKeepadding toyourvocabulary,as it isoneof themostuseful toolsastudentcanpossess.Let’sgooverthetwentynewwordsandfouridiomsyoustudiedduringthisweek.
In the following quiz, match the best possible definition with the word you have studied.*Reminder:Recordanswersonasheetofpaper.
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.accost a. uncommunicative2.adroit b. enthusiastic3.avid c. alert4.cajole d. overabundance5.enhance e. courageous6.fabricate f. togreetfirst7.felon g. anexcuse8.furtive h. unlucky9.gesticulate i. angry
10.hapless j. criminal
11.intrepid k. basic,elementary
12.irate l. clever
13.laconic m. tomakeupalie
14.nuance n. greatnumberofpeople
15.plethora o. concise,pithy
16.pretext p. touselivelygestures
17.reticent q. shadeofdifference
18.rudimentary r. sly
19.throng s. coax,wheedle
20.vigilant t. tomakegreaterIDIOMS
21.theswordofDamocles u. anexpensiveconquest
22.Pyrrhicvictory v. spoilsport
23.awetblanket w. defyanopponentinhishome
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24.tobeardthelion x. anythreateningdanger
Makearecordofthosewordsyoumissed.Youcanlearnthemsuccessfullybystudyingthemandusingtheminyourownoriginalsentences.Ifyouneglectthem,thentheeffortyouhaveexpendedinbuildingupyourvocabularymaybewasted.
*Forreferenceonly
WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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WORDSEARCH2Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues2ndDay3rdDay4thDay3rdDay3rdDay
TheBestLaidPlans
Gloria Rogers overslept and then had to sprint to catch the sameGreyhoundBus that sheboardedonthelastThursdayofeverymonth.Afterathree-houruneventfulride,shefinallyarrived at the bus terminalwhere a courtesy vanwas ready to transport bus passengers toVisitorsDayattheStatePenitentiary.
AlthoughGloriatriedtoactcasual,shewasmorethanalittlenervous.Herboyfriend,Art,aconvicted ,hadmanagedtogainadmittancetotheprison’shospitalontheofhavingagallbladderattack.Underherownslacksandbulkysweater,GloriawaswearingasetofclothesthatsheremovedinthehospitalbathroomandpassedontoArt.Heplannedtousethemaftermakinghisescapeinthebackoftheprisonambulancethatwasparkedoutsidehisward.
Art had spelled out his escape plan during Gloria’s last visit, spending an hour trying toherintobeinghisaccomplice.Allthatshehadtodowasappeartohaveaseizure.
Then shewould a story about her epilepsywhileArt, with the smuggled clothesconcealed under his prison bathrobe, would slip out of the ward during the excitement.Unfortunatelyfortheschemers,a hospitalguardspottedArtclimbingintotherearoftheambulanceandquicklyfoiledtheescapeattempt.TheresultwasthatArthadthreeyearsaddedtohissentenceandGloriawasimprisonedforherroleinthemisadventure.www.dr
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NEWWORDS
loathelōth
reprimandrep´rəmand
lacklusterlak´lus´tər
caustickô´stik
wrestrest
WEEK3 DAY1THEPEPTALK“If there’s one thing I loathe,” the coach said, “it’s a quitter.” He had good reason toreprimandusathalf-time,becausethescoreboardrevealedthatwewerelosing,45–20.Ourlackluster performance indicated to him thatwe had forgotten the rudimentary* aspects ofbasketball.Hiscausticremarksfiredusup,however,andwedashedout,determinedtowrestcontrolofthegamefromourrivals.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Withthehelpofhisbrothershewasableto________________theleadershipofthecompanyfromhispartner.2.Speakinginamonotone,thepoliticianwasbooedforhis________________address.3.Ina________________article,thedramacriticslaughteredthehapless*actors.4.I________________spinachbutIloveothergreenvegetables.5.WhenEdarrivedlate,heknewthatthegrocerwould________________him.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdictionarydefinitions.
6.loathe a.dull7.reprimand(v.) b.tohate
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8.lackluster c.sarcastic,biting9.caustic d.takebyforce
10.wrest e.toshowsharpdisapproval
TODAY’SIDIOM
crocodiletears—insinceretears(crocodilesweresaidtocrywhileeatingtheirprey)
Whenthefootballplayerbrokehisleg,hissubstituteweptcrocodiletears.
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NEWWORDS
infamousin´fəməs
jostlejos´əl
dupedüp
incipientinsip´ēənt
inadvertentinədvërt´nt
WEEK3 DAY2THEHANDCUFFISQUICKERTHANTHEEYESlippery Eddie, the infamous pickpocket, was back at work, and every detective had to beespeciallyvigilant.*Eddie’stechniquewastojostleavictimtowardaconfederatewhowouldthensliptheman’swalletoutofhisbackpocketwhileEddiewasstammeringanapologytothe confused dupe.Within a week the incipient crimewave came to an end when SlipperyEddie inadvertently chose the chief of police for his victim.AlthoughEddie loathes* SingSing,it’shispermanentaddressnow.
SampleSentencesCanyouputthenewwordsintherightsentences?
1.Bytellingthetruth,westoppedthe________________rumorfromspreading.2.ThebombingofPearlHarborwasreferredtoasan________________deed.3.Thewealthy________________consentedtobuytheoften-soldBrooklynBridge.4.Whenheattemptedto________________theoldlady,shestruckhimwithherumbrella.5.Throughan________________error,theguidedmissilespedoutofcontrol.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirmeanings.
6.infamous a.havingabadreputation7.jostle b.justbeginningtoexist
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8.dupe(n.) c.toshovehard9.incipient d.apersoneasilytricked
10.inadvertent e.heedless,notattentive
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tocarrytheday—towintheapprovalofthemajorityThesecretary’smotionthatweadjournforlunchcarriedtheday,andweheadedforthe
restaurant
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ominousom´ənəs
tremuloustrem´yələs
repudiateripyü´dēāt
cessationsesā´shən
bristlebris´əl
WEEK3 DAY3COURTROOMDRAMAThere was an ominous silence when the jittery defendant rose in court. He explained in atremulousvoicewhathadledhimtorepudiatehisconfessionmadeatthepolicestationonthenightofthecrime.Theaudiencebegantobuzzexcitedlyuntilthejudgedemandedacessationofthenoise.Althoughthedistrictattorneybristledwithanger,thedefendantkeptinsistingthathis rightshadbeenviolatedbecausehehadnotbeen told thathecouldseea lawyerbeforeconfessing.
SampleSentencesInwhichblanksdothenewwordbelong?
1.Aftertheweathermanhadseenthe________________clouds,heprognosticated*rain.2.Thegeneralattemptedto________________thetestimonyofthelieutenant,claimingthattheyoungofficerwasnotanauthorityonlowlevelbombing.3.Uponseeingthesnake,thecatbeganto________________withfear.4.Thewidow’s________________handsrevealedhernervousness.5.The________________ofthebombinginIraqwasurgedbytheUnitedNations.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirmeanings.
6.ominous a.astopping
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7.tremulous b.toreject,decline8.repudiate c.stiffenwithfearoranger9.cessation d.threatening
10.bristle(v.) e.quivering
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SkidRow—disreputablepartoftown,inhabitedbyderelictsandpeople“ontheskid”
ThepresenceofsomanybarshasturnedourneighborhoodintoanotherSkidRow.
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euphemismyü´fəmizəm
mundanemun´dān
incongruousinkong´grüəs
condolencekəndō´ləns
stipulatestip´ūlāt
WEEK3 DAY4CALLMEBYMYRIGHTNAMEMy cousin refers to himself as a “sanitary engineer”—a euphemism for garbage collector.Thereareanynumberofpeoplewhotrytofindmorerespectableorglamoroustitlesforthemundane jobs they hold. It may seem incongruous to call an undertaker a “condolencecounselor,”ortorefertoataxidriverasa“transportationexpediter,”butsomepreferthosetitles.Asamatteroffact,ourbutcherhasstipulatedthatfromnowonhewantstobeknownasa“meatcoordinator.”Hebecameirate*whenIinadvertently*calledhim“Butch.”
SampleSentencesInwhichblanksdothenewwordsbelong?
1.Werepudiated*thecontractbecauseitdidnot________________acostoflivingbonus.2.Theword“expired”isa________________for“died.”3.Whenmyneighbor ’sdogwasrunover,wesenta________________card.4.Thephilosopherdealtwithspiritualthings,ignorningthe________________ones.5.Theplaywasso________________thatitseemedtobetheworkofseveralauthors.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirmeanings.
6.euphemism a.worldly
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7.mundane b.alessoffensiveterm8.incongruous c.tospecifyacondition9.condolence d.inappropriate
10.stipulate e.pity
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togoupinsmoke—tocometonopracticalresult(kindlingsmokesbutitwillnotlightafire)
Themayor ’splanstogetthegubernatorialnominationwentupinsmokewhenhecouldn’tendthecostlystrike.
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WEEK3 DAY5REVIEWTheword“review”means“toviewagain”andthatisthepurposeofourweeklyreview.Youwillhavenoticed,ofcourse,thatmanyofthewordsthatappearasnewwordsarerepeatedinsubsequentlessons.Sometimestheyareintheparagraph,sometimesinthesamplesentences,and occasionally in the idioms or directions. This continued emphasis on “viewing again”willhelpyoutobecomefamiliarwiththevocabulary.
In the following quiz, match the best possible definition with the word you have studied.*Reminder:Recordanswersonasheetofpaper.
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.bristle a. despise2.caustic b. menacing3.cessation c. evil4.condolence d. apause5.dupe e. juststarting6.euphemism f. trembling7.inadvertent g. tohaveone’shairstandup8.incipient h. stinging9.incongruous i. earthly
10.infamous j. duetoanoversight,negligent
11.jostle k. makeaspecificdemand
12.lackluster l. topush,toelbow
13.loathe m. aneasilyfooledperson
14.mundane n. expressionofsympathy
15.ominous o. toscoldseverely
16.reprimand p. seize
17.repudiate q. havinginconsistentelements
18.stipulate r. disown,refusetoaccept
19.tremulous s. lackingbrightness
20.wrest t. sayingsomethinginalessdirectwayIDIOMS21.crocodiletears u. rundowndistrict
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22.tocarrytheday v. hypocriticalsympathy23.SkidRow w. towinthehonors
24.togoupinsmoke x. endfruitlessly
Makearecordofthosewordsyoumissed.Youcanlearnthemsuccessfullybystudyingthemandusingthemregularlyinspeechandinyourwriting.
*Forreferenceonly
WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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WORDSEARCH3Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues3rdDay1stDay2ndDay3rdDay1stDay
DesertStormDecision
Inthe1991PersianGulfWar,wheretheUnitedNationsforces,ledbyAmericans,oustedtheinvading Iraqi army fromKuwait’s soil, the of combat took place in short orderafter the Allies were able to control of the skies from the SaddamHussein’sairforce.
GeneralH.NormanSchwarzkopf,theU.S.fieldcommander,tendedto whenaskedbythemediawhyhehadn’tpursuedtheenemyallthewaytoBaghdad,saying:
“ItwouldhavebeenfoolhardyforustotrytooccupythatcapitalcityandpileupAmericancasualtiesfromsniperattacksbyIraq’sguerillas.ThatmaybehardforyouMondaymorningquarterbackstounderstandbutIthoroughlyagreedwiththepresidentwhowasconvincedthatsuchanactionwouldhavesentabadmessagetotheArabworldandwouldhavesplinteredtheAlliedpartnership.”
Schwarzkopfreiteratedthat itwashismissiontohurlbacktheinvaderswithaminimumofbloodshedbut not, he added in a tone, “to splatter Saddamover the desert sands.Thatdictator ’sdaysarenumbered,”thegeneralconcluded,“butIexpecthisendislikelytocomeatthehandsofhisownpeople.”
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alacrityəlak´rətē
disdaindisdān´
belligerentbəlij´ərənt
intimidateintim´ədāt
feintfānt
WEEK4 DAY1MULLINSAK.O.VICTIMWhenthebellsounded,K.O.Mullinsrespondedwithalacrity.Hesprangfromhisstoolandcharged across the ring, showing disdain for the champion’s strength. Although thisbelligerent attitude impressed the referee, it failed to intimidate the champ. That intrepid*battlerlaidthehapless*Mullinslowwithanadroit*feintandanuppercut.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Y2Kconcernsoftheproblemswithcomputersfailedto________________ourcompany.2.TheGermanswereduped*bytheAllies’________________towardthesouth,leavingthewayopenfortheNormandyinvasion.3.Thewaitermovedwith________________becauseheperceived*theywerebigtippers.4.His________________mannercausedhimtoloseonefriendafteranother.5.Whenthecurtaincamedown,thecritic’sfaceregisteredthe________________shefeltforthelackluster*play.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirmeanings.
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6.alacrity a.contempt7.disdain(n.) b.afalseattack8.belligerent c.warlike9.intimidate d.tooverawe
10.feint e.briskness,livelyaction
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tothrowdownthegauntlet—tochallengesomeone(whenthegauntlet,ormedievalglove,wasthrowndown,thechallengedonewas
requiredtopickitup)Theprincipalofourrivalschoolthrewdownthegauntlet,andwehadnochoicebutto
acceptthechallenge.
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pugnaciouspugnā´shəs
promulgateprom´əlgāt
brashbrash
scoffskof
belittlebilit´l
WEEK4 DAY2MULLINSTHROWSDOWNTHEGAUNTLET*The pugnacious K.O. Mullins demanded a rematch. He took a full-page newspaperadvertisement to promulgate his challenge. When the champ’s manager saw the brashannouncement, he accosted*Mullins, whowas surrounded by a throng* of newsmen. Themanager openly scoffed at Mullins and belittled his fighting ability. Mullins then lost histemperandfearlesslypunchedthemanager,knockinghimoffofhiscrutches.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Weimplored*thefacultyadvisorto________________therequirementsforthepresidencyoftheclub.2.Mymotherlikedthesalesman’s________________personality,butheirritatedmostpeople.3.Idon’tunderstandmodernart,butIneitherloathe*nor________________atit.4.Sinceeveryonecanoutpunchmycousin,hecannotaffordtobe________________.5.AlthoughRalphcan’tplay,hedoesn’thesitateto________________theeffortsofourfootballteam.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirmeanings.
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6.pugnacious a.quarrelsome7.promulgate b.tomakeseemlessimportant8.brash c.tosneerat9.scoff d.impudent
10.belittle e.tomakeknownofficially
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feelingnopain—drunkAlthoughthepartyhadjustbegun,
afterhisfirstdrinkhewasfeelingnopain.
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tangibletan´jəbəl
lacerationlasərā´shən
castigatekas´təgāt
sordidsôr´did
octogenarianok´təjənār´iən
WEEK4 DAY3MULLINSFORCEDTOEATHUMBLEPIE*Theirate*80-year-oldmanagerpressedchargesagainstK.O.Mullins,suinghimforassault.Astangibleevidenceoftheattack,hepointedtoadeeplacerationoverhiseyebrowthathadrequired ten stitches. When the case was brought before the court, the judge castigatedMullins for the sordid incident. In addition to a costly financial settlement, Mullins wasrequiredtomakeapublicapologytotheoctogenarian.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Themedicreachedintohiskittofindabandagefortheugly________________.2.Mr.Dixonbelittled*ourrequestfor________________proofofhisloyalty.3.Thekindlyforemanwastooreticent*toopenly________________theclumsynewworker.4.Whentheteenagerannouncedherengagementtothe________________,thepublicsuspectedittobeapublicitystunt.5.Storiesoftheir________________youthpouredforthfromtheunhappyfelons.*
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirmeanings.
6.tangible a.havingactualform
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7.laceration b.tocorrectbypunishing8.castigate c.jaggedwound9.sordid d.dirty,base
10.octogenarian e.personinhisorhereighties
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Hobson’schoice—tohavenochoiceatall(Mr.Hobsonownedaliverystablebuthedidnotallowthecustomerstopicktheirownhorses)
Despiteallthetalkaboutdemocracyinmyfamily,myfatherusuallygivestherestofusHobson’schoice.
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solacesol´is
aspirantəspī´rənt
dregsdregz
frenzyfren´zē
scurrilousskėr´ələs
WEEK4 DAY4THEDECLINEOFMULLINSMullinssoughtsolaceinwhiskey.Onceahighlyrespectedaspirantforthelightweightcrown,henowfoundhimselfassociatingwiththedregsofSkidRow.*Hewouldworkhimselfintoan alcoholic frenzy in which he would trumpet scurrilous attacks on the champ, the oldmanager, and the judge. One avid* fight fan attributedMullins’ absence from the ring tosickness,sayingthathewas“recoveringfromabadcaseof—SCOTCH.”
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Vigilant*censorsprotectthepublicfromlisteningto________________languageontelevision.2.Thepublisherscoffed*atthereportsthathewasan________________forthejobofSecretaryofState.3.Ina________________,theteenageroverturnedeverydrawerwhilesearchingforthecarkeys.4.Atthebottomofthebeautifulwinebottle,onlythe________________remained.5.Intryingtooffer________________tothedeceased’swife,thereporterinadvertently*madethesituationworse.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirmeanings.
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6.solace a.mostworthlesspart7.aspirant b.coarse8.dregs c.easingofgrief9.frenzy d.wildfit
10.scurrilous e.candidateforhighposition
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toruletheroost—tobeincharge,tobemaster(aroostisaperchwheredomesticbirdscansleep)
Althoughheisalowlyprivateinthearmy,athomeherulestheroost.
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WEEK4 DAY5REVIEWLet’sseehowmanyofthenewwordsstudiedduringthecourseofthisweekyouremember.Incidentally,trytokeeparecordofthemanytimesyoufindyournewwordsinmagazines,newspapers,andbooks.Beforeyouknewthemeaningsofthosewordsyouprobablyskippedrightoverthem.
In the following quiz, match the best possible definition with the word you have studied.*Reminder:Recordanswersonasheetofpaper.
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.alacrity a. scorn2.aspirant b. tomakeafraid3.belligerent c. franticoutburst4.belittle d. personofeighty5.brash e. tomock6.castigate f. makepublic,proclaim7.disdain g. pretense,sham8.dregs h. combative9.feint i. candidateforbetterjob
10.frenzy j. seekingwar,hostile
11.intimidate k. speakofasunimportant
12.laceration l. vulgar,usingindecentlanguage
13.octogenarian m. insolent
14.promulgate n. punish,chastise
15.pugnacious o. comfort
16.scoff p. mostworthlesspart
17.scurrilous q. abletobetouched
18.solace r. roughcut
19.sordid s. filthy,ignoble
20.tangible t. quickwillingnessIDIOMS21.tothrowdownthegauntlet u. betheboss,laydownthelaws
22.feelingnopain v. undertheinfluenceofalcohol
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23.Hobson’schoice w. toofferachallenge
24.toruletheroost x. tohavenosayinamatter
Makearecordofthosewordsyoumissed.Youcanmasterthemwithadditionalreview.
*Forreferenceonly
WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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SENSIBLESENTENCES?(FromWeek4)Choosethewordthatmakessenseineachofthesentencesbelow.
1.Wewereimpressedwiththenewmaidbecauseshecleanedthehousewith(alacrity,solace).2.All(aspirants,lacerations)forthebasketballteammustcometopracticetoday.3.Oncehewasamillionaire,buttodayhecanbefoundamongthe(dregs,octogenarians)ofsociety.4.Thenewspaperspecializedinprintingthe(sordid,brash)detailsofcrimeinthecity.5.Afterfindingthe(pugnacious,tangible)evidenceinhisdrawer,Rogertookittothepolice.6.Thenormally(scurrilous,belligerent)policedogwasunusuallyquietthismorning.7.Bobby,whowasextremelymodest,always(belittled,castigated)hisownachievements.8.Treatedwith(frenzy,disdain)byhisstepfather,Artiegrewclosertohisnaturalfather.9.Whentheresultsofthebarexamwere(intimidated,promulgated)Adelesawthatshehadpassedhandsomely.
10.Iusedto(scoff,feint)atHank’sstoriesofthefishhehadcaught,buthemadeabelieveroutofme.
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WORDSEARCH4Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues4thDay3rdDay2ndDay4thDay4thDay
WanttoRunforOffice?
In recent years, we have seen the phenomenon of incumbent politicians retiring in recordnumbers.Wheninterviewed,manyof themadmittedthat theyhadlost their tastefor thejobbecauseoftheabusetowhichan forofficeissubjected.
“Mylastcampaignwasa affairinwhichmyopponentsdideverythingtomyrecordandair chargesaboutmyprivate life,”saidonecongressman.“Idon’thavetostandstillforsuchtreatment,”headded,“whichwasterriblyembarrassingtomeandmyentirefamily.”
Citizengroups,appalledbythecandidates’mudslinging,havesoughttodosomethingaboutthesituation.Committeeshavebeenformedinanumberofstatestostudywaystoelevatethetoneoftheprocess,reducetheemotionalism,andeliminatethe ofnamecallingthatisgeneratedaselectiondaydrawsnear.
“Unlesswecleanupthismess,”saidthechairmanofanIllinoiscaucus,“wewilllosethebestand the brightest from the political arena. After all, who but a masochist wants to be apunchingbag,thesubjectofdailyvilificationinthemedia,andatargetforeverymalcontentintown?” www.dr
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rampantram´pənt
inaneinān´
ethicseth´iks
concurkənkėr´
clandestineklandes´tən
WEEK5 DAY1CHEATINGDuringmyfirstweeksatthenewschoolIobservedthatcheatingwasrampant.Ihadalwaysconsidered it rather inane to cheat on a test because ofmy code of ethics, and because somuchwasatstake.Apparentlytheotherstudentsdidn’tconcur.Infact,eventhepresenceofaproctordidnotintimidate*them.Farfrombeingaclandestineactivity,thecheatingwasopenandobvious.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Whentheplaguewas________________ontheisland,Dr.Arrowsmith’swifedied.2.Thespiesthoughttheirmeetingwasa________________one,butathrong*ofF.B.I.agentsgatheredoutsidethebuilding.3.Aspecialmanagementcommitteewasaskedtoinvestigatebusiness________________.4.OrvilleWrightwascriticizedforhis________________desiretofly.5.IfIcangetmyparentsto________________,I’lljointhePeaceCorps.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirmeanings.
6.rampant a.secret,undercover7.inane b.codeofprinciples
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8.ethics c.foolish9.concur d.agree
10.clandestine e.goingunchecked,widespread
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stockintrade—thegoods,tools,andotherrequisitesofaprofessionAquickwitandawarmsmilewerethesalesman’sstockintrade.
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flagrantflā´grənt
admonishadmon´ish
duressd res´
culpritkul´prit
inexorableinek´sərəbəl
WEEK5 DAY2CRACKINGDOWNMr.Dorsey,ournewprincipal,determinedtodosomethingabouttheflagrantcheatingatourhighschool.He issuedbulletinsandbegan toadmonish those teacherswhodidnotproctoralertly.Underduress,thefacultyreportedthenamesoftheculprits.Severalcribsheetswereturnedinastangible*evidenceofthecheating.Mr.Dorsey’sinexorablecampaignagainstthewrong-doersseemedtobepayingoff.
SampleSentencesIntowhichsentencesdothenewwordsfitbest?
1.The________________wascaughtwithhisfingersinthecookiejar.2.Televisionsleuthsare________________intheirpursuitoflawbreakers.3.Theconfessionwassignedunder________________,theattorneyclaimed.4.Isuspectthatmyfatherwill________________meforcominghomelate.5.Parkinginfrontofahydrantisa________________violationofthecity’slaw.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirmeanings.
6.flagrant a.inflexible,unrelenting7.admonish b.compulsion,force8.duress c.outrageous,glaringlybad
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9.culprit d.theguiltyperson10.inexorable e.towarn,toreprove
TODAY’SIDIOM
totakedownapeg—totaketheconceitoutofabraggart(ship’scolorsusedtoberaisedorloweredbypegs—thehigherthecolors,the
greaterthehonor)Thealumnithoughttheyhadagreatbasketballteam,butourvarsitytookthemdowna
peg.
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egregiousigrē´jəs
distraughtdistrôt´
duplicitydüplis´ətē
acrimoniousak´rəmō´nēəs
paucitypô´sətē
WEEK5 DAY3STARPLAYERISCAUGHTThe cheating scandal came to a head when Art Krause, our football captain, made theegregiousmistakeofgettingcaughtcheatingonamidtermexam.IfArtweresuspendedforhispartinthatsordid*affair,ourchancesforwinningthecitychampionshipwouldgoupinsmoke.*ThedistraughtcoachaskedtheprincipaltooverlookArt’sduplicity,butMr.Dorseyreplied in anacrimonious fashion that the players had been given “a plethora”* of athleticinstructionbutapaucityofmoralguidance.”
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Thebankteller ’s________________errorwasdifficulttocorrect.2.Wetriedtoignoreher________________comments,butthattookconsiderablerestraint.3.________________isthestockintradeofalladroit*counterspies.4.Althoughitwasacreativewritingclass,theteachercomplainedaboutthe________________oftalentthere.5.Thesoldierswere________________tolearnthattheirfurloughshadbeencanceled.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirmeanings.
6.egregious a.scarcity
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7.distraught b.cunning,trickery8.duplicity c.mentallyconfused,crazed9.acrimonious d.remarkablybad
10.paucity e.bitter
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topassthebuck—toevaderesponsibility(the“buck”mayhavebeenapieceofbuckshotpassedfromonepokerplayerto
anothertokeeptrackofwhoseturnitwastodeal)Healwaysgivesmeastraightanswerandnevertriestopassthebuck.
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elicitilis´it
perniciouspərnish´əs
toleratetol´ərāt
construekənstrü´
impunityimpyū´nətē
WEEK5 DAY4OURPYRRHICVICTORY*Mr.Dorseysummonedarepresentativegroupofteachersandstudentleaderstohisofficeinorder to elicit their reactions to the suspension of the football captain. He told them thatcheating was a pernicious disease that could not be tolerated at our school. He loathed*havingtodisciplineArtKrausesoseverely,butunlessstrictmeasuresweretaken,thestudentbodywouldconstruetheincidentasanopeninvitationtocheatwithimpunity.“Wemayloseafootballgame,”theprincipalsaid,“butwecansalvageourself-respect.”
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Theborderguardsallowedthedoctortocrossthefrontierwith________________.2.Itisn’teasyto________________answersfromasleepyclassonMondaymorning.3.Dentistsappreciatepatientswhocan________________pain.4.Shehopedthatwewouldnot________________herdecisiontorunforofficeasathirstforpower.5.Thedictator ’s________________rulesfailedtointimidate*theleadersoftheunderground.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordwiththeirmeanings.
6.elicit a.freedomfrompunishment
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7.pernicious b.tomakeadeduction,toinfer8.tolerate c.toputupwith,tobear9.construe d.todrawforth
10.impunity e.harmful,causinginjury
TODAY’SIDIOM
tolionizeaperson—tomakeabigfussoversomeone(thelionsattheTowerofLondonwereconsidereditsmainattraction)
WhenthefamouspoetDylanThomasvisitedtheUnitedStates,hewaslionizedwhereverhelectured.
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WEEK5 DAY5REVIEWCongratulations!Youhavecovered the firstonehundredwords in thebook.With thesamediligence you should be able to tackle the remaining work and to master most of thechallengingwords.
Take the following quiz by matching the best possible definition with the word you havestudied.*Reminder:Recordanswersonasheetofpaper.
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.acrimonious a. double-dealing2.admonish b. cannotbemovedbypersuasion,inflexible3.clandestine c. silly4.concur d. flourishing5.construe e. toscold,warn6.culprit f. harassed7.distraught g. topermit,toputupwith8.duplicity h. extract9.duress i. damaging,harmful
10.egregious j. outstandingforundesirablequality
11.elicit k. notorious
12.ethics l. force,coercion
13.flagrant m. exemption
14.impunity n. moralphilosophy
15.inane o. agree
16.inexorable p. hidden,secret
17.paucity q. tointerpret
18.pernicious r. onewhocommitsacrime
19.rampant s. shortage
20.tolerate t. caustic,bitterIDIOMS21.stockintrade u. toidolize
22.totakedownapeg v. tohumiliate
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23.passthebuck w. thenecessaryequipment24.tolionizeaperson x. torefusetotakeresponsibility
Makearecordofthosewordsyoumissed.Youcanlearnthemsuccessfullybystudyingthemandbyusingtheminoriginalsentences.Useawordthreetimesanditisyoursforever,awisemanoncesaid.
*Forreferenceonly
WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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WORDSEARCH5Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues1stDay4thDay3rdDay2ndDay2ndDay
DrivingWhileDrunk
Throughout literature we find recurring tales of forthright people who are outspoken incondemning illegalpracticesonly tobebrought low themselveswhen they,ormembersoftheir families, commit suchacts.Since literature reflects life,wecanexpect to find similarinstancesinwhichaperson’s arecompromised,andhefallsprey to theevilthathehadpubliclydenounced.
Take the story of Barry Vernon (not his real name), an aggressive Ohio district attorney.Vernon could be counted upon tomake remarks about anyone who was drivingwhile intoxicated. On numerous speaking engagements, he railed against drunkenness andsworethatanysuch whowasfoundbehindthewheelofacarwouldbeprosecutedtothefullextentofthelaw.
As fate would have it, Vernon’s own son smashed into several cars, injuring four peopleseriously,andthenfailedasobrietytest.
Following that violationof the law,Vernonresignedfromoffice,saying thatasaprivatecitizenhewouldcontinuehiscrusadeagainstthosewhodriveundertheinfluenceofalcohol.Meanwhile,hewishedtospendmoretimewithhissontotrytounderstandtheyoungman’sbehavior. www.dr
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NEWWORDS
affluentaf´lüənt
feasiblefē´zəbəl
discerndəzėrn´ordəsėrn´
sallysal´ē
consternationkon´stərnā´shən
WEEK6 DAY1THENEWSPAPERUMBRELLAOurneighborisanaffluent inventorwhoselatestbrainstorm,a feasibleumbrellasubstitute,hasbeen featured inmanymagazines.As simplyas theeyecandiscern, it is ahardplasticstrip,aboutthesizeofaruler,whichfitscomfortablyintoawoman’shandbagoraman’ssuitjacket.Ifapersoniscaughtinasuddenrainstorm,heswingstheplasticopenintheshapeofacross.Attachedtoeacharmisaclip-likedevice.Next,hetakesthenewspaperheiscarryingandslides itundereachof thefourclips.Now,equippedwitha rigidheadcoveringhecansally forth to face the elements.To theconsternation of the umbrellamanufacturers, it hasbeenenjoyingabrisksale,especiallyamongcommuters.If itcontinuestodowell, itcouldhaveapernicious*effectupontheumbrellaindustry.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Someprisonersplannedadisturbancewhileotherswould________________towardthegate.2.Underduress*fromthetaxofficer,thebeggaradmittedthathewastruly________________.3.Tothe________________ofthesergeant,therewasapaucity*ofvolunteersforthedangerousmission.4.It’s________________tobuildanelectricauto,butwouldn’tyouneedaterriblylongextensioncord?5.Whenwecould________________thecitylights,weknewweweresafeatlast.
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirmeanings.
6.affluent a.suddenlyrushforth7.feasible b.possible8.discern c.dismay9.sally(v.) d.rich
10.consternation e.perceive*
TODAY’SIDIOM
I’mfromMissouri—askeptic,onewhoisnoteasilyconvincedYoumightswallowhispromises,butI’mfromMissouri.
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precociousprikō´shəs
perfunctorypərfungk´tərē
chagrinshəgrin´
perversepərvers´
deridedirīd´
WEEK6 DAY2PATENTPENDINGMybuddyVerne,aprecociousautomotivewizard,andIwereinspiredtodosomeinventingonourown.Wethoughtitmightbefeasible*toparkacarparallel toaspaceonthestreet.Then, by pressing a button, we could raise the four tires off the ground slightly, whiledropping twospecialwheelsperpendicular to thecurb. Itwould thenbechild’splay to rollinto the narrowest of parking spaces. We took the idea to Ed Greene who runs the Fordagencyinordertoelicit*hisreaction.Afteraperfunctoryglanceatourplans,toourchagrinEdsnortedthatourideawasinane,*butwedecidedthathewasjustjealousofourbrilliance.Tomorrowwearegoingtostartonacomputerthatwillenableustomeasuretheintelligenceofperverseautomobiledealerswholiketoderidetheeffortsofjuniorgeniuses.
SampleSentencesUsethecluesabovetohelpfindtheproperwords.
1.ThechildreninShakespeare’splaysareso________________thattheyallsoundlikegrandparents.2.Edithgaveonly________________attentiontothenewmillennium,skippingourNewYear ’sEveparty.3.TheWrightbrothersdidn’tbecomedistraught*whenaskepticwould________________theirwork.4.WhenIcorrectmykidbrother ’smatherrors,heis________________enoughtoinsistthatheisright.5.Tothe________________ofmanytaxpayers,somecitizensseemtocheatthe
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governmentwithimpunity.*
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirmeanings.
6.precocious a.donewithoutcare,superficial7.perfunctory b.reachingmaturityearly8.chagrin c.feelingofdisappointment,humiliation9.perverse d.contrary,persistinginerror
10.deride e.toridicule,scoff*at
TODAY’SIDIOM
red-letterday—dayofhappiness,timeforrejoicing(holidaysarered-letterdaysonourcalendars)
Myred-letterdaycamewhenIwaschosenasseniorclasspresident.
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disparagedispar´ij
laudablelôd´əbəl
fiascofēas´kō
masticatemas´təkāt
escheweschü´
WEEK6 DAY3HOLDTHATNOBELPRIZE!Speakingof inventionsanddiscoveries,I just learnedthataneminent*scientist inOhiohasdevelopedapill that contains all thenutritivevalueof three completemeals. In addition toprovidinguswith thevitaminsandmineralsweneeddaily, thispill alsogivesa feelingoffullness.Accordingtoitssponsors,thepillwillnourishandsatisfy.Ihatetodisparagesuchalaudableachievement,but tomeitseemslikeamostobjectionablediscovery.Ratherthanascientifictriumph,I’dbeinclinedtolabelitasanegregious*blunder,ascientificdisaster,alaboratory fiasco. Is there anyone in his right mind who thinks that a pill can replace thepleasuresofdevouringhotcornbread,masticatingonathicksteak,bitingintocrispfrenchfries,orattackingachocolatesundae?I’mafraidthatthisisonepillI’llhavetoeschewfromchewing.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Theparadox*isthatJavert’sinexorable*pursuitofJeanValjeanwasboth________________anddespicable.2.Theaffluent*storeowner________________theeffortsofhissmallcompetitor,sayingthathecouldalwaystolerate*thatkindofrivalry.3.Toaidindigestion,youmust________________eachpieceofmeatonedozentimes.4.Inanacrimonious*letter,herfatherdescribedtheprojectasacomplete________________.5.Oncehesoughtthelimelight,butnowhe________________allinterviews.
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirmeanings.
6.disparage a.todiscredit,belittle*7.laudable b.avoid8.fiasco c.tochewup9.masticate d.praiseworthy
10.eschew e.completefailure
TODAY’SIDIOM
toletsleepingdogslie—toletwellenoughalone,toavoidstirringupoldhostilitiesThelawyerwantedtoopenuptheoldcase,buthispartneradvisedhimtoletsleeping
dogslie.
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quellkwel
volublevol´ūbəl
confidant(e)kon´fədant´
obsolescenceob´səles´ns
dubiousdü´bēəs
WEEK6 DAY4PERFECTPRODUCTSIguesswe’llneverbeabletoquell thosepersistentrumorsabouttheinventionofautotiresthatwill neverwear out, stockings that cannot tear, and pens thatwon’t run dry.A volubleeconomist informedme that such productswill never bemarketed. “Can you imagine,” heasked,“amanufacturercuttinghisownthroat?Whywouldhesellyouanitemthatyouwillnever have to replace?No,”myconfidantwhispered, “it’s part of their scheme of plannedobsolescence to sellyoumerchandisewitha limited life span inorder tokeepyoucomingbackformore.”Iamdubiousabouttheexistenceofthoseperfectproducts,butthenI’mfromMissouri.*
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsintheproperblanks.
1.Whentheduplicity*wasrevealed,thejurybecame________________aboutEd’sinnocence.2.Inorderto________________theriot,thepolicesallied*forthwithteargas.3.Ateenageboy’sfathershouldbehistrue________________.4.The________________builtintomanyproductscouldberegardedasaflagrant*insulttowardtheduped*consumer.5.Icouldnotdozeinthechairbecauseofthe________________barber.
DefinitionsPlaythefamiliarmatchinggame.
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6.quell a.onetowhomyouconfideyoursecrets7.voluble b.talkative8.confidant(e) c.processofwearingout9.obsolescence d.putanendto
10.dubious e.doubtful
TODAY’SIDIOM
thumb’sdown—signalofrejection(Romanemperorscouldcondemnagladiatorwhofoughtpoorlybyturningtheirthumbsdown)
MyfatherturnedthumbsdownonourplantohitchhiketoFloridaduringEaster.
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WEEK6 DAY5REVIEWAfterreadingaboutthesenewideas,youshouldbeinventiveenoughtohandlethisreview.Ifthereisanecessityforit,youmayturnbacktotheoriginallessontocheckonthemeaningofaword.Assomeoneonceremarked,“Necessityisthemotherofinvention.”
Matchthetwentywordswiththeirmeanings.*Reminder:Recordanswersonasheetofpaper
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.affluent a. careless2.chagrin b. dread,dismay3.confidant(e) c. tochew4.consternation d. completefailure5.deride e. reachingmaturityearly6.discern f. talkative7.disparage g. practicable8.dubious h. tomakefunof9.eschew i. contrary
10.feasible j. wealthy
11.fiasco k. keepawayfrom
12.laudable l. recognize
13.masticate m. crush,stop
14.obsolescence n. todiscredit
15.perfunctory o. personyoutellyoursecretsto
16.perverse p. disappointment
17.precocious q. uncertain
18.quell r. commendable
19.sally s. suddenrushingforth
20.voluble t. processofwearingoutIDIOMS21.I’mfromMissouri u. occasionforrejoicing
22.red-letterday v. Ihavetobeconvinced
23.letsleepingdogslie w. don’trakeupoldgrievances
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24.thumbsdown x. tosignalrejection
Makearecordof thosewordsyoumissed.Studythem,workonthem,usetheminoriginalsentences.Amazeyourfriendsatparties!
*Forreferenceonly
WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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WORDSEARCH6Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues4thDay1stDay3rdDay1stDay3rdDay
TroubleatTrumanHigh
ItwasaquietmorningatHarrySTrumanHighSchool.“Tooquiet,”PrincipalEdnaSuarezremarked toher secretary.“It’s justwhen thingsare this serene that I start togetanuneasyfeeling.”
Mrs. Suarez’s sensitivity to life among 3,000 teenagers quickly proved to be accurate. Thefirstevidenceof troublecamewithaphonecall fromthe teacher inchargeof thecafeteriawhoneededhelpto adisturbance.WhenMrs.Suarezarrivedonthescene,muchtoher ,studentswerepoundingontheirtables,throwingfoodonthelunchroomfloor,andmakingacomplete ofschoolregulations.Ittooktheprincipalonlyamomentto
whothetworingleaderswereandtosummonthemtoheroffice.
Vincent, 16, and Elena, 15, admitted to having stirred up the protest. They gave as theirreasons thepoorqualityof food servedand thedirtyenvironment. “It’s likeapigstydownthere,”Elenadeclared,“andthefoodisfitonlyforanimals!”
What they had done,Mrs. Suarez told them, was inexcusable, and she ticked off a list ofreasonsthatmadetheirconductdangerousandsubjecttoschooldiscipline.“Whatyouweretryingtodo,”Mrs.Suarezexplained,“mightbeconsidered bysomebutyoucouldhave come to me, alone or with a committee, to register your complaints. I would haveinvestigatedand, if therewasmerit toyourcharges,wouldhave taken thenecessaryaction.NowI’llhavetoaskyoutobringyourparentstoseemeonMondayandtostayhomeuntilthen.”
VincentandElenaseemedtobechastenedbyMrs.Suarez’slecture.However,onleavingheroffice, Elena told an assistant principal that in a similar incident on a television show shelearned that direct, dramatic action usually gets quicker results than lengthy debate. Headvised her to bring that question up in her social studies class when she returned fromsuspension.
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implacableimplā´kebəl
paroxysmpar´əksizəm
reprehensiblerep´rihen´səbəl
jurisdictionjür´isdik´shən
skirmishsker´mish
WEEK7 DAY1MUCHADOABOUTAHAIRCUTPerhaps you read about our school in the newspapers?Wewere one of the first to have ashowdown on the topic of long hair for boys. Two honor students, Ron Harris and LenChester, were sent to the principal by their French teacher, an implacable foe ofnonconformists,whowent intoaparoxysmofangerwhenshespied theboys in thehall.Atfirst it seemed like a simple case. The school would reprimand* the boys for theirreprehensible appearance and order them to cut their hair or be suspended. But the boys’parents decided that the school had overstepped its jurisdiction; they took their case to thenewspapers.Whathadstartedasa localskirmishnowbegan to takeon theappearanceofafull-scalewar.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Thedetectivewas________________inhissearchforthemurderweapon.2.Sayingthatitwasbeyondhis________________,JudgeKleinrefusedtoruleonthecase.3.Ina________________ofrage,thetenantstormedoutofthelandlord’soffice.4.Theprecocious*boyenjoyedanintellectual________________withhiselders.5.Thebrash*studentwasforcedtoapologizeforher________________conduct.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirmeanings.
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6.implacable a.afit,suddenoutburst7.paroxysm b.cannotbepacified,inexorable*8.reprehensible c.smallfight,briefencounter9.jurisdiction d.worthyofblame
10.skirmish e.power,rangeofauthority
TODAY’SIDIOM
causecélèbre—afamouslawcaseorcontroversyItwasaminordispute,buttheambitiouslawyersoughttoturnitintoacausecélèbre.
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harasshar´əsorhərəs´
monolithicmänə´lithik
arbitraryär´bətrer´ē
indigentin´dəjənt
frayfrā
WEEK7 DAY2THETEMPESTSPILLSOUTOFTHETEAPOTOncethenewspapersgotthestory,thecaseofthelonghairsbecameacausecélèbre.*RonandLenwereinterviewed,seenonTV,andregardedbytheirfellowstudentsasheroes.“Thesearenotdelinquentsorhoods,”onereporterwrote,“butclean-cutAmericanboyswhoarebeingharassed by a monolithic school system.” A caustic* editorial referred to the school’sdecisionasarbitraryandinane.*Afalsestoryevencirculatedabouttheboysbeingrock-’n-roll performers whose indigent families needed their salaries. Finally, the Civil LibertiesUnion jumped into the fraywith a courtorder stipulating* that theprincipalbe required toshowcausewhytheboysshouldnotbeallowedtoreturntoclass.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Afterthe________________,thefeudingfamiliesagreedtopatchuptheirdifferences.2.The________________clientwassurprisedwhenshewasaccosted*byhersocialworkerintheelegantrestaurant.3.Tomymindthedecisionwasunreasonableand________________.4.GeorgeOrwell’s1984depictsafrightening,________________government.5.Ifanonymoustelephonecallers________________you,thephonecompanywillgiveyouanunlistednumber.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirmeanings.
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6.harass a.basedonwhim,dictatorial7.monolithic b.poor,needy8.indigent c.massivelysolid9.arbitrary d.afight
10.fray e.totrouble,torment
TODAY’SIDIOM
oneswallowdoesnotmakeasummer—don’tjumptoconclusionsbasedonincompleteevidence
“Sure,theYankeeswontheiropeninggame,butoneswallowdoesnotmakeasummer.”
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stymiestī´mē
effigyef´əjē
floutflout
cognizantkog´nəzənt
turbulenttėr´byələnt
WEEK7 DAY3HAIRCUTDILEMMAThe school authoritieswere stymied. Public opinion had beenmarshaled against them.Nolongerwas it a simplecaseofdisciplining twowayward lads.Suddenly ithad takenon theappearanceofanightmare inwhich theprincipalwaseitherhanged ineffigyorpictured incartoonsmakingavillainousswipeatthetwoinnocentSamsons.Buttheofficialscouldnotallow Ron and Len to flout their authority with impunity.* Members of the school boardconcurred*withtheprincipal’sactionbuttheywerecognizantofthepopularsupportfortheboys.Clearlyacompromisewascalledfortoresolvetheturbulentsituation.
SampleSentencesInwhichofthefollowingnewspaperheadlinesdothenewwordsbelong?
1.“COACHOFLOSINGTEAMHANGEDIN________________”2.“CAUSEOFCANCERCONTINUESTO________________DOCTORS”3.“F.B.I.________________OFCLANDESTINE*GANGLANDMEETING”4.“MANYMOTORISTS________________TRAFFICLAWS,STUDYREVEALS”5.“________________ATMOSPHEREINANGRYSENATECHAMBER”
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirmeanings.
6.stymie a.unruly,agitated7.effigy b.tohinder,impede
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8.flout c.showcontempt,scoff*9.cognizant d.aware
10.turbulent e.alikeness(usuallyofahatedperson)
TODAY’SIDIOM
abitterpilltoswallow—ahumiliatingdefeatItwasabitterpilltoswallowforthefamousbilliardplayertobeoverwhelmedbythe
12-year-oldgirl.
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terminateter´mənāt
forthwithfôrth´with´
exacerbateegzas´ərbāt
revertrivėrt´
oustoust
WEEK7 DAY4HAPPYENDING?Following an executive session, the school board ordered the principal to terminate thesuspensionand tosend theboysback toclass forthwith.Unless itcouldbeshown that theirpresencedisrupted the learningprocess, therewasnoreason tobar theboys. Itwasabitterpilltoswallow*fortheprincipalwhoseirritationwasexacerbatedbytheruling.Butsomeofthestingwastakenoutofthevictorywhentheboysappearedinschoolthenextdaywiththeirhair clipped toa respectable length.Everyonebreatheda sighof relief. Just as thingswereabouttorevert tonormalcy,however, thesameFrenchteacher thendemandedthatagirlbeoustedfromschoolforwearingaminiskirt.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Itseemedincongruous*to________________hisemploymentjustwhenhewassosuccessful.2.Uponseeingtheshow,hecalledtheTVstudio________________toprotest.3.Theushersmovedwithalacrity*to________________thedisorderlypatrons.4.Aftertakingthedrug,shebeganto________________tothedaysofherchildhood.5.Thearrestofthespydidmuchto________________relationsbetweenthetwocountries.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirmeanings.
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6.terminate a.todriveout,eject7.forthwith b.return8.exacerbate c.toend9.revert d.immediately
10.oust e.toirritate,makeworse
TODAY’SIDIOM
anaxtogrind—havingaselfishmotiveinthebackgroundIamalwaysdubious*aboutthemotivesofamanwhotellsmethathehasnoaxtogrind.
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WEEK7 DAY5REVIEWPupilswanttobeindividualsthesedays,andmanyofthemrefusetoconformtoregulationsunless therearegood reasons for such rules. In theareaofvocabulary study,however, theonlyrulethatmakessensetoallisthattruemasteryderivesfromcontinuouspractice.
Matchthetwentywordswiththeirmeanings.*Reminder:Recordanswersonasheetofpaper.(Whichtworeviewwordsarealmostsynonymous?)
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.arbitrary a. havingamassivestructure2.cognizant b. tohinder3.effigy c. aconflict,fight4.exacerbate d. relentless,unappeasable5.flout e. immediately6.forthwith f. blameworthy7.fray g. rangeofauthority8.harass h. toshowcontempt9.implacable i. poverty-stricken
10.indigent j. toirritate
11.jurisdiction k. violentoutburst
12.monolithic l. toend
13.oust m. alikeness
14.paroxysm n. goback
15.reprehensible o. totorment
16.revert p. riotous
17.skirmish q. eject
18.stymie r. smallbattle
19.terminate s. aware
20.turbulent t. basedonwhimIDIOMS21.causecélèbre u. havingaselfishmotive
22.oneswallowdoesn’tmakeasummer v. ahumiliatingdefeat
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23.bitterpilltoswallow w. don’tjumptoconclusions24.anaxtogrind x. famouslawcase
Makearecordofthosewordsyoumissed.Note:frayandskirmisharealmostsynonymous.
*Forreferenceonly
WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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WORDSEARCH7Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues1stDay3rdDay3rdDay2ndDay1stDay
TheReadingoftheWill
One full week after the funeral, the immediate family of millionaire Charles Hudson wasgatheredinalawofficetohearthereadingofthedeceased’swill.Mr.Hudson’swife,thirtyyearshis junior,wasprepared for abitter with his formerwife andher son.Thelawyer,DonRollins, anticipateda sessionbecausehewas theonlyonewhowas
of the contents of the revisedwill thatHudson had ordered drawnup sixmonthspriortohisdeath.
ThecurrentMrs.Hudson,attiredinhersmartwidow’sweeds,expectedthatshewouldreceivethelion’sshareoftheestate.TheformerMrs.Hudsonfeltthatshewasentitledtomostoftheestatesinceshewaspractically at thepresent time,despitehersubstantialalimonypayments.
LawyerRollinsclearedhisthroatandbegantoread:
“Tomy present spouse I leavemy town housewhere she can continue to store the jewels,shoes,dresses,andfurssheaccumulatedintwoyearsofshoppingandmarriage.
“Tomyson,whohasputoff findingacareeruntilmyestatewouldenrichhim, I leave thesumoftendollarsforcabfaretotheunemploymentoffice.
“Tomyformerwifewhose behaviorItoleratedforthreedecades,Ileavemybeachhouse where she can continue to work on her tan, something that she prized above ourhappiness.
“TotheSocietyForthePreventionofCrueltytoAnimalsIleavetheremainderofmyentireestate,knowingtheywillputittobetterusethananyoneinthisroom.”
The lawyerwaswrong.No outcries. Silence, supreme silence, reigned among the shockedaudience.
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emaciatedimā´shēātid
surgesėrj
tranquiltrang´kwəl
sanctuarysangk´chüer´i
ascendəsend´
WEEK8 DAY1ENTERDR.THOMASA.DOOLEYIn 1956,LookMagazine named ThomasDooley as one of the year ’s tenmost outstandingmen.Justunderthirtyyearsofageatthetime,Dr.Dooleyhadalreadydistinguishedhimselfbycaring for ahalf-million sickandemaciatedVietnamese refugees.When fightingbrokeout in the divided country of Viet Nam, the northern Communist VietMinh forces surgedsouthward, scattering thousands of refugees before them. At the time, Dr. Dooley was alieutenant, assigned to a tranquil naval hospital in Yokosuka, Japan. Forthwith* hevolunteered for duty on a navy ship that had been chosen to transport the refugees tosanctuaryinSaigon.ThecurtainwasbeginningtoascendonDooley’srealcareer.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.The________________residentsoftheWarsawGhettomanagedtowinseveralskirmishes*fromtheNazis.2.Afirecrackerterminated*the________________climateoftheneighborhood.3.WhenRichardIIIviolatedthe________________ofthechurchtoseizetheprinces,heexceededhisjurisdiction.*4.Chicagoputitsheaviestplayersupfront,buttheywerehelplessastheGiants’line________________towardthem.5.Inexorably*thedeterminedclimberbeganto________________theHimalayanpeak.
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirmeanings.
6.emaciated a.torushsuddenly7.surge b.shelter8.tranquil c.quiet9.sanctuary d.abnormallythin,wastedaway
10.ascend e.torise
TODAY’SIDIOM
sourgrapes—todisparage*somethingthatyoucannothave(fromAesop’sfableaboutthefoxwhocalledthegrapessourbecausehecouldnotreachthem)
Marciasaidthatshedidn’twanttobeonthePrincipal’sHonorRollanyway,butweknewthatitwasjustsourgrapesonherpart.
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malnutritionmal´nütrish´ən
afflictəflikt´
besiegebisēj´
privationprīvā´shən
sinistersin´əstər
WEEK8 DAY2DOOLEY’SMISSIONAboardtherefugeeship,Dooley’sdestinytookshape.Hebecamepainfullycognizant*ofthemalnutrition,disease,ignorance,andfearthatafflictedthenatives.Inaddition,hediscerned*how active the Communists had been in spreading their anti-American propaganda. TomDooleypitched in tobuild shelters inHaiphong, and tocomfort thepoorVietnamese therebefore that besieged city fell to the powerful Viet Minh forces. He was seeminglyunconcernedbythemanyprivationshehadtoendure.Forhisservices,DooleyreceivedtheU.S.Navy’sLegionofMerit.HetoldthestoryofthisexcitingexperienceinDeliverUsfromEvil,abestsellerthatalertedAmericatotheplightoftheVietnameseaswellastothesinistermenaceofcommunism.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Thestoolpigeon,thedetective’sconfidant,*toldhimaboutthe________________plot.2.Byrunningupawhiteflag,the________________troopsindicatedtheirdesiretowithdrawfromthefray.*3.CitizensofseveralKentuckymountaincommunitiesare________________bytheworstpovertyinthenation.4.Theemaciated*prisonerswereobviouslysufferingfromadvanced________________.5.AlbertSchweitzerenduredconsiderable________________asajungledoctor.
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirmeanings.
6.malnutrition a.lackofnecessities7.afflict b.faultyorinadequatediet8.besiege c.evil,ominous9.privation d.tosurround,hemin
10.sinister e.totroublegreatly,todistress
TODAY’SIDIOM
toswaphorsesinmidstream—tovoteagainstacandidaterunningforreelection,tochangeone’smind
Themayoraskedforoursupport,pointingouthowfoolishitwouldbetoswaphorsesinmidstream.
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ubiquitousyübik´wətəs
remoterimōt´
thwartthwôrt
harbingerhär´bənjər
malignantməlig´nənt
WEEK8 DAY3STYMIED*BYPERSONALSICKNESSAfter an extensive lecture tour in 1956, Dr. Dooley returned to Laos to set up a mobilemedicalunit.BecausetheGenevaAgreementbarredtheentranceofmilitarypersonneltothecountry,heresignedfromtheNavyandwenttoworkasacivilian.ThatstoryistoldinTheEdgeofTomorrow.Nextyear,despiteagrowing illness, theubiquitousDooley turnedup intheremotevillageofMuongSing,attemptingtothwarthistraditionalenemies—disease,dirt,ignorance, starvation—and hoping to quell* the spread of communism. But his trainedmedicaleyesoontoldhimthatthepaininhischestandbackwasaharbingerofamalignantcancer.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Sprintingalloverthecourt,the________________refereecalledonefoulafteranother.2.Ben’sreprehensible*tablemannersledhisfraternitybrotherstoseathimina________________cornerofthediningroom.3.Theexcellentsoupwasa________________ofthedeliciousmealtofollow.4.Inanattemptto________________thevoracious*ants,hesurroundedhishousewithamoatofburningoil.5.Thesurgeonfinallylocatedthe________________tumorthathadafflicted*hispatientformanymonths.
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6.ubiquitous a.distant,hiddenaway7.remote b.beingeverywhereatthesametime8.thwart c.likelytocausedeath9.harbinger d.tohinder,defeat
10.malignant e.aforerunner,advancenotice
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tocoolone’sheels—tobekeptwaitingTheshrewdmayormadetheangrydelegatescooltheirheelsinhisouteroffice.
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excruciatingekskrü´shēāting
respiteres´pit
reverberatingrivėr´bərāt´ing
fretfulfret´fəl
succumbsəkum´
WEEK8 DAY4“PROMISESTOKEEP”From August, 1959 until his death in January, 1961, Dooley suffered almost continuous,excruciatingpain.Hisnormalweightof180wascutinhalf,andeventhepain-killingdrugscouldnolongerbringrelief.Knowingthathedidnothavelongtolive,Dr.DooleyworkedwithoutrespiteonbehalfofMEDICO,theorganizationhehadfoundedtobringmedicalaidandhope to theworld’ssickandneedy.The linesofRobertFrostkeptreverberating in hismindduringthosefretfuldays:“Thewoodsarelovely,darkanddeep/ButIhavepromisestokeep/Andmiles togobeforeIsleep.”Whenhefinallysuccumbed,millions throughout theworldwerestunnedandgrief-strickenbythetragedy.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.With________________slowness,theminutehandincheditswayaroundtheclock.2.Therescueteamheardtheminer ’svoice________________throughthecaves.3.Aroundincometaxtime________________facesareubiquitous.*4.Thevoluble*insurancesalesmangavemyfatherno________________.5.Besieged*bydebts,thecorporationfinallyhadto________________tobankruptcy.
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6.excruciating a.anintervalofrelief,delay
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7.respite b.worrisome,irritable8.reverberating c.reechoing,resounding9.fretful d.agonizing,torturing
10.succumb e.togiveway,yield
TODAY’SIDIOM
aredherring—somethingthatdivertsattentionfromthemainissue(aredherringdrawnacrossafox’spathdestroysthescent)
Wefeltthattheintroductionofhiswarrecordwasaredherringtokeepusfrominquiringintohisgraft.
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WEEK8 DAY5REVIEWShortlybeforehisdeath,Dr.DooleywasselectedbytheU.S.ChamberofCommerceasoneofAmerica’stenmostoutstandingyoungmen.Theremaybenoconnectionbetweensuccessofthattypeandanexpandedvocabulary—butoneneverknows.
Matchthetwentywordswiththeirmeanings.*Reminder:Recordanswersonasheetofpaper.
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.afflict a. lackofnecessities2.ascend b. inadequatediet3.besiege c. beingeverywhereatonce4.emaciated d. totroublegreatly5.excruciating e. agonizing6.fretful f. wastedaway7.harbinger g. distant8.malignant h. evil9.malnutrition i. torushsuddenly
10.privation j. placeofprotection
11.remote k. forerunner
12.respite l. torise
13.reverberating m. tohinder
14.sanctuary n. yield
15.sinister o. postponement
16.succumb p. tosurround
17.surge q. becomingprogressivelyworse
18.thwart r. reechoing
19.tranquil s. worrisome
20.ubiquitous t. peacefulIDIOMS
21.sourgrapes u. adiversion
22.swaphorsesinmidstream v. tobekeptwaiting
23.tocoolone’sheels w. tochangeone’smind
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24.aredherring x. claimingtodespisewhatyoucannothave
Makearecordofthosewordsyoumissed.
*Forreferenceonly
WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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SENSIBLESENTENCES?(FromWeek8)Choosethewordthatmakessenseineachofthesentencesbelow.
1.Ericwas(afflicted,besieged)withaninoperableailment.2.Theoctogenarianrefusedto(succumb,surge)topneumonia.3.The(remote,ubiquitous)mayorwasphotographedinfourdifferentpartsofthecityyesterday.4.Wewereworriedlestthehostagesbesufferingfrom(sanctuary,malnutrition).5.The(tranquil,sinister)toneofthespringmorningwassuddenlybrokenbytheloudexplosion.6.Iheardhisvoice(excruciating,reverberating)throughthecorridors.7.Thesenator ’sbidforasecondtermwas(thwarted,respited)bytheelectorate.8.Aftertheking’sdeath,hisson(ascended,succumbed)tothethroneinthenormalorderofsuccession.9.The(privations,harbingers)thatthepoorpeopleenduredintheirghettoapartmentswerereprehensible.
10.Thechildrenwere(emaciated,fretful)whenawakenedfromtheirnap.11.Wewereaskedto(swaphorsesinmidstream,coolourheels)whilewaitingforthebus.
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PARTSOFSPEECH(FromWeeks2–8)
Choosethenoun,verb,oradjectivethatanswerseachofthequestions.
a.affluent i.indigentb.arbitrary j.precociousc.avid k.pugnaciousd.cajole l.reprimande.elicit m.skirmishf.euphemism n.sourgrapesg.fray o.wrest
h.harbinger
1.Whichnountellsyouthatsomethingisontheway?2.Whichverbmeanstoextract,togetsomethingoutof?3.Whichadjectivedescribesanactionthatisbasedonawhim?4.Whichadjectivetellsyouaboutchildrenwhoareverybrightfortheirage?5.Ifawealthyfamilymovedintoyourneighborhood,whichadjectivewouldbesuitableforthem?6.Whichadjectivecanbesubstitutedforenthusiastic?7.Ifyouhadtocoaxsomeoneintodoingsomething,whichverbwouldbeappropriate?8.Whenwecallagarbagecollectorasanitaryengineer,whichnouncomestomind?9.Inseizingcontrol,whichverbisappropriate?
10.Whichadjectivedescribesacombative,quarrelsomeperson?11.Whichverbisagoodsynonymforscold?12.Whatdoyouindulgeinwhenyoubelittlethatwhichyoucannotpossess?13.Whichadjectivedescribesapoverty-strickenperson?14.Whichtwonounsarealmostsynonymous?www.dr
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WORDSEARCH8Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues4thDay1stDay3rdDay1stDay2ndDay
AftermathofanEarthquake
The Egyptian earthquake in October 1992 killed 600 residents of Cairo and hospitalizedthousandsofothers,manyofwhomwereexpected to as a resultof their injuries.Especiallyhardhitwerethepeoplewhoinhabitedthecity’sslums,whohadtoseekinthosegovernmentbuildings,schools,andfactoriesthatremainedstanding.
Muslimfundamentalistswereactiveinprovidingrelieftothesurvivorsintheformoffood,water,blankets,andtentstohousethemorethan300familiesmadehomelessbythedisaster.Inthemidstofarubble-strewnstreet,alargetentwassetup,bearingthebanner,“IslamistheSolution.”Believers took the opportunity to spread themessage that the earthquakewas a
ofworsethingstocome,andthatawaywardpopulationmustfollowGod’slawsiftheyexpectedto toheaven.
Throughout history, following volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, tidal waves, and othercalamitiesthatperiodically mankind,religiousleadershaveusedsuchoccurrencestobringthepeoplebacktotheirfaith.
“UnlesswereturntoAllah,”saidapriest,“wecanexpectmoredivinepunishment.”
Since many Egyptians had expressed unhappiness about their government prior to theearthquake, therewasagoodchanceforMuslimfundamentalists toseizetheopportunitytowinnewconvertsbyshowingthattheanswertorecoverywasnotthroughman’seffortsbutthroughGod’s.
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impresarioim´prəsär´ēō
extortionekstôr´shən
adversead´vėrs
assetas´et
bigotbig´ət
WEEK9 DAY1JUSTSPELLTHENAMECORRECTLYP.T.Barnum,thegreatcircusimpresario,wasonceaccosted*byawomanwhoshowedhimascurrilous*manuscript about himself, and said that unless he paid her, shewould have thebookprinted.Barnumrejectedtheextortionattempt.“Saywhatyouplease,”hereplied,“butmakesurethatyoumentionmeinsomeway.ThencometomeandIwillestimatethevalueofyourservicesasapublicityagent.”Barnumobviouslyfeltthatadversecriticismwasanassetforapublicfigure.Amanwhoseeksthelimelightshouldnotcarewhatiswrittenabouthimbut should be concerned only when they stop writing about him. Barnum’s philosophysuggests thatwemightdowell to review theplethora*ofpublicitygiven to rabble-rousersandbigots.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Whenthebusinessmanagerwasaccusedof________________,hiscolleaguessoughttooust*himfromthefirm.2.Theeminent*________________broughtmanyculturalspectaclestoourshores.3.Attackedbytheirate*crowd,the________________askedthepoliceforsanctuary.*4.PresidentObamafoundthattextingwasan________________tohiscommunicationskills.5.Itwasexcruciatingly*painfulfortheactorstoreadthe________________reviewsthattheirperformanceshadreceived.
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6.impresario a.anarrow-minded,prejudicedperson7.extortion b.unfavorable,harmful8.adverse c.onewhopresentsculturalseries,organizer9.asset d.avaluablethingtohave
10.bigot e.gettingmoneybythreats
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tospillthebeans—togiveawayasecretAlthoughhewasnaturallyreticent,*whenthefelon*wasintimidated*bythemembersof
therivalgang,hespilledthebeans.
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blatantblāt´nt
entourageän´türäzh
virulentvir´yəlent
venomven´əm
spewspyü
WEEK9 DAY2BIGOTS*GETPUBLICITYToday,theblatantbigot,theleaderofalunaticfringe,andthehate-monger,eachwithhistinyentourage, find it relatively easy to attract publicity.Newspapers give space to the virulentactivitiesofthoseagitatorsonthegroundsthattheyarenewsworthy.TVproducersandradioexecutives, seeking for sensationalism, often extend a welcome to such controversialcharacters.“Yes,”saidthehostofonesuchprogram,“weinvitebigots,butitisonlyforthepurposeofmaking them look ridiculousbydisplaying their inane*policies to thepublic.”Some civic-minded organizations have answered, however, that the hosts are not alwaysequippedtodemolishthoseguests,andeveniftheywere,theaudiencewouldstillbeexposedtothevenomtheyspewforth.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Thevisitingdictator ’subiquitous*________________ofbodyguardsdisturbedourtranquil*city.2.Europe’spopulationwasafflicted*bya________________plagueknownastheBlackDeath.3.Fromeachcandidate’sheadquartersacrimonious*chargeswould________________forthdaily.4.ClymYeobright’smothersuccumbed*tothe________________ofasnakebite.5.With________________discourtesythereporterscontinuedtoharass*thebereavedfamily.
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6.blatant a.groupofattendants7.entourage b.disagreeablyloud,veryshowy8.virulent c.poison,spite,malice9.venom d.throwup,vomit,eject
10.spew e.fullofhate,harmful
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tokeepastiffupperlip—tobecourageousinthefaceoftroubleItwasadmirabletoseehowtheBritishmanagedtokeepastiffupperlipinspiteofthe
Germanbombing.
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loathlōth
solicitsəlis´it
astuteəstüt´orəstyüt´
advocatead´vəkāt
ineffectualin´əfek´chül
WEEK9 DAY3COPINGWITHBIGOTS*Suppose a bigot wished to organize a meeting in your neighborhood. Since we cherishfreedomofspeech,weareloathtodenytherequest,evenifhepreacheshatred.Asaresult,hate-mongers are given the opportunity to rent halls, conduct meetings, publish abusiveliterature,andsolicitcontributions.Whatcanbedoneaboutthem?Oneastuteobserver,Prof.S.AndhilFineberg,advocates the “quarantinemethod.”Hisplan is togive suchgroupsnopublicityandtoignorethemcompletely.Withoutthewarmthofthespotlight,hefeelsthatthebigotwill freezeandbecome ineffectual.Debatingwithsuchwarpedminds isnot feasible*andonlytendstoexacerbate*thesituation.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Sincewefeltthattherulingwasarbitrary,*wewere________________toobeyit.2.Dailythevolunteerswentoutto________________fundsfortheindigent*families.3.Myneighborwas________________enoughtodiscern*theadverse*featuresofthemortgage.4.Thegeneralwassureto________________thatwegivetheenemynorespite*fromthebombings.5.Theplaywassoblatantly*badthattheimpresario*firedits________________director.
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.loath a.keen,shrewd7.solicit b.tobeinfavorof,tosupport8.astute c.noteffective9.advocate(v.) d.unwilling,reluctant
10.ineffectual e.tobeg,seekearnestly
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tohavecoldfeet—tohesitatebecauseoffearoruncertaintyMycousinwasallsettojointheparatroops,butatthelastmomenthegotcoldfeet.
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scrutinizeskrüt´nīz
nefariousnifer´ēəs
amicableam´əkəbəl
vexatiousveksā´shəs
maladymal´ədē
WEEK9 DAY4MORETHANSILENCEThe quarantine method for handling bigots implies more than giving them the silenttreatment.Prof.Finebergurgescommunity-relationsorganizationstoscrutinizethenefariousactivitiesofhate-mongersandtobepreparedtofurnishinformationaboutthemtoamicableinquirers.Whenarabble-rouseriscoming,thoseorganizationsshouldprivatelyexposehimto opinion-molders. In addition, constructive efforts should be taken to induce people toinvolvethemselvesinprojectsforimprovingintergrouprelations.Biggerthanthevexatiousimmediateproblemis theneed to findout thecause forsuchbigotryand tocounteract thissinister*maladythatafflicts*asegmentofoursociety.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.The________________buzzingofthemosquitoesastheysurged*aboutourheadsnearlydroveusinsane.2.Our________________relationswithLatinAmericaareanasset*tohemispherictrade.3.Oncethevirulent*________________hadrunitscourse,mytemperaturedropped.4.Weweredistraught*uponhearingthevenom*spewed*forthbythe________________bigot.*5.Nosoonerdidthelawyer________________theextortion*notethanshecalledthepolice.
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6.scrutinize a.annoying7.nefarious b.villainous,vicious8.amicable c.examineclosely9.vexatious d.disease
10.malady e.friendly,peaceful
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tolookagifthorseinthemouth—tobecriticalofapresent(fromthepracticeofjudgingahorse’sagebyhisteeth)
AlthoughIdidn’thavemuchuseforUncleRoy’spresent,ItookitwithabigsmilesinceIhavebeentaughtnevertolookagifthorseinthemouth.
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WEEK9 DAY5REVIEWThereisanexcellentbookentitledHowtoArguewithaConservativethatgivesthereaderthetoolsnecessary forsuccess inargumentation.At timesyoumayhave toengage inaverbalskirmish*withabigot.*Itwouldbetoyouradvantageifyouhadtheproperwordsatyourfingertips.
Matchthetwentywordswiththeirmeanings.*Reminder:Recordanswersonasheetofpaper.
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.adverse a. tosupport2.advocate b. keen,shrewd3.amicable c. somethingofvalue4.asset d. villainous5.astute e. seekearnestly6.bigot f. organizer7.blatant g. annoying8.entourage h. followers9.extortion i. disagreeablyloud
10.impresario j. examineclosely
11.ineffectual k. poison
12.loath l. harmful
13.malady m. noteffective
14.nefarious n. prejudicedperson
15.scrutinize o. unfavorable
16.solicit p. friendly
17.spew q. unwilling
18.venom r. vomit
19.vexatious s. disease
20.virulent t. gettingmoneybythreatsIDIOMS
21.tospillthebeans u. tobecriticalofapresent
22.stiffupperlip v. hesitationbecauseoffear
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23.coldfeet w. courageinthefaceoftrouble24.lookagifthorseinthemouth x. giveawayasecret
Makearecordofthosewordsyoumissed.Onceagain,usethosewordsinoriginalsentences.
*Forreferenceonly
WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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WORDSEARCH9Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues4thDay4thDay2ndDay3rdDay4thDay
ThisCentury’sDeadliestDisease
When the American public started to hear about the AIDS virus in the 1980s, there was ameasure of concern but no real alarm.After all, some said, itwas a problem solely for asmall group of intravenous drug users who shared dirty needles, and for the homosexualcommunity.
But as the numbers of afflicted people grew during the 1980s and 1990s, we began to the tragicnewsstoriesmoreclosely.Thedeathsofyoungpeople likeRyanWhite
andKimberlyBergalis,notmembersof theat-riskgroups referred toabove,convincedusthatwhatwasatfirstregardedmerelyasa illnesswasactuallya threattothegeneralcommunity.
In the mid-1980s, medical researchers were optimistic that a vaccine for AIDSwouldbefoundinshortorder.Thosepredictionsprovedtobeinaccurate.InOctober1992,formerSurgeon-GeneralC.EverettKoopsaidthathedoubtedwewouldeverfindacureforthedisease.Withover200,000Americansalreadyhavingsuccumbedto the killer,andanother300,000whowereHIV-positiveandcouldcontractafull-blownformofAIDS,Koop’sstatementsentchillsthroughoutthecountry.
AprominentAIDSexpert,however,tookissuewithKoop.“Thefightwillbedifficult,”saidDr.HarleySmith,“butwewillfindananswerveryshortly.”Now,inthetwenty-firstcentury,theanswerisapparentlyathand.
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inclementinklem´ənt
perusepərüz´
premonitionprē´mənish´ən
desistdizist´
recoilrikoil´
WEEK10 DAY1JERRYHART’SSIXTHSENSEAnuneasyfeelinghadmadeJerryHartmiserablealldaylong.Itwasdifficulttoexplain,butthe similar sensations in the past had been accurate—troublewas on theway. Just as somepeople can predict the onset of inclement weather because of an aching in their bones, socouldJerrydetectincipient*disaster.Hesatathisdesk,tryingtoperuseacompanyreportbuthis efforts were ineffectual.* The gnawing at his insides, the tinge* of uneasiness, thepremonition of calamity that besieged* him would not desist. When the phone rang, herecoiledwithfear—itwashiswifeandshewashysterical.Theirsonhadbeenbittenbyamaddog!
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Afterbeingadmonished*byhisfather,hebeganto________________thewantadsdaily.2.Whentheblackcatcrossedherpath,Ellenhada________________ofdisaster.3.Thepicketspromulgated*awarningthattheywouldnot________________intheireffortstoenhance*theirstandardofliving.4.Asthesnakepreparedtostrike,thegirls________________inhorror.5.Sheblamedherabsencefromthegameonthe________________weather,butweknewthatwassourgrapes.*
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6.inclement a.unfavorable,stormy7.peruse b.toreadcarefully8.premonition c.cease9.desist d.forewarning
10.recoil e.drawback
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topaythepiper—tobeartheconsequences(fromthestoryofthePiedPiperofHamelin)
Thecruelleaderwasdoingwellatthepresenttime,butheknewthatonedayhemighthavetopaythepiper.
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pertinentpėrt´nənt
mastiffmas´tif
obsessəbses´
dolefuldōl´fəl
wanwon
WEEK10 DAY2CRISIS!AssoonasJerryHartcouldgetthepertinentfactsfromhiswife,hedashedoutoftheofficeonhiswayhome.Hejostled*peopleinthehallway,implored*theelevatoroperatortohurry,andwithflagrant*disregardforanelderlygentlemanjumpedintothecabhehadhailed.Thetwenty-minutetaxirideseemedinterminable*andallthewhilehorriblethoughtsoccurredtoJerry.Visions of an uglymastiffwith foaming jawsobsessed him.A crowd of people hadgatheredinfrontofhishousesothatJerryhadtoforcehiswaythroughthem.LittleBobbywasonhisbed,surroundedbyadoctor,apoliceman,Jerry’sdolefulwife,histwodaughters,andahalf-dozenwanneighbors.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Thestockbrokerwas________________withtheideaofbecomingapainter.2.Mynervousneighborboughtapugnacious*________________tofrightenburglars.3.________________expressionsabounded*throughoutheadquartersonthenightoftheelection.4.Duringthetrialtheastute*lawyerwasabletoelicit*the________________informationfromthekeywitness.5.Afterthetension,hisnormallyruddyfacewas________________andtired.
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6.pertinent a.sad,melancholy7.mastiff b.tothepoint8.obsess c.sicklypale9.doleful d.tohaunt,preoccupy
10.wan e.largedog
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onthecarpet—beingscoldedBecauseofherrepeatedlateness,Betty’sbosscalledheronthecarpet.
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histrionicshis´trēon´iks
elusiveilü´siv
frustratefrus´trāt
symptomaticsimp´təmat´ik
interjectin´tər
WEEK10 DAY3ATIMEFORDECISIONThedoctorexplainedthesituationcalmly,avoidinghistrionics.Firstofall,theydidn’tknowwhetherthedoghadrabies.Secondly,theelusivedoghadfrustratedallattemptstofindhimsofar.Finally,thedecisionwouldhavetobemadewhetherBobbywastoundergothepainfulvaccinationadministereddailyfortwoweeks.Mrs.Hartsaidthataneighborwhohadseenthedog claimed that it had been foaming at themouth, barking, and growling constantly—allsymptomaticof rabies.But thepoliceman interjected that therehadn’tbeenacaseofamaddoginthecountyinovertwentyyears;herepudiated*theneighbor ’sreport,advocating*thattheydonothingforatleastanotherday.Mr.andMrs.Hartsatdowntothinkabouttheirnextstep.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Thewarden________________theprisoners’attempttoescapebyaddingmoreguards.2.Mostviewershateitwhenacommercialis________________intoasuspensedrama.3.Sayingthathewouldnottolerate*her________________,thedirectorfiredthetemperamentalactress.4.Allhislifehefoundhappiness________________,butwealtheasytocomeby.5.Thesordid*riotingwas________________oftheproblemsfacingthelargecities.
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6.histrionics a.havingtodowithsignsorsymptoms,indicative7.elusive b.hardtograsp8.frustrate c.insert,interrupt9.symptomatic d.displayofemotions
10.interject e.counteract,foil,thwart*
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toshowone’shand—torevealone’sintentionsWhensomeonejoinedinbiddingfortheantique,thedealerwasforcedtoshowhishand.
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inertinėrt´
salientsā´lēənt
imminentim´ənənt
squeamishskwē´mish
engrossedengrōst´
WEEK10 DAY4THEPERTINENT*FACTSABOUTRABIES“Givemesomeoftherudimentary*informationaboutthedisease,Doc,”saidJerry,glancingtoward the inert figure of his son. “Well, as you know, the malady* used to be called‘hydrophobia’(fearofwater)becauseoneofthesymptomsisaninabilitytoswallowliquids.Actually,itiscausedbyalivevirusfromthesalivaofaninfectedanimal.Ifsalivagetsintoabitewound, the victimmay get rabies. The virus travels along the nerves to the spine andbrain.Oncethesalientcharacteristicsappear(tendaystosixmonths)thendeathisimminent.”“What are the symptoms?” askedMrs.Hart. “Pain and numbness, difficulty in swallowing,headachesandnervousness.Also,musclespasmsandconvulsions.”Thesqueamishneighborswhowereengrossed in the doctor ’s remarks gasped. “I thinkwe should go aheadwith theinjections,”thedistraught*Mrs.Hartsaid.“I’veheardenough.”
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Thesenatorloathed*itwhenpeoplesaidthatanatomicwarwas________________.2.Whenhis________________partnercomplainedaboutalackofethics,*thebusinessmanlaughedathisinnocence.3.________________inhiscrosswordpuzzle,hefailedtonoticethepaucity*ofcustomersintherestaurant.4.Oneofthe________________featuresofherpoetryisadependenceuponeuphemisms.*5.Seeingthe________________player,themanagerdashedoutontothefield.
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6.inert a.outstanding,prominent7.salient b.withoutpowertomove8.imminent c.likelytohappen,threatening9.squeamish d.absorbed
10.engrossed e.easilyshocked,oversensitive
TODAY’SIDIOM
totiltatwindmills—tofightimaginaryenemies(fromDonQuixote)Thevicepresidenttoldthecommittee,“We’rereallyonyourside,andifyoufightus
you’llbetiltingatwindmills.”
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WEEK10 DAY5REVIEWAttheendofthisweek’sstudy,youwillhavecovered200wordsand40idioms.Inaddition,youwillhaveseenmanyofthosewordsusedseveraltimesinsubsequentlessons.Ifyouhavebeen operating at only 75% efficiency, you have, nevertheless, added substantially to yourarsenalofwords.
Here’sa thought:wouldn’t itbewonderful if throughgenuineattention to thedailydosageyou could move up to 80%—or even 90%? Start by matching the 20 words with theirmeanings.*Reminder:Recordanswersonasheetofpaper.Didsomebodysay100%?
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.desist a. sad2.doleful b. drawback3.elusive c. foil4.engrossed d. cease5.frustrate e. interrupt6.histrionics f. stormy,harsh7.imminent g. indicative8.inclement h. appropriate9.inert i. powerlesstomove
10.interject j. largedog
11.mastiff k. outstanding
12.obsess l. readcarefully
13.pertinent m. preoccupy
14.peruse n. easilyshocked
15.premonition o. forewarning
16.recoil p. abouttohappen
17.salient q. hardtograsp
18.squeamish r. pale
19.symptomatic s. absorbed
20.wan t. displayofemotionsIDIOMS21.topaythepiper u. torevealone’semotions
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22.onthecarpet v. beingscolded23.toshowone’shand w. fightimaginaryenemies
24.totiltatwindmills x. tobeartheconsequences
Makearecordofthosewordsyoumissed.
*Forreferenceonly
WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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WORDSEARCH10Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues4thDay1stDay4thDay1stDay3rdDay
ThePotatothatStrangledIdaho
Peoplewhoare aboutthesightofbloodor inhorrorfrommostformsofviolencewoulddowelltoavoidsomeofthemoviesnowbeingshownattheirlocalcinemas.Producers have learned that films that scare the patrons out of their seats, ironically, putmillions of fans into those seats, keeping them in the goose pimple-inducingspectaclesthatflashacrossthescreen.
Of course, each movie carries with it a rating that indicates its suitability for certain agegroups, either because of its subject matter, language, presentation, or level of violence.Pictureswitha“G”ratingareapprovedforallaudiences,while,attheotherendofthescale,those that are given an “X” rating are for adults onlywith no children allowed under anycircumstance.Getting an “R” rating indicates that themovie is restricted (no one under 18admittedwithoutanadult)butsomeHollywoodmogulsconsiderthe“R”tobethemagnetthatinsuresboxofficesuccess.Andwecanbesurethataslongasshockfilmsringupamerrytuneonthecashregisters,producerswillnot frommakingthem.
Adirectorwho specializes inmakinggory films involvingmonsters, vampires, andbrutalserialkillersboasted ina college lecture thathisworkwas ingood taste.One studentwhodisasgreedwasprovokedto thatinhisopinionthedietof“shock-schlock”movieswas inworse taste than those pictures that contained vulgar language and nudity. “At leastthey’rehonest,”hedeclared.www.dr
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NEWWORDS
poignantpoi´nyənt
inundatein´undāt
fruitlessfrüt´lis
garbledgär´bəld
sanguinesang´gwən
WEEK11 DAY1THESEARCHFORTHEDOG(CONTINUED)Meanwhile,theHartshadnotifiedthelocalradiostationstobroadcastapoignantappealforthedog’sowner tocome forward.Thestationwas inundatedwithphonecallsbut all leadswerefruitless.FromwhatBobbyhadtoldthem,ahugedoghadleapedoutfromaredstationwagoninthesupermarket’sparkinglot.AfterbitingBobbyitvanished.Thesix-year-oldwastooconcernedwiththebiteshehadreceivedtoseewherethedogdisappearedto.Theboy’sstorywasgarbled,buthedidrememberthattheanimalwasgrayandhadacollar.Therewaslittletangible*evidencetogoon,butthepoliceremainedsanguine.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Thesermonwas________________enoughtobringtearstothebrash*delinquent’seyes.2.Althoughthemessagewas________________,itssalient*pointswereclearenough.3.Aftera________________attempttowrest*controlofthegovernment,thetraitorswereincarcerated.4.Eventhoughhisboatwasalmost________________,theskipperwasloath*toradioforhelp.5.Becausethemalignancy*hadgoneunchecked,thesurgeonswerenot________________aboutthepatient’schances.
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirmeanings.
6.inundate a.useless7.fruitless b.confused,mixedup8.poignant c.optimistic9.garbled d.toflood
10.sanguine e.moving,painfultothefeelings
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tofeatherone’snest—growrichbytakingadvantageofcircumstancesWhileworkingasthetaxcollector,headroitly*featheredhisownnest.
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phlegmaticflegmat´ik
corroboratekərob´ərāt
comprehensivekom´prihen´siv
zealouszel´əs
coercekōėrs´
WEEK11 DAY2NORELIEFThenormallyphlegmaticJerryHartwasdeeplyupset.Twenty-fourhourshadpassedwithoutresult,andeveniftherabiescouldnotbecorroborated,Jerrywasdeterminedtoseethathisson received thevaccine.At the suggestionof some friends,heorganizedacomprehensivesearchparty,zealouslyfanningoutincirclesaroundthesupermarket.Theyknockedoneverydoor,inspectedeverydog,andcamebackempty-handed.AlthoughtheHartsweresickwithworry(theyhadtobecoercedintogoingtosleep),littleBobbyseemedtobeingreatspirits.Theexcruciating*vigilcontinued.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Harriet’segregious*errordisturbedevenher________________employer.2.Thefundraiserwasso________________thathesolicited*moneyfromaSalvationArmySantaClaus.3.Inordertogetthejob,youhadtogothroughthedrudgery*offillingoutaten-page________________questionnaire.4.Theelusive*fugitivewas________________byhisattorneyintosurrendering.5.Eventheswindler ’snefarious*accomplicerefusedto________________hisalibi.
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6.phlegmatic a.enthusiastic7.corroborate b.calm,hardtorousetoaction8.comprehensive c.confirm,support9.zealous d.thorough
10.coerce e.toforce
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fair-weatherfriends—unreliable,theyfailoneintimeofdistressThegeneralwaschagrined*tolearnthatsomanyofhissupposedsupporterswere
actuallyfair-weatherfriends.
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elapseilaps´
meticulousmətik´yələs
domiciledom´əsīl
laxlaks
sporadicspərad´ik
WEEK11 DAY3THEPOLICEFINDTHEDOGFortyhourshadelapsed before thepoliceworkand thepublicitypaidoff.Bymeticulouslychecking the registrations of every red stationwagon in the neighborhood and then cross-checkingdoglicenses,thepolicenarrowedthesearchtofourowners.Afterafewtelephonecalls,theapologeticownerwaslocatedanddirectedtobringhermuzzledGermanshepherdto theHartdomicile. Bobby identified the dog, and the animal was taken to a veterinary’sclinictohavethenecessarytestsperformed.Thelaxowner,Mrs.McGraw,admittedthatthedoghadasporadicmeanstreak,butshescoffed*attheideaofrabies.JerryHartnoticedforthefirsttimeintwodaysthathisuneasyfeelinghaddeparted.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Inadvertently,*Emmahadallowedtwomonthsto________________beforepayingherrent.2.Thelackluster*battlewaspunctuatedby________________mortarfire.3.Aman’s________________ishiscastle.4.Becausethewatchmanwas________________,thieverywasrampant*atthewarehouse.5.The________________musicianhadnothingbutdisdain*forhisdisorganizedfriends.
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6.elapse a.careless,negligent7.meticulous b.toslipby8.domicile c.occasional9.lax d.home
10.sporadic e.careful
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tosowone’swildoats—toleadawild,carefreelifeDuringhisteenyears,themillionaireavidly*sowedhiswildoats.
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rashrash
conjecturekənjek´chər
obviateob´vēāt
luridl r´id
quipkwip
WEEK11 DAY4ALL’SWELLTHATENDSWELLTheHartsweregreatlyrelievedtolearnthattherashconjectureaboutthedogwasnottrue.Because the German shepherd was not rabid, the necessity for the painful treatment wasobviated. The police gave the dog’s owner a summons for allowing the animal to gounmuzzled.LittleBobbywastreatedtoanicecreamsundaeandaWaltDisneydoublefeature.Theneighbors searched forother luridhappenings, andJerryHartwentback tohisoffice.“What kind of dogwas that?” his secretary asked. “Oh, his barkwasworse than his bite,”quippedJerry.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Itwassheer________________onthedetective’spartbutitledtothearrestofthevexatious*counterfeiters.2.Thenewspaperswitchedfrommundane*coverageto________________reporting.3.Itwasexceedingly________________ofthelightweighttoinsultthebelligerent*longshoreman.4.Thenecessityforpreparingsandwicheswas________________whenthepicnicwaspostponed.5.HamletrememberedthatYorickwasalwaysreadywithalusty________________.
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6.rash(adj.) a.doawaywith,eliminate7.conjecture b.joke8.obviate c.guess9.lurid d.sensational
10.quip e.toohasty,reckless
TODAY’SIDIOM
windfall—unexpectedfinancialgainWhenthebankruptcompanystruckoil,thesurprisedinvestorreceivedawindfallof
$20,000.
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WEEK11 DAY5REVIEWMany teachers have jested about their students who confused rabies with rabbis, Jewishclergymen.Weknowthat thosewhoget themessageof thisbook, truevocabularymastery,willmakefewsucherrors.
Matchthetwentywordswiththeirmeanings.*Reminder:Recordanswersonasheetofpaper.
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.coerce a. toflood,toswamp2.comprehensive b. home3.conjecture c. painfultothefeelings,moving4.corroborate d. useless5.domicile e. reckless6.elapse f. confirm7.fruitless g. calm,sluggish8.garbled h. sensational9.inundate i. hopeful
10.lax j. doawaywith
11.lurid k. confused,mixedup
12.meticulous l. guess
13.obviate m. topassby
14.phlegmatic n. careless
15.poignant o. occasional
16.quip p. thorough
17.rash q. careful
18.sanguine r. toforce
19.sporadic s. enthusiastic
20.zealous t. tojokeIDIOMS21.tofeatherone’snest u. toleadawildlife
22.fair-weatherfriends v. unexpectedfinancialgain
23.tosowwildoats w. unreliableacquaintances
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24.windfall x. provideforoneselfattheexpenseofothers
Make a recordof thosewordsyoumissed. If youwere able to get themall right, thinkofantonymsfornumbers7,8,10,17,and19.
*Forreferenceonly
WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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WORDSEARCH11Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues1stDay3rdDay1stDay2ndDay1stDay
AssumingBlunders
“IpledgeallegiancetotheflagoftheUnitedStatesofAmericaandtotherepublicforRichardSands.”
“Deliverusfromevil.LeadusnotintoPennStation.”
Teacherswhotrainstudentstomemorizeandthendoroterecitationssometimesfindthattheyoungstershavea interpretationoftheactualwords.ElizaBerman,aneducatorwhois about her own use of language, invited colleagues to send her examples ofconfusion in students’writings. Little did she realize that theywould quickly herletterbox with their pet mistakes. As a result, Ms. Berman was able to compile a fairly
listofhowlersthatincludethefollowing:
“TheinhabitantsofancientEgyptwerecalledMummies.TheylivedintheSarahDessertandtraveledbyCamelot.”
“HomerwroteTheOddity inwhichPenelopewas the firsthardshipUlyssesenduredonhisjourney.”
“Socratesdiedfromanoverdoseofwedlock.”
“KingAlfredconqueredtheDames.”
“Indiansquabscarriedporpoisesontheirbacks.”
“UndertheConstitution,thepeopleenjoytherighttokeepbarearms.”
“IntheOlympicGames,theGreeksran,jumped,hurledthebisquitsandthrewthejava.”
“LincolnwasAmerica’sgreatestPrecedent.”
Ms.Bermanisnottoo abouteliminatingsucherrorsfrompupils’compositionsandtestpapers.Heradvice:enjoy!
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diatribedī´ətrīb
inhibitionin´əbish´ənorin´hibish´ən
fortuitousfôtü´ətəs
incoherentin´kōhir´ənt
ilkilk
WEEK12 DAY1OFFBROADWAYWhenMonteZiltchtoldhisboss,Mr.Foy,thathewasquittingasanaccountanttobecomeanactor,themanwasconvulsedwithlaughter.AfterMr.FoyrealizedthatMontewasobsessed*with the idea, he became quite serious, launching into a diatribe on the importance ofresponsibilityintheyoungergeneration.Monteconfessedthathehadbeendevelopingulcersas an accountant, and when his psychiatrist suggested that the sickness was a result ofinhibitions,Monteagreed.Nowa fortuitous opportunity toget into showbusiness requiredMonte to make an immediate decision. Mr. Foy stormed out of the office, mutteringincoherentlyabouthippies,beatniks,andothersofthatilk.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Whenalargeexpenditureisimminent,*myfathergoesintoalong________________ontheneedforeconomy.2.Itisoftenfruitless*toarguewithracists,bigots*,andothersofthat________________.3.Sincethepatient’sspeechwasgarbled*and________________,wecouldonlyconjecture*astohismessage.4.Themeetingwasa________________one,butthejealoushusbandconstrued*itaspre-arrangedandclandestine.*5.Aftertwodrinkstheusuallyphlegmatic*dentistlostallhis________________.
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6.diatribe a.kind,sort7.inhibition b.disjointed8.fortuitous c.accidental9.incoherent d.bittercriticism
10.ilk e.restraint
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towearone’sheartonone’ssleeve—tomakeone’sfeelingsevidentPeoplewhoweartheirheartsontheirsleevesfrequentlysufferemotionalupsets.
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prestigiousprestij´əs
placardplak´ärd
integralin´təgrəl
remunerationrimyü´nərā´shən
nominalnom´ənəl
WEEK12 DAY2ANALL-ROUNDMANTheneed for a decision came aboutwhenMontewas invited to join aprestigious summerstockcompany,startinginmid-June.Asamature“apprentice,”hewouldberequiredtotaketickets,paintscenery,prepareplacards,assistwithlighting,costumes,andprops,andcarryanoccasionalspearinawalk-onrole.Sincethecompanywouldstagefivemajorplaysduringthesummer,aswellasahalf-dozenshowsforchildren,therewasachancethatMontemightactuallygetapartbeforetoomanyweekshadelapsed.*Inaddition,hewouldbeattendingthedramaclasses thatwerean integralpartof thesummer theater.TheremunerationwouldbenominalbutatlastMonteZiltchwouldbefulfillingalife-longambition.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Thepoliceposteda________________askingallcitizenstodesist*fromlooting.2.Asalient*featureofthe________________company’ssuccesswasitsfairtreatmentofemployees.3.DerekJeter ’s________________fromtheNewYorkYankeesmadehimamillionairemanytimesover.4.Forallowinghisferociousmastiff*toappearonacommercial,thetrainerwaspaida________________sum.5.Sheseemedtobeanunimportantmemberofthepresident’sentourage*butactuallysheplayedan________________roleinWhiteHouseaffairs.
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6.prestigious a.essential7.placard b.poster8.integral c.slight9.remuneration d.reward,pay
10.nominal e.illustrious
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towashdirtylineninpublic—toopenlydiscussprivateaffairs“Let’stalkaboutitprivately,”hisunclesaid,“ratherthanwashourdirtylineninpublic.”
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expungeekspunj´
flamboyantflamboi´ənt
anathemaənath´əmə
schismsiz´əm
utopiayütō´pēə
WEEK12 DAY3FROMLEDGERSTOSCRIPTSDuringthefirstweeksofthesummer,MonteZiltchdidn’tevenhavetimetoconsiderwhetherhe hadmade an egregious*mistake. Hewas too engrossed*with his work, performing athousand andoneodd jobs around the theater. First therewas the openingproductionofAChorus Line, then two weeks of The Fantasticks, followed by a poignant*Diary of AnneFrank,whichdidexcellentbusiness.Allthroughthoseweeks,Montepainted,carried,nailed,collected,ran,studied,andperspired.Hehadexpungedall tracesofdebitsandcredits fromhismind,buryinghimself in themore flamboyantworldof the theater.Accountingbecameanathematohimastheschismbetweenhispresentutopiaandhisformerdrudgery*widened.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.InLostHorizonacharacterrecoiled*attheideaoflivingina________________.2.Apernicious*________________developedbetweenthetwosisters.3.Thetraitor ’snamewas________________inhisfather ’sdomicile.*4.Ourtheatricalpageswereinundated*withpressreleasesfromthe________________producer.5.Afterhavingmadetherash*statements,thesenatorwishedthathecould________________themfromtherecord.
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6.expunge a.split7.flamboyant b.somethinggreatlydetested8.anathema c.placeofperfection9.schism d.erase
10.utopia e.showy,colorful
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tosaveface—toavoiddisgraceInsteadoffiringthecorruptexecutive,theyallowedhimtoretireinorderthathemight
saveface.
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timoroustim´ərəs
truncatedtrung´kātid
jauntyjôn´tē
fractiousfrak´shəs
ostentatiousos´tentā´shəs
WEEK12 DAY4IRONYFORMERRYWEATHERAt last,Monte’s chance to perform came. He had played the timorous Lion in a truncatedversionof“TheWizardofOz,”whichtheapprenticeshadstaged.Butnowtherewasanopenauditiontocast thefinalshowof theseason.Itwas tobea jauntyoriginalcomedy,givenasummertryoutpriortoaBroadwayopening.Monte,whobynowhadadoptedthestagenameofMonteMerryweather,readfortheproducers,hopingtogetthepartofthehero’sfractiouslandlord.Unfortunately,thecompetitionwastoorough—butthedirectorassignedMontetoalessostentatiouspart.AndsoforthefirsttwoweeksinSeptemberthestage-struckaccountanthadatwo-minute,two-linepart.Whatwashisrole?Thehero’saccountant!
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Itisfrustrating*tohaveone’slengthyremarksprintedin________________form.2.Withhiscapsetata________________angle,theamicable*sailorstrutteddownthestreet.3.Inan________________displayofhistrionics*thestarrefusedtoperform.4.Underduress*thenormally________________husbandwascoerced*intodemandingaraise.5.Roger ’s________________behaviorcompounded*thebadrelationshiphehadalreadyhadwithhispartner.
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6.timorous a.fearful7.truncated b.cutshort8.jaunty c.sprightly,gay9.fractious d.showy
10.ostentatious e.quarrelsome
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Indiansummer—warmautumnweatherPartsofthecountryweredeepinsnow,buttheEastwasenjoyinganIndiansummer.
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WEEK12 DAY5REVIEWHowmanyofthenewwordshavenowbecomeapartofyour“workingvocabulary”?Atfirst,theirusemaybeconscious,evenstudied.However,thesqueakswillsoondisappear.Tryafewthisweekend.
Matchthetwentywordswiththeirmeanings.*Reminder:Recordanswersonasheetofpaper.(Notetheresemblancebetweenflamboyantandostentatious).
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.anathema a. well-known2.diatribe b. quarrelsome3.expunge c. kind,sort4.flamboyant d. poster5.fortuitous e. disjointed6.fractious f. sprightly7.ilk g. accidental8.incoherent h. innameonly,slight9.inhibition i. restraint
10.integral j. reward
11.jaunty k. acurse
12.nominal l. bittercriticism
13.ostentatious m. erase
14.placard n. colorful
15.prestigious o. cutshort
16.remuneration p. essential
17.schism q. fearful
18.timorous r. showy
19.truncated s. split
20.utopia t. placeofperfectionIDIOMS21.wearone’sheartonone’ssleeve u. makeone’sfeelingsevident
22.washdirtylineninpublic v. warmautumnweather
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23.saveface w. toavoiddisgrace24.Indiansummer x. openlydiscussprivateaffairs
Makearecordofthosewordsyoumissed.
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WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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SENSIBLESENTENCES?(FromWeek12)Choosethewordthatmakessenseineachofthesentencesbelow.
1.Thesenatorwentintoalengthy(diatribe,remuneration)aboutgovernmentwasteinthemilitarybudget.2.Mostreformersareseekingtocreatea(schism,utopia).3.Lorrainewascriticizedsharplyforthe(ostentatious,nominal)wayinwhichshefurnishedherapartment.4.Anyoneso(ilk,timorous)shouldnothavebeenselectedtoguardthecastle.5.Mybrotherwaspromotedtoa(prestigious,flamboyant)jobinhiscompany.6.Althoughhisspeechwas(anathema,jaunty)wewereabletosenseitsunderlyingseriousness.7.Thefailinggradewas(expunged,truncated)fromherrecordwhenshesubmittedtheexcellenttermpaper.8.Igotmyjobasaresultofa(fractious,fortuitous)meetingwiththedirectorofpersonnel.9.Thebookkeeperissuchan(integral,incoherent)partofourorganizationthatwepayheraveryhighsalary.
10.Wemarchedinfrontoftheembassywith(placards,inhibitions)heldhigh.11.Don’t(saveface,washyourdirtylineninpublic)ifyouplantorunforoffice.
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WORDSEARCH12Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues2ndDay3rdDay1stDay1stDay2ndDay
Regis,Oprah,Ellen,etal.
Thetelevisiontalkshowsofourera,featuringsuch publicfiguresasRegisPhilbin,OprahWinfrey, andEllenDeGeneres, attractmillions of daytimeviewers and constitute apowerful influence on the American scene. When the media can hold the attention of sosizableachunkofcouchpotatoes,itpaystoscrutinizeitclosely.
Astudent atStanfordUniversity,doingherdoctoral thesison theunusualpopularityof theafternoontalkshows,notedthefiercecompetitionamongthoseprogramsforguestswhoareoffthebeatentrack.Accordingtoher:
“Almostevery irregular, life-styleyoucan thinkofhas alreadybeen featuredononeoftheshowsandprobablyonallofthem,whenyouaddMontelWilliams,JerrySpringer,and others of that who serve as network hosts. They have shown teenagers whomarrypeopleintheirsixties,daughtersandmotherswhodatethesameman,menwhohavegonethroughamarriageceremonywithothermen,womenwithprominenttattoos,andotherpeoplewhoaretotallyfreeof .”
“ forourguestsissosmall,”saidaproducer,“thattheseshowsareinexpensivetoputon.Andsaywhatyouwantaboutgoodtaste,millionswatchuseveryday,andaslongastheratingsarethathealthy,sponsorswillpaygoodmoneytobeidentifiedwithus.”www.dr
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importuneim´pôrtün´
incontrovertiblein´kontrəvėr´təbəl
surreptitiouss r´əptish´əs
havenhā´vən
subjugatesub´jəgāt
WEEK13 DAY1AVISITTOTHEPRESIDENTInthewinterof1941,EnricoFermiandanumberofotherdistinguishedscientistsimportunedPresident Franklin Roosevelt for authorization to begin an all-out effort in atomic energyresearch.Thescientistswerealarmedby incontrovertible evidenceof surreptitious Germanexperiments,andtheyaskedforspeedyapproval.Italian-bornEnricoFermiwastheidealmanto lead the atomic research. Already in 1938 he had won the Nobel Prize for work withradioactiveelementsandneutronbombardment.Fermihadfoundahaven fromtheFascists(hiswifewas Jewish) andheknew that if theGermanswere the first todevelop an atomicbombitwouldmeanthatHitlercouldsubjugate theentireworld.Theinternationalraceforatomicsupremacywason.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.AlthoughEddiewasnotsanguine*abouthischances,hecontinuedto________________hisbossforawintervacation.2.Ininclement*weatherourbarnisa________________formanyanimals.3.Thedictatorusedduplicity*inorderto________________hisrivals.4.Witha________________movement,themeticulous*bookkeeperemptiedtheashtray.5.Theexpert’s________________testimonycorroborated*thepolicereport.
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6.importune a.undeniable7.incontrovertible b.askurgently8.surreptitious c.conquer9.haven d.placeofsafety
10.subjugate e.stealthy,accomplishedbysecret
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totakethebullbythehorns—tofaceaproblemdirectlyAfterseveraldaysofdelay,theministerdecidedtotakethebullbythehorns,andsohe
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ultimateul´təmit
eventuateiven´chüāt
emitimit´
subterraneansub´tərā´nēən
viablevī´əbəl
WEEK13 DAY2THEULTIMATEWEAPONTAKESSHAPEEnricoFermidesignedadevicethatcouldeventuateinachainreaction.Itconsistedoflayersof graphite, alternated with chunks of uranium. The uranium emitted neutrons, and thegraphiteslowedthemdown.Holeswereleftforlongcadmiumsafetyrods.Bywithdrawingthose control rods Fermi could speed up the production of neutrons, thus increasing thenumberofuraniumatoms thatwouldbesplit (fission).When therodswerewithdrawntoacritical point, then the neutrons would be produced so fast that the graphite and cadmiumcould not absorb them. In thatmanner a chain reactionwould result. Slowly, Fermi’s firstatomicpilebegantogrowinasubterraneanroomatColumbiaUniversity.Thebigquestionremained—wasitviable?
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Athoroughinvestigation________________inacomprehensive*report.2.Aftertwoyearsofconfinementina________________dungeon,theprisonerwasthinandwan.*3.Themayorissuedadiatribe*againstcompanieswhosesmokestacks________________poisonousfumes.4.Gainingbetterhousingforallwasthe________________goalofthezealous*reformer.5.Whentheschism*inthecompanywashealed,a________________arrangementwasworkedout.
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6.ultimate a.underground7.eventuate b.final8.emit c.practicable,workable9.subterranean d.togiveoff
10.viable e.toresultfinally
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thelion’sshare—themajorportionBecausethesalesmanwasessentialtothebusiness,hedemandedthelion’sshareofthe
profits.
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premiseprem´is
jeopardizejep´ərdīz
incredulousinkrej´ələs
permeatepėr´mēāt
propitiousprəpish´
WEEK13 DAY3THESQUASHCOURTEXPERIMENTAsthepilegrew,sodidtheentireproject.FermimovedhismaterialstoanabandonedsquashcourtunderafootballstadiumattheUniversityofChicago.Hispaceacceleratedbecausetheywereproceedingon thepremise that theGermanswere close to atomic success. Sixweeksafter the pile had been started, its critical size was reached. Three brave young menjeopardized their lives by ascending* the pile, ready to cover it with liquid cadmium ifanything went wrong. Almost fifty scientists and several incredulous observers mounted abalcony to watch. One physicist remained on the floor; it was his job to extract the finalcadmium control rod. Unbearable tension permeated the atmosphere. Fermi completed hiscalculations,waitedforapropitiousmoment,andthengavethesignal.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Actingonthe________________thattherewerenoburglarsaround,thepolicebecamequitelax.*2.AfterIhadperused*theYankeelineup,Iwas________________abouttheirchancesofwinning.3.Thetrapezeartistwassqueamish*abouthavingto________________hislife.4.Aterribleodorthatwasimpossibletoexpunge*________________theskunkhandler ’sclothing.5.Ata________________momenttheflamboyant*moviestarmadehergrandentrance.
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6.premise a.favorable7.jeopardize b.endanger8.incredulous c.tospreadthrough9.permeate d.skeptical
10.propitious e.groundsforaconclusion
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outofthefryingpanintothefire—togofromadifficultsituationtoaworseoneIthoughtIhadescaped,butactuallyIwentoutofthefryingpanintothefire.
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surmisesərmīz´
curtailkėrtāl´
repressripres´
cryptickrip´tik
inchoateinkō´it
WEEK13 DAY4THEITALIANNAVIGATORLANDSThe chain reaction took place precisely as Enrico Fermi had surmised. After twenty-eightminutes he curtailed the experiment, giving the signal to replace the control rod. Thenormally reserved scientists, unable to repress their excitement, let out a tremendous cheerandgatheredaroundFermitoshakehishand.Althoughitwastimetocelebrate,someofthemenremarkedsoberlythat“theworldwouldneverbethesameagain.”OnDecember2,1942,thenewsofFermi’sachievementwasrelayedinacryptictelephonemessage:
“TheItalianNavigatorhasreachedtheNewWorld.”“Andhowdidhefindthenatives?”“Veryfriendly.”TheAtomicAgewasinchoate—buttrulyhere!
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Publicationofthelurid*magazinewas________________bythedistrictattorney.2.Althoughhisremarksappeared________________atfirst,webegantoseehowreallypertinent*theywere.3.Ihadto________________mydesiretointerject*mycriticismduringthedebate.4.Ednahad________________thatshewouldbechargedanominal*sumandsoshewasoutragedwhenshegotthebill.5.Theyoungcouplewasdisappointedtoseethe________________stateoftheirnew
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house.
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6.surmise a.puzzling7.curtail b.guess8.repress c.toputdown9.cryptic d.tocutshort
10.inchoate e.inanearlystage
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tokeepthepotboiling—toseethatinterestdoesn’tdiedownDickenskeptthepotboilingbyendingeachchapteronanoteofuncertaintyand
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WEEK13 DAY5REVIEWNomatterwhatthetheme,nomatterwhatthesource,wecanexpectthat importantconceptswill require amature vocabulary. This week’s topic, scientific and biographical in nature,servesasavehicleforteachingyoutwentyworthwhilewords.Younowhavethechancetoseewhetheryouremembertheirdefinitions.*Reminder:Recordanswersonasheetofpaper.
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.cryptic a. askurgently2.curtail b. undeniable3.emit c. guess4.eventuate d. accomplishedbysecret5.haven e. toputdown6.importune f. favorable7.inchoate g. cutshort8.incontrovertible h. workable9.incredulous i. underground
10.jeopardize j. final
11.permeate k. toresultfinally
12.premise l. tospreadthrough
13.propitious m. conquer
14.repress n. placeofsafety
15.subjugate o. endanger
16.subterranean p. apropositionforargument
17.surmise q. skeptical
18.surreptitious r. inanearlystage
19.ultimate s. puzzling
20.viable t. togiveoffIDIOMS21.takethebullbythehorns u. tomaintaininterest
22.thelion’sshare v. frombadtoworse
23.outofthefryingpanintothefire w. themajorportionx. tofaceaproblemdirectly
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Makearecordofthosewordsyoumissed.
*Forreferenceonly
WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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WORDSEARCH13Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues4thDay1stDay2ndDay2ndDay3rdDay
DrugSmugglersBeware
The messagecametoOfficerMattJagusak:“Drugsearchtomorrow—bringpig.”
Jagusak,with theUnionCountyNew Jersey Sheriff’sDepartment Search andRescueUnit,had to his superiors to put Ferris E. Lucas, a super sniffer, to work. Lucas is aVietnamesepot-belliedpigwitha fantasticolfactorysense that isonemillion timesgreaterthanahuman’sandcouldbeour weaponinbreakingupthedrugtrade.
AcaninetrainerofferedthepigtoUnionCity,suggestingthatitsintelligenceanduniqueskillwillmakeLucasa fighteragainst illegalnarcotics. Jagusakhasalready taughthis55-pound porker-detective how to find cocaine, hashish, and marijuana. While some lawenforcementofficialswere atfirst,theyquicklybecamebelieverswhentheysawtheSherlockHolmesofthestylocateundergrounddrugscentsthathadeludedtraineddogs.
“I don’t care if it’s a dog, a pig, or an elephant,” Jagusak’s boss said. “If it benefits thedepartmentandourcommunity,we’lltryit.”
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aspireəspīr´
inveighinvā´
nettlenet´l
overtō´vėrt
relegaterel´əgāt
WEEK14 DAY1SUNDAYMORNINGATPEARLHARBORAtbreakfast timeonSundaymorning,December7,1941,DorieMillerwas servingcoffeeaboard thebattleshipWestVirginia.Doriewasblack, and thehighest job towhichhecouldthenaspireintheU.S.Navywasthatofmessman.WhileDoriewastechnicallyamemberofagreat fighting fleet, hewas not expected to fight.MostArmy andNavy officers inveighedagainstblacksasfightingmen.Althoughblackswerenettledbysuchovertprejudice,DorieMiller apparently accepted being relegated to the role of a messhall servant. Now, as hepouredthecoffee,DoriewaswonderingwhytheairplanesaboveweremakingsomuchnoiseonapeacefulSundaymorning.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsintheproperblanks.
1.Althoughthecomic’squips*seemedtobemild,theybeganto________________thenightclub’sowner.2.Ihadapremonition*thatEliwould________________tothepositionofcaptain.3.Thepicketsagreedto________________againstthelawthatcurtailed*theirfreedom.4.________________actsofviolencebytheprisonerjeopardized*hisparole.5.Whentheytriedto________________thestartoaminorroleshewasfurious.
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6.aspire a.irritate7.inveigh b.open8.nettle c.assigntoaninferiorposition9.overt d.tostrivefor
10.relegate e.attackverbally
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toburythehatchet—tomakepeaceAfternotspeakingtoeachotherforayear,theydecidedtoburythehatchet.
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supinesüpīn´
mammothmam´əth
repulseripuls´
havochav´ək
razerāz
WEEK14 DAY2THEINFAMOUS*ATTACKThe coffee cups suddenlywent spinning as an explosion knockedDorieMiller flat on hisback.Jumpingupfromhissupineposition,thepowerfullybuiltmessmanfromWaco,Texas,headed for the deck. Everywhere that Dorie looked he saw smoke andmammoth warshipslyingontheirsides.Overhead,dozensofJapanesedivebomberscontrolledtheskieswithoutaU.S.planetorepulsetheirattack.Thehavocwasenormous.Withouthesitating,Doriejoineda team thatwas feeding ammunition to amachine gunnerwhowasmaking an ineffectual*attempttoprotecttheirbattleshipfrombeingrazedbythetorpedoplanes.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsintheproperblanks.
1.Froma________________position,thehunteremitted*theanimal’smatingcall.2.Followingtherevolution,thepeople________________thesubterranean*dungeonsofthedictator.3.Managementissureto________________anyrequestforincreasedremuneration.*4.________________placards*announcedtheopeningofthenewmovie.5.Thevirulent*plaguecaused________________amongthepopulace.
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6.supine a.ruin
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7.mammoth b.driveback8.repulse c.huge9.havoc d.lyingontheback
10.raze e.destroy
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Philadelphialawyer—alawyerofoutstandingabilityHiscaseissohopelessthatitwouldtakeaPhiladelphialawyertosethimfree.
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lethallē´thəl
scurryskėr´ē
incisiveinsī´siv
precipitateprisip´ətāt
stereotypester´eətīp´
WEEK14 DAY3THEHEROISMOFDORIEMILLERMenallaroundMillerweresuccumbing*tothelethalsprayofJapanesebullets.Hedraggedhis captain to safety and turnedback to see that themachine-gunnerhadbeenkilled.Dorietookthebiggunandtraineditontheincomingbombers.Withinthespaceoftenminuteshewascreditedwithdestroyingfourbomberswhiledodgingthebulletsoftheirfighterescorts.Theenemyscurriedaway,havingstrucktheincisiveblowthatprecipitatedU.S.entranceintoWorldWar II. Amidst the dead bodies and the ruined fleet were the heroes such as DorieMiller.TheNavyhadtoldhimthathedidnothavetofightbuthehadn’tlistened.TheNavyhadattemptedtostereotypehim,butDoriechangedallthat.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsintheproperblanks.
1.Oureditorcastigated*theproposalwithhis________________commentary.2.Poe’sherowatchedtherats________________acrosshisinert*body.3.Thejockeyreceiveda________________kickfromthefractious*horse.4.Aquarrelwas________________amongtherelativesaftertheyheardthetermsofthereprehensible*will.5.Thelaconic*ClintEastwoodwasa________________ofthestrong,silentWesternhero.
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6.lethal a.acute7.scurry b.runhastily8.incisive c.unvaryingpattern9.precipitate d.deadly
10.stereotype e.hasten
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togildthelily—topraiseextravagantlyTherewasnoneedfortheannouncertogildthelilybecausewecouldseehowbeautiful
themodelwas.
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stentorianstentôr´ēən
singularsing´gyelər
valorval´ər
biasbī´əs
sinecuresī´nəky r
WEEK14 DAY4“FORDISTINGUISHEDDEVOTIONTODUTY”Somemonths laterDorieMillerwas serving on an aircraft carrierwhenAdmiral ChesterNimitz, theCommanderof thePacificFleet, cameaboard topresideover a special awardsceremony.InstentoriantonestheAdmiralpresentedMillerwiththeprestigious*NavyCross,commending him for a singular act of valor and “disregard for his own personal safety.”Miller ’s heroismhelped to shatter thebias againstAfrican-Americans in the armed forces.AlthoughhecouldhaveacceptedasinecureataU.S.navalbase,DoriechosetoremaininthecombatzonewherehewaskilledinactioninDecember,1943.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsintheproperblanks.
1.Thedirectorwasousted*fromhis________________whenheangeredthemayor.2.Inhiscustomary________________tones,thesergeantreprimanded*thosewhothoughtthearmywasahaven*forincompetents.3.Theword“surrender”isanathema*topeopleof________________.4.Aviable*peacewasbroughtaboutasaresultofthediplomat’s________________contribution.5.Thebigot’s*________________precipitated*afistfight.
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6.stentorian a.prejudice7.singular b.softjob8.valor c.courage9.bias d.extraordinary
10.sinecure e.loud
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tostealone’sthunder—toweakenone’spositionbystatingtheargumentbeforethatpersondoes
Ihadplannedtobethefirsttoresignfromtheclub,butmycousinstolemythunder.
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WEEK14 DAY5REVIEWMany people agree that a lawyer should be skillfulwithwords.A Philadelphia lawyer,* itgoeswithoutsaying,musthaveanextensivevocabularyinordertohelphimorherpresentacase.
Matchthetwentywordswiththeirmeanings.*Reminder:Recordanswersonasheetofpaper.
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.aspire a. huge2.bias b. evident,open3.havoc c. courage4.incisive d. tostrivefor5.inveigh e. banish,assigntoinferiorposition6.lethal f. deadly7.mammoth g. softjob8.nettle h. prejudice9.overt i. keen,acute
10.precipitate j. runquickly
11.raze k. hasten
12.relegate l. remarkable,uncommon
13.repulse m. attackverbally
14.scurry n. driveback
15.sinecure o. lyingontheback
16.singular p. destroy
17.stentorian q. conventionalcustom
18.stereotype r. irritate
19.supine s. ruin
20.valor t. loudIDIOMS
21.burythehatchet u. topraiseextravagantly
22.Philadelphialawyer v. outstandinglyable
23.gildthelily w. tobeatsomeonetothepunch
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Makearecordofthosewordsyoumissed.
*Forreferenceonly
WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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WORDSEARCH14Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues1stDay1stDay3rdDay4thDay3rdDay
SugarandSpiceandEverythingNice
TeenTalkBarbie, thebest-selling$50model,hasgonea step too far in theopinionof theAmericanAssociationofUniversityWomen.Representativesofthatgroupwere tohearthatoneofthefourphrasesthatthedollisprogrammedtoutteris,“Mathclassistough.”
For years the university professors, as well as members of feminist organizations, haveagainstthe thatportraysgirlsasweakmathandsciencestudents.“Because
thatbrainwashingmessageisconveyedtogirlsatanearlyage,theycometoacceptwhatweconsider to be a blatant ,” said Dr. Ellen Kaner, a Dallas chemist. “We are justbeginningtomakeprogressinourcampaigntorecruitwomenforchallenging,well-payingcareersinmathandscience,”sheadded,“andwereshockedtolearnthatBarbieisspreadingsuchharmfulnonsense.”
ExecutivesofthecompanythatmanufacturesTeenTalkBarbiehadto tosetmattersright.Theyadmittedthatthephraseinquestion,oneof270selectedbycomputerchips,wasamistake. In a press release, their president said, “We didn’t fully consider the potentiallynegative implicationsof thisphrase.Notonlywillwe remove it immediatelybutwill swapwithanyonewhoboughttheoffendingdoll.”
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complicitykəmplis´ətē
liquidationlik´wədā´shən
accompliceəkom´plis
recantrikant´
culpablekul´pəbəl
WEEK15 DAY1DANNYESCOBEDOGOESTOJAILIn 1960, a youngChicagoan,DannyEscobedo,was given a 20-year jail sentence for first-degreemurder.Dannyhadconfessed tocomplicity in thekillingofhisbrother-in-lawafterthe police had refused to allow him to see his lawyer. Actually, Danny was tricked intoblamingafriendfortheliquidationofhissister ’shusband,therebyestablishinghimselfasanaccomplice.DespitethefactthatDannylaterrecantedhisconfession,hewasfoundculpableandjailed.Dannyhadbeenstereotyped*asahoodlumandnobodyraisedaneyebrowoverthehapless*felon’s*troubles.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Proceedingonthepremise*thatthebrokerwasguiltyof________________intheswindle,thedetectivefollowedhimsurreptitiously.*2.Afterthe________________ofthegangleader,amammoth*conflictaroseamonghisambitiouslieutenantswhoaspired*tobeboss.3.Oncetheincontrovertible*evidencewasoffered,theservantwasheld________________inthetheftofthejewels.4.Whentheclergymanrefusedto________________,hissuperiorsweresonettled*thattheyrelegated*himtoanisolatedparishinAlaska.5.Althoughhewasjudgedasaminor________________,thedriverhadactuallyplayedanintegral*partinplanningthecrime.
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DefinitionsMatch thenewwordswith theirmeanings.Twoof thewords arevery close inmeaning.
6.complicity a.deservingblame7.liquidation b.partnershipinwrongdoing8.accomplice c.anassociateincrime9.recant d.disposalof,killing
10.culpable e.withdrawpreviousstatements
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woolgathering—absentmindednessordaydreamingWhentheyounggeniusshouldhavebeendoinghishomework,hewasfrequently
engagedinwoolgathering.
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abrogateab´rəgāt
allegedəlejd´
accessak´ses
invalidateînval´ədāt
precludepriklüd´
WEEK15 DAY2ESCOBEDO’SLAWYERAPPEALSBarryKroll,aChicagolawyer,tookaninterestinDannyEscobedo’scase.Krollfeltthathisclient’s rights under the Constitution had been abrogated. Since the alleged accomplice,*Escobedo, had been denied access to an attorney, Kroll asked the courts to invalidate theconviction.Heproposedthat lawyersbeentitled tosit inwhenthepolicequestionasuspectbut the Illinois courts rejected that on the grounds that it would effectively preclude allquestioningbylegalauthorities.Ifsuchalawwereupheld, thepolicefelt that itwouldplayhavoc*withallcriminalinvestigations.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Themanagerwasdistraught*whenherealizedthattheslugger ’ssicknesswould________________aWorldSeriesvictory.2.Itissymptomatic*ofsomenewspapersthatan________________criminalisregardedinprintasguilty.3.Thewealthyuncledecidedto________________hisinane*nephew’ssinecure.*4.Thegeneralwassureto________________thecourt-martial’sdecisiononcehelearnedoftheflagrant*bias*ofthepresidingofficer.5.Oncethedruggisthadbeenduped*intoopeningthestore,theaddictgained________________tothepeppills.
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6.abrogate a.admittance7.alleged b.reported,supposed8.access c.todepriveoflegalforce,tonullify9.invalidate d.prevent
10.preclude e.abolish
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towhitewash—toconcealdefects,togiveafalselyvirtuousappearancetosomething
Althoughacommitteewasappointedtoinvestigatethecorruption,manycitizensfeltthattheirreportwouldbeawhitewashoftheculprits.*
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perseverepėr´səvir´
landmarkland´märk´
extrinsicekstrin´sik
declaimdiklām´
fetterfet´ər
WEEK15 DAY3ANHISTORICSUPREMECOURTRULINGLawyerKrollperseveredinhisdefenseofDannyEscobedo.ThecasewasarguedbeforetheSupremeCourt,andin1964,inalandmarkdecision,theCourtreversedDanny’sconviction.Legal aid, said the judges, must be instantly available to a suspect. “A system of lawenforcementthatcomestodependontheconfession,”oneJusticedeclared,“will,inthelongrun,be less reliable thanasystemthatdependsonextrinsicevidence independentlysecuredthroughskillfulinvestigation.”AJusticewhodeclaimedagainstthedecisionsaid,however,“Ithink the rule is ill-conceived and that it seriously fetters perfectly legitimate methods ofcriminalenforcement.”
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Collectorsavidly*soughttherarecoinforits________________value.2.Ifwe________________,wecanovercomemanyofourinhibitions.*3.TheBattleofMidwaywasa________________victoryintheU.S.campaignforultimate*victoryovertheJapaneseinWorldWarII.4.Iknewthatmyfatherwould________________againstMother ’schoiceofostentatious*fabrics.5.Thesenatorinveighed*againstthepolicybecausehefeltitwould________________ourAirForce.
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6.persevere a.tohamper7.landmark(adj.) b.foreign,comingfromoutside8.extrinsic c.speakloudly9.declaim d.persist
10.fetter(v.) e.historic,turningpointofaperiod
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tobreaktheice—tomakeastartbyovercominginitialdifficultiesTheautosalesmanhadapoorweek,buthefinallybroketheicebysellingafully
equippedCadillac.
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paragonpar´əgon
nomadicnōmad´ik
asperityasper´ətē
epithetep´əthet
controversialkon´trəver´
WEEK15 DAY4THEEFFECTSOFTHEESCOBEDODECISIONAfter Danny Escobedo’s release from prison, hundreds of inmates began suits for theirfreedomon thegrounds that their rightshadbeenviolated, too.Eachcasewasheardon itsmerits,and innumerous instancespeoplewhohadbeenconvictedofseriousoffenseswerefreedbecauseofthenewstandardsestablishedintheEscobedocase.Aftergettingout,Dannywas not a paragon of virtue, according to the police.He led a nomadic existence, driftingfromjobtojob,andwasarrestedfrequently.Withasperity,andafewchoiceepithets,Dannyreferred to police harassment.*Although theEscobedo casewas acontroversial one,mostagreethatitinspiredbetterpolicetraining,betterlawenforcementprocedures,andimprovedscientificcrimedetection.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Inthedesert,________________tribeswanderbackandforth,enduringmuchprivation.*2.Thetownplannerslookedupontheirutopia*asa________________forothercommunities.3.Someschoolprincipalsattempttorepress*thepublicationof________________editorials.4.Wewereamazedatthedisplayof________________fromournormallyphlegmatic*neighbor.5.Abitterquarrelwasprecipitated*whenbothpoliticianshurledvile________________
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ateachother.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirmeanings.
6.paragon a.harshnessoftemper7.nomadic b.modelofexcellence8.asperity c.wandering9.epithet d.debatable
10.controversial e.descriptivename
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thegrapevine—asecretmeansofspreadinginformationThegrapevinehasitthatErniewillbeelectedpresidentoftheschool’sstudentcouncil.
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WEEK15 DAY5REVIEWPolicewhohave resorted towire-tappinghavebeenable toget evidence thatwasuseful ingaining convictions. In a sense, everyone who listens to you is wire-tapping yourconversation.Arethe“detectives”impressedwiththeextentofyourvocabulary?Bytheendof this week you will have gained a greater familiarity with 300 words and 60 idioms—enoughtoeducateaconscientiouswire-tapper.
Matchthetwentywordswiththeirmeanings.*Reminder:Recordanswersonasheetofpaper.(Numbers1and13arecloseinmeaning.)
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.abrogate a. descriptivename2.access b. comingfromoutside,foreign3.accomplice c. supposed,reported4.alleged d. deservingblame5.asperity e. destruction,disposalof6.complicity f. anassociateincrime7.controversial g. modelofexcellence8.culpable h. bitternessoftemper9.declaim i. persist
10.epithet j. repealbylaw
11.extrinsic k. prevent
12.fetter(v.) l. speakloudly
13.invalidate m. partnershipinwrongdoing
14.landmark(adj.) n. todepriveoflegalforce,cancel
15.liquidation o. renouncepreviousstatements
16.nomadic p. tohamper,tochain
17.paragon q. admittance
18.persevere r. wandering
19.preclude s. historic
20.recant t. debatableIDIOMS
21.woolgathering u. ameansofspreadinginformation
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22.towhitewash v. absentmindedness23.breaktheice w. toconcealdefects
24.thegrapevine x. makeastart
Makearecordofthosewordsyoumissed.
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1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
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QuestionableAdvertisements
The Nostalgia Factory, a Boston art gallery, staged an exhibit of advertisements that hadoutragedvarioussegmentsofthecommunity.Forexample,oneofthefastfoodchainsranaTV commercial that showed unattractive school cafeteriaworkers in hairnets,making thatexperience less tasty than a visit to Roy Rogers. Another ad that drew criticism frompsychiatristsandgroupssuchastheAlliancefortheMentallyIllsuggestedtoreadersthat,ifthey had paid $100 for a dress shirt, they were fit candidates for a straitjacket. Similarsensitivityhadrestrictedadwritersfromusingtermssuchas“nuts”or“crazy.”
Why such protests and where do they come from?Who is asking companies tocontracts with those agencies that are in creating racist types of commercialmessages?ParentswhotookexceptiontotheBurgerKingspotthatannounced,“SometimesYouGottaBreaktheRules,”saidnotoitbecauseitgavethewrongmessagetotheirchildren.And when a potato chip maker ’s ad featured a “bandito,” angryMexican-Americans usedsomechoice indenouncingsuchastereotype.
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indigenousindij´ənəs
gregariousgrəger´ēes
habitathab´ətat
cursorykėr´sərē
interloperin´tərlō´per
WEEK16 DAY1MEETTHEBEESOneofthemostinterestinginhabitantsofourworldisthebee,aninsectthatisindigenoustoall parts of the globe except the polar regions.The honeybee is agregarious insectwhosehabitatisacolonythatheshareswithasmanyas80,000bees.Althoughtheindividualbeesliveforonlyafewdays,theircolonycanbeoperativeforseveralyears.Acursorystudyoftheactivitiesoftheseinsectsrevealsanorderlinessandasocialstructurethatistrulyamazing.For example, bees in a particular hive have a distinct odor; therefore, when an interloperseeksaccess*theycanidentifyhimquicklyandrepulse*hisinvasion.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.SherlockHolmestooka________________glanceatthecryptic*messageanddecodeditinstantly.2.Theforestwasreplete*withthekindofwildlifethatis________________toAfrica.3.Electriceyes,watchdogs,andothernuances*weretheretokeepoutan_______________.4.Thealcoholicwasfoundsupine*inhisfavorite__________—Ryan’sBar.5.Attheparty,the________________hostessscurried*fromgrouptogroup,makingfriendsandinfluencingpeople.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirmeanings.
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6.indigenous a.hasty,notthorough7.gregarious b.native8.habitat c.naturalenvironment9.cursory d.sociable
10.interloper e.anunauthorizedperson
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inabeeline—takingthestraightest,shortestroute(that’sthewayabeefliesbacktothehiveafterhehasgatheredfood)
Whenthecoupleleft,thebabysittermadeabeelinefortherefrigerator.
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prolificprəlif´ik
bulwarkb l´wərk
sedentarysed´nter´ē
frugalfrü´gəl
antithesisantith´əsis
WEEK16 DAY2QUEENS,WORKERS,DRONESEachcolonyofhoneybees consists of three classes: a) thequeenwho is aprolific layer ofeggs;b)theworkerwhoisthebulwarkofthecolony;andc)thesedentarydronewhoseonlyfunctionistomatewithayoungqueen.Thequeenlaystheeggsthathatchintothousandsoffemaleworkers;somequeensliveaslongasfiveyearsandlayuptoonemillioneggs.Thefrugalworkerbuildsandmaintainsthenest,collectsandstoresthehoney,andistheantithesisofthelazydrone,ormalehoneybee,whodoesnotworkandhasnosting.Whenthedroneisnolongerneeded,theworkers,ineffect, liquidate*himbylettinghimstarvetodeath.It’sacruel,cruelworld!
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Theusually________________novelistwasfrustrated*byherfailuretocomeupwithagoodplot.2.Len,thegregarious*twin,wasthe________________ofLon,thereticentone.3.Thetypistshookoffthefetters*ofher________________lifeandjoinedamountainclimbingexpedition.4.________________shoppersoccasionallybadger*supermarketmanagersforbargains.5.SomefeelthattheUnitedStatesshouldbea________________totheinchoate*democraciesaroundtheworld.
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6.prolific a.producingabundantly7.bulwark b.thrifty8.sedentary c.protection9.frugal d.exactopposite
10.antithesis e.largelyinactive,accustomedtositting
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theworld,theflesh,andthedevil—temptationsthatcausemantosinByenteringthemonasteryhesoughttoavoidtheworld,theflesh,andthedevil.
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altruistical´trüis´tik
embellishembel´ish
cachekash
coteriekō´tərē
cupiditykyüpid´ətē
WEEK16 DAY3SPOTLIGHTONTHEWORKERLetusexaminetheactivitiesofthealtruisticworkersingreaterdetail.Aftertheworkershaveconstructedahiveofwaterproofhoneycomb(madefrombeeswax),thequeenbeginstolayeggs in the first cells.While someworkers embellish the hive, others fly out in search ofnectarandpollen.Withtheirlongtonguestheygathernectarandusetheirhindlegstocarrythe pollen from the flowers. They fly directly back to the hive and then dance around thehoneycomb, their movements indicating the direction of the flowers. Meanwhile, otherworkershavebeencleaningcells,caringfortheyoung,andguardingthepreciouscacheofnectar.Anotherspecialcoterieisentrustedwithheatingorcoolingthehive.Dedicatedtothewelfareofthequeenandtheentireinsectcommunity,alloftheseworkersdisplayacompleteabsenceofcupidity.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Throughafortuitous*remark,the________________oftheartthieveswasdiscovered.2.Wewarnedhimthathisreprehensible*________________wouldeventuate*inalossofallhisfriends.3.Thegood-hearteddoctorwentintothejunglepurelyfor________________reasons.4.A________________ofbridgeplayersmadeourclubroomtheirpermanenthabitat.*5.Everytimetheirate*motoristtoldabouttheaccidenthehadatendencyto________________thestory.
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6.altruistic a.secrethidingplace7.embellish b.unselfish8.cache c.smallgrouphavingsomethingincommon9.coterie d.adorn,touchup
10.cupidity e.greed
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tomakebrickswithoutstraw—toattempttodosomethingwithouthavingthenecessarymaterials(IntheBiblewereadthattheEgyptianscommandedthe
Israelitestodoso)Myuncle’sbusinessschemesalwaysfailbecausehetriestomakebrickswithoutstraw.
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virtuosityvėr´chüos´ətē
temeritytəmer´ətē
amorousam´ərəs
progenyproj´ənē
saturatesa-chə-rāt
WEEK16 DAY4THESAGAOFTHEQUEENBEEAlthoughthevirtuosityoftheworkersisremarkable,thequeenbeeisreallythemainstory.Workers choose a few larvae to be queens, feeding them royal jelly, a substance rich inproteinsandvitamins.Whilethequeenischangingfromalarvatoapupa,ateamofworkersbuilds a special cell for her. Soon the young queen hatches, eats the prepared honey, andgrowsstrong.Aftershekillsanyrivalswhohavethe temerity tochallengeher,anamorousnoteisinjected.Shefliesfromthehiveandmateswithoneormoredronesonherfirstflight.Then the process of egg laying begins. When her progeny saturate the hive, scouts aredispatchedtofindanewlocation,andthebeesswarmaftertheirleadertobegintheamazingcycleagain.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences;remember,pasttensesmayberequired.
1.Alandmark*inthehistoryof________________dramaisRomeoandJuliet.2.Theeminent*artist,famousforhis________________,wasadmiredbyclassicistsandbeatniksalike.3.TheBantuchiefandallhis________________werenotedfortheirvalor.*4.Forhavingthe________________todeclaim*againstthemajorityleader,thefreshmansenatorwasgiventheworstcommitteeassignments.5.Televisioninthenewcenturywas________________withtherebirthoftheoldquizshows.
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6.virtuosity a.descendants7.temerity b.fulloflove8.amorous c.soak,fillupcompletely9.progeny d.foolishboldness
10.saturate e.greattechnicalskill
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tohavetheupperhand—togaincontrolIhadhimatmymercy,butnowhehastheupperhand.
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WEEK16 DAY5REVIEWEven ifyouareasbusyas theproverbialbee,youcanalwaysmanage the fifteen to twentyminutesthatarerequiredforthesedailyvocabularysessions.
Matchthetwentywordswiththeirmeanings.*Reminder:Recordanswersonasheetofpaper.
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.altruistic a. secrethidingplace2.amorous b. thrifty3.antithesis c. enjoyingthecompanyofothers4.bulwark d. exactopposite5.cache e. adorn6.coterie f. unselfish7.cupidity g. smallexclusivegroup8.cursory h. greed9.embellish i. notthorough,hasty
10.frugal j. descendants
11.gregarious k. anunauthorizedperson
12.habitat l. native
13.indigenous m. largelyinactive
14.interloper n. naturalenvironment
15.progeny o. foolishboldness
16.prolific p. fillupcompletely
17.saturate q. protection
18.sedentary r. fulloflove
19.temerity s. greattechnicalskill
20.virtuosity t. fertileIDIOMS
21.inabeeline u. directly
22.theworld,theflesh,andthedevil v. gaincontrol
23.makebrickswithoutstraw w. attemptsomethingwithoutnecessarymaterials
24.havetheupperhand x. temptations
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Makearecordofthosewordsyoumissed.
*Forreferenceonly
WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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WORDSEARCH16Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues2ndDay3rdDay1stDay4thDay3rdDay
CheatingaCheater
“Ourneighborhoodwasso tough,” thecomedian joked,“that twoguysheldupabankandweremuggedastheyrantotheirgetawaycar.”
Later that evening, as Roy and Timmy were discussing the comic’s routine, Roy wasremindedofatrue(hesaid)storythatwentlikethis:
Mr.D., the gang kingpin in our community, lovedmoney.LikeSilasMarner, theweaverofGeorgeEliot’snovel,heenjoyedcountinghistreasureeachFridaynight.Mr.D’s
wasconcealedinawallsafebehindapaintinginhisoffice.The$50and$100billsmadehishandsdirtyashecountedthembutMr.Ddidn’tmind.Thefilthofthelucredidnotdisturbhimatall.
OneFridayevening,Roycontinued,abrash hadthe totrytostealtheill-gottengains.HavingboughtthecombinationfromarelativewhohadinstalledMr.D’ssafe,hestuffedhislootintoalaundrybagandwashalfwayoutthedoorwhenhespieda$10billonthefloor.His madehimgobackforthatsmallchange,andinthatmoment,Mr.D.arrivedonthescene.
Thequick-thinkingthiefblurtedout,“I’llhavetheshirtsbackonFriday.”Hoistingthelaundrybagoverhisshoulder,hewasoutthedoorbeforetheconfusedmobstercouldfigureoutwhathadhappened.
Timmy,whohadlistenedpatiently,said,“Idon’tbelieveawordofthatstorybecauseitwouldtakeaguywithagreatdealofstarchtopullitoff!”
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perpetratepėr´pətrāt
consummatekənsum´it
subterfugesub´tərfyüj
concoctkonkokt´
fallaciousfəlā´shəs
WEEK17 DAY1APLANTOFOOLTHENAZISOneof the truly remarkable storiesofWorldWar II concernsa ruse* thatwasperpetratedwithsuchconsummateskillthatitsavedthelivesofmanyAlliedtroopsandhelpedtoshortenthewar.Thesimple,bold,and ingenioussubterfugewhichBritishofficersconcocted is thesubjectofEwenMontagu’sclassic,TheManWhoNeverWas. Inshort, the ideawastoplantfallaciousdocumentsconcerningtheAlliedinvasionofEuropeuponadeadofficer,havehisbody recovered by agentswhowould transmit the false information toGermany, and thenobservetheeffectsoftheplan.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Becausetheinspectorhadgivenonlycursory*attentiontothereports,Isurmised*thathisconclusionwouldbe________________.2.JohnnyCochrane,thefamousandcontroversial*lawyer,gave________________attentiontothepreparationofeverycase.3.Itwasnecessaryfortheinterloper*to________________aconvincingstoryinordertogainaccess*totheexhibit.4.Inorderto________________theswindle,thejaunty*confidencemanadoptedanamorous*approachtowardthewealthywidow.5.TheexperiencedteacherrealizedthatRicky’sstomachachewasmerelya________________tokeephimfromtakingtheFrenchtest.
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6.perpetrate a.devise7.consummate b.complete,ofthehighestdegree8.subterfuge c.commit9.concoct d.ruse,trick
10.fallacious e.misleading
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todrawinone’shorns—tocheckone’sanger,torestrainoneselfTheperformerdrewinhishornswhenhesawthathiscriticwasaneight-year-oldboy.
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manifoldman´əfōld
assiduousəsij´üəs
impeccableimpek´əbəl
fraughtfrôt
resourcefulrisôrs´fəl
WEEK17 DAY2“MAJORMARTIN”GOESTOWARAfter CommanderMontagu and his colleagues had been given official approval for theirdangerousescapade,theyencounteredmanifoldproblems.First,theyconductedanassiduoussearch for a body that looked as though it had recently been killed in an airplane disaster.Then,adetailedhistoryof themanhad tobe invented thatwouldbeso impeccable that theenemy would accept its authenticity. This meant documents, love letters, personal effects,keys, photographs, etc. Each step was fraught with difficulty, but the schemers wereunbelievablyresourceful.Asaresult,inthelatespringof1942,“MajorMartin”waspreparedtodohispartforhiscountry.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Burdenedbyher________________responsibilities,theyoungexecutivewasprecluded*fromenjoyinghernewwealth.2.Fearpermeated*thecrippledairplaneasthepassengersrealizedthattheirsituationwas________________withdanger.3.Althoughbasicallyfrugal,*histasteinclothingis________________.4.Thestoreownerwas________________enoughtorunasalethedayafterhisbuildinghadbeenrazed*bytheflames.5.FlorenceNightingalewasaparagon*ofmercyinher________________careforthewoundedsoldiers.
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6.manifold a.abletomeetanysituation7.assiduous b.faultless8.impeccable c.complex,many9.fraught d.devoted,attentive
10.resourceful e.filled
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toputthecartbeforethehorse—toreversetheproperorder,dothingsbackwards
Myassistantwassoeagertogetthejobdonethatheoftenputthecartbeforethehorse.
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murkymerkē
componentkəmpō´nənt
hoaxhōks
labyrinthlab´ərinth
evaluateival´yüāt
WEEK17 DAY3THEPLOTTHICKENSAsubmarinetookthebodyouttosea.Then,“MajorMartin,”themanwhoneverwas,wasslidintothemurkyAtlanticwatersoff thecoastofHuelva,Spain.Attachedtothiscourier ’scoatwas a briefcase that contained the components of the hoax. Shortly thereafter, the SpanishEmbassy notified the British that the body had been recovered. But Commander Montagulearnedthattheimportantdocumentshadalreadybeenscrutinized*andlaterresealedsothattheBritishwouldnot be suspicious.The secret informationwas transmitted to theGermanHighCommand,throughalabyrinthofundergroundnetworks,tobeevaluated.Nowthetruetest of themonths of assiduous* planningwould come—the question remained,would theGermansswallowthebait?
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Thepracticaljokerhadthetemerity*toperpetrate*a________________upontheDeanofBoys.2.Agoodmotionpictureproducershouldbeskilledinallthemanifold*________________offilm-making.3.Afterwanderingthroughthe________________,theyoungherocamefacetofacewiththedragonwhowasindigenous*tothecaves.4.WhenIaskedtheEnglishteacherto________________myplanforthetermpaper,herincisive*commentswereveryhelpful.5.The________________qualityoftheartist’slatestpaintingistheantithesis*ofher
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formerstyle.
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6.murky a.dark,obscure7.component b.element8.hoax c.deception9.labyrinth d.arrangementofwindingpassages
10.evaluate e.appraise,findthevalueof
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toturnthetables—toturnasituationtoone’sownadvantageThewrestlerthoughtthathecouldpinmetothemat,butIquicklyturnedthetableson
him.
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exultegzult´
attestətest´
gulliblegul´əbəl
deploydiploi´
enigmainig´mə
WEEK17 DAY4APUZZLEFORHISMAJESTYThe conspirators had reason to exult, for all evidenceattested to the fact that theGermanHighCommandwasgullibleabout“MajorMartin.”Theirdefensetroopsweremovedawayfrom the true invasion sites anddeployed to areas thatwere inconsequential. Subsequently,when the actual attack took place, Allied casualties were minimized. After the war,Commander Montagu received a medal from the king of England. At the presentationceremony,thekingpolitelyinquiredwheretheyoungofficerhadearnedhiscitation.“AttheAdmiralty,”Montagureplied,presentingthekingwithagenuineenigma.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Explainingthatthebookkeeperwasmerelya________________dupe,*thejudgefreedhimfromcomplicity*inthecrime.2.Astheaudiencewatchedthemaster________________hischesspieces,theyapplaudedhisvirtuosity.*3.Anexpertwassummonedto________________totheauthenticityoftheRembrandtsfoundintheNazicache*ofstolenmasterpieces.4.WhenOsamaBinLadenwaskilled,ourpublichadreasonto________________.5.Icouldnotsolvethe________________ofwhyanaltruistic*personshouldexhibitsuchcupidity.*
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6.exult a.tocertify7.attest b.easilycheatedorfooled8.gullible c.topositionforcesaccordingtoaplan9.deploy d.riddle
10.enigma e.rejoicegreatly
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achipofftheoldblock—asonwhoislikehisfather(fromthesameblockofwood)Whenwesawthealcoholic’ssonentertheliquorstore,weassumedthathewasachipoff
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WEEK17 DAY5REVIEWMajorMartin,ifhehadlived,wouldhaveusedtheword“bonnet”torefertothehoodofhisauto,andhemighthavereferredtoatruckasa“lorry.”Asyoucansee,therearedifferencesbetweenAmericanandBritishEnglish.ButMajorMartin,undoubtedly,wouldhaveknownallthewordsbelow—doyou?
Matchthetwentywordswiththeirmeanings.*Reminder:Recordanswersonasheetofpaper.(Notethesimilaritybetweennumbers13and20.)
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.assiduous a. spreadoutinbattleformation2.attest b. atrick3.component c. busy,attentive4.concoct d. confirmasaccurate,vouchfor5.consummate e. devise6.deploy f. ariddle,puzzle7.enigma g. element,part8.evaluate h. abletomeetanysituation9.exult i. perfect,complete
10.fallacious j. filled
11.fraught k. misleading,false
12.gullible l. rejoicegreatly
13.hoax m. faultless
14.impeccable n. easilyfooled
15.labyrinth o. windingpassages
16.manifold p. findthevalueof,review
17.murky q. many
18.perpetrate r. deception
19.resourceful s. commit
20.subterfuge t. dark,obscureIDIOMS
21.drawinone’shorns u. restrainoneself
22.putthecartbeforethehorse v. turnasituationtoone’sownadvantage
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23.turnthetables w. dothingsbackwards
24.chipofftheoldblock x. sonwhoislikehisfather
Makearecordofthosewordsyoumissed.
*Forreferenceonly
WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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WORDSEARCH17Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues2ndDay2ndDay1stDay3rdDay1stDay
Brother,CanYouSpareaDime?
TheU.S.DepartmentofHealthandHumanServices,ina reviewofSocialSecuritydisabilitypayments,focusedonJackBenson,a Seattlepanhandler.Mr.Bensonhadclaimedthatwhatevermoneyhecollectsonthestreetcanbecomparedtothefundsraisedbylegitimatecharities,and,therefore,heisentitledtoafederaldeduction.Governmentofficialsregardhisanalogyas anddisagree.Itistheircontentionthat,sinceBenson’sincomeisunearned,itshouldbesubtractedfromhisdisabilitypayments.
Mr.Bensonmaynotbehighlyregardedasastreetbeggarbutthatdidn’tstophimfromgoingintotheFederalDistrictCourt inOregontopleadthathisappealsforcashareanartform,therebymakinghimeligibleformostofthe$472amonththathehadbeenreceiving.Notso,declared the government, quoting from a 1990 ruling that found that “money receivedthrough begging is better classified as ‘gifts’ rather than as ‘wages’ or ‘net earnings fromself-employment.’”
Mr.Benson’slawyer,plungingintothelegal ,hasnotgivenup.Shecounteredthat,if Jackmerely sat on a street corner with his hand out, the government had a good case.However,inherwords,“JackBensonisa professionalwhohaselevatedbeggingtoarespectablelevelbecauseofhisskillinactivelyseekingcontributions.”
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abortiveəbôr´tiv
modifymod´əfī
accommodateəkom´ədāt
spontaneousspontā´nēəs
innateināt´orin´āt
WEEK18 DAY1TEACHINGCHIMPANZEESTOTALKTworesourceful*psychologistsattheUniversityofNevadahavemadesplendidprogressinvocabularydevelopment inchimpanzees.Followinganumberofabortive attempts to teachFrench,German, orEnglish to chimps, the researchers persevered* until they hit upon theAmericanSignLanguagesystemthatisoftenusedbydeafpersons.Theyhavehadtomodifythe languagesomewhat inorder toaccommodate the animals’ spontaneous gestures.Withamixture of innate movements and learned ones, some laboratory chimps now have anextensivevocabulary.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.His________________cunningallowedhimtoseethroughthespy’ssubterfuge.*2.Thediversmadean________________attempttorescuethedogfromthemurky*waters.3.BecausePhilrefusedto________________hisphilosophy,thedirectorswereforcedtoinvalidate*hisappointment.4.MyEnglishteacheradmonished*me:“Irealizethatthespeechwastobe________________,butitwasnotsupposedtobeincoherent*orfraught*withfallacious*statements.”5.Aquarrelwasprecipitated*whenthedieticianrefusedto________________thepatient’sspecialneeds.
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DefinitionsIfvocabularyisgettingtobeyourstockintrade,*youshouldhavenotroubleinmatchingthenewwordswiththeirmeanings.
6.abortive a.fruitless,*useless,failing7.modify b.tomakefit,adjustto8.accommodate c.natural9.spontaneous d.withoutpreparation,unrehearsed
10.innate e.tochange
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underthewire—justintimeHankhesitatedabouthistermpaperfortwomonthsandfinallysubmitteditjustunderthe
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veneervənir´
myriadmir´ēəd
urbaneerbān´
cravekrāv
irrelevantirel´əvənt
WEEK18 DAY2CHIMPANZEESARESURPRISINGLYSMARTWashoe,thechimpanzee,hasmorethanaveneerofintelligence;shecansignalherdesiretoeat, go in or out, be covered, or brush her teeth. In addition, she canmake signs for “I’msorry,”“Ihurt,”“Hurry,”“Giveme,”andamyriadofothertermsthatarefamiliartoyoungchildren.Thisurbaneanimalcanindicatethatshecravesmoredessertbyputtingherfingerstogether (“more”) and then placing her index and second fingers on top of her tongue(“sweet”).ItisirrelevantthatWashoecannotactuallytalk.Whatisimportant,however,istheconsummate*easewithwhichshehasmasteredherdailyassignments.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.WhydidSilasMarner________________wealthandpracticecupidity*?2.Oncethehoaxhadbeenconcocted*,a________________ofproblemsarose.3.Thedefendantwasalleged*tohavebeenanarmydeserter,butthejudgesaidthatwas________________tothecase.4.Byembellishing*herworkwith________________humor,thesophisticatedplaywrightsucceededonBroadway.5.Thelieutenantconfessedtoa________________ofignoranceinordertoproperlyevaluate*hiscorporal’sresourcefulness.*
DefinitionsTakethebullbythehorns*andmatchthenewwordswiththeirmeanings.
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6.veneer a.todesire7.myriad b.countlessnumber8.urbane c.polished,witty9.crave d.thincovering
10.irrelevant e.notrelatedtothesubject
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tobeatlarge—notconfinedorinjailSincethedangerouscriminalwasatlarge,allthetownspeoplebegantobuydogsfor
protection.
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deemdēm
inherentinhir´ənt
buffbuf
rompromp
latentlāt´nt
WEEK18 DAY3EASYTOTRAINThe chimpanzees are deemed by scientists to be the closest to man of all the living apes;consequently, they are fairly easy to train. Several years ago, two married researchersembarked on an interesting project: they reared and trained a chimp in almost the samemannerastheywouldhaveraisedachild.Theanimaldidbeautifully,convincingthecoupleof the inherent ability of the chimpanzee. Cinema buffs who have seen Tarzan’s clevermonkeyrompthroughthejunglealsorecognizethelatentintelligenceofthoseanimals.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Whomdoyou________________tobethebulwark*oftheRepublicanparty?2.Thefiremendidnothavetocajole*theenthusiastic________________intohelpingthemextinguishtheblaze.3.Whentheintercitycompetitionbegan,ourteamwassupposedto________________overourhapless*rivals.4.Attheageof42,theartistfirstbecamecognizant*ofhis________________genius.5.Certainmicehavean________________alertnessthatenablesthemtoconquertheresearchers’labyrinths.*
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6.deem a.lyinghidden7.inherent b.tomoveinalivelymanner8.buff(n.) c.inborn9.romp d.afan,follower
10.latent e.believe,tojudge
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togoagainstthegrain—toirritateMyuncleisinfavorofsomeprotests,butcertaindemonstrationsgoagainstthegrain.
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tortuoustôr´chüəs
itinerantītin´ərənt
peregrinationperəgrənā´shən
conjugalkon´jəgəl
barometerbərom´ətər
WEEK18 DAY4MOREFACTSABOUTCHIMPSChimps in the laboratory have demonstrated their ability to find theirway out of themosttortuousmaze.They can press buttons,manipulate levers, avoid shocks, etc.When food isplaced out of reach, the animals can prepare a ladder of boxes to reach it. In his naturalhabitat*thechimpanzeeissomethingofanitinerant.Hegoeshisnomadic*waythroughthejungle,livingonfruit,insects,andvegetables.Withtheaidofhislong,powerfulhandshecanswingrapidlyfromtreetotreeandcoverconsiderablegroundinhisperegrinations.Chimpsareloyalintheirconjugalrelationships,takingonlyonemateatatime.Thatmaybeanotherbarometeroftheseanimals’superiorintelligence.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Theotherdriverswerenettled*abouttheeasewithwhichourcarascended*the________________road.2.Argumentsovermoneyhaveoftenledto________________havoc.*3.Thesedentary*twinwascontenttofollowhisbrother ’s________________onamap.4.Signswerepostedinthelobbytoprevent________________beggarsandothersofthatilk*fromentering.5.ThewarmthofMr.Smythe’sgreetingeachmorningmaybeconstrued*asanexcellent________________ofhishealth.
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6.tortuous a.wandering7.itinerant b.winding8.peregrination c.travel9.conjugal d.relatingtomarriage
10.barometer e.instrumentformeasuringchange
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towinkat—topretendnottoseeTherewasaplethora*ofevidencetoshowthattheborderguardswouldwinkatillegal
shipmentsiftheywerepaidinadvance.
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WEEK18 DAY5REVIEWWhile it is true that scientists have had remarkable success in teaching chimpanzees tocommunicate,wecanbecertain thatevensuper-monkeyswouldhavedifficultywithanyofthewordsbelow.However,higheranimalswhoapplythemselvescanmasterallofthem.
Matchthetwentywordswiththeirmeanings.*Reminder:Recordanswersonasheetofpaper.(Notethesimilaritybetweennumbers8and9.)
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.abortive a. notrelatedtothesubject2.accommodate b. thincovering3.barometer c. fruitless,failing4.buff(n.) d. natural5.conjugal e. polished,civilized6.crave f. tomakefit,adjustto7.deem g. onthespurofthemoment8.inherent h. moveinalivelymanner9.innate i. todesire
10.irrelevant j. instrumentformeasuringchange
11.itinerant k. winding
12.latent l. inborn
13.modify m. believe,tojudge
14.myriad n. goingfromplacetoplace
15.peregrination o. afan,follower,enthusiast
16.romp p. travel(n.)
17.spontaneous q. relatingtomarriage,connubial*
18.tortuous r. countlessnumber
19.urbane s. tochange
20.veneer t. lyinghiddenIDIOMS
21.underthewire u. pretendnottosee
22.tobeatlarge v. justintime
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23.goagainstthegrain w. toirritate24.winkat x. notconfinedorinjail
Makearecordofthosewordsyoumissed.
*Forreferenceonly
WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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WORDSEARCH18Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues4thDay4thDay2ndDay3rdDay1stDay
AShamefulSituation
TheplightofthemigrantfarmworkercontinuestofrustratetheU.S.LaborDepartment,courtofficials, legislators,religiousgroups,andcommunityagencies.Men,women,andchildrentoilsixandsevendaysaweektoearnaslittleas$50to$60aweekafterbeingoverchargedfortheirfood,medicine,andbasiclivingneeds.Theyarehousedinramshackledormitories,oftenwithnon-functioning toilets—a of their employers’ contempt for them; theylackhotwaterandshowers,andaregivenfoodthatisbarelyfitforhumanconsumption.
Unscrupulous contractors scour the countryside in search of homeless, , andunemployedmenandwomen,offering toput themtoworkatgood jobspickingfruitsandvegetables. The U.S. Labor Department investigates the of complaints of abusedworkers, issues fines, and revokes the licenses of contractors. But many such shadyemployerspaythefines(whichthey tobeoperatingexpenses)andcontinuetoruncompanystoresthatcheattheworkers,subjugatethemwithdrugsandalcohol, themwithadvancesontheirpaltrywagesathighinterest,anduseviolenceagainstthosewhomtheyregardastroublemakers.
FredJones,atypicalmigratoryworkerfromSouthCarolina,claimstohaveworkedfor$6cashoutofhis$158check.Hisstoryisrepeatedbyhundredsofotherswhohavebeentreatedshabbily by corrupt contractors. Until sufficient funds are allocated by state and federalagencies,anduntilthereistheproperpublicresponse,theseabuseswillcontinue.www.dr
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megalomaniameg´əlōmā´nēə
profligateprof´ləgit
strifestrīf
legionlē´jən
coupkü
WEEK19 DAY1TROUBLEINRURITANIAKing Andre of Ruritania was afflicted* withmegalomania, and the people of his countrysuffered, as a result. After ten years of his profligate rule, the treasury was bankrupt,unemploymentwas rampant*, domestic strife wasmounting, and the number of the king’sopponents who were incarcerated* were legion. Following a bloodless coup, his nephew,PrinceSchubert,tookcommandofthepoornation.
SampleSentencesBaseduponyourunderstandingofthenewwords,asdiscoveredfromthecontext,usethecorrectwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Withasingular*disregardforhisfamily,the________________husbandspenthissalaryonalcohol.2.Eachspousesaidthattheotherwasculpable*fortheirconjugal*________________.3.“Thenumberofmyfollowersis________________,”saidtheflamboyant*politician.4.Thenecessityforexecutingtheleadersoftheabortive*________________wasobviated*whentheycommittedsuicide.5.Hitler ’s________________wasaveneer*forhisinsecurityandfeelingsofinferiority.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirmeanings.
6.megalomania a.discord,disagreement
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7.profligate b.revolution8.strife c.wasteful9.legion d.alargenumber
10.coup e.abnormaldesireforwealthandpower
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toplaypossum—totrytofoolsomeone;tomakebelieveoneisasleepordead
Sensingthathislifewasinjeopardy*,thehunterplayedpossumuntilthevoracious*liondisappeared.
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amnestyam´nəstē
expatriateekspā´trēāt
exonerateegzon´ərāt´
fiatfi´ət
mendaciousmendā´shəs
WEEK19 DAY2PRINCESCHUBERTINACTIONPrinceSchubert’s firstmovewas todeclareanamnesty forpoliticalprisonersand to invitehomeallRuritanianexpatriates.Thosewhohadbeenjailedonfalsechargeswereexoneratedby special tribunals. The young leader announced that he would abrogate* all of theoppressivefiatsthathispredecessorhadpromulgated.*ThingsbegantolookuptemporarilyforthecitizenswhoperceivedinPrinceSchubertthesincerity,idealism,andhonestythathadbeenlackinginthemendaciousKingAndre.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Thepublisher ’s________________claimsledtoamyriad*oflawsuits.2.Whenthejurybegantodeliberate,theywerepreparedto________________theculprit.*3.Theitinerant*poet,livingabroadfortwentyyears,wasavoluntary________________.4.Onecannotgovernby________________,thesedentary*mayorquicklylearned;itisnecessarytogetoutandmeetthecitizensifyouwanttheircooperation.5.Werecognizedthedictator ’s________________asanobviousfeint*thatwouldbewithdrawnafterChristmas.
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Definitions Itwill be a red letter day* for you if you canmatch the newwordswith theirmeanings.
6.amnesty a.anexile7.expatriate b.lying,untrue8.exonerate c.ageneralpardon9.fiat d.tofreefromguilt
10.mendacious e.anofficialorder,adecree
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it’sanillwindthatblowsnobodygood—someoneusuallybenefitsfromanotherperson’smisfortune
Whenthestarquarterbackbrokehisleg,thecoachgavetherookiehisbigchanceandtheyoungstermadegood;thecoachmumbled,“It’sanillwind.”
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parsimoniouspär´səmōnēəs
pecuniarypikyü´nēer´ē
dismantledisman´tl
sumptuoussump´chüəs
underwriteun´dərrīt´
WEEK19 DAY3REFORMMOVEMENTInordertoimproveRuritania’sfinancialposition,anastute*butparsimonioustreasurerwasinstalledandgivenwidepecuniarypowers.Hetriedtogetthelittlecountrybackonitsfeetbyslashingallwastefromitsbudget,dismantlingKingAndre’ssumptuouspalaces,andfiringallincompetents. Inaddition,PrinceSchubertwasable toget theUnitedStates tounderwrite asubstantialloanthatwouldenablehimtostartaprogramofpublicworks.Evenso,Ruritaniawasstillindesperatetrouble.
SampleSentencesProvethatyouarenotaflashinthepan*byusingthenewwordscorrectlyinthefollowingsentences.
1.Iplanto________________thestereosetandcleanallthecomponents.*2.The________________feastwaspreparedwithimpeccable*care.3.Unlessmybossmodifies*his________________attitude,afractious*picketlineisgoingtobeerected.4.ClarenceDaydeemed*that________________mattersarebesthandledbymen.5.Whenourrivalsagreedto________________thecostofourtrip,amyriad*ofsuspicionsbegantoforminmymind.
DefinitionsIfyoumademistakesabove,youcannowsaveface*bymatchingthenewwords
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correctlywiththeirmeanings.
6.parsimonious a.agreetofinance7.pecuniary b.financial8.dismantle c.tostripofcovering,takeapart9.sumptuous d.miserly
10.underwrite e.lavish
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toknowtheropes—tobefullyacquaintedwiththeproceduresThepresidentoftheseniorclassknewtheropesandquicklytaughtmemyduties.
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restrictiveristrik´tiv
balkbôk
bluntblunt
nostalgianostal´jə
riferīf
WEEK19 DAY4DISAPPOINTMENTANDDEDICATIONWhen Prince Schubert asked for additional restrictive measures, the people began to balk.Speaking on radio, the young reformer explained the reasons for higher taxes and foodrationing; he was blunt when he stated the need for personal sacrifices. Nevertheless, theresistancetoreformwasgreat,andnostalgiaforthe“goodolddays”ofKingAndrebegantogrow.Thepeopleadmitted thatgraftandcorruptionhadbeenrifeunderAndre,butat least“everybody got his slice of the pie.” Although Prince Schubert was tempted to quit, hedeterminedthathewouldhelpthepeopleinspiteofthemselves.
Sample Sentences Don’t pass the buck*! Use the new words in the following sentencesyourself.
1.Therebel’sinnate*hatredof________________decreesledhimtocrave*freedomallthemore.2.Astringofcaustic*epithets*wasdirectedattherecruitbyhis________________sergeant.3.Althoughtheformerfarmgirlpretendedtobeurbane*,afeelingof________________alwayscameoverherwhensheheardcountrymusic.4.Criticismoftheauthorwas________________amongthecoterie*ofintellectualswhousedtopraisehim.5.Jimmywasalawbreaker,buthewould________________attheideaofcarryingalethal*weapon.
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirmeanings.
6.restrictive a.widespread7.balk(v.) b.plainspoken8.blunt c.torefusetomove9.nostalgia d.yearningforthepast
10.rife e.harsh,confining
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behindtheeightball—introubleSusanfoundherselfbehindtheeightballinchemistrywhenshefailedtodotheterm
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WEEK19 DAY5REVIEWRuritania is a mythical kingdom, impossible to find on a map and difficult to find in adictionary. Thewords that you are about to review, however, are all legitimate, acceptabledictionarywords.
Matchthetwentywordswiththeirmeanings.*Reminder:Recordanswersonasheetofpaper.
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.amnesty a. revolution,overthrow2.balk b. unrest,discord3.blunt c. takeapart,disassemble4.coup d. lavish5.dismantle e. tofreefromguilt6.exonerate f. agreetofinance7.expatriate g. false,lying8.fiat h. anexile9.legion i. abnormaldesireforpower
10.mendacious j. plainspoken
11.megalomania k. harsh,confining
12.nostalgia l. torefusetomove
13.parsimonious m. wasteful
14.pecuniary n. anofficialorder,adecree
15.profligate o. widespread
16.restrictive p. largenumber
17.rife q. financial
18.strife r. ageneralpardon
19.sumptuous s. miserly
20.underwrite t. yearningforthepastIDIOMS
21.toplaypossum u. someoneprofitsfromanother ’smisfortune
22.anillwind v. befullyacquaintedwithprocedures
23.knowtheropes w. introuble
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24.behindtheeightball x. trytofoolsomeone
Makearecordofthosewordsyoumissed.
*Forreferenceonly
WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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WORDSEARCH19Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues1stDay3rdDay4thDay4thDay4thDay
Ogopogo
Accounts of supersized creatures such as the Loch Ness Monster and the AbominableSnowmanare .Despitethelackofhardevidence,somepeoplecontinuetobelievethatthedepthsofourlakesandisolatedmountaincavesremainthedwellingplacesoffantasyfigures.
Now,anewstarforthecreduloushassurfaced.Japanesetelevisionwasaskedto asearch forOgopogo,a long-necked reptiliancreaturesaid to inhabitLakeOkanagan in themountainsof south-centralBritishColumbia.Ogopogo stories are in that area aspeopleproducephotosofripplingwaterandshadowsresemblinganenormousserpentwithflippers,glidingslowlyinlargecircles.
Those who at what they regard as nonsense and pagan superstition are quite in belittling Ogopogo fans. Nevertheless, the legends, which have a life of their
own,happily,havebroughtthousandsoftouristsandbusinesstotheOkanaganValley.
Recognition of the creature now exists in British Columbia’s environmental law whichprovides protection forOgopogo.The official description reads, “An animal inOkanaganLake, other than a sturgeon, that is more than three meters in length, and the mates oroffspringofthatanimal.”
Been wondering about the creature’s name? Ogopogo comes from an English music hallsong:“Hismotherwasanearwig;hisfatherwasawhale;alittlebitofheadandhardlyanytail—andOgopogowashisname.”
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reviledrivīld´
derogatorydirog´ətôrē
indictindīt´
nebulousneb´yələs
peskypes´kē
WEEK20 DAY1LACUCARACHA—THECOCKROACHThe poor cockroach has been called the “most reviled creature on the face of the earth.”Nobody loveshim—except,perhaps,anothercockroach.Fiction,nonfiction,andpoetryarereplete* with derogatory references to these ubiquitous* bugs. Public health officials arequicktoindict theinsectsascarriersofvirusesthatcauseyellowfeverandpolio.Althoughpastevidencehasbeensomewhatnebulous,recentstudiesalsoshowthatanallergytoroachesmaycontributesignificantly toasthma.Littlewonder, therefore, that thepesky cockroach isunderattack.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Becausethecontractofferwasa________________one,theunionleadersbalked*atit.2.EzraPound,theexpatriate*poet,was________________forhispro-Fascistremarks.3.Whenthegrandjuryrefusedto________________him,themobsterwasexonerated.*4.Everytimehisaccountantcalledwith________________pecuniary*problems,Benwasveryblunt*withhim.5.Thecolumnistwasorderedtorecant*her________________statements.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirmeanings.
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6.reviled a.annoying7.derogatory b.belittling*,disparaging*8.indict c.unclear,vague9.nebulous d.scolded
10.pesky e.accuse
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leftholdingthebag—tobelefttosuffertheblameTheprofligate*businessmanlefthisdistraught*partnerholdingthebag.
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redolentred´lənt
reposeripōz´
omnivorousomniv´ərəs
disparatedis´pərit
abstemiousabste´mēəs
WEEK20 DAY2WAITER,PLEASETAKETHISBOWLOFSOUPBACKTOTHEKITCHENInadditiontomenacingourhealth,cockroachesaresmelly,filthy,andugly.Uponenteringacellarthatisredolentwiththeiraroma,youarenotlikelytoforgettheodor.Andwhenyouspy thefoulculprits*creatinghavoc* inyoursugarbowlor inreposeatopyourchocolatecake,yourdispositionmaybeexacerbated.*Roachesareomnivorousandwillfeastuponsuchdisparate items aswallpaper, upholstery, nylon stockings, and beer.Noone can accuse thehungryandthirstybugsofbeingabstemious.
SampleSentencesThewordsabovefitintotheblanksbelow.
1.Whilethepalaceguardswerein________________,therebels’coup*beganinearnest.2.CoachFischerissuedafiat*thatrequiredthathisplayersbe________________.3.The________________scentthatcamefromthebakerycreatedinEloiseasenseofnostalgia*forhergrandmother ’sbread.4.________________eatersfindthedietarylawsinsomehotelstobetoorestrictive.*5.Regardlessofhow________________theircrimeswere,alltheprisonerswerefreedbythegeneralamnesty.*
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6.redolent a.different7.repose(n.) b.fragrant8.omnivorous c.moderateineatingordrinking9.disparate d.eatinganykindoffood
10.abstemious e.stateofrest
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alickandapromise—todosomethinginahastyandsuperficialmannerThemeticulous*housewifewasinsomuchofahurrythatshecouldonlygivethe
apartmentalickandapromise.
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extantek´stəntorekstant´
vicissitudesvəsis´ətüdz
edificeed´əfis
sultrysul´trē
trenchanttren´chənt
WEEK20 DAY3THEROACHLIVESONCockroachesaretheoldestextantwingedinsects,havingbeentracedbackover350millionyears. They have endured the vicissitudes of weather, natural disasters, war, and plannedliquidation.* They reside comfortably in caves in South America, in transcontinentalairplanes,onmountaintops,inParkAvenueedifices,andintelevisionsets.Theclimatemaybe sultry or frigid but roaches persevere.* In the words of one writer, “The miraculoussurvivalof theroach isexplainedby its inherent*adaptability.”Infact,a trenchantanalysismade the point that any forthcoming nuclear war will be won by roaches, not Russians,Chinese,orAmericans.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Hundredsof________________copiesofShakespeare’ssignaturecamefromthesameprolific*forger.2.The________________oflifeintheMedicalCorpsarenotforthesqueamish.*3.Weoriginallyplannedonaskyscraperbuthadtosettleforatruncated*________________.4.Whenhelearnedthatthemoviewastobereplete*with________________scenes,thecautiousbankerrefusedtounderwrite*itscost.5.GeneralFoxsubmitteda________________reportontheenemy’slatent*strength.
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirmeanings.
6.extant a.keen,incisive*7.vicissitudes b.difficulties8.edifice c.extremelyhotandmoist,torrid9.sultry d.stillexisting
10.trenchant e.abuilding
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tongueincheek—insincerelySpeakingwithhistongueinhischeek,theparsimonious*employerpromisedtodouble
everyone’swages.
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puissantpyü´əsentorpyüis´nt
unabatedun´əbāt´id
maudlinmôd´lən
levitylev´ətē
lugubriouslügü´brēəs
WEEK20 DAY4TONGUEINCHEEK*?TheU.S.PublicHealthServiceadmitstofrustration*initsattemptstodestroythecockroach.Assoonasthescientistsdeviseapuissantchemical,somebugssuccumb.*Butthehardyonessurviveandbreedaresistantstrain.Sincetheaveragefemaleproducesclosetothreehundreddescendants, little hope is held out for a final solution to the roach problem.Nevertheless,extermination campaigns continue unabated. Surprisingly, some sentimental souls becomemaudlinastheyconsiderthepersecutionoftheinsects.Awriternotedforhis levitymadealugubriousplea foracrashprogramofaid for thecockroach,callinghim“avictimofhisslumenvironment.”
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Sheadvocated*________________musicasappropriatebackgroundforthefuneralscene.2.Althoughthedebater ’srebuttalwas________________,itwastotallyirrelevant.*3.Theplaguecontinued________________,andthehapless*FriarJohnwasunabletodeliverthenotetoRomeo.4.Agoodbarometer*ofthereunion’ssuccesswasthenumberof________________songsthatthealumnisang.5.DeanFlaniganadmonished*usforour________________atthegraduationexercises.
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6.puissant a.sentimental7.unabated b.verysad8.maudlin c.lightnessofdisposition9.levity d.withoutsubsiding
10.lugubrious e.powerful
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totakethewindoutofone’ssails—toremovesomeone’sadvantageAlthoughEdnawasbristling*withangerwhenshestormedin,Itookthewindoutofher
sailsbyvoicingmyowndispleasureatthewayshehadbeentreated.
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WEEK20 DAY5REVIEWTherearemanychoiceepithets*forcockroaches,andoverthecenturiesmanhasbeenmostresourceful*inconcocting*adjectivestodescribetheinsects.Whetheryouaregoingtogetexcitedoveraroach,writeapoem,takeaCollegeBoardexamination,orcomposealettertoalovedone,ithelpstohavearichvocabulary.
Matchthetwentywordswiththeirmeanings.*Reminder:Recordanswersonasheetofpaper.
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.abstemious a. different2.derogatory b. sentimental3.disparate c. building4.edifice d. verysad5.extant e. humor,lightnessofdisposition6.indict f. vague,notclear7.levity g. expressingalowopinion8.lugubrious h. eatinganykindoffood9.maudlin i. accuse
10.nebulous j. stateofrest
11.omnivorous k. stillexisting
12.pesky l. powerful
13.puissant m. annoying
14.redolent n. fragrant
15.repose o. moderateineatingordrinking
16.reviled p. keen,sharp,biting
17.sultry q. torrid
18.trenchant r. difficulties
19.unabated s. withoutsubsiding
20.vicissitudes t. scoldedIDIOMS
21.leftholdingthebag u. insincerely
22.alickandapromise v. lefttosuffertheblame
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23.tongueincheek w. dosomethinginacursory*manner24.takethewindoutofone’ssails x. removesomeone’sadvantage
Makearecordofthosewordsyoumissed.
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1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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HAPLESSHEADLINES(FromWeek20)Restoremeaningtotheheadlinesbelowbyinsertingthewordthatthecarelesstypesetter
omitted.
a.Pesky k.Reviledb.Maudlin l.Puissantc.Repose m.Nebulousd.Abstemious n.Trenchante.Sultry o.Lugubriousf.Vicissitudes p.Disparateg.Redolent q.Indicth.Levity r.Extanti.Derogatory s.Omnivorousj.Unabated t.Edifice
1.RiotingContinues________________inMen’sCorrectionalFacility2.TorchSinger ’s________________SongsRaiseTemperatureinNightClub3.________________Life-StyleResultsinHugeWeightLossforActor4.ArchitectCelebratedforNewAll-Glass________________5.SeriousJudgeWillTolerateNo________________inHisCourtroom6.GrandJurySetto________________BookkeeperinMillionDollarFraud7.BaseballManagertoApologizefor________________RemarksaboutUmpire8.OnlyThreeCopiesofShakespeare’sHandwriting________________,SaysElizabethanScholar9.HandicappedClimbersOvercomeMany________________toScaleMt.Everest
10.Dictator________________bySouthAmericanPatriots
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WORDSEARCH20Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues1stDay4thDay1stDay2ndDay1stDay
ChlorineCompoundsonTrial
Thechancesare that thewater supplywhereyou live isdisinfectedbychlorine,oneof theelementsontheperiodic table.Yet, complaintsaboutchlorinecontinue ,identifyingitasahealthandenvironmentalrisk.
Greenpeace, theenvironmentalactivistgroup,standsready to chlorinatedorganicelements, alleging that they are toxic. The Federal Environmental Protection Agency isreexamining the health hazards that are prevalent when materials containing chlorine areprocessed at high temperatures. And, worldwide, nations are banning chlorine compoundsthat destroy the earth’s protective ozone layer. Harsh treatment, it would seem, for one ofnature’sbasicelements,acomponentofthetablesaltweuse.
Whenweenterapoolthatis withthearomaofchlorine,wedon’tassociateitwiththe element now being blamed for tumors, reproductive problems, arresteddevelopment,destructionofwildlife,andsundryotherillsthatplagueourplanet.
AscientistwiththeEnvironmentalDefenseFundthinksthatchlorinatedchemicalsshouldbephasedout.“Weknowtheywillbepersistentiftheygetintotheenvironment,”shesaid.“Theyaresoluble,sotheywillbuildupinthefatoffish,birds,andpeople.”
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scionsī´ən
indoctrinateindok´trənāt
opulenceop´yələns
obsequiousəbsē´kwēəs
fulsomefül´səm
WEEK21 DAY1LOCKEDINANIVORYEDIFICE*PrinceSiddharthaGautamawasthescionofafamilyofwarrior-kingsinnorthernIndia.Hewasbeingindoctrinatedforthetimewhenhewouldassumehisfather ’sthrone.Growingupin an atmosphere of opulence, the young prince was constantly shielded from the cruelrealitiesoftheworld.Anarmyofobsequiousservantsandtutorscateredtohiseverydesire,providing Siddhartha with instruction in riding, fencing, dancing, and painting—whilelavishingfulsomepraiseuponhim. Itwasn’tuntil theprincewas thirty thathe took thefirststepthatledtohisbecomingtheBuddha,oneoftheworld’sgreatestspiritualleaders.
Sample Sentences Use the new words in the following sentences. (Which two words arealmostsynonymous?)
1.Itwasnotuntilthewreckersbegantodismantle*theoldedifice*thattheydiscovereditsreal________________.2.Asthe________________ofafamilyofwealthybankers,Rothschildneverhadtofacethevicissitudes*oflife.3.UriahHeep’s________________mannernettled*allbutthemostgullible.*4.Inorderto________________thecaptive,hisjailersrepeatedlyreviled*capitalismwhilepraisingcommunism.5.Theactressreceived________________complimentsfromherfriendsbuttrenchant*criticismfromthereviewers.
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6.scion a.seekingfavor,fawning7.indoctrinate b.child,descendant8.opulence c.wealth,riches9.obsequious d.excessive,insincere
10.fulsome e.toteachcertainprinciples
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twostringstoone’sbow—twomeansofachievingone’saimThesalesmanhadtwostringstohisbow—ifaphonecalldidn’tgetresults,hewould
appearinperson.
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lushlush
destitutiondes´tətü´shən
ponderpon´dər
supplicationsup´ləkā´shən
decadencedek´ədəns
WEEK21 DAY2SIDDHARTHA’SEYESAREOPENEDOneday,PrinceSiddharthaexpressedthedesiretoleavehis lushsurroundingsandrideoutamong his people. He was profoundly shaken by the misery, destitution, disease, andexcruciating*painwithwhichhispeoplewereconstantlyafflicted.*Retiringtohisroomtoponderoverwhathehadseen,heremainedthereforseveraldays,deaftothesupplicationofthose who pleaded with him to come forth. It seemed to Siddhartha that his life had beenredolent*withdecadence,andhewasdeterminedtomakeamends.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.The________________stagesettingdrewapplausefromthetheaterbuffs.*2.Inthehospital,thealcoholichadtimeto________________overtheneedtobeabstemious.*3.Asthetravelerfollowedthetortuous*pathuptheKentuckymountain,hewassickenedbythe________________whichhesaw.4.Through________________,thefraternityheadhopedtoendthestrife*amongthemembers.5.RumorsofRome’s________________wererife*amongthebarbariantribes.
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6.lush a.decay7.destitution b.extremepoverty8.ponder c.toconsidercarefully9.supplication d.earnestprayer
10.decadence e.luxurious,elaborate
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ontenterhooks—inastateofanxiety(clothusedtobestretchedor“tentered”onhooks)
Theindicted*clerkwaskeptontenterhooksbythedistrictattorney.
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penancepen´əns
asceticəset´ik
desultorydes´əltôr´ē
discipledəsī´pəl
metamorphosismet´əmör´fəsis
WEEK21 DAY3THEENLIGHTENEDONESiddharthaexchangedhissumptuous*garmentsforamonk’syellowrobeandwentoutintotheworldtodopenanceforwhatheconsideredtobehispreviouslifeofsin.Firsthewouldcleansehimselfbybecominganascetic; thenhewouldstudyHinduwisdominorder tobeprepared tohelphissufferingpeople.Aftersixyearsofdesultorywanderingandattractingonlyahandfulofdisciples,SiddharthacametoahugetreeneartheIndiancityofGaya.Forsevenweekshesatbeneathitsbranches,seekingananswerforhispersonaltorment.Finally,itissaid,heunderwentametamorphosis,becomingtheEnlightenedOne—theBuddha.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.BillytheVampireistheonlyextant*________________ofCountDracula.2.Inaremarkable________________,herlugubrious*moodchangedtooneoflevity.*3.Followingalengthydiatribe*againstmendacity*,thepriestimposed________________uponthesinner.4.Thecaveofthe________________lackedtheopulence*andlush*decorationofhisformermansion.5.Larry’scompositionsproceedina________________mannerdespitethesupplication*ofhisEnglishteacher.
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6.penance a.change7.ascetic(n.) b.atonementforsin8.desultory c.occurringbychance,disconnected9.disciple d.onewhopracticesself-denialanddevotion
10.metamorphosis e.follower
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thefatisinthefire—themischiefisdoneWeimplored*himtodesist*buthesaidthatthefatwasalreadyinthefire.
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bonafidebō´nəfīd´
salvationsalvā´shən
materialismmətir´ēəliz´əm
nurturenėr´chər
nirvananirvä´nə
WEEK21 DAY4LOVEOVERHATRED,GOODNESSOVEREVILBuddhaoutlinedthethreepathsthatmenmighttravel:worldlypleasure,self-torment,andthemiddlepath.Onlythroughthemiddlepathcouldmanachievebonafidepeaceandsalvation.One had to repudiate*materialism, keep his self-control, restrict speech, be open-minded,never lie or steal, reject selfish drives,nurture goodness, etc. Buddha continued to preachuntil the age of eighty, spreading the philosophy thatman has the power to shape his owndestiny.Throughgooddeedsandpurethoughtsmanmayreachnirvana.Interestinglyenough,themanwhoobjected to traditional religiousworshipwas to become idolized bymillionsthroughouttheworld.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Inorderto________________goodwill,themanagementwilldoanythingtoaccommodate*itsguests’specialneeds.2.Whenwesawthehundredsof________________petitions,werealizedthatthenumberofpeoplewhosupportedthecandidatewaslegion.*3.Themegalomaniac*believedthathealonehadtheanswertomankind’s________________.4.Rosaliefoundsolace*intheconvictionthatonedaymankindwouldreachShangri-la,Utopia,*________________.5.Disciples*of________________mayknowthepriceofeverythingbutthevalueofnothing.
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6.bonafide a.tonourish,support7.salvation b.attentiontoworldlythingsandneglectofspiritualneeds8.materialism c.freedomfromcareandpain,Buddhistheaven9.nurture d.genuine
10.nirvana e.deliverancefromruin
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likeCaesar’swife—abovesuspicionMrs.DrakewouldhavetobelikeCaesar’swifesothatnotinge*ofscandalwould
embarrassherhusband,ournewmayor.
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WEEK21 DAY5REVIEWForthepasttwentyweeks,eachofthesereviewexerciseshascontainedabitofpropagandatopointuptheneedforyoutoexpandyourvocabulary.Thisweekisnoexception.
Matchthetwentywordswiththeirmeanings.*Reminder:Recordanswersonasheetofpaper.
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.ascetic a. onewhopracticesself-denial2.bonafide b. wealth3.decadence c. concernwithpossessions4.destitution d. luxurious5.desultory e. decay6.disciple f. disconnected,random7.fulsome g. deliverancefromruin8.indoctrinate h. extremepoverty9.lush i. toteachcertainprinciples
10.materialism j. excessive
11.metamorphosis k. nourish
12.nirvana l. heavenlyplace
13.nurture m. descendant
14.obsequious n. earnestprayer
15.opulence o. considercarefully
16.penance p. follower
17.ponder q. atonementforsin
18.salvation r. seekingfavor
19.scion s. change
20.supplication t. genuineIDIOMS
21.twostringstoone’sbow u. inastateofanxiety
22.ontenterhooks v. twomeanstoachieveone’saim
23.fatisinthefire w. abovesuspicion
24.likeCaesar ’swife x. themischiefisdone
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*Forreferenceonly
WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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WORDSEARCH21Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues3rdDay3rdDay4thDay4thDay2ndDay
History’sMostExtraordinaryPerson?
InacelebratedessayaboutJoanofArc,MarkTwainwrotemovinglyofherbriefmomentinthespotlight—twoshortyearsinwhichshemadeanindeliblemarkonworldhistory.Atage16shewasilliterate,hadneverstrayedfromhersleepylittlevillage,knewnothingofmilitarycombat,orcourtsoflaw.Butatage17,inacomplete shewasnamedCommander-in-Chiefof theFrencharmy,vowing to restoreherking tohis throne. Joanattractedmanyferventfollowers,anda calledher“France’s .”
After much gallantry in battle, this heroine was brought low by treachery at theFrench court and captured by the enemy. Joan defended herself brilliantly at a court trial,although she could neither read nor write. She was able to forecast future events withremarkableaccuracy,correctlypredictingherownmartyrdom.
MarkTwainunderstoodhowgeniusessuchasNapoleon,Edison,andWagnercoulddevelopbutonecould thefactsforalifetimewithoutbeingabletoexplainhowthishumblepeasantgirlcoulddisplaythequalitiesofamaturestatesman,alearnedjurist,andamilitarywizard.Heconcluded:
“Takingintoaccountherorigin,youth,sex,illiteracy,earlyenvironment,andtheobstructingconditionsunderwhichsheexploitedherhighgiftsandmadeherconquestsinthefieldandbeforethecourts that triedherforher life—sheiseasilyandbyfar themostextraordinarypersonthehumanracehaseverproduced.”www.dr
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juxtaposejukstəpōz´
plightplīt
covertkō´vərt
copekōp
incompatibilityinkəmpat´əbil´ətē
WEEK22 DAY1FEMALEALCOHOLICSWhen we juxtapose the words “woman” and “alcoholic” many readers are surprised.However,theplightofAmerica’sseveralmillionfemalealcoholics israpidly increasing inintensity. But the statistics are inexact because it is estimated that there are nine covertalcoholicsforeveryoneundertreatment.Womendrinktohelpthemselvestocopewithlife’svicissitudes.* They drink because of financial pressures, incompatibility, frustration,* andrelatedreasons.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Ifwewereto________________ourphilosophies,yourmaterialism*wouldconflictwithmyidealism.2.JudgeFeldercommentedwithasperity*uponthewife’schargeof________________.3.Justhowourclub’spresidentisableto________________withsomanydisparate*personalitiesissomethingI’llneverunderstand.4.The________________oftherefugeeswhowanderedaboutinadesultory*fashionmovedustotears.5.WoodrowWilsonstatedthathefound________________agreementstobereprehensible.*
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6.juxtapose a.qualityofbeingmismated,lackofharmony7.plight b.toplacesidebyside8.covert c.predicament,dangeroussituation9.cope d.secret,hidden
10.incompatibility e.tobeamatchfor,tobeabletohandle
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pleabargain—toagreetopleadguiltytoalesserchargesoastoavoidtrialforamoreseriousoffense.
Thedefendantfinallytookhislawyer ’sadviceandagreedtoapleabargainofthird-degreeassault
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incapacitatedin´kəpas´ətātid
fabricatefab´rəkāt
connubialkənü´bēəl
demurdimėr´
appellationap´əlā´shən
WEEK22 DAY2APROFILEOFTHEWOMANWHODRINKSTOEXCESSThe typical alcoholicwoman is aboveaverage in intelligence, inher forties,married,withtwo children. She started drinking socially in high school or college. Although frequentlyincapacitated,shecanfabricateastoryskillfullyandthusconcealhertruephysicalcondition.She often attributes her alcoholism to connubial stress, boredom, or depression. A largepercentageof thewomengive familyhistoriesof alcoholism.Most femaledrinkerswoulddemurattheappellationof“alcoholic”—andthatmakestheirtreatmentallthemoredifficult.
IMPORTANT NOTE:Howgoodadetectiveareyou?Didyouspotoneof thenewwords thathadbeenintroducedearlier?(fabricate)Itshouldbepartofyourvocabularynow.Fromtimetotimeinthe lessons that follow, your alertness will be tested as a previously learned word isreintroduced.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Dave’smetamorphosis*fromanhonestpersontoonewhocould________________analibisoadroitly*wasamazing.2.Thewidowgrewmaudlin*asshereminiscedaboutherformer________________bliss.3.Iwillhaveto________________evenifIreceiveabonafide*invitationtorunfortheG.O.council.4.Becausehewasthescion*oftherichestfamilyonourblock,Lennywasgiventhe
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________________of“Rockefeller.”5.Hewasashamedtoadmitthatapesky*skinrash________________himforweeksatatime.
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6.incapacitated a.toobject7.fabricate b.aname8.connubial c.tolie,concoct*9.demur d.relatedtomarriage
10.appellation e.disabled,madeunfit
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inapplepieorder—inneatorder,goodconditionThehousewasindreadfulconditionwhenMrs.Maslowarrived,butwhensheleftitwas
inapplepieorder.
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escalationes´kəlā´shən
indifferenceindif´ərəns
potentialpəten´shəl
cumulativekyü´myələtiv
reconditerek´əndīt
WEEK22 DAY3NEFARIOUS*EFFECTSOFALCOHOLAside from the reasons offered earlier, doctors have other interesting reasons for theescalation in female drinking. They also indict* social acceptance and indifference toalcohol’spotentialdangerascontributoryfactors.Ifwomenrealizedtheharmfulextentofthecumulative effect of alcohol, they might taper off in their public and recondite drinking.Forty-threepercentof the female alcoholics in a survey showedevidenceof liverdamage,andaquarterof thewholegrouphadahighwhite-blood-cellcount.Almostfivepercentofthepatientsdiedshortlyaftertheirreleasefromthehospital.
SampleSentences Ifyoucan still seeclearlyafter all the references to liquor,use thenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Manyderogatory*statementswereheardfromthosewhowereopposedtofurther________________oftheconflict.2.Withcomplete________________towardhispersonalsafety,Lt.Reganopenlychallengedthepuissant*forcesoftheenemy.3.Whendestitution*gripsanarea,thereisexcellent________________fortrouble.4.The________________effectofthesummer’ssultry*weatherwastoshorteneveryone’stemper.5.Thepoet’s________________languageprecluded*anyunderstandingofhertheme.
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6.escalation a.possible7.indifference b.accumulated8.potential(adj.) c.secret,hidden,obscure9.cumulative d.anincrease,intensification
10.recondite e.lackofconcern
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applepolishing—tryingtogainfavorbygiftsorflatteryIfthewaytoadvancementinthiscompanyisthroughapplepolishing,Iquit!
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palliatepal´ēāt
deludedilüd´
preludeprel´yüd
chimericalkəmer´əkəl
acknowledgeaknol´ij
WEEK22 DAY4DANGERSIGNALSApotential*femalealcoholicshouldbecognizant*ofcertaindangersignals:
a.Usingalcoholinanattempttopalliateherproblems.b.Deludingherselfabouttheextentofherdrinkinghabits.c.Drinkingatregulartimeperiods,bothdayandnight.d.Relianceuponalcoholasapreludetoamajorsocialobligation.e.Makingunrealisticpromisesaboutterminating*herdrinking.f.Usingalcoholasamedicationforrealorchimericalillnesses.
If in evaluating* her drinking, a woman acknowledged that several of the danger signalsappliedtoher,sheshouldseeaphysician.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Monterefusedto________________theextrinsic*pressuresthatwerecausinghimtodopoorlyinhissophomoreyear.2.Wemustnotallowfulsome*praiseto________________usaboutouractualabilities.3.Thedrugscouldonly________________thesymptoms,notprovidethecure.4.Asa________________tohisperformance,thebullfightervowedtodopenance*forhissins.5.Theschemesounded________________,butwewereindoctrinated*tobelievethatitcouldwork.
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6.palliate a.visionary,imaginary,fantastic7.delude b.alleviate,relievewithoutcuring8.prelude c.introduction9.chimerical d.tofool
10.acknowledge e.admit
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theDraconianCode—averyseveresetofrules(Draco,anAthenianlawmakerofthe7thcenturyB.C.,prescribedthedeathpenaltyforalmosteveryviolation.)TheheadcounselorranourcampaccordingtohisownDraconianCode.
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WEEK22 DAY5REVIEWIf you’re driving, don’t drink! Alcohol does not mix with gasoline! We have seen thoseslogansonmanybillboards.Here’sanewone:“Ifyouusewords,usegoodones!”
Matchthetwentywordswiththeirmeanings.*Reminder:Recordanswersonasheetofpaper.
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.acknowledge a. accumulated2.appellation b. admit3.chimerical c. relievewithoutcuring4.connubial d. tolie5.cope e. tofool6.covert f. aname7.cumulative g. predicament8.delude h. secret9.demur i. intensification
10.escalation j. tobeamatchfor
11.fabricate k. obscure,hidden
12.incapacitated l. imaginary,fantastic
13.incompatibility m. relatedtomarriage
14.indifference n. possible
15.juxtapose o. toplacesidebyside
16.palliate p. toobject
17.plight q. introduction
18.potential(adj.) r. lackofconcern
19.prelude s. lackofharmony
20.recondite t. disabledIDIOMS
21.pleabargain u. tryingtogainfavor
22.inapplepieorder v. severesetofrules
23.applepolishing w. admitguiltonalessercharge
24.DraconianCode x. ingoodcondition
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*Forreferenceonly
WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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WORDSEARCH22Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
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HairToday,...
Thefactthatahairsalonmightcharge$40forawoman’sshampooandhaircutbutonly$20forthesameservicesforamanisamatterof tomostcitizens.NotsotoNewYorkCity’sCommissiononHumanRights,whichclaimedthatsuchadisparityisdiscriminatory.CommissionerDennisDeLeonhastargeted“gender-based”pricingasaviolationofcitylaw.
Consider the of thesalonowners.They thepricedifference, explainingthat it takesmuch longer tocutawoman’shairandrequires theuseofadditionalproducts.ButaspokespersonfortheDepartmentofConsumerAffairssaidthatbeautyparlorswillhaveto withthesituationhonestly,justasdrycleanersandused-cardealersdidwhentheywereapprisedofthelaw.
“Iknowthatwomenarefightingforequality,”saidtheownerofachainofunisexhairsalons,“butthisisridiculous.Wecutaman’shairinnotimebutwehavetogetmoremoneyfromourfemalecustomersbecausetheirstylingandcuttingtakessomuchlonger.”
Theargumentmightbethe toanimportantcourtcase.Acity-proposedsettlement,however,istohavethosesalonsthatarecitedforviolationsofthelawofferfreehaircutstowomenforaperiodofthreemonthsbeforehavingtopayastifffineforrepeatedoffenses.
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heterogeneoushet´ərəjē´nēəs
gamutgam´ət
perspicaciouspėr´spəkā´shəs
analogousənal´əgəs
maladjustedmal´əjus´tid
WEEK23 DAY1FROMATOZEllisSloane,ateacherofscienceatalargemetropolitanhighschool,firstpaidlittleattentionto the fact that his two biology classes were so disparate* in their performance. In mostschools the classes are alphabetically heterogeneous, with youngsters’ names running thegamutfromAdamstoZilch.ButBiology121hadonlyA’sandB’s,whereasBiology128hadT’s, V’s, W’s, Y’s, and Z’s. Mr. Sloane, a perspicacious teacher, began to perceive*differences between the two groups: while their reading scores and I.Q.’s were roughlyanalogous, it was apparent that Biology 128was replete*withmaladjusted students, whileBiology121hadthenormalones.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.TheBureauofChildGuidancehasbeenthesalvation*forsome________________children.2.Ouralgebraclassisa________________oneinwhichbrightstudentsarejuxtaposed*withslowerones.3.SenatorThorpewas________________enoughtorealizethatthescurrilous*chargewouldhavelittleeffectuponthevoters.4.Althoughthelawyeracknowledged*thatthetwocaseswerehardly________________,hestillfeltthathehadagoodprecedentonhisside.5.Theactressranthe________________ofemotionsinapoignant*performancethatthrilledtheaudience.
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6.heterogeneous a.range7.gamut b.acutelyperceptive,shrewd8.perspicacious c.poorlyadjusted,disturbed9.analogous d.comparable,similar
10.maladjusted e.dissimilar
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thedistaffside—women(distaffwasastaffusedinspinning)Themenhadbrandyontheporch,whilethedistaffsidegatheredtogossipinthekitchen.
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phenomenonfənom´ənon
mortalitymôrtal´ətē
decadedek´ād
susceptiblesəsep´təbəl
neuroticn rot´ik
WEEK23 DAY2WHAT’SINANAME?AsMr.Sloanepursuedhisinvestigationofthephenomenon,hediscoveredthataDr.TrevorWeston of theBritishMedicalAssociation had corroborated* his findings.Dr.Weston hadstudiedBritishmortality rates over adecade, finding that peoplewhose names beganwithlettersrangingfrom“S”to“Z”hadalifeexpectancythataveragedtwelveyearsfewerthantherestofthepopulation.Furthermore,thoseatthebottomofthealphabettendedtocontractmoreulcers,weremoresusceptibletoheartattacks,andweremorelikelytobeneuroticthanthoseatthetopofthealphabet.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Irritabilityisoneofthesalient*featuresofa________________personality.2.Aftera________________ofconnubial*acrimony,*thecoupledecidedtoconsultwithamarriagecounselor.3.Ifaminerweretoponder*overthehigh________________rateinhisoccupation,hemightwanttoquit.4.EthanFromesoonlearnedthathisquerulouswifewas________________toavarietyofailments.5.Therewasnopaucity*ofwitnessestodescribethe________________oftheflyingsaucer.
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6.phenomenon a.death7.mortality b.sufferingfromanervousdisorder8.decade c.tenyears9.susceptible d.unusualoccurrence
10.neurotic e.easilyaffected,unusuallyliable
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onthequivive—onthealertMymotherisalwaysonthequiviveforbargains.
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pedagogueped´əgog
enunciateinun´sēāt
inordinateinôrd´nit
irascibleiras´əbəl
introspectivein´trəspek´tiv
WEEK23 DAY3THEPERILSOFTHEALPHABETDr.Westonisconvincedthatthepedagogueistheculprit.*Sinceteachersseattheirpupilsinalphabeticalorder,the“S”to“Z”childisusuallythelasttoreceivehistestmarks,thelasttoeatlunch,thelast tobedismissed,andsoon.Astheyarethelast torecite, theseyoungstersfeel frustrated* because what they had to say had usually been enunciated earlier. Theinordinateamountofwaitingthat thisgrouphastodocausesthemtobecome irascibleandjittery.“S”to“Z”peoplealsobecomequiteintrospective,convincedthattheyareinferiortothoseatthetopofthealphabet.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Reporterswereexpectingthecandidateto________________hispolicyontheescalation*ofthewar.2.Hisprofligate*sonmadetheparsimonious*oldcrankevenmore________________.3.SinceAliceissogregarious*itsurprisedmetolearnthatsheisalsoan________________girl.4.Mr.Fordisproudtobecalledateacher,buthedemurs*atthetitleof________________.5.Inanattempttoshowhowassiduous*hewas,theexecutivespentan________________amountoftimeonhisreport.
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6.pedagogue a.irritable7.enunciate b.excessive8.inordinate c.toutter,proclaim9.irascible d.lookingintoone’sownfeelings
10.introspective e.teacher
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togetone’sbackup—tobecomeangryEverytimehismothermentionedgettingahaircut,theyoungguitaristgothisbackup.
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perpetuatepərpech´üāt
mandateman´dāt
compensatorykəmpen´sətô´rē
neutralizenü´trəlīz
catastrophickat´əstrof´ik
WEEK23 DAY4INTHENATUREOFEDUCATIONALREFORMMr. Sloane did not want to perpetuate the disorders that stemmed from the alphabeticalarrangement.Notonlydidhereversetheseatinginhisotherclasses,buthebegantobadger*the school’s administration for a mandate to bring about such changes throughout thebuilding. He called it a compensatory factor to neutralize the catastrophic effects of thetraditionalpolicy.Soon,Mr.Sloaneearnedtheappellation*of“Mr.Backwards.”
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.DonRicardohopedthathissonwould________________thefamilybusiness,butManuelwastooinvolvedwithchimerical*schemestowanttorunarestaurant.2.Ifthedraconian*regulationsaretocontinueunabated,*theywillhave________________results.3.Dr.Meyersprescribedmedicationto________________theacidconditionthathadincapacitated*myuncle.4.Asaprelude*tohisvictoryspeech,themayorannouncedthatheconsideredthelargevotetobea________________fromthepeople.5.________________educationmayhelpminoritygroupstocope*withtheirplight.*
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6.perpetuate a.servingtopayback7.mandate b.anauthoritativeorderorcommand8.compensatory c.tocounteract9.neutralize d.tocausetocontinue
10.catastrophic e.disastrous
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tobringhomethebacon—toearnaliving,tosucceedTheman’sinabilitytobringhomethebaconwastheactualreasonforthecouple’s
incompatibility.*
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WEEK23 DAY5REVIEWYoumaynotknowthealphabetfromaardvarktozymurgy,butyoucancertainlycope*withanalogoustosusceptible.
Matchthetwentywordswiththeirmeanings.*Reminder:Recordanswersonasheetofpaper.
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.analogous a. disastrous2.catastrophic b. irritable3.compensatory c. teacher4.decade d. disturbed5.enunciate e. tocausetocontinue6.gamut f. comparable,similar7.heterogeneous g. shrewd8.inordinate h. authoritativecommand9.introspective i. dissimilar
10.irascible j. range
11.maladjusted k. counteract
12.mandate l. havinganervousdisorder
13.mortality m. excessive
14.neurotic n. lookingintoone’sownfeelings
15.neutralize o. unusualoccurrence
16.pedagogue p. death
17.perpetuate q. easilyaffected
18.perspicacious r. servingtopayback
19.phenomenon s. tenyears
20.susceptible t. toutter,proclaimIDIOMS
21.thedistaffside u. women
22.onthequivive v. onthealert
23.togetone’sbackup w. becomeangry
24.bringhomethebacon x. earnaliving
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WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
YOUARENOWATTHEMID-POINTOFTHEBOOK,ANDYOUSHOULDPLANTODEVOTESOMEADDITIONALTIMETOAREVIEWOFTHOSEWORDSTHATYOU
MISSEDDURINGTHEPASTTWENTY-THREEWEEKS.
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WORDSEARCH23Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
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Microsociety—AnAntidoteforSchoolBoredom
Money, taxes, employment, legislation—these are topics that we associate with the adultworld. George Richmond, a Yale graduate who became a in the New York Cityschoolsystem,felt thatelementaryschoolyoungsterscouldalsobeinterested,evenexcited,aboutsuch issues.Heexperimented inhisownclasseswith theMicrosociety inwhichbasicinstructiontakesplaceandisreinforcedaspupilsoperatetheirownbusinesses,passlaws,livewithintheparametersofaconstitutionthattheydrafted,seekredresswithintheirownjudicialsystem,buyandsellrealestate,andsoon.
Richmond’sbookon theMicrosociety came to the attentionof the schoolboard inLowell,Massachusetts, and their members decided to give it a try in 1981. In much less than a
theresultswerequiteremarkable:studentsexceededthenorminreadingandmath;8thgraderspassedcollegelevelexams;schoolattendancewentupto96%;andthedropoutratetookanosediveinLowell.
InMicrosociety’s classes,morningsaregivenovertothetraditionalcurriculum.Inthe afternoon, the students applywhat they learned in activities that run the fromkeeping double entry books, doing financial audits, running a bank, and conducting courtsessionstoengaginginlightmanufacturethatleadstoretailandwholesalecommerce.
Other school systems have since adopted George Richmond’s innovative ideas.“Microsociety,”saidaYonkers,NewYorkprincipal,“getskidstorole-playlife!”
A Time Magazine reporter was much impressed with Microsociety’s results: “Such anapproach would go a long way toward making U.S. public schools a cradle of nationalrenewal.”
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NEWWORDS
anthropologistan´thrəpol´əjist
bizarrebəzär´
inanimateinan´əmit
fetishfet´ish
artifactär´təfakt
WEEK24 DAY1PRIMITIVEMAGICIn the course of their studies of other cultures, anthropologists have reported numerouscustoms and practices that seem bizarre to the average American. Many primitive peoplebelieve that certain inanimate objects have a will of their own and possess somemagicalpowers.These fetishesmaybe simple things like aparticular featherof abirdor auniquepebble.Thefetishmighthavederiveditspower,accordingtomembersofsometribes,fromagodwholiveswithin theobjectandhaschangedit intoa thingofmagic.Fetishesneednotonlybenaturalobjects,however.Anartifactsuchasasculptureorcarvingisalsobelievedtopossesssupernaturalpowers.
SampleSentencesNowuseyournewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Stonesare________________objectsthathavenolifeoftheirown.2.Ithasbeensuggestedthatthemanwhobuildsabettermousetrapwillfindtheworldbeatingapathtohisdoortopossessthis________________.3.Theexplorerssawthegoldenstatueandthoughtofhowmuchmoneyitwouldbringthem.Buttheirliveswouldbeindangeriftheymoveditbecauseitwasapowerful________________tothenatives.4.MargaretMead,thefamous________________,fascinatedthousandsofreaderswithherstudiesofSouthSeasislanders.5.Itwouldberather________________forayoungmantocometoschoolwearingadress.
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DefinitionsIfyouhavestudiedthereadingselectionandthesamplesentences,nowtryyourhandatmatchingyournewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.anthropologist a.anobjectmadebyhand,ratherthanathingasitoccursinnature
7.artifact b.lifeless8.bizarre c.anobjectthatisthoughttohavemagicpowers
9.fetish d.anexpertinthestudyoftheraces,beliefs,customs,etc.ofmankind
10.inanimate e.odd,peculiar,strange,weird
TODAY’SIDIOM
togetdownoffahighhorse—toactlikeanordinarypersonWhenSusandiscoveredthattheyoungmanwhowastryingtomakeconversationwith
herwasthesonofamillionaire,sheimmediatelygotdownoffherhighhorse.
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NEWWORDS
tabootəbü´
imprudentimprüd´nt
prohibitionprō´əbish´ən
imperativeimper´ətiv
tainttānt
WEEK24 DAY2FORBIDDENAnoutgrowth of the idea of a fetish* is the closely related practice of taboo.Whereas thegodsorsupernaturalpowersmerelyinhabitanobjectthatisafetishandlenditmagic,theywillpunishtheimprudentnativewhoviolatestheirprohibitionofanactoruseofanobjectorword that has become taboo. If a taboo has been broken, it becomes imperative for theoffendertobepunished.Inmanycases,however,thetaintonthecommunitymayberemovedafterthepriestshaveperformedaspecialceremony.Often,theviolatorofthetaboowillbepunishedordiemerelythroughhisownfearsoftheterriblethinghehasdone.
SampleSentencesHasthecontextinwhichyournewwordsappeargivenyoucluestotheirmeaning?Trynowtousetheminthesesamplesentences.
1.Unsanitaryconditionsinthebottlingfactorycausedhundredsofcasesofsodatobe________________bydirtandforeignobjects.Thehealthdepartmentrefusedtoallowthesodatobesold.2.AlthoughaNewJerseyhighschoolprincipalplaceda________________onboyswearingtheirhairlong,onestudentfoughtinthecourtsandwonhiscase.3.Itisconsidered________________togiveyourcomputercodewordtoanyonenotfullyknowntoyou.4.Itis________________forcertainSouthSeasislanderstoeatsomefoodsbeforetheymarry.5.Inthenuclearageithasbecome________________forthenationsoftheworldto
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learntoliveinpeace.
DefinitionsNowisyourchancetotestyourknowledgeofyournewwordsbymatchingthemwiththeirdefinitions.
6.imperative a.contamination,undesirablesubstancethatspoilssomething7.imprudent b.theactofforbiddingcertainbehavior8.prohibition c.urgent,necessary,compulsory9.taboo d.forbiddenbycustomorreligiouspractice
10.taint(n.) e.unwise,notcareful
TODAY’SIDIOM
thefirstwater—ofthebestquality,thegreatestLebronJamesisobviouslyabasketballplayerofthefirstwaterwhowouldbeof
enormousvaluetoanyteam.
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universalyü´nəvėr´səl
contemptuouskəntemp´chüəs
absurdabsėrd´
bigotbig´ət
abhorabhôr´
WEEK24 DAY3ANABSURDITYAlthough it is probably universal human behavior to be contemptuous of the bizarre*superstitions practiced by inhabitants of unfamiliar cultures, it seems to be somewhatimprudent*tolaughatothersbeforeonetakesagood,hardlookattheabsurd taboos*andfetishes*oneacceptsaspartofone’severydaylife.Isn’titsomewhatabsurdwhenthe“dyed-in-the-wool”bigot,whoillogicallyfearsthetaint*ofcloseassociationwithblacks(behaviorthatresemblesfearofataboo),spendsmostofthesummerlyinginthesuntryingtoacquirethecolorheclaimstoabhor?Sincedoctorstellusthatexcessivesun-tanningmaybeacauseofskincancer,ourstrangeyearningforsun-darkenedskinhasallthequalitiesofafetish.*
SampleSentencesDidthestarredreviewwordsseemfamiliartoyou?Yet,howmanyweretotallyforeignseveraldaysago?Keepupthegoodworknowbyusingyournewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Bobfelt________________ofhisbestfriendafterhesawhimcheatingduringanexam.2.TheteacherfeltlikelaughingafterheheardSally’s________________excusefornothavingdoneherhomework.3.Onepolitician,anotorious________________,hopestogetsupportasapresidentialcandidateonthebasisofhisprejudicesandintolerance.4.I________________someonewhoisconstantlychangingchannelswitharemotewhileI’mtryingtoreadinthesameroom.
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5.Wouldrelationsbetweencountriesbesimplerifa________________languagewerespokenratherthanhundredsofseparateones?
DefinitionsMatchyournewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.abhor a.ridiculous7.absurd b.presenteverywhere8.bigot c.expressingafeelingthatsomethingisworthless9.contemptuous d.apersonwhoisintolerantofotherpeopleorideas
10.universal e.todetest,todespise
TODAY’SIDIOM
dyed-in-the-wool—setinone’swaysHewasadyed-in-the-woolRepublicanwhowouldnotconsidervotingforaDemocrat.
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vulnerablevul´nərəbəl
entreatyentrē´tē
traditiontrədish´ən
originateərij´ənāt
inviolableinvī´ələbəl
WEEK24 DAY4GESUNDHEIT!DuringtheMiddleAgesmostpeoplebelievedthatthedevilcouldenterourbodieswhenwesneezed, because at that propitious* moment we left our bodies vulnerable. However, thiscatastrophic*eventcouldbeavoidedifanotherpersonimmediatelymadeanentreatytoGod.Thiswashowthepracticebeganofsaying“Godblessyou”aftersomeonesneezes.Althoughthetraditioncontinuestoday,fewpeopleareawareofitshistory.Asuperstitionoriginatesinignorance—whenpeopleareunsureofthecausesofevents.Butitcontinuesinviolableovertheyearsbecauseitusuallyrepresentsourdeepestfears.
SampleSentencesUsethesenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Somebadhabits________________inadolescenceandcontinuethroughoutaperson’slife.2.Themurderermadea(n)________________tothegovernorforapardon.3.Despitetheinexorable*torture,007keptthe________________secretofthelabyrinth*leadingtotheundergroundheadquarters.4.Itappearsthatmanycomputersare________________to“viruses”thatcancausegreatdamage.5.Eskimoshavea(n)________________ofrubbingnosestoshowaffection.
Definitions
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6.vulnerable a.begin,arise7.entreaty b.capableofbeinginjured8.tradition c.customthathasbeenhandeddown9.originate d.appeal,plea
10.inviolable e.safe(fromdestruction,etc.)
TODAY’SIDIOM
bluechip—ahighlyvaluableasset,stock,orpropertyInpoker,thebluechipsarethosewiththehighestvalue.
Myfather ’sbrokerrecommendedthatforsafetyweinvestinbluechipstocksonly.
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WEEK24 DAY5REVIEWAndtodayit’stimetostrengthenyourwordknowledgeagain.You’venoticed,ofcourse,thatthematchingdefinitionsarenotalwaysthedefinitionsyoumayhavebeenfamiliarwith.Thisis the way language works. It is impossible to provide a one-word synonym or simpledefinitionforawordthatyouwillalwaysbeabletosubstituteforit.Therefore,inourweeklyreview we hope not only to check your learning, but also to teach you closely relatedmeanings.
Matchthebestpossibledefinitionwiththewordyoustudied.*Reminder:Recordanswersonasheetofpaper.
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.abhor a. ahand-madeobject2.absurd b. unwise3.anthropologist c. onewhoisnottolerantofothers’ideas4.artifact d. completelyprotected5.bigot e. amagicalobject6.bizarre f. widespread7.contemptuous g. begin,arise8.entreaty h. personwhostudiesmankind’scustoms9.fetish i. forbidden
10.imperative j. long-standingpractice
11.imprudent k. weird
12.inanimate l. abletobehurt
13.inviolable m. lookingdownonsomeoneorsomething
14.originate n. toutterlyhate
15.prohibition o. withoutlife
16.taboo p. forbiddingofcertainactions
17.taint q. necessary
18.tradition r. ridiculous
19.universal s. plea,appeal
20.vulnerable t. contaminateIDIOMS
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21.togetoffone’shighhorse u. thegreatest
22.ofthefirstwater v. ahighlyvaluedasset
23.dyed-in-the-wool w. toactlikeanordinaryperson
24.bluechip x. setinone’sways
Recordyourerrorsandtheircorrectmeanings.Thesewordsmustbestudiedindependentlyifyouwant tomaster them.Use them in original sentences.Also, study the several differentdefinitionsagooddictionaryprovidesforeachoftheseproblemwords.
*Forreferenceonly
WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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ADJECTIVELEADERSANDNOUNFOLLOWERS(FromWeeks21–24)
a.fulsome i.catastrophicb.covert j.inanimatec.bonafide k.imprudentd.lush l.maladjustede.bizarre m.connubialf.susceptible n.heterogeneousg.inviolable o.inordinate h.taboo
DirectionsRecordseparately,thelettercorrespondingtothevocabularyword(above)forthenoun(below)thatitismostlikelytoprecede.
1.bliss 2.diamond 3.praise 4.amount 5.incident 6.purchase 7.meeting 8.object 9.earthquake
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WORDSEARCH24Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues2ndDay4thDay1stDay2ndDay1stDay
MapMakersatWork
WeareallcaughtupintheeventsthatchangehistoryandtheshapeofthecountriesinAsia,Africa,and theMiddleEast.Each timeacountrychanges itsnameor itsborders, therearesome people who have their work cut out for them. They are the map makers—thecartographers.Theseskilledartistsknowitis tobelievethatthisyear ’sborderswillremainfixed.Hasthereeverbeenan border?
Lookingthroughanatlasofjustafewyearsback,werealizeitissimplyan ofanever-changingworld.Ifthereisonethingformapmakerstodo,itistorealizehowitisforthemtokeepabreastofworldevents.
Thestudyofworldhistoryisrepletewithexcitingeventsthathaveshakentheeconomicandpolitical past. Geography is the physical rendering of these events. As history moves andchangesourlives,itisuptothecartographertotakethe linesofamapandshapethepictureofthisworldinmotion.AquicksearchofGoogleEarthbringsourever-changingplanettoourscreen.
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awesomeô´səm
eruptionirup´shən
punypyü´nē
debrisdəbrē´
disperseddispėrsd´
WEEK25 DAY1THEEXPLOSIONOFKRAKATOAThere are few sights that aremore impressive andawesome than the eruption of an activevolcano. There are few natural events that so singularly* dwarf man’s puny attempts tocontrolhisenvironment.Perhapsthegreatestvolcaniceruptionofmoderntimestookplacein1883whentheislandofKrakatoainIndonesiablewupastheresultofavolcanicexplosion.Anenormous tidalwaveresulted thatprovedcatastrophic* to thenearbycoastsofJavaandSumatra. New islands were formed by the lava that poured out, and debris was scatteredacrosstheIndianOceanforhundredsofmiles.Volcanicmaterial,dispersedseventeenmilesintotheatmosphere,createdstartlinglybeautifulsunsetsforyearsafterwards.
SampleSentencesRelyingonthecontextualcluesintheparagraphabove,usethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Fredhadbeenknownforhisgentleways,sohisfriendswerestunnedbythe________________ofangrywordsthatissuedfromhim.2.Weweresurprisedbythe________________resistanceputupbythevoracious*tigertoitscapture.3.Afterherhousehadburnedtotheground,Mrs.Wileysearchedthroughthe________________forhervaluablejewelry.4.Manyofthosewhowitnessedthefirstatomicexplosionreportedthatitwasan________________sight.5.Thefluffyseedsofthemilkweedare________________bythewind.
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DefinitionsNowtakethefinalstepinlearningthenewwords.
6.awesome a.scattered,spread,brokenup7.debris b.weak,unimportant8.dispersed c.inspiringterror,weird9.eruption d.ruins,fragments
10.puny e.burstingout
TODAY’SIDIOM
asbroadasitislong—itmakesverylittledifferenceSincebothjobspay$7.25anhourandareequallyboring,itisaboutasbroadasitis
longwhetherItakeoneortheother.
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obliterateəblit´ərāt
deplorablediplôr´əbəl
initiateinish´ēāt
conflagrationkon´fləgrā´shən
ruerü
WEEK25 DAY2AUNIVERSAL*DANGERMan’sabilitytoobliteratelifeonthisplanethasincreasedatarapidrate.Wearenowfacedwiththedeplorableprospectofnewweaponsthatcancausedestructionoflifeandpropertyonascalefarbeyondourimagination.Nomatterwhotakesthefirststeptoinitiateaconflict,thepossibilityexiststhattheconflagrationwillspreadandenveloptheworld.Muchthoughthas been given to ways and means of preventing this catastrophe.* Some consider itmandatory*that thenuclearpowersseekagreementonmethodsof limitingandcontrollingtheseweapons,forintheabsenceofsuchanagreement,wemayrue thedayatomicenergywasmadepractical.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Whocouldimagineamorebizarre*storythantheonehavingtodowithacowcausingthe________________inChicago?2.Nomatterhowonetriestodeletematerialfromacomputer,itisalmostimpossibleto________________it.3.Youwill_________________thatdisplayofhistrionics*whenIaskedyoutohelp.4.Shecouldnotimaginehowshewasgoingtogethimto________________aconversationaboutmarriage.5.Thehometownfansthoughttheumpire’sdecisionwas________________.
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DefinitionsLet’sputthenewwordstogetherwiththeirmeanings.
6.obliterate a.regret7.deplorable b.sad,pitiable8.initiate c.erase,wipeout9.conflagration d.start,setgoing
10.rue e.greatfire
TODAY’SIDIOM
blowhotandcold—swingforandagainstsomethingItoldCharlietogiveuphissummerjobandcomecross-countrybikingwithus.He’s
blowinghotandcoldonthedealatthispoint.
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congenialkənjē´nyəl
hoardhôrd
sagesāj
aegisē´jis
detrimentdet´rəmənt
WEEK25 DAY3TAKENFORGRANTEDThe presence of an ever-flowing supply of fresh, clean water is taken for granted.Unfortunately, thiscongenialcondition is fastdisappearing.Asourpopulation increases,asindustry consumesmorewater each year, the level of our undergroundwater supply sinksmeasurably.There isnoway tohoardwater; there aremanyways to conserve it.During aparticularly dry spell, New York City found its reservoirs going dry. Only then did theresidentsbegintoheedthesageadvicetolimitthewastefulusesofwater.UndertheaegisoftheWaterCommissioner,citizenswereencouragedtodevelophabits thatwouldsavewater.Thecontinued imprudent*wastebyeachofusof thismostbasic resourcewillwork to thedetrimentofall.
SampleSentencesHere’syouropportunitytouseyournewwords.
1.Isn’titapitywecan’t________________theidealdaysofautumn?2.Amanmaybea________________everywhere,butathomehe’scalleda“square”byhisyoungsters.3.Thetreeinfrontofmyhousehasthedubious*honorofbeingthespotvotedthemost________________bythedogsoftheneighborhood.4.Itwasfortuitous*thatatthelastmomentthemayorofferedthe________________ofhisofficeinfindingasolutiontotheproblem.5.Asettlementthatcauses________________toneithersideisimperative.*
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DefinitionsRemember,wordsmayhavemanysynonyms.
6.congenial a.injury,damage,hurt7.hoard(v.) b.sympathetic,agreeable8.sage c.shield,protection,sponsorship9.aegis d.hide,store,accumulate
10.detriment e.wiseman,philosopher
TODAY’SIDIOM
inthedoldrums—inaboredordepressedstateMaryhasbeeninthedoldrumssinceherbestfriendmovedaway.
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longevitylonjev´ətē
imbibeimbīb´
virilevir´əl
senilesē´nīl
dodderingdod´əring
WEEK25 DAY4ANAGELESSSTORYEverysooftenwecanreadaboutamanorwomanwhohasreachedanagefarbeyond thelimits we ordinarily expect. Reports of a man in Chile or a woman in Turkey who hascelebrated the 105th or 110th birthday occur regularly. The natural question is, towhat dothesepeopleowetheirlongevity?Frequently,theanswerconcernsthefactthattheancientonelikedtoimbiberegularlyofsomehardliquor.Thephotographwillshowanapparentlyvirileman or robust woman. Somehow, people who reach this advanced age seem to remaineternallysturdy.Therearenosignsthattheyhavebecomesenile.Smokingapipe,orsewingonsomegarment,theserarespecimensofhardyhumanityarefarfromthedodderingfolkweexpecttosee.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Farfrombeing________________,theoldwomanwasconsideredthesage*oftheneighborhood.2.Scientistshaveplacedthe________________oftheplanetearthunbelievablyintothefuture.3.Itwasdeplorable*forustoseeher________________aroundthehousewiththeaidofacane.4.Ifyou________________,don’tdrive!5.Theboysstruck________________posestoattractthegirlsonthebeach.
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DefinitionsHere’syourchancetomatchthenewwordswiththeirmeaning.
6.longevity a.longdurationoflife7.imbibe b.masterful,manly8.virile c.drink9.senile d.infirm,weakfromoldage
10.doddering e.trembling,shaking
TODAY’SIDIOM
burnthemidnightoil—studyorworklateintothenightIfI’mgoingtopassthetesttomorrow,Iwillhavetoburnthemidnightoiltonight.
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WEEK25 DAY5REVIEWWeekbyweekyourword-powerisbeingbuilt.It’slikeputtingmoneyinthebank.Remember,inourlanguagetheremaybemanysynonymsandrelatedmeaningsforeachword.Knowingonesynonymisgood,butyouwillreapgreaterbenefitsfromknowingseveral.Belowisthematchingreviewforthisweek.
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.aegis a. trembling,shakingwitholdage2.awesome b. regret3.conflagration c. burstingout4.congenial d. infirm,weakasaresultofoldage5.debris e. wiseman,philosopher6.deplorable f. ruins,fragments7.detriment g. weak,unimportant8.dispersed h. protection,sponsorship,shield9.doddering i. agreeable,sympathetic
10.eruption j. brokenup,scattered,spread
11.hoard k. sad,pitiable
12.imbibe l. hurt,damage,injury
13.initiate m. drink
14.longevity n. greatfire
15.obliterate o. manly,masterful
16.puny p. inspiringterror,weird
17.rue q. setgoing,start
18.sage r. accumulate,save,storeup
19.senile s. longdurationoflife
20.virile t. wipeout,eraseIDIOMS
21.asbroadasitislong u. inaboredordepressedstate
22.blowhotandcold v. makesverylittledifference
23.inthedoldrums w. swingforandagainstsomething
24.burnthemidnightoil x. worklateintothenight
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Don’t neglect words you fail to answer correctly. These problem words can be masteredquicklyifyouwritethemdown,lookuptheirmeanings,andpracticeusingthem.
*Forreferenceonly
WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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WORDSEARCH25Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues2ndDay2ndDay2ndDay3rdDay3rdDay
SavetheWhales,atLeast
Haveweallbecometiredofthemuchusedword“environment”?Howoftenwehearorreadaboutthe stateoftheworld’srivers,forests,air,andearth.Whenwelosesightofthefactthatcountlessnumbersofcreatureshavebecomeextinctbecausetheirenvironmentcouldnolongersustainthem,thenweignorethepossibilitythatthesesamechangescouldmanyspeciesthatwetakeforgranted.
Ourlife-style,andthatofthebillionsofothersonthisearth,putswasteintotheairandwater.Wemay thiscarelessbehavior.Whiletheremaystillbeenoughcleanwaterandairforus,thelossofanimalsandplantscanonlybea toagoodlifeforthegenerationsthatfollow.
Noonesuggeststhatthesolutionstoourenvironmentalproblemsareeasy.Thenationsandpeople of theworld are in competition for the limited riches of this planet. Itwill take thesagestandmostdedicatedleaders,underwhose educatedandconcernedcitizenswillliveandwork,toprotecttheenvironment.
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NEWWORDS
lethargicləthär´jik
prevalentprev´ələnt
paramountpar´əmount
remissrimis´
hostilehos´tl
WEEK26 DAY1INFORMINGTHEPUBLICPublic opinion has an important place in a democracy. The public, often lethargic, issusceptible* toawidevarietyof influences.Themostprevalentof these is themassmedia.Thesecommunicationsmedia—thepress, radio,and television—haveaparamount positionin initiating,* influencing,andshapingpublicopinion.Bearing this responsibility, themassmediaareoftenaccusedofbeingremissintheirdutytoinformthepublic.Therehasbeenagreatdealofhostilecommentleveledagainsttheseopinionmolders.
SampleSentencesBaseduponyourunderstandingofthenewwordsasdiscoveredfromthecontext,usetheminthespacesprovided.
1.Theaudiencebecameextremely________________whenthebigot*begantoattackminoritygroups.2.Longhairamongboysisso________________today,thereisnolongeraprohibitionagainstitinmostschools.3.Weareallsusceptible*toa________________feelingafteraheavymeal.4.Agoodpoliticianseeksthe________________issueinhiscommunity.5.Wewouldbe________________ifweoverlookedtheimportanceoftheInternettotheinterchangeofideasandinformation.
DefinitionsMatchingwordsanddefinitionswillproveyou’velearnedthem.
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6.lethargic a.prevailing,common,general7.prevalent b.lazy,indifferent8.paramount c.antagonistic,angry9.remiss d.supreme,foremost
10.hostile e.careless,negligent
TODAY’SIDIOM
tosplithairs—tomakefinedistinctionsThemotherandchildspentagreatdealoftimearguingaboutthehair-splittingquestion
ofwhether“goingtobed”meantlightsoutornot.
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NEWWORDS
rebukeribyük´
aversionəver´zhən
evinceivins´
voguevōg
superficialsü´pərfish´əl
WEEK26 DAY2THELACKOFFOREIGNNEWSThecriticsrebuke thepressfor thefact thatmostnewspapersdevotesomewhat less than10percentoftheirnewsspacetoforeignitems.Inmanyhundredsofpapersthisfallsbelowtwopercent.Whyis there thisaversion to foreignnews?Newsmenclaimthat readersevincenointerest in foreign affairs. In order to increase reader interest in foreign news, the vogueamongeditorsistosensationalizeittothepointofdistortion.Manyotherpapersdoonlythemostsuperficialkindofreportinginthisarea.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Thefemale________________tomiceisconsideredabsurd*byboys.2.Aftera________________examinationoftheinjuredmotorist,thedoctorsaidthathospitalizationwasimperative.*3.Manyahusbandhasbeengivena________________forhavingimbibed*toofullyatanofficeparty.4.Youngstersoftendonot________________anycuriosityaboutthelivesoftheirparentsorgrandparents.5.Goodmannersarealwaysin________________.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
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6.rebuke(v.) a.onthesurface,slight7.aversion b.criticize,reproach,reprimand8.evince c.strongdislike,opposition9.vogue d.fashion
10.superficial e.showplainly,exhibit
TODAY’SIDIOM
tostrikewhiletheironishot—totakeanactionattherightmomentAssoonasJohnheardthathisfatherhadwoninthelottery,hestruckwhiletheironwas
hotandaskedforanincreaseinhisallowance.
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jettisonjet´əsən
inevitableinev´ətəbəl
lucrativelü´krətiv
tussletus´əl
intrinsicintrin´sik
WEEK26 DAY3PLAYINGITSAFETheaveragenewspaperoffice receivesmany times the amountof foreignnews than it hasspacetoprint.Theeditormustincludeorjettisonitemsasheseesfit.Itisinevitablethathisideasofwhatthereaderwanttoknow,orshouldknow,aredecisive.Becausethenewspaperowners do not want to endanger a lucrative business, there is the constant tussle betweenpersonalopinionandthedesirenottooffendtoomanyreadersoradvertisers.Itisintrinsictothe operation of allmassmedia that they avoid being extremist in their news coverage oreditorials.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Ourconsciencemustalways________________againstouryearningforwhatweknowistaboo.*2.Mansetsthepriceofgold;ithasno________________value.3.Thepilotdecideditwouldbeimprudent*to________________hisfueloverthepopulatedarea.4.Itis________________thatchildrenquestionwhattheireldersacceptastradition.*5.Eachyearthecontractsofferedtostarsportsfiguresbecomemore________________.
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6.jettison a.sure,certain,unavoidable7.inevitable b.essential,natural,inborn8.lucrative c.aroughstruggle9.tussle(n.) d.profitable
10.intrinsic e.throwoverboard,discard
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onceinabluemoon—onaveryrareoccasionHiswifecomplainedthattheygoouttodinnerandashowonceinabluemoon.
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acuteəkyüt´
gistjist
transienttran´shənt
tersetėrs
cogentkō´jənt
WEEK26 DAY4AFAVORITENEWSSOURCETheelectronicmedia—televisionandradio—havemoreacuteproblemsthandoesthepresswhenitcomestonewsreporting.Anormalbroadcastcancoveronlyasmallpartofanewsday.Theobject is to transmit thegistofa storywithout supplying itsbackground.Anotherdifficultyofelectronicnewsbroadcastingisitstransientnature;theviewersorlistenersmaymiss an important story if their attention wanders. On the other hand, because radio andtelevisionpresentnewsinamoreterseandexcitingway,theyareacceptedasthemostcogentpresentationofnewsandarepreferredandbelievedabovenewspapersbymostpeople.
SampleSentencesAslowandthoroughstudyisneededtoday.
1.Afterthecatastrophe,*therewasan________________needforemergencyhousing.2.Theyoungloverwassusceptible*to________________feelingsofjealousywhenhesawhissweetheartdancingwithhisbestfriend.3.Shetriedtogetthe________________ofhermessageintoa25-wordtelegram.4.Themayormadea________________statementinwhichherebuked*hiselectionopponentformakingacontemptuous*accusation.5.Thebestdebatermakesthemost________________presentation.
DefinitionsThisday’sworkrequirescarefulstudy.
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6.acute a.forceful,convincing,persuasive7.gist b.concise,brief,compact8.transient c.essence,mainpoint9.terse d.passing,short-lived,fleeting
10.cogent e.sharp,keen,severe
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sleeponit—postponeadecisionwhilegivingitsomethoughtHedidn’twanttoshowhishand*immediately,soheagreedtosleeponitforafewmore
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WEEK26 DAY5REVIEWIf you’ve ever watched or played baseball, you know how important a base hit is to eachbatter.Beforethegameplayersspendasmuchtimeaspossibletakingtheirbattingpractice.During thegame thebatter concentrateson everypitch. In the sameway, eachdayyouaregetting in your “batting practice,” and the weekly review is your chance to build up your“battingaverage.”Collectnewwordswiththesameconcentrationthatbaseballplayerscollectbasehits.
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.acute a. showplainly,exhibit2.aversion b. fleeting,passing,short-lived3.cogent c. throwoverboard,discard4.evince d. forceful,convincing,persuasive5.gist e. onthesurface,slight6.hostile f. aroughstruggle7.inevitable g. compact,brief,concise8.intrinsic h. reprimand,reproach,criticize9.jettison i. inborn,natural,essential
10.lucrative j. fashion
11.paramount k. mainpoint,essence
12.prevalent l. severe,keen,sharp
13.rebuke m. lazy,indifferent
14.remiss n. negligent,careless
15.superficial o. unavoidable,certain,sure
16.lethargic p. opposition,strongdislike
17.terse q. foremost,supreme
18.transient r. general,common,prevailing
19.tussle s. angry,antagonistic
20.vogue t. profitableIDIOMS
21.tostrikewhiletheironishot u. onaveryrareoccasion
22.tosplithairs v. postponeadecision
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23.sleeponit w. takeactionattherightmoment24.onceinabluemoon x. tomakeafinedistinction
Takethatextramomentnowtoreviewandstudythewordsyougotwrong.
*Forreferenceonly
WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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WORDSEARCH26Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues1stDay3rdDay2ndDay4thDay3rdDay
TheWildWest
Historytellsusthat,inashowdownin1881,anotoriousoutlaw,BillytheKid,waskilled.Atleast that is the belief.TherealBilly theKid,WilliamBonney, isbelievedtohaveescapedandlivedformanyyearsinTexas.Infact,amannamedBrushyBillRobertsclaimedtobethegrown-upBillytheKid.
When Roberts died in 1950, there was the question about his true identity. As aresult, a computerwasbrought in to testwhether therewas anythingother than aresemblancebetweenthetwomen.AphotooftheKidandaphotoofRobertswerecomparedonthecomputer.
Ina reportfromthecomputertechnician,theidentityofRobertswasprovedtobedifferentfromthatoftherealBillytheKid.Thus,computeranalysisallowsusto theideathatBillytheKidsurvivedthefamousgunduel.
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pinnaclepin´ kəl
arrayərā´
obscureəbsky r´
ardentärd´nt
culminatekul´mənāt
WEEK27 DAY1AMUSICALWORLDMusicreacheditspinnacleinthenineteenthcentury.Everyleadingnationproduceditsshareofgreatcomposers.Therewasabewilderingarrayofnationalschoolsandmusicalstylesastheonceobscuremusiciancameintohisown.Musicbecameawidespreadanddemocraticart.TheardentmusicloverturnedtoViennaasthemusiccenteratthebeginningofthenineteenthcentury.However,Pariswasnotfarbehind,especiallyinthefieldofoperaticmusic.Asthecentury progressed, the Germans became paramount* in orchestral and symphonic music.ThegrowthofGermanmusiccanbesaidtohaveculminatedwithLudwigvanBeethoven.
SampleSentencesTakecommandofthenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Thepresidentfacedanimposing________________ofreporters.2.Thepartywill________________withtheawardforthemostoriginalcostume.3.The________________offameandsuccessisoftenatransient*stage.4.The________________baseballfanwenttoeveryhomegame.5.Spacetelescopesaremakingour________________planetseverclearer.
DefinitionsMatch-uptimefornewwordsanddefinitions.
6.pinnacle a.passionate,eager7.array b.summit,peak,top,crown
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8.obscure(adj.) c.arrangement,system9.ardent d.unknown,lowly,unclear
10.culminate e.reachthehighestpoint
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tobreaktheice—tomakeabeginning,toovercomestiffnessbetweenstrangers
Allafter-dinnerspeakersbreaktheicebytellingastoryorjokeatthestartoftheirspeeches.
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constrictkənstrikt´
prodigyprod´əjē
bereftbireft´
falterfôl´tər
exultationeg´zultā´shən
WEEK27 DAY2AGIANTCOMPOSERBeethovenwasabletofreemusicfromthetraditions*thathadtendedtoconstrictit.Hewasachildprodigywhoheldanimportantmusicalpostattheageof14.Hewasasuccessfulconcertpianist, but when his health began to fail he turned to composing. Even though bereft ofhearingattheageof49,hedidnotfalterinhiswork.Someofhislatercompositionsreflecthissadnesswithhisphysicalcondition,buttheyalsoevince*anexultationaboutmanandlife.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Thecatastrophe*lefthim________________ofallhispossessions.2.Shewasfilledwith________________whenshelearnedherSATscorewasnearthemaximum.3.Itisimprudent*forayoungsterto________________hercircleoffriendssothatthereisnoopportunitytomeetnewpeople.4.Thereisuniversal*wonderwhensome________________appearsonthestagetoperformattheageof4or5.5.Thoughheknewwellthedangerinvolved,theknightdidnot________________asheenteredthedragon’scave.
DefinitionsYourpersonaltestfollowsthroughmatching.
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6.constrict a.triumphantjoy7.prodigy b.stumble,hesitate,waver8.bereft c.deprivedof9.falter d.limit,bind,squeeze
10.exultation e.marvel,phenomenon
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loadedforbear—tobewellpreparedWhentheenemyfinallyattackedthepositions,thedefenderswereloadedforbear.
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vitriolicvit´rēol´ik
invectiveinvek´tiv
besmirchbismėrch´
voluminousvəlümənəs
retrospectret´rəspekt
WEEK27 DAY3AWORTHYSUCCESSORA successor to Beethoven was Johannes Brahms. Also a prodigy,* he was the object ofvitriolic attacks by other composers because of the individuality of hiswork.They heapedinvective upon him for the intensely emotional quality andGermanic style of hiswritings.However,itwasimpossibletobesmirchhistalentsforlong,andhewassoononeofthemostpopularcomposersinEurope.Heproducedvoluminousvarietiesofcompositions.Today,inretrospect,hisoriginalityisappreciated,andheisplacedamongthetopromanticcomposers.
SampleSentencesCompletethefollowingsentenceswiththenewwords.
1.Itisdifficulttokeep________________outofourdiscussionabouttheenemy.2.Onehastobeamazedatthe________________amountofinformationthatcanbestoredonacomputerchip.3.Thecandidatetriedto________________hisopponent’srecord.4.Inthefuturewewill,in________________,regardtoday’sbizarre*behaviorasquiteordinary.5.The________________languageusedbycriticsofthenewplaytendedtoobliterate*itsgoodqualities.
DefinitionsStudytheparagraphandsamplesentencesforthemeanings.
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6.vitriolic a.insulting,abusivespeech7.invective b.bulky,large8.besmirch c.soil,stain,dimthereputation9.voluminous d.biting,burning
10.retrospect e.lookingbackward
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tobringdownthehouse—tocausegreatenthusiasmPopularentertainerscanbecountedontobringdownthehouseateverypublic
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egotistē´gətist
humilityhyümil´ətē
pungentpun´jənt
inveterateinvet´ėrit
adamantad´əmant
WEEK27 DAY4GRUFFBUTLIKEABLEInhisprivate lifeBrahmswasconsideredbyhis friendsasanegotist.Hehadanextremelyloftyopinionofhimself andhis talents.Hewasnotnoted forhishumility.Alongwith thisquality,Brahmswasknownforhispungentsenseofhumor.Whilehisclosestfriendscouldaccepthisbiting jokes,othersfoundhimdifficult towarmupto.Brahmswasan inveteratestay-at-home. Cambridge University conferred an honorary degree upon him, but he wasadamantaboutstayingathomeanddidnotgotoreceivethehonor.Despitetheardent*andromantic nature of his music, Brahms never found the right girl and remained singlethroughouthislife.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Doctorsagreethatitisimperative*that________________smokersgiveupthatimprudent*habit.2.The________________odorofburningleavesmarkstheautumnseason.3.Theumpirewas________________abouthisdecisiontocalltherunnerout.4.Weallexpect________________fromtheactorsandactresseswhowintheAcademyAwards.5.However,weshouldnotbesurprisedthatanawardwinnerisan________________abouthisorherperformance.
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DefinitionsMakethenewwordsyoursthroughthematch-ups.
6.egotist a.humbleness,modesty,meekness7.humility b.avain,conceitedperson8.pungent c.unyielding,inflexible9.inveterate d.sharplystimulating,biting
10.adamant e.habitual,firmlyestablished
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topullone’sweight—todoafairshareoftheworkEveryoneinapioneerfamilyhadtopullhisorherownweight.
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WEEK27 DAY5REVIEWAnotherweektobuildyourvocabulary.Wordsstandfor“things.”Themore“things”youcanrecognize,thebetterableyouaretodealwiththecomplicatedandchangingworld.Newandunusual situations aremore easily handled by thosewho can utilize the largest number of“things”wecallwords.
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.adamant a. reachthehighestpoint2.ardent b. inflexible,unyielding3.array c. triumphantjoy4.bereft d. lookingbackward5.besmirch e. peak,crown,summit6.constrict f. aconceited,vainperson7.culminate g. bind,limit,squeeze8.egotist h. biting,burning9.exultation i. insulting,abusivespeech
10.falter j. system,arrangement
11.humility k. modesty,meekness,humbleness
12.invective l. phenomenon,marvel
13.inveterate m. stain,soil,dimthereputation
14.obscure n. sharplystimulating
15.pinnacle o. deprivedof
16.prodigy p. bulky,large
17.pungent q. hesitate,waver,stumble
18.retrospect r. eager,passionate
19.vitriolic s. firmlyestablished,habitual
20.voluminous t. unclear,unknown,lowlyIDIOMS
21.tobreaktheice u. tobewellprepared
22.topullone’sownweight v. tocausegreatenthusiasm
23.tobringdownthehouse w. tomakeabeginning
24.loadedforbear x. todoafairshareofthework
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Awordmissedcannowbemadepartofyourvocabularyquiteeasily.Reviewtheparagraph,samplesentence,definition,andthenwriteyourownsentenceusingtheword.
*Forreferenceonly
WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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WORDSEARCH27Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues3rdDay1stDay1stDay1stDay2ndDay
HotEnoughForYou?
In theyear1990wasayearof recordhigh temperaturesacross theUnitedStates.The cause of this problem is complex. There are many proposed explanations, from anincreaseofpopulationtothegreenhouseeffect.If,infact,temperaturesarecontinuingtoriseasaresultofhumanactivity,thereshouldbean searchforthecausesandthecures.
Scientists are looking into even themost aspects ofmodern society to determinewhat might be the long-range effects of our activities. They hope that investigations will
inaprogramtochangetheharmfulwayswecontributetoadangeroustrend.
Asmall increase in theearth’s temperaturewill lead tomajordifficulties foreveryone.Weshouldnot inoureffortstoavoidsuchdisasters.
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vulnerablevul´nərəbəl
bedlambed´ləm
cacophonykəkof´əni
exploiteks´ploit
propinquityprōping´kwəti
WEEK28 DAY1ADANGEROUSSPORTRacingcardriversarevulnerabletodangersthatothersportsmenseldomface.Driversagreethat controlling a car at top speeds on a winding course is a singularly* awesome*experience. There is the bedlam caused by the roaring motors that move the car from astandingstart to100milesanhourineightseconds.Oneisshakenbythecacophonyof thebrakes, larger than thewheels andproducingduring the courseof a350-mile raceenoughheattowarmaneight-roomhousethroughahardwinter.Thedriverneedstobeonthealerttoexploitanymistakebyanopponent,andhemustbeconstantlyawareofthepropinquityofsuddendeath.Allofthismakescarracingoneofthemostdemandinggamesofall.
Howwasyourrecalltoday?Didyouspotvulnerableasareintroducedword?
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesentences.
1.Astronautsarealerttothe________________ofsuddenaccidents.2.Theegotist*is________________toslightsandinsults.3.Electronicmusicisconsiderednothingmoreorlessthan________________bymany.4.Advertisersspendlargesumsto________________thelucrative*teenagemarket.5.Thewinningteam’sdressingroomwasasceneof________________.
DefinitionsMatchyournewwordstotheirdefinitions.
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6.vulnerable a.discord,harshsound,dissonance7.bedlam b.opentoattack,susceptible8.cacophony c.profitby,utilize9.exploit(v.) d.nearnessintimeorplace
10.propinquity e.confusion,uproar
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awhiteelephant—acostlyanduselesspossessionWhenhediscoveredthe30-volumeencyclopedia,dated1895,inhisattic,heknewhehad
awhiteelephantonhishands.
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disgruntleddisgrun´təld
infallibleinfal´əbəl
panaceapan´əsē´ə
eradicateirad´ikāt
impedeimpēd´
WEEK28 DAY2THEMYSTERYOFCREATIVITYInordertocreate,itissaidthatamanmustbedisgruntled.Thecreativeindividualisusuallyone who is dissatisfied with things as they are; he wants to bring something new into theworld—to make it a different place. There is no infallible way to identify a potentiallycreative person. The speed-up in the sciences has forced schools and industry to seek apanaceafortheshortagesthattheyface.Theneedtodiscoveranddevelopthecreativepersonhasbeenthesourceofmuchstudy.Theparamount*objectivesofthestudiesaretoeradicateanythingthatwillimpedethediscoveryofcreativetalentandtoexploit*thistalenttothelimit.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Itistheprevalent*moodforyoungsterstobe________________withtheworldsituation.2.ManypeoplehopedthattheUnitedNationswouldbethe________________fortheproblemsofourtime.3.Thecriminaltriedto________________allofthewitnessestothebizarre*murder.4.An________________signofspringisthebloomingofthecrocus.5.Nothingcould________________thebigot*fromhisvitriolic*verbalattack.
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6.disgruntled a.exemptfromerror,right7.infallible b.unhappy,displeased8.panacea c.wipeout9.eradicate d.cure-all
10.impede e.interfere,block,hinder
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lock,stock,andbarrel—entirely,completelyThecompanymoveditsoperationstoanotherstatelock,stock,andbarrel.
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sedatesidāt´
equanimityē´kwənim´ətē
compatiblekəmpat´əbəl
serenitysəren´ətē
revererivir´
WEEK28 DAY3THEDUTCHThefirstimpressiononegetsofHollandisthatitisacalm,sedate,andsimpleland.Theslowrhythmof life is even seen in the barges on the canals and the bicycles on the roads.Onegradually discovers this equanimity of daily existence is not in accord with the intrinsic*natureoftheDutch.Thesepeoplearemovedbystrongfeelingsthatarenotcompatiblewiththeserenityoftheworldaroundthem.Thereisaconflictbetweentherigid,traditional*socialrulesandthedesireforlibertyandindependence,bothofwhichtheDutchrevere.
SampleSentencesPayattentiontothefinedifferencesinmeaning.
1.Thereissomethingabsurd*aboutawell-dressed,________________manthrowingsnowballs.2.The________________ofthecountrysidewasshatteredbytheexplosion.3.Thespeakerlosthis________________andbegantouseinvective*whentheaudiencestartedtolaugh.4.Theboyandgirldiscoveredtheyhadmany________________interests.5.Therearenotmanypeopleinthisworldwhomonecan________________.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.sedate a.peacefulrepose
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7.equanimity b.quiet,still,undisturbed,sober8.compatible c.evennessofmind,composure9.serenity d.honor,respect,admire
10.revere e.harmonious,well-matched
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afeatherinone’scap—somethingtobeproudofIfshecouldgetthemoviestar ’sautograph,sheknewitwouldbeafeatherinhercap.
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irrationalirash´ənəl
avariceav´əris
insatiableinsā´shəbəl
nadirnā´dər
moribundmôr´əbund
WEEK28 DAY4TULIPFEVERThetulipreachedHollandin1593andwas,at first, lookeduponasacuriosity.Theresoondevelopedan irrational demand fornewspecies.Specimenswere soldat awesomely*highprices.Intheiravarice,speculatorsboughtandsoldthesametuliptentimesinoneday.TheentireDutchpopulationsufferedfromthecraze.Therewasaninsatiabledesireforeachnewcolor or shape. At one point a man purchased a house for three bulbs! Before long theinevitable* crash came and the demand for bulbs quickly reached itsnadir. A $1,500 bulbcould be bought for $1.50. With the moribund tulip market came financial disaster tothousandsofpeople.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsforthefollowingsentences.
1.Whoisnotvulnerable*tosomemeasureof________________?2.TheAmericanconsumerappearstohavean________________needfornewproducts.3.Helookeduponthelast-placefinishofhisteamwithequanimity;*fromthis________________theonlyplacetogowasup.4.Weoughttoexpectsome________________behaviorfromasenile*person.5.Withtheexpansionofthesupermarket,thesmall,localgrocerystoreisina________________state.
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6.irrational a.lowestpoint7.avarice b.dying,atthepointofdeath8.insatiable c.unreasonable,absurd9.nadir d.greed,passionforriches
10.moribund e.cannotbesatisfied
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outonalimb—inadangerousorexposedpositionHewentoutonalimbandpredictedhewouldwintheelectionbyawidemargin.
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WEEK28 DAY5REVIEWYouhavebeen learninghow tousemanynewwordsby seeing them in anatural situation.Eachday’sstoryisthesettinginwhichyoumeetthenewwords.Theweeklyreviewenablesyou to isolate the word and its many meanings. In this way you can reinforce yourunderstandingandwordpower.Atthispointyouhavelearnedalmost600words.Keepupthegoodwork.
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.avarice a. susceptible,opentoattack2.bedlam b. exemptfromerror,right3.cacophony c. well-matched,harmonious4.compatible d. lowestpoint5.disgruntled e. atthepointofdeath,dying6.equanimity f. peacefulrepose7.eradicate g. cure-all8.exploit h. uproar,confusion9.impede i. harshsound,discord,dissonance
10.infallible j. wipeout
11.insatiable k. sober,still,quiet,undisturbed
12.irrational l. nearnessintimeandplace
13.moribund m. displeased,unhappy
14.nadir n. absurd,unreasonable
15.panacea o. cannotbesatisfied
16.propinquity p. utilize,profitby
17.revere q. composure,evennessofmind
18.sedate r. passionforriches,greed
19.serenity s. hinder,interfere,block
20.vulnerable t. admire,respect,honorIDIOMS
21.lock,stock,andbarrel u. acostlyanduselesspossession
22.outonalimb v. entirely,completely
23.afeatherinone’scap w. inadangerousorexposedposition
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24.awhiteelephant x. somethingtobeproudof
Consistentstudyanduseofdifficultwordswillworkquickly tobring themintoyourdailyvocabulary.
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WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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DOINGDOUBLEDUTY(FromWeeks25–28)Selectsevenofthetwelvewordsbelowthatcanbeusedasmorethanonepartofspeech(for
example:nounandverb,nounandadjective).Thencomposesentencesusingeachwordbothways.
1.hoard 7.sage2.revere 8.rebuke3.transient 9.paramount4.pungent 10.obscure5.falter 11.exploit6.sedate 12.senile
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WORDSEARCH28Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues2ndDay3rdDay1stDay4thDay2ndDay
ReadMyLips
Formanyyearsithasbeenthegoalofcomputerspecialiststoperfectamachinethatwouldunderstandhumanspeech.Theproblemisthatthespeakerhastobealoneandinaquietroom.Noisewill thecomputer ’sability.Inthe ofaspecialroom,thecomputerworkswell.
Now, math wizards are trying to develop a computer that will read lips despite anysurrounding .Whilesomeofusthinkit tobelievethatacomputercanreadlips,theexperimentsgoon.Andtherehasbeensomesuccess.
Progressinallaspectsofcomputersciencehasbeensoremarkablethatwehesitatetoruleoutany possibility. There is one rule about the world of computers: the seeminglyimpossiblegetsdonemorequicklythanweeverimagined.
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lithelīŦH
obeseōbēs´
adherentadhir´ənt
blissblis
patheticpəthet´ik
WEEK29 DAY1ASPORTFOREVERYONEOfthemanyhighlypopularsportsintheUnitedStates,footballmustberatedaroundthetop.Thissportallowsthespeedyandlitheathletetojoinwiththeslowerandobeseoneinateameffort.Theskillsandstrengthsofmanymenareweldedtogethersothatoneteammayworkasaunittogainmasteryoveritsopponent.Theknowledgeableadherentofateamcanfollowactioncoveringmanypartsoftheplayingfieldatthesametime.Heisinastateofblisswhenhisteamexecutesamovementtoperfection.However,thereisnoonemorepatheticthanthesamefanwhentheoppositionfunctionstoequalperfection.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Thedisgruntled*________________switchedhisloyaltytotheoppositionparty.2.Itwasapleasuretowatchthe________________bodyoftheballetdancerassheperformedthemostdifficultsteps.3.Thereissomething________________aboutagreatathletewhocontinuestocompetelongafterhehasbeenbereft*ofhistalents.4.Hisinsatiable*hungerforsweetssoonmadehim________________.5.Oh,what________________couldbeseenintheeyesoftheardent*coupleastheyannouncedtheirengagement!
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6.lithe a.backer,supporter7.obese b.veryfat8.adherent c.sad,pitiful,distressing9.bliss d.graceful
10.pathetic e.happiness,pleasure
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onthespurofthemoment—onimpulse,withoutthinkingOnthespurofthemomentheturnedthumbsdown*onthenewjob.
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exhortegzôrt´
apathyap´əthē
fracasfrā´kəs
inebriatedinē´brēātid
adversaryad´vərser´ē
WEEK29 DAY2RAH!RAH!RAH!Thespectatorsatafootballgameplaymorethanasuperficial*role.Aspiritedcheerfromthestandsoftengivestheplayeronthefieldareasontotryevenharder.Cheerleadersexhortthefans,whomaybe in a stateofapathy because their team is losing, to spur on the team. Inparticularly close games between rivals of long standing, feelings begin to run high, andfromtimetotimeafracasmaybreakoutinthestands.Whiletheteamscompetebelow,thefanwhoisabitinebriatedmayseekoutapersonaladversary.Onthewholetheenthusiasmofthespectatorsisusuallyconstricted*tocheeringandshoutingfortheirfavoriteteams.
SampleSentencesCompletethesentenceswiththenewwords.
1.Thefeelingof________________wassoprevalent*duringtheelectioncampaignthatthecandidateshardlybotheredtomakespeeches.2.Doctors________________obese*individualstogoondiets.3.Hewasusuallysedate,*butwhen________________hebecamehostile.*4.The________________startedwhenhebesmirched*mygoodname.5.My________________becamedisgruntled*becausemyargumentsweresocogent.*
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.exhort a.opponent,enemy,foe
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7.apathy b.drunk,intoxicated8.fracas c.lackofinterest,unconcern9.inebriated d.urgestrongly,advise
10.adversary e.noisyfight,brawl
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aflyintheointment—somesmallthingthatspoilsorlessenstheenjoymentHewasofferedalucrative*positionwiththefirm,buttheflyintheointmentwasthathe
wouldhavetoworkonSaturdayandSunday.
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indolentin´dlənt
gustogus´tō
garrulousgar´ələs
banalbā´nl
platitudeplat´ətüd
WEEK29 DAY3THE23-INCHFOOTBALLFIELDThefootballfanwhocannotattendacontest inpersonmaywatchanynumberofgamesontelevision.Thishasthegreatadvantageofpermittinganindolentfantositinthecomfortofhislivingroomandwatchtwoteamsplayinthemostinclement*weather.However,someofthespirit, thegusto, ismissingwhenonewatchesagameona small screenawayfrom theactual scene of the contest.Also, the viewer is constantly exposed to agarrulous group ofannouncerswhocontinue tochatter inanendlessway throughout theafternoon.Should thegamebeadullone, theannouncersdiscuss themostbanalbitsof information.Even in thepoorest game there is constant chatter involving one platitude after another about thelaudable*performancesofeachandeveryplayer.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesentences.
1.Hebegantoeatthefoodservedatthesumptuous*feastwith________________.2.Menbelievethatwomen’sconversationisfilledwith________________commentsconcerningclothingorfood.3.Duringthemostsultry*daysofsummer,oneoftenhearsthe________________,“Isithotenoughforyou?”4.The________________persongoestogreatlengthstoeschew*work.5.Shewasusuallyso________________,weconsideredanythingunderafiveminutespeechasacryptic*remark.
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.indolent a.enthusiasm,enjoyment,zest7.gusto b.commonplaceortritesaying8.garrulous c.lazy9.banal d.talkative,wordy
10.platitude e.trivial,meaninglessfromoveruse
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totakeFrenchleave—togoawaywithoutpermissionThestarplayerwasfined$100whenhetookFrenchleavefromthetrainingcamp.
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piquepēk
dilettantedilətänt´
atypicalātip´əkəl
nondescriptnon´dəskript
wanewān
WEEK29 DAY4WHAT’SON?Onedayeachweekissetasideforcollegefootball,andanotherfortheprofessionalbrand.Most fansenjoybothvarieties.Nothingcanput anavid*viewer intoapiquemorequicklythanmissingan importantcontest. It is thedilettantewhoeschews* theamateurvarietyandwatchesonlytheprofessionalgames.Theatypical fanwillwatchonlyhishometeamplay;however,enthusiastswillcontinuetoviewthemostnondescriptcontestsinvolvingteamsthathavenoconnectionwiththeirowntownorschool.Someintrepid*fanshavebeenknowntowatchhighschoolgameswhenthatwasallthatwasoffered.Publicinterestinfootballgrowseachyear,whileinterestinothersportsmaybeonthewane.
SampleSentencesCompletethesesentenceswiththenewwords.
1.The________________willscoff*atthosewhoadmitthattheyknowverylittleaboutmodernart.2.Itisthe________________fishermanwhodoesnotembellish*thestoryaboutthefishthatgotaway.3.Thedetectivehadlittletogoonbecauseofthe________________natureofthecriminal.4.Manyvirulent*diseasesarenowonthe________________.5.Heshowedhis________________byslammingthedoor.
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.pique a.decrease,decline7.dilettante b.fitofresentment8.atypical c.onewhohasgreatinterest,butlittleknowledge9.nondescript d.nonconforming
10.wane(n.) e.undistinguished,difficulttodescribe
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inthearmsofMorpheus—asleep;MorpheuswastheRomangodofdreamsTheday’sactivitiesweresoenervating,hewassooninthearmsofMorpheus.
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WEEK29 DAY5REVIEWThe regular, consistent study of these daily stories is the salient* clue to your success.Sporadic*study tends todisrupt the learningprocess.Don’tgive in to the temptation toputyourworkasideandthenrushto“catchup.”
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.adherent a. urgestrongly,advise2.adversary b. enemy,foe,opponent3.apathy c. graceful4.atypical d. pitiful,sad,distressing5.banal e. lazy6.bliss f. meaninglessfromoveruse,trivial7.dilettante g. fitofresentment8.exhort h. difficulttodescribe,undistinguished9.fracas i. unconcern,lackofinterest
10.garrulous j. intoxicated,drunk
11.gusto k. veryfat
12.indolent l. pleasure,happiness
13.inebriated m. zest,enjoyment,enthusiasm
14.lithe n. tritesaying
15.nondescript o. onewithlittleknowledgeandgreatinterest
16.obese p. nonconforming
17.pathetic q. brawl,noisyfight
18.pique r. supporter,backer
19.platitude s. wordy,talkative
20.wane t. decline,decreaseIDIOMS
21.onthespurofthemoment u. asleep
22.inthearmsofMorpheus v. somethingthatspoilsorlessenstheenjoyment
23.totakeFrenchleave w. togoawaywithoutpermission
24.aflyintheointment x. withoutthinking,onimpulse
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Quickreinforcementofwordsyoudonotyetknowwillhelpyouretainthem.Rightnow...putdownthewordsandmeanings.Then,writeasentenceusingthewordcorrectly.
*Forreferenceonly
WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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WORDSEARCH29Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues2ndDay1stDay3rdDay3rdDay2ndDay
EachCitizen’sObligation
Ofallthedemocraciesintheworld,theUnitedStateshasthemostlacklusterrecordwhenitcomes to citizen participation in elections. Every four years the experts try to analyze thereasonsforvoter .Oftentheeligiblevoterturnoutatelectiontimefallsbelow50%.This, after months of political campaigning, including televised debates, is asituation.
Nomatterhowhardthecandidateswoothevoters,theendresultsareoftendisappointing.Arethevotersso thattheywouldratherstayhomewatchingtelevisionthancastaballot?Doesthevoterfeelthatthecandidatesarestatingone afteranotherandisthereforeturnedoff?
The right tovote is soprecious that revolutionshave takenplacewhere ithasbeendenied.Thecivilrightsstrugglesof thepastweresparkedbythosewhohadbeendeniedthisright.The greatest of democracy in this country is said to be the failure of citizenparticipationintheelectionprocess.
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NEWWORDS
extinctekstingkt´
idyllicīdil´ik
galvanizegal´vənīz
encumbranceenkum´brəns
gaudygô´dē
WEEK30 DAY1INDAYSGONEBYThemanwhobestdescribedthenowextinctlifeaboardasteamerontheMississippiRiverisMarkTwain.Havingactuallyworkedaboardtheriverboats,hiswritingcapturesthetranquil*orturbulent*eventsofthosedays.InhisbookaboutlifeontheMississippi,Twainrecallstheidyllic timeswhenmanwasnot in suchagreat rush toget fromoneplace toanother.Onechapterdealswiththeracesconductedbetweentheswiftestoftheboats.Whenaracewasset,the excitement would galvanize activity along the river. Politics and the weather wereforgotten, and people talked with gusto* only of the coming race. The two steamers“stripped” and got ready; every encumbrance that might slow the passage was removed.Captainswenttoextremestolightentheirboats.Twainwritesofonecaptainwhoscrapedthepaintfromthegaudyfigurethathungbetweenthechimneysofhissteamer.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Today,thetrend*istomoreandmore________________dress.2.Itisamazinghowlithe*footballplayerscanbe,despitethe________________ofthesafetyfeaturesoftheiruniforms.3.Thedinosaurisan________________species.4.Citydwellersoftenyearnforthe________________lifeinthecountry.5.Adictatorwilluseanypretext*to________________hispeopleintoaggressiveactions.
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.extinct a.burden,handicap,load7.idyllic b.showy,flashy8.galvanize c.simple,peaceful9.encumbrance d.exciteorarousetoactivity
10.gaudy e.nolongerexisting
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fortywinks—ashortnapDuringthenightbeforethebigtest,hestudiedcontinuously,catchingfortywinksnow
andthen.
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condescendkon´disend´
candorkan´dər
mortifymôr´təfī
jocosejōkōs´
malignməlīn´
WEEK30 DAY2THEJOHNJ.ROEMarkTwain’sboatwassoslownoothersteamerwouldcondescendtoracewithit.Withtheutmostcandor, Twain comments that his boatmoved at such a pathetic* pace, they used toforgetinwhatyearitwastheyleftport.NothingwouldmortifyTwainmorethanthefactthatferryboats,waitingtocrosstheriver,wouldlosevaluabletripsbecausetheirpassengersgrewsenile*anddiedwaitingforhisboat,theJohnJ.Roe,topass.MarkTwainwroteinajocosemannerabouttheraceshissteamerhadwithislandsandrafts.Withquiethumorhecontinuedtomaligntheriverboat,buthisbookisreplete*withloveforthissortoflife.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Hehadsuchdisdain*forus,hewouldnot________________tospeakbeforeourgroup.2.Itismostcommonto________________thewealthyfortheiravarice.*3.Itisdifficulttobe________________inthepresenceofsomanydoleful*people.4.Whenwecannotspeakwith________________,weutilizeeuphemisms.*5.Goodsportsmanshiprequiresthatonenot________________adefeatedadversary.*
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.condescend a.humorous,merry
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7.candor b.abuse,slander8.mortify c.stoop,loweroneself9.jocose d.frankness,honesty
10.malign e.embarrass,humiliate
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frompillartopost—fromoneplacetoanotherThecompanywassolargeandspreadout,hewassentfrompillartopostbeforehe
foundtheproperofficial.
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omnipotentomnip´ətənt
zenithzē´nith
fledglingflej´ling
peremptorypəremp´tərē
precedentpres´ədənt
WEEK30 DAY3THERIVERBOATPILOTTheriverboatpilotwasamanconsideredomnipotentbyall.MarkTwainonceheldthathighposition.Hewritesthathefeltatthezenithofhislifeatthattime.Startingoutasafledglingpilot’s apprentice, he could not abjure dreams of the time he would become, “the onlyunfetteredandentirelyindependenthumanbeingthatlivedintheearth.”Kings,parliaments,andnewspapereditors,Twaincomments,arehamperedandrestricted.Theriverpilotissuedperemptory commands as absolute monarch. The captain was powerless to interfere. Eventhough the pilot was much younger than the captain, and the steamer seemed to be inimminent*danger, theoldermanwashelpless.Thecaptainhad tobehave impeccably,* foranycriticismofthepilotwouldestablishapernicious*precedentthatwouldhaveunderminedthepilot’slimitlessauthority.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Undertheaegis*ofanadroit*master,hereachedthe________________ofhiscareer.2.Wewouldscoff*atanyonecallinghimself________________.3.Thereisno________________forvotingwhenthereisnoquorum.*4.The________________poetlivedafrugal*life.5.Noonehadthetemerity*todisobeytheofficer ’s________________order.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
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6.omnipotent a.summit,top,prime7.zenith b.littleknown,newlydeveloped8.fledgling c.absolute,compulsory,binding9.peremptory d.custom,model
10.precedent e.almighty,unlimitedinpowerorauthority
TODAY’SIDIOM
inthelapofthegods—outofone’sownhandsIhandedinmyapplicationforthejob,andnowitisinthelapofthegods.
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wheedlehwē´dl
rusticrus´tik
jubilantjü´bələnt
decorumdikôr´əm
charlatanshär´lətən
WEEK30 DAY4THEDOUBLECROSSMany incidents that took place aboard his ship are re-told byTwain.One has to dowith awealthy cattlemanwhowas approached by three gamblers. The cattle farmer had let it beknownthathehadagreatdealofmoney,andthegamblersweretryingtowheedlehimintoacardgame.Heprotestedthatheknewnothingaboutcards.Hisrusticappearanceconfirmedthat fact.On the lastnightbefore landing the threegamblersgothimdrunk.When the firsthandwasdealt,ajubilantexpressioncameoverhisface.Thebettingbecamefurious.Alloftheproperdecorumwasputaside,andtenthousanddollarssoonlayonthetable.Withthelastwageroneof thegamblers showedahandof fourkings.Hispartnerwas tohavedealt thesuckerahandoffourqueens.Atthispointthevictim,thecharlatan,removedtheveneer*ofrespectability,andshowedahandoffouraces!Oneofthethreeprofessionalgamblerswasaclandestine*confederateof the“richcattle farmer.”Theyhadbeenplanning thisduplicity*formanyweeks.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Thechildtriedto________________fromhermothertheplacewherethecookieshadbeencached.*2.Theycoulddiscern*thatthefaithhealerwasa________________.3.The________________lifeissupposedtobeatranquil*one.4.Repress*youruncouthmannersandactwith________________attheparty.5.Wewere________________whenourindolent*cousingotajob.
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.wheedle a.coax,persuade,cajole*7.rustic b.joyful,inhighspirits8.jubilant c.politeness,correctbehavior9.decorum d.pretender,fraud
10.charlatan e.countrified,unpolished
TODAY’SIDIOM
Achillesheel—weakspotHewantedtoleadanascetic*life,buthisobsessionwithliquorwashisAchillesheel.
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WEEK30 DAY5REVIEWBecauseyouarelearningthesenewwordsincontext,theywillstaywithyou.Itisthenaturalmethod for seeing new words. Your ability to master words as they appear in normalsituationsshouldcarryovertoyourlearningmanyotherwordsasyouread.
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.candor a. arouseorexcitetoactivity2.charlatan b. humiliate,embarrass3.condescend c. littleknown,newlydeveloped4.decorum d. inhighspirits,joyful5.encumbrance e. peaceful,simple6.extinct f. honesty,frankness7.fledgling g. unpolished,countrified8.galvanize h. top,prime,summit9.gaudy i. load,handicap,burden
10.idyllic j. merry,humorous
11.jocose k. correctbehavior,politeness
12.jubilant l. unlimitedinpowerorauthority,almighty
13.malign m. nolongerexisting
14.mortify n. loweroneself,stoop
15.omnipotent o. persuade,coax,cajole*
16.peremptory p. binding,compulsory,absolute
17.precedent q. showy,flashy
18.rustic r. slander,abuse
19.wheedle s. fraud,pretender
20.zenith t. custom,modelIDIOMS
21.Achillesheel u. ashortnap
22.fortywinks v. weakspot
23.inthelapofthegods w. fromoneplacetoanother
24.frompillartopost x. outofone’sownhands
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Go right to it. Learn the words you have missed. Make them as much a part of yourvocabularyastheotherwordsyouknewcorrectly.
*Forreferenceonly
WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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WORDSEARCH30Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues1stDay1stDay3rdDay2ndDay2ndDay
TheEnvironmentalSociety
Agreatdealofcontroversysurroundstheeffortsofenvironmentaliststoprotectrarespeciesof animals and birds from becoming . In order to save these creatures fromdestruction stemming from a loss of forests or water pollution, environmentalists try to
large numbers of people to pressure politicians into passing conservationlegislation.Often,however,theseproposed lawsarethoughttobeaburdenplaceduponbusiness,resultinginalossofemployment.
Inthe21stcentury,theenergyandfoodrequirementsofanincreasingpopulationareatoddswith those whowould set aside land for birds or animals. There is a great temptation to
the motives of environmental advocates. It will take people of good will andtoresolvethemanydifficultiesthatlieahead.
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heresyher´əsē
prudentprüd´nt
ostensibleosten´səbəl
fervidfėr´vid
spuriousspy r´ēəs
WEEK31 DAY1CHOOSESAGELY*Today,theparamount*influenceintheformingofpublicopinionispropaganda.It isnotaheresy toourdemocraticbeliefs to state thatpressuregroupsplayan importantpart inourlives.Propagandamakesonevulnerable*totheinfluencesofothers.Theprudentpersonwillchoose between cogent* and specious propaganda efforts. While propaganda has theostensible purposeof informing thepublic, themost fervid propagandists usemethods thatmustbeexaminedby the thoughtfulcitizen.Theability todistinguish thespurious fromthetruefactsrequiresmorethanaperfunctory*examinationofprevalent*propagandaefforts.
SampleSentencesUsecare.Thewordshavemanymeanings.
1.His________________appealforactionthrewhisadherents*intoafrenzy*.2.Heaccusedtheleaderoftheoppositionofpolitical________________,andthemobwasexhorted*toburnhiseffigy*.3.Inthebedlam*thatfolloweditwasnot________________toappeartooapathetic*.4.Whilethe________________enemywastheoppositionleader,themainpurposeofthisrash*behaviorwastheeradication*ofallopponents.5.Intheconflagration*thatfollowed,noonequestionedwhethertheoriginalchargehadbeen________________.
DefinitionsStudythefinedifferences.Besurehowtousethem.
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6.heresy a.intense,enthusiastic,passionate7.prudent b.false,counterfeit,specious*8.ostensible c.unbelief,dissent,lackoffaith9.fervid d.wise,cautious
10.spurious e.outward,pretended,seeming
TODAY’SIDIOM
coldshoulder—todisregardorignoreShewassopiqued*athisuncouthbehavior,shegavehimthecoldshoulderforovera
week.
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propagateprop´əgāt
anomalyənom´əlē
innocuousinok´yüəs
surfeitsėr´fit
milieumēlyu´
WEEK31 DAY2AFREESOCIETYIn a free society it is intrinsic* that individuals and groups have the inherent* right topropagateideasandtrytowinconverts.Wedonotlookuponanideadifferentfromoursasananomalythatshouldbeprecluded*.Nordowepermitonlyinnocuousorcongenial*beliefsand forbid those that we believe are dubious* or spurious*. In a country of competingpressuresweareaccosted*byasurfeitofpropagandathattendstooverwhelmus.Thus,welive in a milieu of ubiquitous* bombardment from countless, and often unrecognized,propagandists.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Imustinveigh*againstyourattemptto________________thebeliefthatyourpoliticalsystemwillresultinapanacea*forallproblems.2.Itisincongruous*tofindanabstemious*personina________________ofavarice*andaffluence*.3.Siamesetwinsareconsideredabirth________________.4.Thereappearstobenosuchthingasan________________heresy*.5.Whencanweexpectarespite*fromthe________________ofTVcommercials?
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
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6.propagate a.excess,superabundance7.anomaly b.environment,setting8.innocuous c.irregularity,abnormality9.surfeit d.produce,multiply,spread
10.milieu e.harmless,mild,innocent
TODAY’SIDIOM
withoutrhymeorreason—makingnosenseWithoutrhymeorreasonthepennant-winningbaseballteamdecidedtojettison*its
manager.
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stridentstrīd´nt
concomitantkonkom´ətənt
lassitudelas´ətüd
deleteriousdel´ətir´ēəs
efficacyef´əkəsē
WEEK31 DAY3WHOLISTENS?Asthequantityofpropagandabecomesgreater,ideasarepresentedinmorestridenttonesinorder toovercome the increasedcompetition.Thosewhoare the targetsof thepropagandafind itmore difficult to discern* between or analyze the new and expanded pressures. Theconcomitant situation that develops with the stepped-up propaganda is one in which theindividual retreats intoa stateof lassitude.Hehas anaversion* to all attempts to influencehim.Sowecanseetheintrinsic*weaknessinherent*inanincreasedlevelofpropaganda.Ithasthedeleteriousresultofreducingitsefficacyupontheindividualsorgroupswhowereitsobjective.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Therearemany________________dangerstoobesity.*2.Her________________voiceaddedtothebedlam.*3.Afterthefrenzy*thataccompaniedtheburningoftheeffigy,*theywereallacutely*awareofafeelingof________________.4.Thegist*ofthereportwasthatsmokingwillhavea________________effectonhealth.5.The________________ofnewdrugscannotbedeterminedwithoutaplethora*ofevidence.
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.strident a.powertoproduceaneffect7.concomitant b.bad,harmful8.lassitude c.accompanying,attending9.deleterious d.weariness,fatigue
10.efficacy e.shrill,harsh,rough
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swansong—finalorlast(swansaresaidtosingbeforetheydie)Theex-championsaidthatifhelostthisfightitwouldbehisswansong.
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dissentdisent´
fermentfər´ment
attenuatedəten´yüātid
arbiterär´bətər
incumbentinkum´bənt
WEEK31 DAY4THEPEOPLEDECIDETheplaceofpropagandainamilieu*thatisnotfreediffersfromitsplaceinanopensociety.Inadictatorshipthereisnocompetingpropaganda.Thosewhodissentfromtheofficiallinemay do so only in a clandestine* manner. Where there is no open ferment of ideas, thepossibility of discerning* the true from the spurious* is attenuated. In a democracy, theinevitable*arbiterofwhatpropagandaistobepermittedisthepeople.Itisincumbentuponeach citizen to choose between competing propagandaswhile remaining cognizant* of thevalueforademocracyintheexistenceofallpointsofview.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Itis________________onustobezealous*incombattingthedeleterious*effectsofdrugs.2.Witheachgenerationitbecomesthevogue*fortheyouthtobeinastateof________________.3.Thegist*ofhisominous*suggestionwasthatwe________________fromthemajorityopinion.4.Thestrengthofherappealwas________________bytheflamboyant*embellishments*forwhichmanyhadastrongaversion.*5.TheSupremeCourtisourultimate*________________oflegality.
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Definitions Always be cognizant* of the fact that words are used in the paragraphs andsentenceswithonlyonemeaning.Theyoftenhavemanyothers.Lookupthewordincumbentforagoodexample.
6.dissent(v.) a.morallyrequired7.ferment b.weakened,thinned,decreased8.attenuated c.differ,disagree,protest9.arbiter d.uproar,agitation,turmoil
10.incumbent(adj.) e.judge
TODAY’SIDIOM
togetthesack—tobedischargedorfiredDespitethefactthathewassoobsequious*towardtheboss,hegotthesackbecausehe
waslethargic*aboutdoinghisjob.
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WEEK31 DAY5REVIEWOncemore it is time to review thisweek’swords.Alwayskeep inmind that theuseof theword,itscontext,determinesitsmeaning.Usedasanoun,awordhasadifferentmeaningthanwhenit isusedasanadjectiveoraverb.First,master thewordsastheyappearinthedailystories. Next, look up other meanings in your dictionary. Try writing sentences with theadditionalmeanings.
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.anomaly a. agitation,turmoil,uproar2.arbiter b. attending,accompanying3.attenuated c. abnormality,irregularity4.concomitant d. cautious,wise5.deleterious e. protest,differ,disagree6.dissent f. rough,harsh,shrill7.efficacy g. multiply,spread,produce8.ferment h. lackoffaith,dissent,unbelief9.fervid i. morallyrequired
10.heresy j. powertoproduceaneffect
11.incumbent k. setting,environment
12.innocuous l. counterfeit,false,specious*
13.lassitude m. judge
14.milieu n. harmful,bad
15.ostensible o. superabundance,excess
16.propagate p. enthusiastic,passionate,intense
17.prudent q. decreased,weakened,thinned
18.spurious r. mild,innocent,harmless
19.strident s. fatigue,weariness
20.surfeit t. seeming,pretended,outwardIDIOMS
21.coldshoulder u. tobedischargedorfired
22.swansong v. makingnosense
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23.togetthesack w. finalorlast24.withoutrhymeorreason x. todisregardorignore
Gettoworklearningthewordsthatgaveyoutrouble.
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WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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WORDSEARCH31Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues3rdDay1stDay1stDay4thDay3rdDay
CrossMyPalmwithSilver
Peoplearefascinatedbythosewhosaytheycanpredictthefuture.Fortunetellerscontinuetoattract gullible customers, andhoroscopes are examineddaily to see if there is something
toworryaboutinthedayahead.Onespecialistwhoseemstohavefoundawaytopredictsomethingofourfutureisthepalmreader.Itisherbeliefthatalong“lifeline”inthehandmeansthecustomerwillenjoylongevity.
While this appears to be a way to predict long life, a study done in Englandmeasured“life lines”of100corpsesandcameupwith support for the claim: thelengthoflifematchedthelengthofline.Thelongertheline,theolderthepersonlivedtobe.
However, there are scientistswho with believers in this apparent connection. The“lifeline”ofolderpeopleislongeronlybecausethehandbecomesmorewrinkledwithage.Lengthoflineisa oflengthoflife,notthereverse,sayscientists.
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profoundprəfound´
alleviateəlē´vēāt
prodigiousprədij´əs
expediteek´spədīt
celeritysəler´ətē
WEEK32 DAY1ANYONEFORGOOGLE?Asautomationpermeates*manynewareasoflife,itseffectuponusbecomesconcomitantly*moreprofound. Informationprocessing,blogs,searchenginesofall typeshavefound theirways into businesses, aswell as our homes, schools, and libraries.Here theyalleviate theburden of storing and providing uswith an accumulation of information that is becomingmoreprodigiousinthiseraofspecializationandthreateningtoinundate*oursociety.Youngstersintheprimarygradesnowknowhowtomanipulatetheircomputerstoextract
informationthatwouldhavetakentheirgrandparentsaneternitytoproduce.Machineswhoseceleritycanscanthousandsofwordsinnanosecondshelpexpeditetheselectionofpertinent*informationforthoseschoolchildren.
SampleSentencesUseyournewwordsbelow.
1.Wehopedthatthearbiter*would________________thesolutiontothefracas*thathadbeensoelusive*foralongtime.2.Heacceptedthelucrative*positionwith________________.3.Itiseasytoconstrue*asuperficial*remarktobea________________one.4.Ifwecannot________________theharmfuleffectsentirely,atleastwecanattenuate*them.5.Theenemymadea________________efforttorepress*theuprising.
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.profound a.carryoutpromptly7.alleviate b.speed,rapidity8.prodigious c.makeeasier,lighten9.expedite d.deep,intense
10.celerity e.extraordinary,enormous
TODAY’SIDIOM
ivorytower—isolatedfromlife;notintouchwithlife’sproblemsManyartistshavebeensaidtobelivinginanivorytower.
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usurpyüzėrp´
paltrypôl´trē
condonekəndōn´
trivialtriv´ēəl
bizarrebəzär´
WEEK32 DAY2EVERYONEISTALKINGCan anyone under the age of 20 remember a time when the dial telephone was the onlymethodofvoicecommunicationoverlongdistances?Whatabizarreconceptthismustseemfor today’s youth. It has become an antiquated* cultural form of personal contact. Theinstrument for the modern communicator is the cell phone, which has usurped the wire-connected stationary model. With cell phone companies competing for customers, theyeschew*offeringapaltrynumberofminutesof talking time.Thecellphoneusercan takeadvantage of a plethora* of special deals and carry on with significant or trivialconversationsforseeminglyendless time,andinalmostanylocation.Often, thesepersonaltalksareheldinthemostpublicplaces,andthosewithinhearingfinditdifficulttocondonetheinconveniencecausedbytheindiscriminate*useofthisubiquitous*instrument.
Don’tlookbackatthe“newwords.”Didyouspotbizarreasareintroducedword?
SampleSentences(notethesimilarityoftrivialandpaltry)
1.Mostofusscoff*atandbelittle*________________behavior.2.Theyexacerbated*a________________differenceofopinionintoaprodigious*conflict.3.Itisduringaperiodofferment*thatadictatorcan________________power.4.Doyouexpectmeto________________thatreprehensible*actwithsuchcelerity?*5.Themost________________defectsmayhaveadeleterious*effectupontheefficacy*
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ofthatnewprocess.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.usurp a.petty,worthless7.paltry b.excuse,pardon8.condone c.seize,annex,grab9.trivial d.oflittleimportance,insignificant
10.bizarre e.fantastic,odd
TODAY’SIDIOM
tofeatherone’snest—toenrichoneselfontheslyorateveryopportunityHeplayeduptohissenile*auntinthehopeoffeatheringhisnestwhenshemadeouther
will.
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menialmē´nēel
venerableven´ərəbəl
extraneousekstrā´nēəs
ambiguousambig´yüəs
succinctsəksingkt´
WEEK32 DAY3THEFUTUREISHEREWehaveardently*takentothecellphoneasareplacementforthevenerabledial-upmodel.Themoststrikingfeatureofthecellphoneisthevarietyofusestowhichitcanbeput.Thedial-upphoneisrestrictedtothemenialtaskofmereconversation.Forthegarrulous*personwhoisn’trestrictedtooneplace,themobilecellphonehasamyriad*ofuses.Shouldonebeinanareathatrequiressilence,thereisanabilitytoutilizethesuccincttextmessagingfeature.Shouldonecomeuponanambiguouseventthatonewishestokeep,onemayphotographitormakeitintoafilmforfurtherstudy.Donotpreclude*fromthelistofusestheaccesstoyourcomputer, music, and weather reports. One can hardly imagine an extraneous technicalmarvelthatwillnotembellish*thecellphoneinthefuture.
SampleSentencesCompletethesentenceswiththenewwords.
1.Theprodigy*revered*the________________master.2.Tothosewhocouldunderstandeverynuance*ofthecryptic*message,therewasnothing________________aboutit.3.Hecouldsaythemostvitriolic*thingsina________________way.4.Althoughshedidnotfinditcongenial,*wecajoled*ourdaughterintodoingsomeofthe________________tasksaroundthehouse.5.Theastute*voterisnotsusceptible*tothemany________________shibbolethsthatsaturate*apolitician’sspeech.
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.menial a.vague,undefined,notspecific7.venerable b.humble,degrading8.extraneous c.respected,worshiped9.ambiguous d.foreign,notbelonging
10.succinct e.brief,concise
TODAY’SIDIOM
thewritingonthewall—anincidentoreventthatshowswhatwillhappeninthefuture
Inretrospect*heshouldhaveseenthewritingonthewallwhenhisgirlfriendgavehimonlyacursory*greetingonhisbirthday.
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archaicärka´ik
emulateem´yəlāt
facetiousfəsē´shəs
rabidrab´id
salubrioussəlü´brēəs
WEEK32 DAY4IT’SHAPPENINGNOWThefloodofnewtechnologymakeseachmodernmarvelappeararchaicwithin thebriefesttimeperiod.Anassiduous*examinationoftoday’scommunicationmethodswillmakeclearhowquicklyarabidpurchaserofthenewestproductwillwanttoemulatefriendsandbuythenextone.Thecellphonethatcantrackdownthelocationofauser,orthemusic-downloadingpod that has a potential* to record almost countless songs are being replaced with morepowerful and exciting products. It would not be facetious to claim that scientists willpersevere* in devisingways for us to contact each other by voice, photographs, and printmessagesthatgiveusaccess*toamoresalubrioussocialnetwork.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Somemaintainthattheascetic*leadsa________________life.2.Withallcandor,*Icannotwishforareturntothe________________timeswhenamoribund*societyprovidedanopulent*existenceforsome,butaloathsome*lifeforthemajority.3.Thereissomething________________aboutanegotist*whohasthetemerity*tobeginaspeechwith,“Inallhumility*....”4.Itisnotprudent*tomalign*orcastigate,*orbederogatory*inanywaytowarda________________politicaladherent.*5.Thewishto________________agreatpersonislaudable.*
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.archaic a.healthful,wholesome7.emulate b.outofdate8.facetious c.rival,strivetoequal9.rabid d.comical,humorous,witty
10.salubrious e.fanatical,furious,mad
TODAY’SIDIOM
onthebandwagon—joiningwiththemajority;goingalongwiththetrendMostadvertisementsshowingmanypeopleusingaproducthopetoconvincetheviewer
togetonthebandwagonandbuytheitem.
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WEEK32 DAY5REVIEWWhenyoucananalyzeasentenceanddeterminefromthecontextthemeaningofapreviouslyunknownword,youarefunctioningatthebestlevel.Thesewordswillbecomeapermanentpartofyourever-growingvocabulary.
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.alleviate a. outofdate2.ambiguous b. concise,brief3.archaic c. intense,deep4.bizarre d. annex,grab,seize5.celerity e. wholesome,healthful6.condone f. degrading,humble7.emulate g. rapidity,speed8.expedite h. fantastic,odd9.extraneous i. humorous,comical,witty
10.facetious j. notbelonging,foreign
11.menial k. enormous,extraordinary
12.paltry l. pardon,excuse
13.prodigious m. furious,mad,fanatical
14.profound n. undefined,vague,notspecific
15.rabid o. carryoutpromptly
16.salubrious p. lighten,makeeasier
17.succinct q. respected,worshiped
18.trivial r. strivetoequal,rival
19.usurp s. insignificant
20.venerable t. petty,worthlessIDIOMS
21.tofeatherone’snest u. joiningwiththemajority
22.ivorytower v. aneventthatpredictsthefuture
23.thewritingonthewall w. outoftouchwithlife
24.onthebandwagon x. toenrichoneselfateveryopportunity
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Takethatextramomentnowtoreviewandstudythewordsyougotwrong.
*Forreferenceonly
WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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SELECTINGANTONYMS(FromWeeks29–32)Herearefifteenwordstakenfromthelastfourweeksofstudy.Selectthecorrectantonym
foreach.
1.adversary(partner,foe)2.dilettante(amateur,professional)3.indolent(lazy,active)4.inebriated(drunk,sober)5.candor(falsehood,honesty)6.gaudy(conservative,showy)7.zenith(acme,nadir)8.prodigious(huge,tiny)9.condone(condemn,approve)
10.ambiguous(clear,confusing)11.spurious(authentic,false)12.innocuous(harmful,harmless)13.deleterious(harmful,helpful)14.succinct(concise,wordy)15.rustic(rural,urbane)
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WORDSEARCH32Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues1stDay2ndDay1stDay3rdDay4thDay
AFormidableOpponent
One of themost interesting tests of a computer ’s ability to “think” occurred in 1992. Theworld’s chess champion, aman of mental ability in this sport,was challenged tocompeteagainst themostpowerfulcomputerprogrammed toplaychess.Thequestionwas,couldamachine ahuman’splaceasthebestchessplayerintheworld?
Thematchtookplacebeforehundredsofchessenthusiastsandwasrecordedonfilm.Whilethecomputerlackedthechampion’sexperienceandemotionalcapacity,itworkedwithsuch
that it could search ahead formany thousands of choices, well beyondwhat anyhuman could envision. In fact, the computer had already defeated many chessmastersinpreparationforthecontest.
The resultof this testmatchwas as farashumanself-esteemwasconcerned.Thechampionwonfairlyeasily.However,thereisalmosttotalagreementthatitisonlyamatteroftimebeforewehaveanelectronicchesschampion,oneincapableofmakingablunder.Atthatpointitwillbecheckmateforallofus.
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complacentkəmplā´snt
sombersom´bər
debilitatedibil´ətāt
impetuousimpech´üəs
occultəkult´
WEEK33 DAY1ATALOSSWith the trivial* sum of five dollars in his pockets, Robert Lacy was feeling far fromcomplacentaboutthefuture.Infact,itwashissomberestimatethatnomatterhowfrugal*hewas,hismoneywouldrunoutbeforethenextday.Heowed$3.50indebtstofriends;withtheremainderhewouldhavetoeatenoughtomaintainhisstrength.Hungerwoulddebilitatehimtothepointwherehecouldnotcontinuehisfervid*searchforEvelyn.Therewasnohopeofan impetuous stranger suddenly thrustingmoneyuponhim.Therewasstill less solace* forhiminthehopethat,afterallthistime,hemightdeveloptheoccultpowerthatwouldgivehimamentalimageofwhereEvelyncouldbefound.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Theguardwasso________________aboutthedangerofescapethathegavetheprisoneronlyacursory*inspection.2.Weshouldbeprudent*inourplayorworkduringveryhotweather,becausethesunhasthepowertoenervate*and________________thosethatscoff*atitseffects.3.Helookedforapropitious*momenttoexhibithis________________abilities.4.Thedeleterious*resultsofhisirate*outburstputthepreviouslyjocose*audienceina________________mood.5.Theyweresomovedbytheidyllic*setting,theyexchangedsurreptitious,*________________kisses.
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.complacent a.secret,mysterious,supernatural7.somber b.impulsive8.debilitate c.self-satisfied9.impetuous d.weaken
10.occult(adj.) e.gloomy,sad
TODAY’SIDIOM
tohitthenailonthehead—tostateorguesssomethingcorrectlyWhenCharliesaidtherewere3,627beansinthatjar,hehitthenailonthehead.
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discreetdiskrēt´
fomentfōment
gleanglēn
quarrykwôr´ē
slovenlysluv´ənlē
WEEK33 DAY2MAKINGPLANSRoberthadarrivedinNewYorkaweekearlier.HehadbegunbyaskingdiscreetquestionsofEvelyn’sformerlandlord.Therewasnoneedtofomentoppositionattheverybeginning.Thelandlordwasrecondite,*andallRoberthadbeenabletogleanfromthecryptic*replieswasthatEvelynhadmovedtoaresidencethatcateredtosinglewomen.Robertwasinahapless*situation; in this immensecityhisquarry couldbehiding in oneof dozensof suchplaces.Thiswouldobviate*thepossibilityofhisdashingfromoneplacetoanotherinanimpetuous*manner.Hissearch,while ithad tobeconcludedwithcelerity,*couldnotbecarriedout insuchslovenlyfashion.Herequiredasuccinct*andmeticulous*plan.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Inorderto________________trouble,theyfabricated*adeplorable*andblatant*untruth.2.Sheloathed*doingmenial*tasks,andshedidthemina________________manner.3.Althoughitseemedinane,*theysoughttheir________________inthemidstofrustic*surroundingsthatwerenotitsnaturalhabitat*.4.Despitetheplethora*ofofferstowriteherlifestory,therecentlydivorcedmoviequeenkepta________________silence.5.Thereporterscouldnot________________anythingfromherservants.
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.discreet a.careful,cautious,prudent*7.foment b.gather,collect8.glean c.somethinghuntedorpursued9.quarry d.disorderly,carelessly
10.slovenly e.stirup,instigate
TODAY’SIDIOM
onthedot—exactlyontimeDespitehishavingtakenfortywinks,*hegottohisappointmentonthedot.
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abjureabj r´
reproachriprōch´
penitentpe ´ətənt
evanescentev´ənes´nt
tantamounttan´təmount
WEEK33 DAY3ANEWSPAPERADOn the premise* that Evelyn knew shewas being sought, Robert’s first stepwas toabjurefruitless*searchingandplaceanadintheleadingmorningnewspaper.Hewouldimportune*in amost carefulway for her return. The ad read, “Evelyn. Come out of hiding. I do notreproachyouforyouractions.Iexpectnopenitentconfession.Thereisnothingambiguous*aboutmyoffer. Please contact.Robert.”He added a boxnumber for a reply.WhenRobertwenttothepaperthenextmorning,hefeltsanguine*aboutthechancesoflocatingher.Hisevanescentconcernsdisappeared;therewasaletterforhim,andwithtremulous*fingershetore itopen. It containedonesentence,and itwas tantamount to a challenge; “Ifyou reallycareaboutme,youwillfindmebymidnight,Friday,Evelyn.”
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Theinveterate*gamblerbecame________________andcontritewhenfacedwiththeresultsofhisreprehensible*behavior.2.Theoptimistknowsthatthevicissitudes*oflifeare________________,andshealwayslooksonthesanguine*sideofthings.3.Youshouldnotcondone*hissordid*behavior;rather,________________himforhisfractious*manner.4.Atthezenith*ofhiscareer,hewas________________toafinalarbiter*onmattersofeconomicpolicy.5.Invain,theentirefamilytriedtoimportune*himto________________gambling.
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6.abjure a.equivalent,identical7.reproach b.rebuke*,reprimand*8.penitent c.renounce,abstainfrom9.evanescent d.regretful,confessingguilt
10.tantamount e.fleeting,passing,momentary
TODAY’SIDIOM
totakeunderone’swing—tobecomeresponsibleforAsthenewtermbegan,theseniortookthefreshmanunderherwing.
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propensityprəpen´sətē
warywer´ē
allayəlā´
deterditėr´
connoisseurkon´əsėr´
WEEK33 DAY4ATTHEBALLETEvelynwasananomaly*:shehadapropensityforfolkmusicandrockandrolldancing,and,at the same time, she was an avid* fan of classical ballet. At one time she had been afledgling*balletdancer.Robertheadedforatheaterwhereavenerable*balletcompanywasperforming.HeknewhehadtobewarysothatEvelynmightnotseehimfirst.ItwasTuesdayevening;twodaysgonewithsolittletoshow.Onlythreemoreremainingbeforethedeadlineset byEvelyn.He triedhard toallay the sudden fear that cameover him that hemight notlocateher.Nothingwoulddeterhimfromsucceeding!Andso,althoughhewas far fromaconnoisseurofthedance,hewasstandingamongthethrong*inthelobby,hopingitwouldbeapropitious*eveningforhim.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.The________________scoffs*atthedilettante,*whohasonlyaveneer*ofknowledge.2.Itisdifficultto________________theconcernofparentsabouthowsusceptible*theirchildrenareandhoweasilytheysuccumb*todrugs.3.Somegirlshavea________________forswarthymenwhoweargaudy*clothes.4.Herfatherwarnedhertobe________________ofaddingtheencumbrance*ofasteadyboyfriendasthiswouldattenuate*herchancesoffinishingcollege.5.Thisdidnot________________herfromgettingintoadeplorable*situationduetoherrash*andperverse*actions.
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.propensity a.hinder,discourage7.wary b.expert8.allay c.disposition,inclination,bent9.deter d.calm,soothe
10.connoisseur e.watchful,shrewd
TODAY’SIDIOM
outofone’sdepth—inasituationthatistoodifficulttohandleWethoughtheknewtheropes,*butwefoundhimbehindtheeightball*becausehewas
outofhisdepth.
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WEEK33 DAY5REVIEWWhile each day’s story has five newwords, there aremany others that are repeated frompreviousweeks.Thesewords are placedwithin the stories so that youmight practice yourgraspoftheirmeanings.Repetitionwillhelpguaranteethatthesewordswillbefirmlyfixedaspartofyourever-expandingvocabulary.
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.abjure a. stirup,instigate2.allay b. disorderly,carelessly3.complacent c. regretful,confessingguilt4.connoisseur d. abstainfrom,renounce5.debilitate e. weaken6.deter f. self-satisfied7.discreet g. discourage,hinder8.evanescent h. bent,inclination,disposition9.foment i. sad,gloomy
10.glean j. identical,equivalent
11.impetuous k. somethinghuntedorpursued
12.occult l. watchful,shrewd
13.penitent m. supernatural,mysterious,secret
14.propensity n. impulsive
15.quarry o. rebuke,reprimand*
16.reproach p. momentary,passing,fleeting
17.slovenly q. prudent,*careful,cautious
18.somber r. collect,gather
19.tantamount s. expert
20.wary t. soothe,calmIDIOMS 21.outofone’sdepth u. exactlyontime
22.tohitthenailonthehead v. inasituationthatistoodifficulttohandle
23.totakeunderone’swing w. tobecomeresponsiblefor
24.onthedot x. tostateorguesssomethingcorrectly
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Theroutineforcheckingandstudyshouldbewell implantedbynow.Someweeksyouwillhave nowordswrong.At other times, youmay have several.Don’t be discouraged by thedifferencesfromweektoweek.
*Forreferenceonly
WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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WORDSEARCH33Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues3rdDay4thDay1stDay1stDay2ndDay
GoodEnoughtoEat?
Thereseemstobeuniversalagreementthatexposuretotheultraviolet lightfromthesunisdeleterioustoone’shealth.Also,exceptfortobaccoindustryspokesmen,thereisnodisputeabout thedamagedonetousfromcigarettesmoke.What isshockingis thefact thatalmosteverything we once regarded as either beneficial, or harmless, soon gets challenged byscientists.We are urged to foods that have high fat content. There go butter andcheese.Evenmilkhasnowbeenaddedtothelistoffoodsofwhichwemustbe .
Whateverdietweareon,wecannotbecome aboutitsnutritionalvalue.Weareleft,ultimately,withthe thoughtthat,soonerorlater,almosteverythingweeatordrinkmaybefoundtojeopardizeourhealth.
Giventhattherearemanyobstaclestomaintaininggoodhealth,woulditbewisetoembraceeverynewlaboratoryreportinorderto information?Let’snotdiscardold,proven,sensiblefoodhabits.Also,thereisalwaysthepossibilitythaticecreamsundaeswillbefoundtocurebaldness,andthatchocolatechipcookieswilleliminateourcholesterolproblems.
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sitesīt
vigilvij´əl
cumbersomekum´bərsəm
interrogateinter´əgāt
divulgedəvulj´
WEEK34 DAY1ANOTHERPLANRobert was far from tranquil* as he waited in the lobby for almost an hour after theperformancehadbegun.Disgruntled,*hequitthesiteofhisvigil.Hehadtofacethefactthathe was making no tangible* progress. Tomorrow he would telephone several women’sresidences.Itwasacumbersomewayofgoingaboutthehunt,butitwasallthathecouldthinkof at the moment. He would interrogate the desk clerks, and perhaps he might uncover apertinent*cluetoEvelyn’swhereabouts.Ifhecouldonlygetsomeonetodivulgeherhidingplace!Perhapstomorrowwouldculminate*insuccess.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Withrancorhefacedthe________________joboftransportingthevoluminous*recordstohisnewoffice.2.Beforetheybeganto________________thecriminal,theyhadtoadmonish*himthathistestimonymightbeusedtoincarcerate*him.3.Thehuntermaintainedadiscreet*andwary*________________ashewaitedforthepropitious*momenttobaghisquarry*.4.Evenunderduress,*hewasadamant*andwouldnot________________thesecret.5.Thenewlymarriedcoupleselectedthe________________fortheirnewhomewithmeticulous*care.
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.site a.unwieldy,burdensome7.vigil b.question8.cumbersome c.wakefulwatching9.interrogate d.disclose,reveal
10.divulge e.location
TODAY’SIDIOM
totakealeafoutofsomeone’sbook—toimitateorfollowtheexampleThechipofftheoldblock*tookaleaffromhisfather’sbookandneversowedwildoats*.
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fluctuatefluk´chüāt
unmitigatedunmit´əgā´tid
commodiouskəmō´dēəs
antiquatedan´təkwātid
disheveleddəshev´əld
WEEK34 DAY2AHOPEDASHEDThenextday,Wednesday,sawRobertbecomemorefrustrated.*HewouldfluctuatebetweenhighhopesoffindingEvelynandunmitigateddespairwhenhewasalmostreadytodesist*inhissearch.Thephonecallshadelicited*almostnothing.Roberthadrushedtoonewomen’sresidencewhentheclerkdescribedagirlwhomightjustbeEvelyn.Thedeskclerkphonedtoher room on the pretext* that she had a special delivery letter. Robert waited in thecommodious lobby, replete*with large, antiquated pieces of furniture. He watched from adiscreet*distanceasshecamedownthestairs.One lookatherwan*face,slovenly*dress,anddisheveled hairwas enough to informRobert thatheneededno further scrutiny.*Thiscouldnotbehisimpeccable*Evelyn.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Hewasn’texactlyan________________liar;hemerelyembellished*thetruthalittle.2.Inhissumptuous*househehada________________deninwhichhekeptanarray*oftrophiesasincontrovertible*evidenceofhisskill.3.Isitbanal*tosaythatgoodmannersare________________inourmilieu?*4.Thecurrenttrend*inthestockmarketisforstocksto________________inasporadic*fashion.5.Thenondescript,*indolent*beggarwasina________________condition.
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.fluctuate a.large,spacious7.unmitigated b.shift,alternate8.commodious c.disorderlyclothingorhair9.antiquated d.unrelieved,asbadascanbe
10.disheveled e.out-of-date,obsolete
TODAY’SIDIOM
brasstacks—therealproblemorsituationAftersomemomentsofcongenial*levity,*theygotdowntobrasstacks.
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tenacioustinā´shəs
façadefəsäd´
asinineas´nīn
grimacegrəmās´
calumnykal´əmnē
WEEK34 DAY3TOTHEPOLICEThursdaywashisnext-to-lastday.Hehadbeentenaciousinfollowingupeverylead.Nowhewas behind the eight ball.* He could hardly galvanize* himself to do anything else. Thefaçadeofhopehehadwornforalmostaweekwascrumbling; therewasnothingleft tobesanguine*about. Indesperationhe turned to thepoliceandplacedhisproblemwithin theirjurisdiction.*Theyaskedmanyquestions,andtheyrequestedthathenotexpurgateanything.Some of the questions seemed asinine. When they inquired about his relationship to themissinggirl,hereplied,withagrimace,“Fiancee.”Whentheysuggestedshemightbehidingin that part of the city where the “punk” coterie* congregated, he was incredulous* andaccusedthepoliceofcalumnyagainsthergoodnameandreputation.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Heheldontohisantiquated*beliefswitha________________obsession.*2.Thewomanwasnotedforhervituperative________________againstherinnocuous,*althoughsenile,*neighbor.3.Shecouldnotabjure*a________________whenshesawthedisheveledfigure.4.How________________oftheboytofabricate*thatbizarre*story!5.Hisfaceworethemostdoleful*________________.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
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6.tenacious a.falseaccusation,slander7.façade b.silly,stupid8.asinine c.front,superficialappearance9.grimace d.tough,stubborn
10.calumny e.facialexpressionofdisgust
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hook,line,andsinker—completely,allthewayTheteacherfellforthepracticaljokehook,line,andsinker.
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pittancepit´ns
aucourantō´küraNt´
fastidiousfastid´ēəs
noisomenoi´səm
unkemptunkempt´
WEEK34 DAY4EVELYNDISCOVEREDFailure was imminent,* and Robert was bereft* of hope. It was now Friday. Despite hisabstemious* and parsimonious* way of living, his money had been reduced to a merepittance. A perverse* impulse brought him to the section where young people in strangeclothingandwithuncouth*mannersmadehimrecoil*inunmitigated*disgust.Hehadneverbeenaucourantwiththe“hippies”and“punks.”Hewasalwaysfastidiousaboutproperdressandbehavior.Amomentlaterhesawher!Evelyn!Shewassittingatatableinacoffeeshop,surroundedbyacoterie*of themostnoisome individualshehadeverseen.Evelynwasnotincongruous,* for she herself was unkempt. So this was her new habitat*! At that instantRobertknewasanincontrovertible*factthathehadlosther.Withagrimace,*heturnedandwalked,adoleful*andmelancholyfigure,towardthebusdepotandhome.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Stylesaresuchtransient*thingsthatwhatis________________today,isarchaic*tomorrow.2.Thetiphehadbeenofferedwasamere________________,andthetaxidriverthrewitonthegroundindisdain.*3.Childrenthinkmothersareasinine*togetupsetabout________________rooms.4.Itwasinevitable*thattheydiscoverthehiddenbodybyits________________aroma.5.Hewasso________________abouttablemannersthathelosthisequanimity*whenhissonreachedforthebread.
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.pittance a.untidy,neglected7.aucourant b.foul,unwholesome8.fastidious c.smallamount9.noisome d.particular,choosy
10.unkempt e.up-to-date
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lily-livered—cowardlyThelily-liveredgangstergotcoldfeet*andspilledthebeans.*
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WEEK34 DAY5REVIEWAsan “oldhand” at vocabulary-buildingby the contextmethod, you realize that this is themostnaturalandeffectiveway.However,youalsoknowthatthereisworkandself-disciplinetoo. You should carry these fine qualities right through life. The words you learn arevaluable,themethodisequallyso.
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.antiquated a. stubborn,tough2.asinine b. slander,falseaccusation3.aucourant c. smallamount4.calumny d. neglected,untidy5.commodious e. location6.cumbersome f. reveal,disclose7.disheveled g. alternate,shift8.divulge h. disorderlyclothingorhair9.façade i. superficialappearance,front
10.fastidious j. facialexpressionofdisgust
11.fluctuate k. up-to-date
12.grimace l. unwholesome,foul
13.interrogate m. wakefulwatching
14.noisome n. question
15.pittance o. asbadascanbe,unrelieved
16.site p. out-of-date,obsolete
17.tenacious q. stupid,silly
18.unkempt r. choosy,particular
19.unmitigated s. burdensome,unwieldy
20.vigil t. spacious,largeIDIOMS
21.brasstacks u. cowardly
22.hook,line,andsinker v. completely,alltheway
23.lily-livered w. toimitateorfollowtheexample
24.totakealeafoutofsomeone’sbook x. therealproblemorsituation
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Themethodofstudyandlearningrequiresquickreviewandre-useofdifficultwords.Startnow!
*Forreferenceonly
WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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WORDSEARCH34Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues2ndDay3rdDay3rdDay2ndDay4thDay
WomenintheRing
Whatsportrequiresthetimingoftennis,theenergyofaerobics,thestaminaofcross-countryrunning,andthephysicalcontactoffootball?Theansweris:boxing.Andnowthatseeminglymale spectacle is attracting women.What was once viewed as brutality has beentransformed in gymnasiums across the country into the latest form of workout, weightreduction,andenergystimulator.
To suggest that women should not expose themselves to the sharp jabs and powerfuluppercuts of boxing because they are the “weaker” sex is . Properly trained byexperts,ingoodshapefrompunchingbagsandjumpingrope,womencanbeas intheringasmen.
With women jockeys, race car drivers, hockey goalies, and basketball players, it wouldrequireamanwith prejudice,ifnotsheerignorance,toarguethatboxingissolelyaman’ssport.Anyonewhois withthestatusofliberatedwomenneednotbesurprisedbytheirentryintothering.
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parablepar´əbəl
whimsicalhwim´zəkəl
lampoonlampün´
countenancekoun´tənəns
sanctimonioussangk´təmō´nēəs
WEEK35 DAY1AMODERNAESOPThe telling of a story in simple terms that has an inherently* important message is avenerable*artform.TheparablemaybefoundteachingamorallessonintheBible.Aesopisanincontrovertible*masterofthefable.Thisstoryformisfarfromantiquated*asshownbythe whimsical approach to life taken by the modern Aesop, James Thurber. His storieslampoon the strangebehaviorofhis fellowmen.Thurber seemsunable tocountenance theideasthatpermeate*oursocietyregardingtherulesbywhichweshouldlive.Leastofallisheabletoacceptthesanctimoniousnotionthatsomepeoplepromulgate*thatgoodalwayswinsoutagainstevil.Thurber ’sstoriesoftentakeanexactlyoppositepointofview.
Sample Sentences Note that some words do not have a one word definition. Frequently,severalwords,oranentiresentence,isrequired.
1.JonathanSwiftwasneverreticent*to________________theegotist*inordertobringhimdownwithalacrity.*2.Whatonepersonfinds________________,theothermayfindasinine.*3.Theexpression,“Sourgrapes,*”isthegist*ofafamous________________aboutafoxwhocouldn’tgetwhathewanted.4.Weshouldeschew*our________________façade;*awaywithpretext!*5.Ifwewanttoliveinasalubrious*milieu,*wecannot________________thenoisome*fumesthataredeleterious*tohealth.
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DefinitionsNotethedistinctionbetweencountenanceasanounandasaverb.
6.parable a.humorous,witty7.whimsical b.hypocriticallyreligious8.lampoon(v.) c.tolerate,*approve9.countenance(v.) d.amoralisticstory
10.sanctimonious e.ridicule
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topullupstakes—toquitaplaceHecouldnolongerruletheroost*orgetthelion’sshare,*sohepulledupstakesand
movedon.
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equanimityēkuənim´ətē
effronteryəfrun´tərē
nonentitynonen´tətē
flabbergastedflab´ərgastəd
debacledābä´kəl
WEEK35 DAY2MODERNIZINGAPARABLE*Thurberpunctures in an incisive*way theplatitudes* that come from stories handeddownthroughthegenerations.Theseoldsawsareacceptedbyeveryone.Onesuch tale isaboutatortoisewhohadreadinanancientbookthatatortoisehadbeatenahareinarace.Thesage*old tortoise construed* this story tomean that he could outrun a hare.With equanimity hehuntedforahareandsoonfoundone.“Doyouhavetheeffrontery tochallengeme?”askedtheincredulous*hare.“Youareanonentity,”hescoffed*atthetortoise.Acourseoffiftyfeetwassetout.Theotheranimalsgatheredaroundthesite*.Atthesoundof theguntheywereoff.Whentheharecrossedthefinishline,theflabbergastedtortoisehadgoneapproximatelyeightandthree-quarterinches.ThemoralThurberdrawsfromthisdebacleforthetortoise:Anewbroommaysweepclean,butnevertrustanoldsaw.
Whichofthefive“newwords”haveyouseenbefore?Answerwithequanimity.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Hewasaprecocious*youngster,buthesoonreachedthenadir*ofhiscareer,lostallofhisprestige*,andbecamea________________.2.Doyouhavethe________________totakethatsuperciliousandfacetious*attitudetowardsomethingassinister*asthis?3.Theseturbulent*timesrequirealeaderwhodoesnotgointoacapricious*pique,*butratheronewhofacesacrimonious*criticismwith________________.
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4.Whenthejudgeexonerated*thecharlatan,*wewereall________________.5.Thefortuitous*appearanceofareliefcolumnpermittedanadroit*escapefromtheimminent*________________.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.equanimity a.calmness,self-control7.effrontery b.astounded8.nonentity c.boldness9.flabbergasted d.ruin,collapse
10.debacle e.oneofnoimportance
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toraiseCain—tocausetrouble,makeafussWhenhefoundhewasleftholdingthebag,*hedecidedtoraiseCain.
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vivaciousvīvā´shəs
gauntgônt
mienmēn
hirsutehėr´süt
refuterifyüt´
WEEK35 DAY3THINGSHAVECHANGEDThurber modernizes an old story that everyone has read or heard. It has to do with anefarious* wolf who kept a vigil* in an ominous* forest until a little girl came alongcarryingabasketoffoodforhergrandmother.Withalacrity,*thisvivaciousyoungster toldthewolftheaddresstowhichshewasgoing.Hungryandgauntthewolfrushedtothehouse.When the girl arrived and entered, she saw someone in bed wearing a nightcap and anightgown.Whilethefigurewasdressedlikehergrandmother,thelittlegirlsurmised*withonlyaperfunctory*glancethatitdidn’thavetheoldlady’smien.Sheapproachedandbecamecognizant*ofthehirsutefaceofthewolf.Shedrewarevolverfromherpurseandshottheinterloper*dead.Thurberarrivesatamoralforthisstorythatanyonewouldfinddifficulttorefute:Itisnotsoeasytofoollittlegirlsnowadaysasitusedtobe.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Shehada________________ofhumility,*butitwasonlyafaçade.*2.Hedidnotwastetimetryingto________________anirrelevant*andtortuous*argument.3.Youmayhavediscerned*thatitisnolongerthelatestvogue*amongboystopermittheirfacestobecome________________.4.Theywerestruckbytheanomaly*ofonetwinwhowasphlegmatic*whiletheotherwas________________.5.Womenstrivefortheslenderandaucourant*________________look.
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.vivacious a.thin,haggard7.gaunt b.lively,gay8.mien c.hairy9.hirsute d.appearance,bearing
10.refute e.provewrongorfalse
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toleavenostoneunturned—totryone’sbest,tomakeeveryeffortSinceyou’refromMissouri,*I’llleavenostoneunturnedtoconvinceyou.
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pensivepen´siv
whethwet
stuporstü´pər
wincewins
clichéklēshā´
WEEK35 DAY4ANOTHERSURPRISEThurber ’sstoriesarewritteninajocose*manner,buttheycontainenoughseriousmattertomakeonepensive.He tellsof somebuilderswho left apaneofglass standingupright in afieldnearahousetheywereconstructing.Agoldfinchflewacrossthefield,strucktheglassand was knocked inert.* He rushed back and divulged* to his friends that the air hadcrystallized. The other birds derided* him, said he had become irrational,* and gave anumber of reasons for the accident. The only bird who believed the goldfinch was theswallow.Thegoldfinchchallengedthelargebirdstofollowthesamepathhehadflown.Thischallenge served to whet their interest, and they agreed with gusto.* Only the swallowabjured.*Thelargebirdsflewtogetherandstrucktheglass;theywereknockedintoastupor.This caused the astute* swallow to wince with pain. Thurber drew a moral that is theantithesis*oftheclichéweallaccept:Hewhohesitatesissometimessaved.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Hewasinsucha________________asaresultoftheaccidentthatthisprecluded*hishearingmycondolence.*2.Ifyoujuxtapose*one________________withanother,youoftengetcompletelyoppositelessonsaboutlife.3.Thehostile*rebuke*madetheusuallyphlegmatic*boy________________.4.Youcannot________________hisdesireforthetheaterwithdubious*histrionics.*5.Thefervid*marriageproposalmadetheshygirl________________.
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.pensive a.thoughtful,reflective7.whet b.stimulate,stirup8.stupor c.acommonplacephrase9.wince d.drawback,flinch
10.cliché e.daze,insensiblecondition
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tongueinone’scheek—nottobesincereJohn’sfathersurelyhadhistongueinhischeekwhenhetoldhissontogosowwild
oats*andtokickoverthetracesathiskindergartenparty.
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WEEK35 DAY5REVIEWTostrengthenyourwordpower,keepaddingwordsfromallthesourcesyouuseduringtheday. The words learned while reading this book give you a firm basis. School texts,newspapers,magazines,etc.,shouldallgiveyoutheopportunitytocorroborate*thefactthatyourvocabularyisgrowing,andtheyshouldalsobethesourcefornewwords.
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.cliché a. astounded2.countenance b. oneofnoimportance3.debacle c. witty,humorous4.effrontery d. ridicule5.equanimity e. hairy6.flabbergasted f. provewrong,disprove7.gaunt g. flinch,drawback8.hirsute h. self-control9.lampoon i. collapse,ruin
10.mien j. hypocriticallyreligious
11.nonentity k. amoralisticstory
12.parable l. gay,lively
13.pensive m. bearing,appearance
14.refute n. stirup,stimulate
15.sanctimonious o. boldness
16.stupor p. approve,tolerate*
17.vivacious q. haggard,thin
18.whet r. reflective,thoughtful
19.whimsical s. acommonplacephrase
20.wince t. insensiblecondition,dazeIDIOMS
21.tongueinone’scheek u. makeafuss,causetrouble
22.toleavenostoneunturned v. tomakeeveryeffort,totryone’sbest
23.topullupstakes w. nottobesincerex. toquitaplace
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24.toraiseCain
Lookbackatthestorytochecktheuseofeachwordinitscontext.Thiswillhelpfixitinyourmind.
*Forreferenceonly
WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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WORDSEARCH35Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues1stDay3rdDay3rdDay2ndDay4thDay
BeamMeUp,Scotty
In1966a televisionprogramappeared thatquicklyestablished itself as themost successfulsciencefictionseries,movedontobecomeaseriesofpopularfilms,andcontinuesinrerunstobeseensomewhereinthiscountryeverynightoftheyear.Thisoriginalseries,StarTrek,became so popular that there are huge fan clubs across the country and the stars of theoriginalseriesaremobbedwhentheymakepersonalappearances.
Whatmakes this formof science fiction so popular? Somemay say that each story of thefutureisa showingusourownworldthroughapresentationofotherworlds.Thereare those who would this analysis and argue that it is the odd characters, the
aliens,whoattractus.Wewatchwith asworldsbattle,knowingitwillturnoutwellintheend.
AftermanyyearsandmanyTVepisodesandmovies,“StarTrek”anditssuccessorscontinueto our appetite andbring excitement toour screens.As long as space remains analmosttotalmystery,theunexplainedwillcaptureourimaginations.
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genrezhän´rə
candidkan´did
unsavoryunsā´vərē
degradedigrād´
venialvē´nēəl
WEEK36 DAY1ALADYNOVELISTThenineteenthcenturysawthewomannovelistattainthesameprestige*asmen.Englandwasprolific* in producing women writers. One of the foremost in this genre was CharlotteBrontë.InJaneEyreshepresentedacandidportraitofawomancaughtupinaclandestine*affairwithamarriedman.MissBronte’sreaderswereengrossed*inthisstory.Shetookthisunsavorysubjectandpresenteditinawaythatdidnotdegrade therelationship.Sheshowedthattruepassioncanbehealthy.MissBrontëdidnotdisparage*Jane’sfeelingsorbesmirch*her character.The authorwasgenerous inher verdict.The affairwas consideredmerely avenialsinbecauseJanewasneverfalseinherfeelingsorheractions.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Harryheldthefallacious*beliefthatthemenial*jobwould________________himintheeyesofhisfriends.2.Betty’schildishfabrications*werejudged________________sins,althoughtheymortified*hermother.3.Modernabstractpaintingisahighlylucrative*________________.4.Itisreprehensible,*butitdoesn’trequiremuchgossiptogiveapersona(n)________________reputation.5.Inmy________________opinionheisasanctimonious*fool.
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.genre a.makecontemptible,lower7.candid b.disagreeable,offensive,morallybad8.unsavory c.acertainformorstyleinpaintingorliterature9.degrade d.pardonable,forgivable
10.venial e.frank,open,honest
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keepastiffupperlip—keepupcourage,standuptotroubleWhenheheardthroughthegrapevine*thatthefatwasinthefire,*heknewhehadto
keepastiffupperlipsoasnottospillthebeans.*
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epitomeipit´əmē
dexteritydekster´ətē
grotesquegrōtesk´
compassionkəmpash´ən
repugnantripug´nənt
WEEK36 DAY2VICTORHUGOTheepitomeofFrenchromanticwritersinthenineteenthcenturywasVictorHugo.Withtheutmostdexterityhewrotepoetry,novels,anddrama.Hishighlypopularnovels,NotreDamede Paris and Les Miserables, are replete* with melodramatic situations and grotesquecharacters. He had a profound* sense of social justice and a compassion for the poor,hapless,*anddowntrodden.Hecouldnotworkundertheaegis*ofNapoleonIIIandfledintoexile.Whentherepugnantrulecametoanend,theexpatriate*returned.Hewasreceivedwithadulation*andacclaimastheidoloftheThirdRepublic.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Hewasmadeupinthemost________________wayforhisroleasamanfromouterspace.2.Weallfeltdeep________________fortheinnocentprogeny,*whowerebereft*oftheirparentswhohadsuccumbed*duringtheconflagration.*3.TheTajMahalinIndiaissaidtobethe________________ofgraceasanedifice.*4.Thesightofthecorpsewas________________tothesqueamish*onlookers.5.With________________hethwarted*thepugnacious*andbelligerent*adversary.*
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
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6.epitome a.strange,bizarre,*fantastic7.dexterity b.personorthingthatembodiesorrepresentsthebest8.grotesque c.distasteful,repulsive9.compassion d.sympatheticfeeling,kindness
10.repugnant e.mentalorphysicalskill
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tothrowthebookatsomeone—togivethemaximumpunishmentThejudgegothisbackup*andthrewthebookatthecriminal.
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acmeak´mē
copiousko´pēəs
vehementlyvē´əmentlē
depictdipikt´
naivenäēv´
WEEK36 DAY3ANENGLISHREALISTThemovementtowardrealismintheEnglishnovelofthenineteenthcenturyreacheditsacmewiththeworksofCharlesDickensandWilliamMakepeaceThackeray.CharlesDickenswasaprolific* writer. Among his copious works are Oliver Twist, a candid* exposure of therepugnant*poor laws;NicholasNickleby, inwhich the lifeofboys inaboardingschool isvehementlyattacked;HardTimes,inwhichtheauthorwantedtodepicttheinfamous*lifeinafactory during an early period of the industrial revolution; The Pickwick Papers, about anaivegentlemanwhohasnumerousmisadventures.Thenovels,aimedatexposingthesordid*and pernicious* elements of English life,were said to have helped galvanize* people intoactionleadingtoimprovementintheseconditions.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Atthe________________ofhispower,thedictatorwasobsessed*withthebeliefthatthosewhodissented*weretryingtousurp*hisposition.2.Asaperspicacious*newspaperreporter,hefeltitincumbent*uponhimto________________theabortive*coup*asareprehensible*act.3.Theurbane*gentlemanwasflabbergasted*bythefervid*interestinwrestlingshownbythe________________younggirl.4.Shelostherdecorum*andwept________________tearsatthepoignant*story.5.Heobjected________________toavotetakingplaceintheabsenceofaquorum.*
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.acme a.unworldly,unsophisticated7.copious b.violently,eagerly,passionately8.vehemently c.peak,pinnacle,*zenith*9.depict d.ample,abundant,plentiful
10.naive e.describeclearly,picture,portray
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terrafirma—solid,firmlandTheroughoceancrossingtookthewindoutofhissails*,andhewashappytobeon
terrafirmaagain.
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perfidiouspərfid´ēəs
covetkuv´it
ingratiateingrā´shēāt
penurypen´yerē
ignominiousig´nəmin´ēəs
WEEK36 DAY4ASCHEMINGHEROINEWilliamMakepeaceThackeraywasknownforhismoralisticstudyofupperandmiddleclassEnglishlife.Hisbestknownwork,VanityFair,hasasitscentralcharacterBeckySharp.Sheisaperfidiouswomanwhohasan insatiable*desire togetahead in theworld.Shecovets thewealthofoneman,butwhenmarriage isnot feasible* she succeeds in aplan to ingratiateherself into the heart of her employer ’s son. Theirmarriage is not a salubrious* one andBecky,wholivesostentatiously,*formsasurreptitious*liaisonwithanotherman.Theaffairculminates*inadebacle.*Sheisexposed,herhusbandleavesher,andshemustliveinpenuryinEurope.Thisistheignominiousendforaclever,butmisguidedwoman.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Undertheaegis*ofazealous*campaignmanager,thecandidatewasableto________________herselfintotheheartsofthepublic.2.Afavoriteparable*hastodowithteachingthelessonthatoneshouldnot________________thatwhichbelongstosomeoneelse.3.Hisfortunefluctuated*between________________andwealth.4.Theymadeaneffigy*oftheir________________enemy.5.Therewasbedlam*asthefavoredteamwentdownto________________defeatatthehandsoftheunderdog.
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.perfidious a.treacherous,false7.covet b.want,envy,wish8.ingratiate c.humiliating,disgraceful9.penury d.poverty
10.ignominious e.winconfidence,charm
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inseventhheaven—thehighesthappinessordelightTheoldestchildwasinseventhheavenwhenhermotherletherruletheroost*foraday.
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WEEK36 DAY5REVIEWWhether you read a classicnovel or amodernone, theone thing theyhave in common istheiruseofa ratherextensivevocabulary.Don’tbehandicapped inyour reading—increaseyourvocabularybyconstantstudyandreview.
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.acme a. open,honest,frank2.candid b. kindness,sympatheticfeeling3.compassion c. zenith,*pinnacle,*peak4.copious d. wish,envy,want5.covet e. false,treacherous6.degrade f. unsophisticated,unworldly7.depict g. fantastic,strange,bizarre*8.dexterity h. lower,makecontemptible9.epitome i. acertainformorstyleinpaintingorliterature
10.genre j. repulsive,distasteful
11.grotesque k. plentiful,abundant,ample
12.ignominious l. poverty
13.ingratiate m. portray,picture,describeclearly
14.naïve n. personorthingthatrepresentsthebest
15.penury o. morallybad,disagreeable,offensive
16.perfidious p. physicalormentalskill
17.repugnant q. passionately,violently,eagerly
18.unsavory r. charm,winconfidence
19.vehemently s. forgivable,pardonable
20.venial t. disgraceful,humiliatingIDIOMS
21.tothrowthebookatsomeone u. keepupcourage,standuptotrouble
22.inseventhheaven v. togivemaximumpunishment
23.terrafirma w. solid,firmland
24.keepastiffupperlip x. thehighesthappinessordelight
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Reviewincorrectwords.
*Forreferenceonly
WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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SENSIBLESENTENCES?(FromWeeks33–36)Choosethewordthatmakessenseineachofthesentencesbelow.
1.Wetriedto(deter,divulge)himbuthewasdeterminedtosubmittoopenheartsurgery.2.Thereporterlosthisjobwhenhelabeledthesenator ’sremarksas(unmitigated,asinine).3.Freddiehadthe(effrontery,propensity)toaskRobinforadateafterhavingcriticizedherappearance.4.Ordinarily,Jonathanwasespeciallyneat,buthelookedquite(disheveled,fastidious)attheendofourcampingtrip.5.Afterhearingthebadnews,thestudentslefttheauditoriumwith(venial,somber)faces.6.MyUncleRobert,whoisreallyconservativeabouthisinvestments,mademoneyonWallStreetbynotbeing(impetuous,wary).7.IknewIcouldconfideinCaryl-Suebecauseshehasareputationforbeing(discreet,sanctimonious).8.Thetraitor ’s(perfidious,pensive)actionresultedinthelossofmanylives.9.Ourwatercommissionerwas(complacent,flabbergasted)tolearnthathisownlawnsprinklerhadbeenturnedonduringthewateremergency.
10.Sophiewasacceptedbyourwidecircleoffriendsbecauseofher(vivacious,tenacious)personality.
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WORDSEARCH36Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues3rdDay3rdDay2ndDay4thDay3rdDay
1492–1992
Weareallawarethat1992wastheyearduringwhichtherewere reminders that itmarkedthe500thanniversaryofColumbus’arrivalinthispartofthehemisphere.Alongwiththe celebrations and historical reenactments, there was controversy regarding the lives ofthosewhohadbeenhereformanycenturiesbeforethatfatefulevent.
Historical researchshows that itwouldbeextremely tobelieve that“civilization”began on this continent with Columbus’ arrival. The Native American tribes had formednations and had come together in an organization known as the Five Nations. They hadregulationsforgovernancethatwerethe ofself-ruleandthatbecamethemodelsonwhichourConstitutionwaspartlybased.
It was to remove the portrayal of the Native American as savage and wild thathistorians adopted 1992 as the year to them in their true light as members ofcivilizationsworthyofstudyandrespect.
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NEWWORDS
confrontkənfrunt´
antipathyantip´əthē
servilesėr´vəl
volitionvōlish´ən
sojournsō´jėrn
WEEK37 DAY1AMANOFNATUREHenryThoreauattemptedtoconfront theproblemandsolve theenigma*ofhowonemightearnalivingandyetnotbecomeanignominious*slavetothetask.Heviewedtheindustrialrevolutionwithantipathy.Maninaservileroletoextraneous*possessionswasamaintargetofhiswritings.Hebelievedthatonecouldattaingenuinewealthnotbyaccumulatingobjectsormoney, but through enjoyment and perusal* of nature. By his own volition he gave upfriendsandcomfortsforatwoyearsojournbyhimselfatWaldenPond.Whatothersmightjudgeaspenury,*wasseenbyThoreauastheepitome*ofwealth.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Hefoundhis________________positionadegrading*oneandcouldnotacceptitwithequanimity.*2.Theexpatriate*decidedtomakehis________________inFranceapermanentoneinordertogiveuphisnomadic*wayoflife.3.Whydowerefuseto________________theunsavory*problemsofourtimesinacandid*andincisive*way?4.Hewasatenacious*competitor,andathisown________________heplacedhistitleinjeopardy*onmanyoccasions.5.Her________________towardsmenwasbasedonrathernebulous*eventsthatsheconstrued*toprovethattheywereallperfidious.*
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.confront a.temporarystay7.antipathy b.willpower,choice8.servile c.dislike,distaste,hate9.volition d.comefacetofacewith
10.sojourn(n.) e.slavish,submissive
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totightenone’sbelt—togetsetforbadtimesorpovertyHeknewhewouldhavetodrawinhishorns*andtightenhisbeltorhewouldwindup
onskidrow*.
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austereôstir´
felicitousfəlis´ətəs
halcyonhal´sēən
tenableten´əbəl
superfluouss pėr´flüəs
WEEK37 DAY2THEGOODLIFEThoreau’sbookabouttheausterebuthappylifeatWaldenPondpropagated*hisfamearoundtheworld.He built a small hut and began living an ascetic* existence.He found it to be afelicitousexperience.In this idyllic*settinghewasable tospendhis timereading,studyingnature,writing,andthinking.Farfrombeingindolent,*hekeptbusyinmanyways.Attheendoftheexperimentherecalledthehalcyondayswithpleasure.Hebelievedhehadlearnedthesecret of the trulyhappy life.Theonly tenablewayof life is one in harmonywith nature;materialpossessionsaresuperfluous.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Whenhefoundhissinecure*wasnolonger________________,hefeltitapropitious*timetoresign.2.Farfrombeingostentatious,*shewasconsideredtheacme*offashionbecauseofher________________mannerofdress.3.Becausehewasanitinerant*worker,hehadtodisdain*carrying________________equipment.4.Onthat________________occasiontheamountofmoneyhespentwasirrelevant.*5.Duringtheturbulent*daysofthewar,theywishedforthe________________daysofearliertimes.
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.austere a.supportable,defendable7.felicitous b.simple,unadorned,hard8.halcyon c.peaceful,calm9.tenable d.happy
10.superfluous e.excessive,surplus
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offthebeatentrack—notusual,outoftheordinaryBecausehisideaswerealwaysoffthebeatentrack,helivedunderaswordofDamocles*
onhisjob.
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NEWWORDS
motivatemō´təvāt
rationalizerash´ənəlīz
therapyther´əpē
nascentnas´nt
iconoclastīkon´əklast
WEEK37 DAY3THEMIND’SSECRETSThestudyofthehumanmindandbehaviorhashadmanyprominentpractitioners,butnooneismore revered* thanSigmundFreud.AnAustrianphysician,he issaid tobe the fatherofpsychoanalysis.He taught thatmanhas a subconsciousmind inwhichhekeeps repugnant*memoriesthatcometothesurfacesurreptitiously*andmotivatebehavior.Manoftentriestorationalize his actions, when, in reality, they are really the result of suppressedmemoriescoming to the surface. Freud’s approach to the disturbed personwas to attempt therapy byexaminingthedreamsthatmakecognizant*whatthecauseoftheillnessmightbe.Onlywiththeairingofdeleterious*,buriedemotionscanthepersonmovefromthenascentstagetothatoffullhealth.Freudwasconsideredaniconoclast inthefieldofpsychologywhenhisideasfirstappearedatthebeginningofthetwentiethcentury.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.The________________wasinfavorofjettisoning*oneofthetraditionsthathadbecomeanintrinsic*partofhislife.2.Inordertocompletethe________________,thedoctorsaidatriptoawarm,dryclimatewasmandatory.*3.Complacent*peoplearedifficultto________________toaltruistic*actions.4.Itispathetic*thewaysomecitizens________________theirapathy*duringelectionyears.5.Hisbeardwasinits________________state;itwouldsoonbeahirsute*masterpiece.
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.motivate a.beginningtoexistordevelop7.rationalize b.useorgiveareasonotherthantherealone8.therapy c.inspire,stimulate,provoke9.nascent d.image-breaker,attackerofbeliefs
10.iconoclast e.healingorcuringprocess
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asquarepeginaroundhole—anablemaninthewrongjobItwasabitterpilltoswallow*whentheyhadtofirehimbecausehewasasquarepegin
aroundhole.
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eruditeer´ dīt
phobiafō´bēə
germanejərmān´
vertigovėr´təgō
conducivekəndü´siv
WEEK37 DAY4AMATEURPSYCHOLOGISTSThe ideasofFreudianpsychologyhavebecomepartofoureveryday life.Our language isreplete*withclichés*thathavetheirorigininFreud’swritings.Thereisasurfeit*ofamateurpsychologists who, with celerity,* analyze an individual’s problems from the slightestevidence.Despite theirdubious*educationand training in this field, theydiscusssymptomsandcuresonamosteruditefashion.Shouldapersonexpressafearofheights,thisphobiaisexamined;eventsfromchildhoodareconsideredgermanetotheproblem.Isitpossibleheorshe was dropped as an infant? Perhaps something in a dream is pertinent* to explain thefeelings of vertigo that accompany height. For some reason, non-trained people find theFreudianapproachtotheworkingsofthehumanmindmostconducivetotheirpracticingasamateurpsychologists.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Shecouldnotcountenance*thesightofalethal*weapon;itwastantamount*toa________________withher.2.The________________manwasmorethanmerelybilingual;*hespokefivelanguages.3.Iwouldneverhavethetemerity*towalkacrossthesteelgirdershighuponanewbuilding;anonsetof________________wouldsurelyfollow.4.Thebedlam*inthestudyhallwasnot________________togoodworkhabits.5.Epithets*arenot________________whenmotivating*achildtoatask.
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.erudite a.veryscholarly7.phobia b.dizziness8.germane c.persistentfear,strongdislike9.vertigo d.leading,helpful
10.conducive e.appropriate,incloserelationshipto
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toupsettheapplecart—tooverturnordisturbaplanorintentionItwasabitterpilltoswallow*whentheyupsettheapplecartandelectedadarkhorse.
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WEEK37 DAY5REVIEWThewritingsofThoreauandFreudarereplete*withideasthatrequiredeepthought.Inorderto tackle their ideas, onemust understand their vocabulary.Therefore,wordmastery is thekeytounlockingideasofsomeofourgreatestthinkers.
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.antipathy a. choice,willpower2.austere b. supportable,defendable3.conducive c. provoke,stimulate,inspire4.confront d. leading,helpful5.erudite e. unadorned,simple,hard6.felicitous f. hate,distaste,dislike7.germane g. attackerofbeliefs,image-breaker8.halcyon h. incloserelationshipto,appropriate9.iconoclast i. calm,peaceful
10.motivate j. comefacetofacewith
11.nascent k. curingorhealingprocess
12.phobia l. veryscholarly
13.rationalize m. happy
14.servile n. submissive,slavish
15.sojourn o. beginningtodeveloporexist
16.superfluous p. dizziness
17.tenable q. surplus,excessive
18.therapy r. temporarystay
19.vertigo s. useorgiveareasonotherthantherealone
20.volition t. strongdislike,persistentfearIDIOMS
21.toupsettheapplecart u. notusual,outoftheordinary
22.totightenone’sbelt v. anablemaninthewrongjob
23.offthebeatentrack w. togetsetforbadtimesorpoverty
24.asquarepeginaroundhole x. tooverturnordisturbaplanorintention
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WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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WORDSEARCH37Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues3rdDay2ndDay2ndDay1stDay2ndDay
MakeMyOstrichBurgerWellDone
Justabout100yearsago,therearoseanindustryinthestateofArizonathatseemsveryoddtous today.We know of cattle ranches and sheep ranches, butwould you believe . . . ostrichranches?This businessbecamepopularaswomenfoundostrichfeathersaadditiontotheirwardrobes.
Ostrichesareeasytoraise.Theyeatanddrinklessthancattle,andtheireggsarelargeenoughtofeed tenpeople!During the daysofostrich ranching, feathersweresold forasmuchas$300apound,soitiseasytoseewhythatbusinesswassoattractive.
However,women’s fashionschangedafterWorldWar I, and themarket forostrichplumesfell.Growershadto ashrinkingmarket.Thepricetumbledtoabout$10forabird.Asostrichfeathersbecame inthefashionworld,ostrichranchingcametoanend.
Interestinglyenough,ostrichranchersmaybecomingbackintovoguebecausenutritioniststellusthatostrichmeatislowincholesterol.Wemaynotgowildoverthefeathers,butpasstheleanmeat,please.Holdthemayo,too.
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glibglib
homogeneoushōməjē´neəs
malleablemal´ēəbəl
legerdemainlejərdəmān´
trendtrend
WEEK38 DAY1THEENIGMA*OFFASHIONOf all the pressures young people face, themost pernicious* is that of fashion. By this ismeant the current vogue* in dress. The teenagers, who are so glib when they speak of“individuality,”are turned intoahomogeneousmassby the latestcraze in fashion.Howcanyoungsterswhovehemently*resistadvicefromtheoldergenerationbecomesomalleableinthe hands of those who “make” fashion? Perhaps the sudden shifts in fashion occurfortuitously*.Oristheresomegroupwho,throughlegerdemain,switchesstylesandcustomsonusrightbeforeoureyes?Today’steenagersseemtobequitegullible*whenitcomestoembracingthelatesttrend infashions.But then, theyhave theireldersassage*examples tofollow.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Thecharlatan*wasabletowheedle*moneyoutofthenaïve*audiencewitha________________talkonthemedicinethatwouldexpunge*pain.2.Theycouldnotfollowthe________________ofhisideas,buthisverbaldexterity*galvanized*thegullible*listeners.3.Theywereengrossed*asanillmanwas“cured”beforetheireyes;someofthemoreurbane*saiditwas________________.4.Heingratiated*himselfintotheirconfidence,andthe________________crowdwasshapedintoasubjugated*mass.5.Whiletheystartedoutasindividuals,theybecamea________________groupwhom
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hecouldmotivateashewilled.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.glib a.capableofbeingshapedorformed7.homogeneous b.sleightofhand,deceptiveadroitness*8.malleable c.smoothofspeech9.legerdemain d.sameoruniform
10.trend e.generaldirection
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byhookorbycrook—anywayatall,atanycostHehadboughtthewhiteelephant*withoutrhymeorreason*;nowhehadtogetridofit
byhookorbycrook.
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stagnantstag´nənt
fatalfā´tl
passépasā´
procrastinateprōkras´tənāt
facetfas´it
WEEK38 DAY2THEECONOMICSOFFASHIONIndress,thefashionappearstobe“set”byafewforeigndesignersandahandfulofaffluent*individualswho purchase these designs. The fashion industry is cognizant* of the fact thatfashionsmustchange rapidlyandoftenor their economywouldbecomestagnant. For thisindustryitwouldprovefatalifitwerenotvigilant*andpreparedwellinadvanceforanewfashion trend.* As the old fashion becomes passé and a new fashion seems to be in themaking,thegarmentmanufacturerscannotaffordtoprocrastinate.Theyrushlargesumsofmoney into production for a mass market. Having invested heavily, the manufacturers doeverything possible to influence and motivate* the purchasers. Through every facet ofpublicityandadvertisingtheindustryexploits*thenaturaldesireforpeopletobeaucourant*withthelatestfashions.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Totheconsternation*ofthedistraught*parentstheylearnedtheirsonwasaccusedofusingthelethal*weapononthat________________occasion.2.Wewishforhalcyon*dayswhenthewarlikesolutionswillhavebecome________________.3.Ednarecalledwithnostalgia*many________________ofherschooldays.4.Wealltendto________________whenfacedwithanunsavory*task.5.Theiconoclast*hasthepropensity*forreproaching*thosewhofeelcomplacent*withleadinga________________existence.
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6.stagnant a.delay,putoff7.fatal b.motionless,dull,inactive8.passé c.deadly,disastrous9.procrastinate d.onesideorviewofpersonorsituation
10.facet e.outmoded,old-fashioned
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togetuponthewrongsideofthebed—tobeinabadmoodWhenhismotherraisedCain*abouthisslovenly*room,heaccusedherofgettingupon
thewrongsideofthebed.
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foistfoist
stigmatizestig´mətīz
capitulatekəpich´əlāt
audacityôdas´ətē
tantalizetan´tlīz
WEEK38 DAY3WHATNEXT?Once the fashion industry has been able to foist a new style on the teenager, the oldergenerationtendstostigmatizeitassomeformofrebellion.Whatisoftenignoredisthattheyoungconsumerscapitulate towhat isoriginated*bysomeoneoutsideof theirgroup.Thefeelingsofindividualityandaudacity thattheteenagergetsfromanewstyleofdressresultfrom the propensity* of their elders to disparage* them. The actual situation is that theclothing fashions soonbecomeacceptedby all; there is nothingupsettingor revolutionaryaboutthem.Whilepeoplearebecomingcomplacent*aboutthe“new,”theclothingindustryisbusy planning how to tantalize the teenager with next year ’s “fashion.” This arbitrary*decision isguaranteed tofoment*consternation*amongadultsonceagain in thefollowingyear.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Despitetenacious*resistance,theywereousted*fromthestrongpointandhadto________________totheenemy.2.Itwasanasinine*thingtodo—to________________hisopponentasabigot*andthusexacerbate*analreadybittercampaign.3.Itiscommontohearpeopledisparage*thosewhopaintinthemoderngenre*;theyspeakaboutthe________________oftheartistwhosubmitsahighwhitecanvaswithablackborderasaseriouswork.4.Theyaredubious*ofsuchanartistandaccusehimoftryingto________________as
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aworkofartarudimentary*exercise.5.Itisreprehensible*to________________ayoungchildwiththepromiseofarewardforbeinggoodwhenyouhavenointentionofgivingit.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.foist a.surrender,maketerms7.stigmatize b.tomarkwithadisgrace8.capitulate c.boldness,daring9.audacity d.passoffslyly,passasgenuine
10.tantalize e.teaseortormentbyofferingsomethinggood,butnotdeliver
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castlesintheair—adreamaboutsomewonderfulfuturePeopleonSkidRow*oftenbuildcastlesintheair.
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retortritôrt´
reticentret´əsənt
tacittas´it
chicaneryshikā´nərē
dociledos´əl
WEEK38 DAY4SOMETHINGFOREVERYONETothederogatory*commentsfromtheoldergenerationtheteenagersmightretortthatnewfashionsandstylesareadoptedby theelderswithalacrity.*Though theycomplain,womenemulate*theirdaughtersbyshorteningorlengtheningtheirhems.Theymayappearreticentabout thebotherandexpenseofaltering theirwardrobe,but theygive tacit approval to thechangebyrushingtothedepartmentstoreswheretheyjostle*eachothertobuycopiesofthemore expensive dresses. The conclusion one might reach after observing how womencountenance*thearbitrary*changesyearafteryearisthattheyarenaïve*orvictimsofsomechicanery practiced by the clothing industry. Women may appear hapless* before theintimidation*of“style,”but thereal truthmaylie in thefact that theyaresodocilebecausetheysecretlyenjoytheyearlyexcitementaroundthelatestfashions.
There’sanotherfamiliarwordreintroducedtoday.Didyourecognizereticent?
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Thereporterdivulged*theblatant*________________involvedintheawardingofthecontract.2.Eventhemost________________personmaybecomefractious*whenhegetsonlyapittance*forhishardlabor.3.Hisegregious*behaviorbroughta________________reproach*tohismother ’seyes.4.Mostpoliticiansare________________whenaskedtodivulge*theirambitions.
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5.Herefusedto________________totherash*questionabouthispropensity*forimbibing.*
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.retort(v.) a.understood,implied,notstated7.reticent b.easytomanage8.tacit c.toanswer,reply9.chicanery d.silentorreserved
10.docile e.trickery,underhandedness
TODAY’SIDIOM
tomaintainthestatusquo—tokeepthingsastheyareYouhitthenailonthehead*whenyousaidweoughttomaintainthestatusquoandnot
changehorsesinmidstream.*
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WEEK38 DAY5REVIEWNomatterwhatthefashionindress,thefashionineducationisanextensivevocabulary.Keepupwiththefashion;buildyourvocabularywardrobe.
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.audacity a. reserved,silent2.capitulate b. passasgenuine,passoffslyly3.chicanery c. disastrous,deadly4.docile d. smoothofspeech5.facet e. onesideorviewofpersonorsituation6.fatal f. daring,boldness7.foist g. reply,answer8.glib h. uniform,same9.homogeneous i. capableofbeingformedorshaped
10.legerdemain j. putoff,delay
11.malleable k. maketerms,surrender
12.passé l. underhandedness,trickery
13.procrastinate m. notstated,understood,implied
14.reticent n. tomarkwithadisgrace
15.retort o. inactive,dull,motionless
16.stagnant p. generaldirection
17.stigmatize q. old-fashioned,outmoded
18.tacit r. easytomanage
19.tantalize s. deceptiveadroitness,*sleightofhand
20.trend t. teaseortormentbyofferingsomethinggood,butfailtodeliver
IDIOMS
21.castlesintheair u. tobeinabadmood
22.togetuponthewrongsideofthebed
v. adreamaboutawonderfulfuture
23.byhookorbycrook w. atanycost,anywayatall
24.tomaintainthestatusquo x. tokeepthingsastheyare
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Takethatextrafewminutesnowtomasterthefewwordsyoumadeerrorswith.
*Forreferenceonly
WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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WORDSEARCH38Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues1stDay1stDay4thDay3rdDay2ndDay
TV—TheOctopus
Isthereanyoneyouknowwhocanrememberatimewhentherewasnotelevision?Perhapsagrandparent,butnoonemuchyoungerisabletodoso.Atthebeginning,onlyahandfulofstationsexisted.Earlyprograms imitatedeachotherand tended tobe .Some timelater, therewas the cableTV expansion and greater varietywas available.The developing
was for ever-larger numbers of programs dealing with information as well asentertainment.
TheTVindustry,never whenitcomestoexpandingviewerinterests,broughtevenmorechannelstotheair,broadcasting24hourseverydayoftheweek.Theobjectivewasto
specialgroupswithprogramsdirectedtospecialtastesandinterests.Soonchannelsdevotedtogames,tohowtofixormakethings,toromancedramas,tocartoons,etc.,spranginto existence. It appears that every of a viewer ’s interest is being addressed. Asmore and more channels come on the air, as the result of new technology, the variety isexpandingbeyondanythingimaginedbythosewhocanrecallthebeginningsofthismagicalmedium.
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sagasä´ga
belatedbilāt´tid
decrepitdikrep´it
imperturbableim´pərtėr´bəbəl
vacillatevas´əlāt
WEEK39 DAY1RULE,BRITANNIAAn unforgettable saga of World War II has to do with the small French coastal town ofDunkirk. There, in 1940, thousands of British troops made a belated escape from theawesome* power of theGerman army and air force. Theywere removed by an array* ofprivateboats,fromhugeyachtstodecrepitfishingboats.Attheirownvolition,*theskipperscame close to the shore, while German planes bombed implacably.* They remainedimperturbableunderheavyfire.Whentheirvesselswereloaded,theydashedbacktoEngland.Once unloaded, they did not vacillate, but returnedwith equanimity* to their vigil* in thedangerzone.TheBritishprovedonceagainthattheyareparagons*ofcomradeshipintimesofjeopardy.*
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.The________________ofalonemanconfronting*theturbulent*oceansinasmallboatisanexploit*wefindlaudable.*2.Thespeakerremained________________whilehisaudienceshoutedcaustic*commentsabouthismendacious*activities.3.TheingraterefusedtoacceptCindy’s________________gift.4.Whenreleasedfromincarceration,*hewasgaunt*and________________.5.Weareallfamiliarwiththecliché*thathewho________________islost.
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.saga a.hesitate,fluctuate7.belated b.heroicstory8.decrepit c.brokendown,wornout9.imperturbable d.late,delayed
10.vacillate e.calm,steady,serene
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asacredcow—apersonorthingthatcannotbecriticized(FromIndia,wherecowsmaynotbeharmedbecauseofreligiousrules)
Idecidedtothrowdownthegauntlet*byexposingtheboss’ssonwhohadbeenrulingtheroost*asthesacredcowofthebusiness.
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staunchstônch
opprobriuməprō´brēəm
MachiavellianMak´ēəvelēən
unconscionableunkon´shənebəl
pandemoniumpan´dəmō´nēəm
WEEK39 DAY2THEGOODGUYSVS.THEBADGUYSTheinternationaladventurestoriesprevalent*ontelevisionfollowmeticulously*aplotthatisinexorable*initsdevelopment.Thoseonthesideoflawandjusticefaceperfidious*menand organizations. These are anathema* to those values the staunch heroes would defend.These infamous*men have no capacity for compassion,* and they treat the lovelywomenwithopprobrium.Theintrepid*heroesareplacedindeleterious*situationsasaresultoftheMachiavellianmaneuversof theiropponents.Oneunconscionable act of duplicity* followsanother until the total destruction of the “good guys” seems at hand. At the last moment,usuallyamidst thepandemoniumofabattle, thecause forwhich theheroes strive triumphs.However,evilisubiquitous,*andnextweekanotherfracas*willerupt.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Thecoachheaped________________uponthefledgling*ballplayer.2.Wearereadytorationalize*________________activitiesonthepartofoursideiftheyaretothedetriment*ofouradversary.*3.Itwas________________toAbrahamLincolntokeepabookhehadborrowedwithoutmakingtenacious*effortstoreturnit.4.Therewas________________asthepresidentialnomineeenteredtheconventionsite.*5.Sheissucha________________friend,myreprehensible*actionsdonotcauseaschism*betweenus.
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.staunch a.scorn,insult7.opprobrium b.strong,trusty,firm8.Machiavellian c.withoutconscience,unreasonable9.unconscionable d.governedbyopportunity,notprincipled
10.pandemonium e.disorder,uproar
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throughthickandthin—inspiteofallsortsofdifficultiesHedecidedtostickwithhisfairweatherfriends*throughthickandthin.
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flayflā
demeanordimē´nər
delineationdilin´ēā´shən
vindicatevin´dəkāt
heinoushā´nəs
WEEK39 DAY3AFAMOUSMUTINYOneofthemostrepugnant*namesinpopularlegendisthatofCaptainWilliamBligh.HewasthecaptainoftheH.M.S.Bountyin1789,andthemutinythaterupted*aboardthatshipwasthebasis for a film inwhichCharles Laughton portrayedBligh as an awesome* bully and anunmitigated*villain.Hewouldflayboththebodyandthespiritofanyonewhocrossedhim.Thecrewdevelopedsuchanaversion*toBligh’smortifyingactionsanddemeanor that, ledby Fletcher Christian, they set the captain and 17 shipmates off in a lifeboat in the SouthPacific.Theshipcontinued to thePitcairn Islandswhere thecrewremained to livewith theislanders. Laughton’s delineation of Bligh remains as the image we have of him. Onlyrecently has any attempt beenmade to vindicate Captain Bligh and to remove the heinousreputationthatpermeates*history.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Themayortriedto________________hisactionsthathadbeencalledcapricious*andirrational*bycritics.2.Hecastigated*hisopponentsandwenttogreatlengthsto________________themwithaccusationsofmegalomania.*3.His________________wasatypical*;usuallyphlegmatic*,hewasbelligerent*andgarrulous*duringthebroadcast.4.“Themost________________thingIhavedone,”hesaidinastentorian*voice,“iseradicate*theuntruththatmypartyisnotcompatible*withprogress.”
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5.Thenhegaveanincisive*________________ofhisfulsome*opponentsasanantiquated*group,complacent*aboutthenoisome*conditionsinamoribund*city.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.flay a.hatefullyevil7.demeanor b.absolve,justify8.delineation c.sketch,descriptioninwords9.vindicate d.conduct,bearing
10.heinous e.stripoffskin,scoldharshly
TODAY’SIDIOM
totakebystorm—tomakeafastimpressionThenewoperastartookthecriticsbystormandcarriedtheday.*
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turpitudetėr´pətü
infractioninfrak´shən
callouskal´əs
redressridres´
vituperationvītü´pərā´shən
WEEK39 DAY4FAIRPLAY!Recently, there has been an attempt to improve Captain Bligh’s tainted* image. HistoriansmaintainthattherewasnoturpitudeinBligh’sactionsaboardtheH.M.S.Bounty.Perhapshewasimprudent*infailingtokeephistemperundercontrol.Whileaninfractionaboardshipwasquicklycriticized,Blighnevercarriedoutthosecallousactionsthemoviedramatizedinorder to depict* an evil man, say his defenders. After the mutiny, Captain Bligh astutely*navigatedthelifeboatwiththeother17menforover3,000milestosafety.Thisprodigious*featalone,saythosewhowouldrestoreBligh’sgoodname,shouldbeenoughtoallowforafull redress of the wrongs that have been blamed on him for over 150 years. While thecoterie*defendingCaptainBlighdonotaskthepublictopraisehim,theydorequestamorebenevolent* attitude toward this traditionally* reprehensible* figure, and an end to thevituperation*heapeduponhimforthesemanyyears.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Wedonotcondone*ortolerate*an________________ofeventhemosttrivialkind.2.Ittakesa________________persontowatchwithequanimity*asagullible,*naive*girlfallsforthelineofaloathsome*boy.3.Howeasyitistoheap________________uponsomeoneatthenadir*ofhiscareer.4.Thereseemstobenowayto________________agrievanceagainstanomnipotent*ruler.
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5.Fromanyfacet*ofhislife,theacme*ofmoral________________wasreachedbyAdolfHitler.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.turpitude a.unfeeling
7.infraction b.vileness,evilwickedness
8.callous c.torightawrong,remedy
9.redress d.violation
10.vituperation e.blame,abuse
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tobeinfinefettle—tobeinhighspirits,orfeelingwellHedidalotofwoolgathering*andwasinfinefettleduringthewholeoftheIndian
summer.*
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WEEK39 DAY5REVIEWOurBritishcousinshaveavocabularythatdiffersfromoursinmanyways.Isn’titfortunatethatwehavetoberesponsiblefortheAmericanversionofthislanguageonly?
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.belated a. descriptioninwords,sketch2.callous b. firm,trusty,strong3.decrepit c. fluctuate,hesitate4.delineation d. violation5.demeanor e. abuse,blame6.flay f. serene,steady,calm7.heinous g. uproar,disorder8.imperturbable h. hatefullyevil9.infraction i. scoldharshly,stripofftheskin
10.Machiavellian j. bearing,conduct
11.opprobrium k. notprincipled,governedbyopportunity
12.pandemonium l. heroicstory
13.redress m. delayed,late
14.saga n. unfeeling
15.staunch o. evil,wickedness,vileness
16.turpitude p. wornout,brokendown
17.unconscionable q. unreasonable,withoutconscience
18.vacillate r. torightawrong
19.vindicate s. justify,absolve
20.vituperation t. insult,scornIDIOMS
21.throughthickandthin u. tomakeafastimpression
22.totakebystorm v. inspiteofallsortsofdifficulties
23.asacredcow w. tobeinhighspirits,feelingwell
24.tobeinfinefettle x. apersonwhocannotbecriticized
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WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY
MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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WORDSEARCH39Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues4thDay3rdDay2ndDay1stDay2ndDay
Psst...NeedWorldSeriesTickets?
Thinkaboutthisforamoment.Isthereanythingwronginbuyingsomethingforonedollarand reselling it for twodollars?Naturally,youwouldbecorrect if you sawnothingamisswiththistransaction;it’sthewayacapitalisteconomyworks.But,ifyouboughtatickettoarockconcertorbaseballgamefortendollarsandsolditfortwenty,youwouldbecommittingan ofthelaw.Youmightask,“What’sso aboutthis?”Theansweristhatyouwould be guilty of the practice known as “scalping.”Does an individualwho offers ascarceticketatapriceabovetheoriginalpricedeservethe connectedwiththeword“scalping”?
These hard-working and risk-taking individuals see themselves as go-betweens in aworldwhere people are willing to spend additional money for a popular event. However, lawenforcementofficialsremain inthefaceofallreasonastheyarrestandfinetheseenterprising salesmen. Those believers in punishing law-breakers find nothingwrongwithtryingtohaltthescalpingoftickets.Forothers,itisawayofdoingbusinessthattheyclaimhurtsnooneandisinkeepingwithaprofit-driveneconomy.
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rhetoricret´ərik
cliqueklēk
extolekstōl´
mentormen´tər
facilefas´əl
WEEK40 DAY1APOLITICALSHOWThe 2012 elections offered another example of politics as show business.Most politicianshave prepared speeches dealingwith the prevalent* topics of the day. They canmaintain afervid*flowofrhetoricforhoursatatime.Ineachlocalitywhereheistoappear,theadvancework is prepared by a clique of trustworthy aides. In preparation for the show, they havedispersed*leaflets,putupposters,andsentoutcarsandtruckswithloudspeakerstoextoltheerudite* qualities of their candidate. Soon, the crowd gathers. Loyal party workers comeforwardtoshakethehandoftheirmentor.Now,withthefacilesolutionstocomplexproblemscarefullymemorized, theshowis ready tobegin.Onemoment facetious,* thenextmomentprofound,*thecandidateworkstoconvincetheincredulous*amongthevoters.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Itisnotlongbeforeayoungstarhasa________________aroundhimwhosporadically*gettheirnamesintothenewspapers.2.Atatimethatrequirestangible*proposals,allheoffersisunconscionable*________________.3.Thedetectiveinterrogated*theadamant*prisonerinsucha________________waythatheconfessedaftergivingincontrovertible*evidence.4.Youngstersscoff*whentheirelders________________thehalcyon*daysoflongago.5.Amidsttheadulationofthethrong,*thefilmstar,inallhumility,*creditedher________________astheonemostresponsible.
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.rhetoric a.counselor,coach,tutor7.clique b.use(sometimesexaggerated)oflanguage8.extol c.easilyaccomplishedorattained9.mentor d.praisehighly
10.facile e.small,exclusivegroupofpeople
TODAY’SIDIOM
toliveinafool’sparadise—tobehappywithoutarealbasisHelivedinafool’sparadisewhilehesowedwildoats*,buthesoonhadtopaythepiper.*
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cantkant
umbrageum´brij
magnanimousmagnan´əməs
vilifyvil´əfī
elucidateilü´sədāt
WEEK40 DAY2GETTINGAGOODLOOKThe television press interview is conducive* to close scrutiny* of a candidate. His publicspeeches may contain many cant phrases, but a sharp question by an astute* reporter candestroyacliché*filledstatement.Thepoliticiannowwillprocrastinate*inhisanswer;anewfacet*ofhispersonalitymayberevealedbyhisdemeanor.*Perhapshewilltakeumbrageatasuggestionthathefavorstheaffluent.*Hisrecordissearchedforevidencethathehasbeenequallymagnanimoustotheindigent.*Heaccusesthereporterofattemptingtovilifyhim.Ishebeingaccusedofturpitude*inoffice?Itistimetodiscreetly*goontoanothertopic.Thecandidatewishestoextol*thevirtuesofhisprogramandrecord.Thepresswantstoallude*tothingsthatkeephiminthemidstofcontroversy.Theyinsistthatheelucidatepositionsthatthepoliticianwouldratherleaveinanebulous*state.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Wefeelsosanctimonious*whenwe________________thecharacterofafelon*.2.Thediplomatwasastute*enoughtoseethroughthe________________oftheMachiavellian*ambassador.3.Asomber*examinationofthoseindigent*families,bereft*ofhope,sunkeninapathy,*shouldmotivate*ustobemore________________inourattemptstoimprovetheirlot.4.Iwasflabbergasted*whenhetook________________atmywhimsical*remarks.5.Thejudgeorderedthecensorto________________hisreasonsforremovingpassagesfromthebookinsuchacapricious*manner.
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.cant a.insincereoralmostmeaninglesstalk7.umbrage b.tomakeclear8.magnanimous c.resentment,offense9.vilify d.malign,*slander
10.elucidate e.generous,noble
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thesumandsubstance—theheartorsubstantialpartThesumandsubstanceofourpyrrhicvictory*wasthatourhopesforastablefuturehad
goneupinsmoke.*
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vapidvap´id
unwieldyunwēl´dē´
proximityproksim´ətē
lassitudelas´ətüd
vitiatevish´ēāt
WEEK40 DAY3SEEINGISLEARNINGWhileweareallcognizant*oftheimportanceofwordstocreatecertainimpressions,gestureisrelegated*toamuchlesserrole.Gesturesareanimportantconcomitant*toeventhemostvapid speech,enhancing itandgiving thehearersomething to lookatwhilehe listens.Thevalueofseeingatthesametimeaslisteningwasshownwhenaclassatauniversity,unwieldybecauseofits largesize,wassplitup.Onegroupwasputintoaroominproximity togoodloudspeakers.Everynuance*ofthelecturer ’svoicecouldbeheardclearly.Becausetheyhadno person onwhom to place their attention, they soon took on the appearance of extremelassitude; most students became lethargic* and rested their heads on their desks. Theseparation of visual and aural communication tended to vitiate the learning process. Thelisteninggroupreceivedgradeslowerthanthosereceivedbythosewhocouldlookataswellasheartheinstructor.
Oncemoreyourkeeneyeandmemorywerebeingtested.Didyourecognizelassitudeasbeingfromanearlierlesson?
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Asthescion*ofanaffluent*family,hewasoftenin________________toopulence.*2.Afterplayingwithhisprogeny*intheenervatingsun,hestaggeredbacktohisroomwherehewasovercomewith________________.3.Asaconcomitant*tohisbelligerent*andvituperative*antipathy*towardhis
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government,hebecameanexpatriate,*buthefoundita________________life.4.Kyrawassodisgruntled*abouthavingtomovethe________________piano,sheprocrastinated*fordays.5.Theirrelevant*evidenceseemedto________________theprosecutor ’scaseandprecluded*aconviction.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.vapid a.bulky,difficulttohandle7.unwieldy b.destroytheuseorvalue8.proximity c.uninteresting,dull9.lassitude d.nearness
10.vitiate e.weariness,weakness
TODAY’SIDIOM
onpinsandneedles—tobeonedge,jumpyHewasonpinsandneedleswhilehecooledhisheels*intheprincipal’soffice.
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augmentôgment´
fatuousfach´üəs
contortkəntôrt´
repertoirerep´ərtwär
imperceptibleim´pərsep´təbəl
WEEK40 DAY4THEHAMMYOLDDAYSActorsdependupontheirabilitytogesticulate*almostasmuchasuponspeechtoobtaintheirdesired histrionic* effects.With them, gesture serves much more than merely to augmentspeech.When their communication isbygesture alone, it is calledpantomime. In the earlysilent motion picture period, gestures were flamboyant.* To show that he was distraught*aboutthedangerinwhichtheheroinehadbeenplaced,theherowouldgothroughthemostfatuousactions.Hewouldstagger,beathisbreast,tearhishair,andcontorthisfaceintothemostdoleful*appearance.Thereweren’tmanysimpleorrestrainedgesturesinhisrepertoire.The heroine, to indicate her love,would fling her armswide and ardently* jump into hersweetheart’sarms.Itwasonlymuchlaterthatactorsbecameskilledenoughtocommunicatewith the audience through discreet* gestures and almost imperceptible changes in facialexpressionthatcouldtransmitnuances*ofemotion.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Thenewemployeewantedtogainfavorwithhisboss,andhisobsequious*desiresledtothemost________________behavior.2.Hervirtuosity*wasdemonstratedbytheworkssheperformedfromher______________.3.Hehadalwaysappearedvirile,*sothatthe________________declinetowardsenility*wentunnoticeduntilhesuccumbed*andbegantouseacane.4.Theparoxysm*ofcoughingservedto________________herbodyuntilshecould
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gainarespite.*5.Theparsimonious*octogenarian*soughtto________________hiswealthbyremovingitfromitscache*andplacingitinabank.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.augment a.extremelyslightorgradual7.fatuous b.enlarge,increase8.contort c.foolish,silly,inane*9.repertoire d.twistviolently
10.imperceptible e.worksthatanartistisreadytoperform
TODAY’SIDIOM
tohaveatone’sfingertips—tohavethoroughknowledge,tohavereadyHehadathisfingertipsanextensiverepertoire.*
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WEEK40 DAY5REVIEWIfthere’sonethingapoliticianmustknowhowtodo,itistousewordseffectively.Hemustweigh carefully each and every utterance. He must also select the proper word for theaudienceheisaddressing.Youmayneverrunforoffice,butitwouldbecomfortingtoknowyouwerereadyforit—vocabulary-wise!
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.augment a. twistviolently2.cant b. increase,enlarge3.clique c. nearness4.contort d. destroytheuseorvalue5.elucidate e. praisehighly6.extol f. use(sometimesexaggerated)oflanguage7.facile g. tomakeclear8.fatuous h. slander,malign*9.imperceptible i. difficulttohandle,bulky
10.lassitude j. worksthatanartistisreadytoperform
11.magnanimous k. tutor,counselor,coach
12.mentor l. noble,generous
13.proximity m. insincereoralmostmeaninglesstalk
14.repertoire n. small,exclusivegroupofpeople
15.rhetoric o. extremelyslightorgradual
16.umbrage p. dull,uninteresting
17.unwieldy q. weakness,weariness
18.vapid r. inane,*foolish,silly
19.vilify s. easilyaccomplishedorattained
20.vitiate t. offense,resentmentIDIOMS
21.toliveinafool’sparadise u. theheartorsubstantialpart
22.thesumandsubstance v. tobeonedge,jumpy
23.onpinsandneedles w. tohaveready,tohaveathoroughknowledgex. tobehappywithoutarealbasis
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24.tohaveatone’sfingertips
Gettoworklearningthewordsthatgaveyoutrouble.
*Forreferenceonly
WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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HAPLESSHEADLINES(FromWeeks36–40)Fromthelistofvocabularywordsbelowchoosethebestonestocompleteeachofthe
newspaperheadlines.
a. Therapy k. Phobiab. Facile l. Cliquec. Fatal m. Fatuousd. Decrepit n. Repertoiree. Confront o. Motivatef. Retort p. Capitulateg. Vehemently q. Glibh. Tacit r. Lassitudei. Legerdemain s. Mentorj. Vapid t. Vertigo
1.U.S.Diplomats__________ChineseoverAllegedA-bombTests2.PsychologistClaimsSuccessinTreatingFlying__________3.Rebels__________,ThrowDownArms4.AutoAccidentProves__________toFamily5.__________SalesmanArrestedinConGame6.Witness__________DeniesAllegation7.PentagonAsksforFundstoReplace“__________”Aircraft8.NewCompanyDirectorPraisesFormer__________9.LaBohèmeIsMainstayofOperaStar ’s__________
10.Speech__________UrgedAfterStroke
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WORDSEARCH40Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues2ndDay1stDay4thDay1stDay2ndDay
InThailand,Mum’stheWord
In thiscountrywetakeforgrantedourright tospeakoutaboutourelectedofficials inanyway we wish, without fear of arrest or imprisonment. The most disrespectful language isallowed.While somemay take at an insult against the president, ourConstitutionprotectsthatright.
Now, consider the country of Thailand. That land in southeasternAsia is ruled by a king.What happens to an individual who fails to this monarch? There is a case of apersonwho joked that if hewerekinghe could sleep late everyday anddrinkwine in theafternoon.Forthissomewhat remark,hewassenttoprisonforsevenyears.Ortakethestoryofthewomanwhowashanginguptheking’sphotograph.Whenthepoliceaskedherwhatshewasdoing,shereplied,“I’mnailingitupthereonmywall.”Shesaid“it”insteadof“theking’sphotograph”andforthis allegedinsult,shealsowassentawayforsevenyears.
WhilesomeU.S.citizensmay ourleaders,inThailandthelesssaidthebetter.
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currykėr´ē
pallpôl
succulentsuk´yələnt
satietysətī´ətē
intrinsicintrin´sik
WEEK41 DAY1QUEENOFTHESUPERMARKETTheAmerican housewife is queen of all she surveys in the supermarket. She decideswhatitemsshallbepurchased.Grocerymanufacturersarewellawareofherpower tomakeoneproductasuccessandanotherafailure.Theyspendhugesumsdevelopingnewproductswithwhich to curry her favor. Fearful that a successful product will soon begin to pall, themanufacturers,withoutcessation,*comeoutwith“newandimproved”versionstowhet*herappetite.Sometimes it is only aboxorpackage thathasbeenchanged—perhaps a colorfulphotoofasucculentmealonaTVdinnerbox. In the largersupermarkets thehousewife isfacedwithasatietyofmerchandise,particularlyinthecopiously*stockedlaundrydetergentsection. While there may be almost no intrinsic difference among the many brands,advertisingandpackagingservestoimportune*hertobuyoneratherthananother.
Didyouspotit?The“newword”you’veseenbefore?It’sintrinsic.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Theconnoisseur*offinefoodsdeclaredtherestauranttheultimate*inthepreparationof________________meatdishes.2.Shecoveted*theantiquated*locketeventhoughithadonlyan________________value.3.Hediscreetly*triedto________________favorwithhisemployer.4.Thehostexhorted*hisgueststoeatto________________.
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5.Thoseconditionswerenotconducive*toafelicitous*eveningasthedancewouldsoon________________forthelackoffemininecompanionship.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.curry a.excess,overlyfull,surfeit*7.pall b.withinitself,inherent*8.succulent c.toseekfavorbyflattery9.satiety d.juicy
10.intrinsic e.ceasetoplease,becomedull
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aprettykettleoffish—amess,troublesHethoughtitwasaninnocentwhitelie,butitgothimintoaprettykettleoffish.
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potpourripō´pürē´
sanctionsangk´shən
denotedinōt´
alludeəlüd´
insidiousinsid´ēəs
WEEK41 DAY2IT’SWHAT’SOUTSIDETHATCOUNTSPackaging of grocery items is a facet* of advertising that is too little appreciated byconsumers.Walkingupanddowntheaislesofasupermarket,oneseldomstopstoanalyzetheindividualpackageinthepotpourriofitemsontheshelves.Themanufacturerhadtoglean*andtestmanydifferentdesignsbeforeheacceptedtheoneyouseeinthearray*beforeyou.Beforehewillsanctiontheuseofaparticularcan,box,orbottle,hemustknowmanythingsaboutitsefficacy.*Hewantstoknowifthecolorsattract:awhiteboxmaydenotecleanliness,aredone,strength.Theremaybeaphotooradrawingthatwillalludetotheproduct’suseorspecialqualities.Alackluster*packagemaybefatal.*Next,thesizeandshapeareimportantelements. The housewifemaywant a small package for easy storing, but a larger packagemaysuggesteconomy.Aroundbottlemaylookattractive,butasquareoneiseasiertostack.Thesearesomeoftheinsidiousaspectsofpackaging,themainpurposeofwhichistoattractyourattentionasyouperuse*thecrowdedsupermarketshelves.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Icannot________________yourlax*attitudetowardstheimminent*threatofaconflagration.*2.Insome________________waytheglib*salesmanplayeduponmyrepressed*desiresandsoldmeagaudy*sportscar.3.Youcanbesurethecandidatewill________________tothemoribund*stateofoureconomyandofferhispanacea.*
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4.A________________oftoday’smusicalhitssoundsmorelikecacophony*thanharmony.5.Hislevity*atsuchaseriousmoment________________alackoffeeling.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.potpourri a.sly,seductive,treacherous7.sanction b.hint,suggest8.denote c.endorse,certify9.allude d.medley,mixture
10.insidious e.indicate,show,mean
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theacidtest—aseveretestThenewjobwasanacidtestofhisabilitytobringhomethebacon.*
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proprietyprəprī´ətē
adventad´vent
impiousim´pēəs
profferprof´ər
spatespāt
WEEK41 DAY3“TRIEDANDTRUE”Fewquestiontheproprietyofthecurrenthasteonthepartofmanufacturerstobringout“newandimproved”productsattheprevalent*rate.Atonetime,inthedim,distantpastbeforetheadvent of television, itwas thevogue* forproducts tobe advertisedon themerits of their“tried and true” qualities. Few advertisers were impious enough to jettison* any part of aproduct thathadbeenacceptedby thepublic.Yearafteryear, the localgrocerystoreownerwouldprofferthesameboxofcereal,thesamehousecleaner.Theacceptancewasofthetime-tested product, and it appeared almost unconscionable* for themanufacturer to change hismerchandise.Today’sspateoftransient*productswouldhavebeenconsideredananomaly*inthosedays.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Afewyearsagotherewasa________________ofscience-fictionfilmsaboutawesome*monsterscausingpandemonium*onourplanet,butafterasurfeit*ofthatgenre*,theirpopularitybegantowane.*2.Withthe________________oftextmessaging,Rogerwasbusynightandday.3.Wequestionthe________________ofmakingfunofobese*people.4.I’dliketo________________mybelated*congratulationsonyour25yearsofmarriedserenity.*5.Inthemilieu*ofcitystreetlifeitisnotatypical*tohear________________commentsaboutauthority.
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.propriety a.suitability,correctness7.advent b.offerforacceptance8.impious c.thecomingofanimportantevent9.proffer d.lackingrespect,irreverent
10.spate e.rush,flood
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ablindalley—adirectionthatleadsnowhereThemodusoperandiwasleadingupablindalleyandtheywerebarkingupthewrong
tree.
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shibbolethshib´əlith
bogusbō´gəs
substantiatesəbstan´shēāt
nutritivenü´trətiv
raucousrô´kəs
WEEK41 DAY4WHAT’SINANAME?Supermarkets now carry their own products to compete with the national brands. These“house” brands are not in a felicitous* position because they cannot be advertised widely.Supermarkets overcome this encumbrance* by making these brands less expensive. Manypeoplebelieve theshibboleth,*“Yougetwhatyoupayfor,”and theypurchase itemson thepremise* thatqualityvariesas thepricedoes.Are theclaimsmadebynationallyadvertisedbrands bogus? How can one bread company substantiate its nutritive superiority overanother?Asthereisnoincontrovertible*evidence,themoreexpensivebread(orcoffee,etc.)must compensate* by increased advertising. They make inordinate* claims, using thoseraucous techniquesprovensosuccessful inconvincing the frugal*consumer to switch toamorecostlybrand.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Mothersshouldbevigilant*thattheirchildren’sfoodhastheproper________________value.2.Therewere________________complaintsabouttheinordinate*numberoffatal*accidentscausedbyinebriated*drivers.3.Peopleoftentrytocompensate*fortheirdeplorable*lackofculturebyrepeatingthe________________,“IknowwhatIlike.”4.Hehadtheaudacity*totrytofoist*a________________dollaronme.5.Thereporterwantedtoelicit*thepertinent*factsfromthereticent*witnesssohe
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could________________thechargeofmoralturpitude*againstthehighcityofficial.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.shibboleth a.petphrase,slogan7.bogus b.harsh,shrill8.substantiate c.counterfeit,fake9.nutritive d.havingnourishingproperties
10.raucous e.confirm,ratify
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totwistaroundone’sfinger—tocontrolcompletelyHewinkedat*thelittlegirl’sbadbehavior;shehadhimtwistedaroundherfinger.
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WEEK41 DAY5REVIEWYou can be sure of a balanced language if you are well acquainted with all the products(words)availableinyoursupermarket(vocabulary).
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.advent a. suggest,hint2.allude b. surfeit,*excess,fullness3.bogus c. comingofanimportantevent4.curry d. havingnourishingproperties5.denote e. slogan,petphrase6.impious f. correctness,suitability7.insidious g. juicy8.intrinsic h. mixture,medley9.nutritive i. mean,show,indicate
10.pall j. toseekfavorbyflattery
11.potpourri k. irreverent,lackingrespect
12.proffer l. fake,counterfeit
13.propriety m. ratify,confirm
14.raucous n. rush,flood
15.sanction o. becomedull,ceasetoplease
16.satiety p. treacherous,sly,seductive
17.shibboleth q. certify,endorse
18.spate r. inherent,*withinitself
19.substantiate s. offerforacceptance
20.succulent t. shrill,harshIDIOMS
21.totwistaroundone’sfinger u. aseveretest
22.theacidtest v. adirectionthatleadsnowhere
23.aprettykettleoffish w. amess,trouble
24.ablindalley x. tocontrolcompletely
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MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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WORDSEARCH41Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues2ndDay4thDay3rdDay1stDay2ndDay
AgeDiscrimination
Oneofthemost formsofdiscrimination is thatbaseduponage.Wehavebecomeaware throughpublicity and education that bias anddiscrimination based upon race, color,creed, and sex are not to be accepted.Through laws passed by theCongress of theUnitedStates andby individual states,we agree that using these criteria for hiring, promoting, orfiringintheworkplaceisa andundemocraticexcuse.Manylawsuitshavesupportedthis most basic right to “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” protected by ourConstitution.
Why is it, then, that so fewquestion the of preventing those viewed as “too old”fromgettingpositions,or,ifalreadyonthejob,promotions?Advancedagealsoleadstothefiringofsuchemployeesandtheirreplacementwithyoungerapplicants.Istheresomething
in youth that suggests that older workers cannot do the job as well? Until agediscrimination goes the way of all of the other forms of prejudice, we may continue to
thereasoningthat“youngerisbetter.”
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NEWWORDS
quandarykwon´dərē
callouskal´əs
expedientekspē´dēənt
negligibleneg´ləjəbəl
blasébläzā´
WEEK42 DAY1YOUCAN’THELPBUTWATCHThe consumer is in aquandary aboutmaking a felicitous* selection among the array* ofproducts.Theadvertisersmustinfluencethemalleable*consumer,andoftentheydoitinthemostcallousways.Televisionoffersmanytangible*advantagesforreachingtheconsumer.As a result, the consumer is inundated* by commercials. The advertiser knows that atelevisioncommercialisthemostexpedientwaytoreachlargenumbersofpeople.Thecostforeachcommercial film isprodigious,*butbecause theaudience isso large, thecostperviewer isnegligible.Eachcommercial isprepared in themostmeticulous*way inorder tocatchtheattentionofeventhemostblaséviewerandholdituntilthemessageisthrough.
The reintroduced “new word” should have stood out immediately. Did it? It’s callous, ofcourse.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Itwasfortuitous*thattheaccidentoccurredwhentherewere________________numbersofchildreninthebuses.2.Hewasina________________aboutwhichselectionfromhisextensiverepertoire*itwouldbefeasible*toperformforthechildren.3.Becauseshehadcommittedonlyavenial*offense,hethoughtit________________toabjure*aseverepunishment.4.Whocanbe________________aboutthepresenceofmanyindigent*familiesin
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proximity*toaffluence?*5.Peoplehavebecomeso________________abouttheoncethrilling,nowmundane*flightsintospace.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.quandary a.indifferent,notresponsivetoexcitement7.callous b.hardened,unfeeling8.expedient(adj.) c.doubt,dilemma9.negligible d.advisable,fit
10.blasé e.trifling,inconsiderable
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todoone’sheartgood—tomakeonefeelhappyorbetterItdidmyheartgoodtoseethatinveterate*egotist*eathumblepie.*
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ennuiän´wē
comelykum´lē
freneticfrənet´ik
artificeär´təfis
diversitydəvėr´sətē
WEEK42 DAY2TRICKSOFTHETRADESometelevisioncommercials,tryingtobreakthroughtheennuibuiltupintheviewerbytheplethora* of competition, employ humor. Others feature a comely girl as a pretext* forgetting theviewer tostay tuned in.At timesraucous*music,accompaniedbysome freneticactivities,isdesignedtopreclude*theviewer ’slossofattention.Theadvertiserwillemployevery bit of artifice at the filmmaker ’s command to make a trenchant* commercial. Thediversityofappealsmadeto theviewerisaconcomitant*ofthemanywayspeoplereact tocommercials. A great deal of time and money has gone into placing the consumer ’spsychologicalmake-upunderscrutiny.*
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Theomnipotent*dictatoremployedallofhisrhetoric*tovilify*thosewhowouldbebrash*enoughtosuggestthata________________ofopinionsshouldbeexpressed.2.Thefledgling*pianistknewthathismentor*wouldtakeumbrage*athisyawningduringthelesson,butthefeelingof________________wasoverwhelming.3.Hewasreticent*aboutrevealinghisclandestine*meetingswitha________________younggirlcounseloratthiscamp.4.Theyfurtively*employedeverykindof________________tobeabletomeet.5.Theywerevigilant*inorderthattheirsurreptitious*meetingswouldnotbediscovered,anditoftenrequired________________changesofplanstopreclude*exposure.
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.ennui a.frantic,frenzied7.comely b.boredom8.frenetic c.beautiful,handsome9.artifice d.strategy,trickery
10.diversity e.variety,change
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worthone’sweightingold—extremelyvaluable,veryusefulThecoachsaidthenewstarcenterwasworthhisweightingold.
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qualmkwäm
expurgateek´spərgāt
begrudgebigruj´
artlessart´lis
gratuitygrətü´ətē
WEEK42 DAY3GOINGTOTHESOURCEThewidediversity*of reasonspeoplehaveforbuyingoneproduct rather thananotherareinvestigatedbytheadvertisingpeopleinordertoprepareefficacious*commercials.Theydonothavetheslightestqualmaboutquestioningtheconsumeraboutpersonalthingsinherowndomicile.*Theconsumer is requestednot toexpurgate*heranswers.Generally,peoplearenot reticent* and do not begrudge giving the time and effort. The questions delve ratherdeeply,andwhattheartlessresponsesdivulge*willhelptheadvertiserdecidewhattoputintohis next commercial. After a large number of interviews, the copious* results make itfeasible*toprognosticate*howwellthecommercialwilldo.Theinterviewerusuallyoffersnogratuitytothepersonwhohashelped,butoftenasampleoftheproductisproffered*asthanks.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Asuccessfultelevisionprogramcanbebuiltaroundthe________________commentsofveryyoungchildren.2.Attimes,theproducermust________________someofthethingssaidbythesechildrenbecausetheyaretoocandid.*3.Hehadaserious________________abouthuntingforthenearlyextinct*quarry.*4.Hetookumbrage*whenIoffereda________________toaugment*hissmallsalary.5.Shedidnot________________payingthepittance*extraforabettercoat.
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6.qualm a.removeobjectionablepartsorpassages7.expurgate b.toberesentfulorreluctant8.begrudge c.innocent,naive*9.artless d.tip
10.gratuity e.twingeofconscience
TODAY’SIDIOM
tomakethebestofabadbargain—tochangeorgoalongwithapoorsituation
Afterheboughtthewhiteelephant,*hemadethebestofabadbargainandletsleepingdogslie.*
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manifestman´əfest
delvedelv
capriciouskəprish´əs
requisiterek´wəzit
replenishriplen´ish
WEEK42 DAY4ITSEEMSTOWORKDespitetheantipathy*towardcommercialsexpressedbytheviewers,theremarkablesuccessof television commercials in selling products makes it manifest that the advertiser hasgleaned*whattheviewerwantstoseeandhearfromhisresearchinterview.Thishashelpedtheadvertiserdelvedeeplyintowhatmotivates*peoplewhentheygointothesupermarkettopurchaseproducts.Theadvertisingagency isnevercapricious and canvindicate* spendinglarge sums ofmoney on research.Having uncoveredwhat the publicwants, the advertiserexpedites*puttingtherequisitewords,music,andphotographsoftheproductonfilm.Hewillthusreplenishthenever-ending,ubiquitous*televisioncommercialsupplyinthehopethattheconsumerwillremembersomefacet*ofthefilmandbuytheproduct.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Ifwe________________belowandbehindtherhetoric*andinvective,*wemaydiscovertheprofound*reasonsfortheferment*inourland.2.Hewasreticent*aboutemulating*thosewho,aftereatingalmosttosatiety,*rushedto________________thefoodontheirplates.3.Itwas________________thatanarbiter*wouldbeneededbecauseneithersidewouldcapitulate*toaplanfoisted*onthembytheotherside.4.Whentheacrimonious*discussionabouthis________________actionshadattenuated,*hewasabletovindicate*hisconduct.5.Onemortifying*________________forthepositionwasthathewouldhavetowork
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foroneyearundertheaegis*ofafatuous*egotist.*
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.manifest a.requirement7.delve b.evident,obvious8.capricious c.fanciful,whimsical*9.requisite d.tofillagain,torestock
10.replenish e.dig,doresearch
TODAY’SIDIOM
tomakeendsmeet—tomanageonagivenincomeHeturnedthumbsdown*onanewcar;hewashavingenoughtroublemakingendsmeet,
asitwas.
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WEEK42 DAY5REVIEWAsyouwatchyournexttelevisioncommercialtrytoimaginewhatquestionswereaskedbythe research people as they interviewed the possible consumers. Advertisers have to selecttheir words carefully. You can select words only when you have large numbers at yourcommand.
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.artifice a. toremoveobjectionablepartsorpassages2.artless b. twingeofconscience3.begrudge c. handsome,beautiful4.blasé d. strategy,trickery5.callous e. fit,advisable6.capricious f. indifferent,notresponsivetoexcitement7.comely g. fanciful,whimsical*8.delve h. todoresearch,dig9.diversity i. toberesentfulorreluctant
10.ennui j. inconsiderable,trifling
11.expedient k. boredom
12.expurgate l. obvious,evident
13.frenetic m. torestock,fillagain
14.gratuity n. change,variety
15.manifest o. dilemma,doubt
16.negligible p. unfeeling,hardened
17.qualm q. frenzied,frantic
18.quandary r. requirement
19.replenish s. tip
20.requisite t. naive,innocentIDIOMS
21.tomakethebestofabadbargain u. extremelyvaluable,veryuseful
22.todoone’sheartgood v. tomakeonefeelhappyorbetter
23.worthone’sweightingold w. tomanageonagivenincome
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24.tomakeendsmeet x. tochangeorgoalongwithapoorsituation
Learnthosewordsyoumissed!
*Forreferenceonly
WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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WORDSEARCH42Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues4thDay1stDay4thDay2ndDay4thDay
AnHistoricDate
Oneeventthattakesplacesorarelythatalmostnoonealivewhenithappenscanrememberthepreviousoccurrenceisthechangingofthecenturynumber.Thepassingofthenumberofyearsbringsabouttheendofthe20thcenturyandtheadventofthe21st.Isthereanyone enough to reach this historic datewithout experiencing the excitement ofthisonce-in-a-lifetimemoment?
While we may feel that events in our lifetime happen in a way, the stroke ofmidnightonDecember31,2000,usheredinanewcentury.Itservedasatimetoreflectuponthe of events in our lives, both positive and negative, that the 20th centuryencompassed.Itisobvioustoallthatthepast100yearshavealteredtheworldinwaysnoonecouldanticipateattheendofthe19thcentury.Therearemanywho intothepastandmake predictions for the new century. December 31, 2000, was a time for reflection andpromise.
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rosterros´tər
stuntedstunt´id
atrophyat´rəfē
maimmām
ameliorateəmē´lyərāt
WEEK43 DAY1ITTAKESMORETHANMEDICINEIf one were to look at the roster of physical handicaps, one would reach the somber*conclusionthatthelistisalongone.Includedwouldbestunteddevelopmentofanarmorlegdue to a birth anomaly.*Otherswould be the result of a crippling disease that has causedmusclestoatrophy.Thelistwouldgoonwithillnessesandinjuriesthatmaimanddebilitate.*Modernmedicinehasdonemuchtoamelioratethephysicalproblems.However,thereareaninordinate*numberofproblemsof thehandicapped thathavestill tobealleviated.*Peoplearenotnaturallycallous,*but insomeperverse*waytheyhavethepropensity*torepress*anyconcernwiththephysicallyhandicapped.Thesocialproblemsseemtobeinherent*inourownattitudes.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Ifyouheapopprobrium*onanimpious*child,itprobablywillnot________________theconditionsthatledtotherebelliousness.2.Thecoachknewhewouldhavetoaddexperiencedplayerstothe________________tocompensate*forthespate*offreshmenontheteam.3.Thereseemstobevoluminous*evidencethatthemother ’ssmokingwill________________thebaby’sgrowth.4.Theprodigy*allowedhismusicaltalentto________________asheredirectedhiscareer.5.WhenitseemedthatReggiewould________________hisopponent,webrokeupthe
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fight.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.roster a.checkedinnaturalgrowth,heldbackingrowth7.stunted b.wasteaway8.atrophy c.alistofnames9.maim d.improve,relieve
10.ameliorate e.disable,cripple
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toburnthemidnightoil—tostudyorworkuntilverylateTheradiowassuchanenigma*thathehadtoburnthemidnightoil*forseveralnightsin
ordertogetitworking.
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cynicsin´ik
unctuousungk´ch əs
benevolentbənev´ələnt
subservientsəbsėr´vēənt
iniquityinik´wətē
WEEK43 DAY2DOINGTHERIGHTTHINGTheobstacles that frustrate* thephysicallyhandicappedpersonwho isseekingemploymentmayturnhimintoacynic.Toooftenaprospectiveemployer,witharatherunctuousmanner,actuallytendstodegrade*thehandicappedbyproffering*employmentthatisreallybeneaththemandtheirabilities.Theemployerappears tobeacting inabenevolentmanner,but thisattitude showsno compassion,* for he really expects the person seeking the job to remainsubservient. This iniquity cannot but give the handicapped a feeling that they are beingdiscriminated against. He does not expect a sinecure,* but he has an aversion* to theprevalent*beliefthatheshouldconsiderhimselfluckytofindanyemployment.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Wehadtowince*aswewatchedthenewcomertrytowheedle*andingratiate*himselfintotheteacher ’sfavorinthemost________________manner.2.Itiseasytobecomea________________whenthesameadultswhoinveigh*mostvehemently*againsttheuncouthactionsthattheysaypermeate*ouryouthdrinktosatiety*andbehavefatuously.*3.Weallhavemomentswhenwevacillate*betweenselfishand________________desires.4.Whilehisdemeanor*remainedimperturbable,*therewaslatent*angerattheignominious*and________________rolehehadtoplay.5.Thosewhoarecomplacent*aboutany________________inoursocietyshouldbe
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wary*oftheunsavory*consequencesforall.
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6.cynic a.servile,obsequious*7.unctuous b.pessimist,skeptic8.benevolent c.affectedlyemotional9.subservient d.kindly,charitable
10.iniquity e.injustice,wickedness
TODAY’SIDIOM
tolayone’scardsonthetable—totalkfranklyHeknewhewasoutofhisdepth*sohelaidhiscardsonthetableandaskedfor
assistance.
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largesslär´jis
criterionkrītir´ēən
repentripent´
mollifymol´əfī
mercenarymėr´səner´ē
WEEK43 DAY3ABETTERWAYWhyisthereanyquestionaboutthepropriety*ofhiringthephysicallyhandicapped?Noonewhounderstandstheirneedscancondone*thisattitude.Theofferingofemploymentshouldnotbeconsideredalargess.Thereshouldbenoneedtovindicate*thehiringofahandicappedperson.Theonlycriterionshouldbewhatheiscapableofdoing.Ifthisistheapproach,thehandicappedworkerwillnot feelhe is anencumbrance* tohisboss.Theemployer,on theother hand, will find it conducive* to good work and will not repent his having triedsomethingnewjust tomollifyhisconscience.Even for themostmercenary employer, thereshouldbenoreticence*ineliciting*thebestthatispossiblefromthehandicappedworker.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Hefeltitwouldbeignominious*forhimtoacceptany________________fromthecharlatan*whoseMachiavellian*schemeshadmadehimaffluent.*2.Behindthefaçade*ofostensible*benevolence*therewasa________________streak.3.Theplatitude,“IknowwhatIlike,”isoftenusedtorationalize*ourlackofa________________forthingsaboutwhichwearedubious.*4.WhenMotherisinapique*aboutsomeinfraction*ofarule,ittakesallofourdexterity*to________________her.5.Aftereveryelectionwe________________,inabelated*criticism,theapathy*andcomplacency*ofsomanypeoplewhofailedtovote.
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.largess a.gift,gratuity*,liberality7.criterion b.model,standard,test8.repent c.motivated*bydesireforgain,greedy9.mollify d.pacify,appease
10.mercenary(adj.) e.regret,desiretomakeamends
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aboltfromtheblue—agreatsurpriseThewindfall*fromhisdistantcousincamelikeaboltfromtheblue.
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pariahpərī´ə
aloofəlüf´
pragmaticpragmat´ik
vestigeves´tij
guisegīz
WEEK43 DAY4JUSTBEYOURSELFSocially, the handicapped person is often treated as apariah.Most people hold themselvesalooffromnormalcontactwiththosewhoare“different.”Thissocialseparationpropagates*additional feelings of antipathy*. If “normal” individuals would socialize with thehandicappedindividual,theywouldlearninapragmaticwaythatthesearepeoplewhohappentohaveaphysicalhandicap;thehandicapdoesnotmakethemanylesshuman.Theiniquity*ofassumingthatphysicalsuperiorityequalsmoralsuperioritypreventsallofusfromdirecthuman relationships. As long as there is a vestige of feeling that handicapped people areinferior, then we are all handicapped in one way or another. Under the guise of physicalsuperioritywedemonstrateamoralturpitude*thatisharmfultoall.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Aftertherapy*,thereremainedhardlya________________ofhisphobia*.2.Hewasstigmatized*asa________________whenhehadtheaudacity*toboastofhisnefarious*andsordid*careerprintingbogus*money.3.Althoughmanypeoplesaythisisapropitious*timetoinvestinthestockmarket,thereisatenable*argumentforremaining________________.4.Inthe________________ofmaintainingnationalunityundermilitaryrule,therewasapaucity*ofeveninnocuous*dissent*.5.“Youcan’targuewithsuccess,”washis________________replytoderogatory*remarksaboutamoviestarwhohadonlysuperficial*talentasanactor.
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.pariah a.manner,appearance,mien*7.aloof b.socialoutcast8.pragmatic c.distant,apart,reserved9.vestige d.trace,evidence
10.guise e.practical,basedonexperience
TODAY’SIDIOM
totelltalesoutofschool—torevealharmfulsecretsThefatwasinthefire*forthepoliticianwhenhisprivatesecretarystartedtellingtales
outofschoolabouthissecretsourcesofincome.
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WEEK43 DAY5REVIEWTherearevariouskindsofhandicaps.Onethatwecandosomethingabout,andyouarenowdoingit,isthelanguagehandicap.Ourfullestpotentialcanberealizedonlywhenthereisnobarrierbetweenwhatwewanttosayorwriteandourabilitytoexpressourselves.
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.aloof a. basedonexperience,practical2.ameliorate b. mien,*appearance,manner3.atrophy c. alistofnames4.benevolent d. skeptic,pessimist5.criterion e. test,model,standard6.cynic f. desiretomakeamends,regret7.guise g. obsequious,*servile8.iniquity h. heldbackorcheckedinnaturalgrowth9.largess i. socialoutcast
10.maim j. evidence,trace
11.mercenary k. wasteaway
12.mollify l. charitable,kindly
13.pariah m. appease,pacify
14.pragmatic n. wickedness,injustice
15.repent o. cripple,disable
16.roster p. reserved,apart,distant
17.stunted q. greedy,motivated*bydesireforgain
18.subservient r. liberality,gift,gratuity*
19.unctuous s. affectedlyemotional
20.vestige t. relieve,improveIDIOMS
21.toburnthemidnightoil u. torevealharmfulsecrets
22.tolayone’scardsonthetable v. agreatsurprise
23.aboltfromtheblue w. totalkfrankly
24.totelltalesoutofschool x. tostudyorworkuntilverylate
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1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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WORDSEARCH43Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues2ndDay4thDay4thDay2ndDay1stDay
WhistleBlowing
There appears to be a question of howmuch loyalty employees owe to their employers—whether private or governmental. Many companies go out of their way to encourageemployeestomakesuggestionsthatwillimprovethewaytheyoperate.A employerwillnotcriticizeorreprimandanemployeewhopointsoutproblemshavingtodowiththewayotheremployeesareharmingthebusiness.Infact,itshouldbeinthebosses’interestthatthe personwho has become known as a “whistle blower” is encouraged to alert them to aproblem.
However,manysuchwhistleblowersfaceharshpunishmentforcallingattentiontoillegalorunethicalactions.Thewhistleblowersoonbecomesa intheworkplace.Underthe
ofsomeminorerror,orotherexcuse,theinformermightbedemoted,transferred,orfired.This oftengoesunreported.Asaresult,theemployeesgobackto“businessasusual”withoutanychange.Theybecomeusedtowhatevertheymayseearoundthemandtothebeliefthattheyshouldnotmakewaves.Thus,noattemptto thesituationactuallytakesplace.
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nullifynul´əfī
delugedel´yüj
futilityfyütil´ətē
carnagekär´nij
technologyteknol´əjē
WEEK44 DAY1HAVEWEMASTEREDOURENVIRONMENT?Naturaldisasterstendtonullifythebesteffortsofmankind.Itisasthoughthereareforcesatwork that are contemptuous* of our proud achievements.Whohas not readof or seen thewaters that deluge our towns and cities, jeopardizing* lives and culminating* in thedestruction of the results of endless work in the space of a few moments? We are allvulnerable* to feelings of futility aswe view thecarnage caused to cattle from the suddeninundation.*Despitethelaudable*advancesmadeintechnology,*itcanbeseenthatwecannotyet say we have mastered our environment. Disasters of this type, leaving only pathetic*vestiges*ofhomesandshops,areacceptedasinevitable,*andallwecandoistoattempttoameliorate*theconditionsthatresult.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Inspiteofhiseffortstocajole*thegirl,sheremainedaloof,*andthe________________ofhiseffortsmadehimlugubrious.*2.Toourconsternation,*modern________________hasmadefeasible*aspate*oflethal*devicesthatcouldleadtotheinadvertent*destructionoftheworld.3.Inorderto________________theheightadvantageofhisadversary,*heabjured*smokinganddidaninordinateamountofexerciseuntilhewastheacme*oflitheness*anddexterity.*4.Wefounditimpossibletomollify*theirate*ownerofthreeprizecatsasheviewedthe________________causedbyourlargedog.
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5.Theofficewas________________withrequestsforhisautographasthegirlsbecamecognizant*ofhisidentity.
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6.nullify a.slaughter7.deluge(v.) b.toflood8.futility c.abolish,cancel9.carnage d.appliedscience
10.technology e.uselessness
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tobuilduponsand—tohaveapoorbase,ornotsufficientpreparationBecausetheywereamateursandwithoutmoney,thepoliticalcampaignwasbuiltupon
sandandthecandidatewasaflashinthepan.*
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libellī´bəl
defamatorydifam´ətôrē
plaintiffplān´tif
canardkənärd´
deprecatedep´rəkāt
WEEK44 DAY2GOODNEWS—ANDBADOne of the latent* dangers indigenous* to our constitutional guarantee of freedom of thepresshas todowith theprotectionof the individualagainst thedetriment* thatmightcomefromnewsreportsinvolvinghim.Therearelibellawsthatprotectagainstfalsecharges.Ifanindividualbelieveshischaracterorlivelihoodhavebeendamagedbyadefamatoryarticle,hecan sue.As theplaintiff hemust refute* the story and showhow the defendant caused himharmbyprintingacanard.Thedefendantattemptstosubstantiate*thetruthofthearticle.Theprintingofnewsmaybesmirch*an individual’s character,but there isnoway toalleviate*thisproblemwithoutchangesintheConstitution.Thiswouldbetantamount*todestroyingtheefficacy*ofourcoveted*righttolearnthetruthfromthepress.Wealldeprecateasituationinwhich someone suffers because of exposure in the newspapers. Only when the harm iscausedby someonewith a desire tomalign*under theguise*ofprinting thenews can theindividualexpecttowincompensation*throughthecourts.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Themayorvehemently*deniedtherewasanyantipathy*betweenthegovernorandhimselfandblamedthis________________ontheirpoliticalopponents.2.Iresentyour________________remarkthatdepicts*measaculprit.*3.Theegregious*calumny*ofthedefendantworkedtotheadvantageofthe________________.4.Publishersofnewspapersandmagazinesaugment*theirstaffwithlawyerstorepresent
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themwhentheyaresuedfor________________.5.Thecynic*will________________themotivesofanyonewhotriestoameliorate*theiniquities*inoursociety.
DefinitionsStudythesecarefullyforthefinedifferencesinmeaning.
6.libel(n.) a.expressdisapproval7.defamatory b.thecomplainingparty,inlaw8.plaintiff c.degradationbywritingorpublishing9.canard d.damagingcharacterbyfalsereports
10.deprecate e.amade-upsensationalstory
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aprettykettleoffish—amessysituation,aproblemHeknewthatwhenheattackedthesacredcow*hewouldbeinaprettykettleoffish.(Doyourememberthisidiom?Itwasusedearlierinthebookandshouldbefamiliar.)
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reputedripyü´tid
frailfrāl
potentpōt´nt
excoriateekskôr´ēāt
devoutdivout´
WEEK44 DAY3APHILOSOPHERFOROURTIMESoren Kierkegaard was a Danish philosopher who is reputed to be the forerunner of thecurrent vogue* of existentialism. In appearance he was a frail and ungainly man. Anextremely erudite* thinker and writer, he was a potent force in propagating* the newapproach to life.His philosophywould excoriate thosewho believed thatman could standaside from life. In his philosophy it is a heresy* to take a detached point of view; it isincumbent*upontheindividualtogetinvolved.Whatisgermane*isnotthatweexist,butthatour existence is determined by our acts. He was a religiously devout man who fervidly*believedthattheindividualisalwaysparamount.*
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Eventhoughshewaspiqued*athisindolent*manner,itwaspathetic*tolistentoher________________himinpublic.2.Hisawesome*mentaldexterity*compensated*forhis________________physicalcondition.3.WhenBen’smusclesbegantoatrophy,*thedoctorinitiated*therapy*witha________________newdrug.4.Thedrugis________________tohaveasalubrious*effectonnascent*conditionsofthistype.5.Althoughhewasa________________adherent*oftheparty,heremainedaloof*duringthevitriolic*primarycampaign.
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.reputed a.thought,supposed,believed7.frail b.religious,sincere8.potent c.delicate,weak9.excoriate d.criticizeseverely
10.devout e.powerful,strong,intense
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totoethemark—toobeyorsticktoaruleorpolicyHewantedtokickoverthetraces,*buthisparentsmadehimtoethemark.
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diminutivedəmin´yətiv
profuseprəfyüs´
dulcetdul´sit
impromptuimpromp´tü
malevolentməlev´ələnt
WEEK44 DAY4THEISLANDOFWILDDOGSThesaga*oftheintroductionofthatdiminutivesongbird,thecanary,intothehomesoftheworldastamepetsisaninterestingone.InthesixteenthcenturyatradingshipgoingtoItalystoppedatanislandnamed“Canis,”fromtheLatinwordforwilddog,whichcouldbefoundthereinprofusenumbers,offthecoastofAfrica.Thedulcetsongofthewildbirdswhetted*theinterestofthecaptain.Inimpromptucageshundredsweretakenaboardtobetraded.Thesailorscalledthesegray-greenbirds,spottedwithyellow,“canaries.”AstheyapproachedtheislandofElba,nearItaly,amalevolentstormputtheboatinjeopardy*ofsinking.Amemberofthecrewreleasedthebirds,andtheintrepid*canariesinstinctivelyflewtowardsland.ThepeasantsonElbatookthewildcanariesinaspets.Eventually,thebirdsfoundtheirwayintohomes throughoutEuropewhere theywere domesticated and bred for variety of song andshadesofcolors.Thecanariesprevalent*todaydiffergreatlyfromtheonesdiscoveredoverfourhundredyearsago.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Asthemusicreachedafrenetic*tempo,theaudiencelostalldecorum*andbrokeinto________________dancing.2.Hehadnoqualms*aboutopposingtheclique*whoinsidiously*exerteda________________influenceonthepresident.3.Theconnoisseur*wasabletoglean*aworthwhilepaintingfromthe________________varietyofpooronesattheexhibit.
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4.Europeansdrive________________carsbecausetheirnarrowroadsandhighpricesforgasolinearenotconducive*toorcompatible*withourlargeones.5.Theblasédevoteeoftheoperawasawakenedfromhisennui*bythe________________tonesofthenewsoprano.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.diminutive a.ill-disposed,ill-intentioned7.profuse b.tiny,small8.dulcet c.spurofthemoment,offhand9.impromptu d.sweetormelodioustotheear
10.malevolent e.overflowing,abundant
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tobeunderacloud—tobeintemporarydisgraceortroubleUntiltheydiscoveredtherealthief,hewasunderacloud.
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WEEK44 DAY5REVIEWThehistory,orderivation,ofwordsiscalled“etymology.”Thisisafascinatingstudyanditgivesinsighttothebackgroundofwordssuchas“canary,”andthousandsofothers.Knowingthehistoryofawordhelpsyourememberit.
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.canard a. flood2.carnage b. expressdisapproval3.defamatory c. intense,strong,powerful4.deluge d. sincere,religious5.deprecate e. sweetormelodioustotheear6.devout f. abundant,overflowing7.diminutive g. slaughter8.dulcet h. uselessness9.excoriate i. criticizeseverely
10.frail j. damagingcharacterbyfalsereports
11.futility k. amade-upsensationalstory
12.impromptu l. small,tiny
13.libel m. cancel,abolish
14.malevolent n. ill-disposed,ill-intentioned
15.nullify o. weak,delicate
16.plaintiff p. thecomplainingparty,inlaw
17.potent q. appliedscience
18.profuse r. believed,thought,supposed
19.reputed s. offhand,spurofthemoment
20.technology t. degradationbywritingorpublishingIDIOMS
21.aprettykettleoffish u. tobeintemporarydisgraceortrouble
22.tobeunderacloud v. toobeyorsticktoaruleorpolicy
23.totoethemark w. amessysituation,aproblem
24.tobuilduponsand x. tohaveapoorbase,ornotsufficientpreparation
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WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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SENSIBLESENTENCES?(FromWeeks41–44)Choosethewordthatmakessenseineachofthesentencesbelow.
1.Thestation’sswitchboardwas(deluged,deprecated)byphonecallswhenthepopularsoapoperawascancelled.2.The(diminutive,frail)ballplayerprovedthatsizedoesn’tmatterinsomesports.3.Peterwassurprisedwhenhisnormallynervousbossseemedso(blasé,aloof)aboutthebadfinancialnews.4.Ourmouthsbegantowaterwhenthe(dulcet,succulent)dishwassetuponthetable.5.ComingfromasmallcityinCostaRica,Ligiawasnotusedtothe(potent,frenetic)paceoflifeinBoston.6.With(bogus,insidious)identificationpapers,theterroristsattemptedtoboardthewaitingairplane.7.WhenthetimecameforLisatoselectasubjecttomajorin,shefoundherselfina(quandary,potpourri).8.The(malevolent,benevolent)dictatorwasgenerallybelovedbyhispeopleeventhoughhelimitedtheirfreedoms.9.Onlya(negligible,manifest)amountofgasescapedfromthelaboratoryduringtheexperiment.
10.ThepresidentoftheSchoolBoardintendedto(excoriate,nullify)theparentsattheopeningmeeting.
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WORDSEARCH44Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues4thDay1stDay1stDay3rdDay1stDay
ReprieveforWolves
One of the most difficult problems to resolve has to do with the conflicting interests ofenvironmentalistsandprofit-makingbusinesses.Examplesofthisdilemmaappearfrequently.While thedispute about cuttingdowna forest to preserveowlshasbeen in thenews, thereappeared another conflict in the state ofAlaska.Hoping to increase the number of touristswho seek tohunt deer and caribou, theState ofAlaskaordered thekillingof someof the
numberofwolvesthatpreyonthoseanimals.
Thisresultedina oflettersandarticlescondemningthe thatwouldresultfromtheanti-wolfpolicy.So,onceagain,theenvironmentalists,whomaintainthatthenaturalbalanceshouldnotbeinterferedwith,ranupagainsttheAlaskantouristindustry,whichwantstoattracthunterswhowill increase the state’s revenue.Aftermuchpublicityabout thewolfhuntandarticlesthattendedto thispolicy,Alaskadecidedto theproposedaction.
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NEWWORDS
wistfulwist´fəl
raimentrā´mənt
brigandbrig´ənd
corpulentkôr´pyələnt
railrāl
WEEK45 DAY1INDAYSOFYORECurrentnovelsarereplete*withlurid*crimes,carnage*anddeath.Doyougetwistfulwhenyourecalltheromantictalesthatbeginwithaninnocentmaidentravellingthroughtherustic*countryside?Sheisdressedinglitteringraiment.Thesceneisidyllic.*Withoutwarning,thegroupissetuponbyavirile*brigand,who, inthemostperfunctory*andcallous*fashion,carriesheroff.Pandemonium*results!Herentourage*isinastateofbedlam.*Hercorpulentescortisirate,*butunabletodoanythingtothwart*thisdebacle.*Allhecandoisrailagainstthecatastrophe.Whattodo?Whattodo?
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Thepotpourri*ofaucourant*fashionable________________includesthefatuous*andthediscreet.*2.Whilealldisgruntled*menmay________________againstmalevolent*orMachiavellian*leaders,democracyoffersawaytoameliorate*iniquities*throughtheballot.3.Isthereanyveracityintheplatitude*that________________menarejocose?*4.Tobecandid,*thereislittletobe________________aboutinthe“goodolddays.”5.Theycapturedthe________________,andhewasincarcerated*foramandatory*period.
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.wistful a.dress,clothing7.raiment b.scold,useabusivelanguage8.brigand c.longing,pensive,*wishful9.corpulent d.robber,bandit
10.rail(v.) e.fleshy,obese,*excessivelyfat
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toflogadeadhorse—tocontinuetomakeanissueofsomethingthatisoverHethoughthecouldkeepthepotboiling*abouthisopponent’swinkingat*crime,buthe
wasfloggingadeadhorse.
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raconteurrak´ontėr´
sullensul´ən
riftrift
emissaryem´əser´ē
ruminaterü´mənāt
WEEK45 DAY2WOEISME!The raconteur of our story about idyllic* times gone by goes on to elucidate* how thecomely* heroine is taken to the bandits’ hideout. There, a sullen crew of cutthroats isgathered.Theydon’twishtoprocrastinate;*shemustbetakenimmediatelytoaforeignlandwheremuchtreasurewillbepaidforher.Theircupidity*knowsnobounds.Theleaderwantstoholdherforransomfromherwealthyparents.Thegangdemurs;*theyarereticent.*Thereisariftamongthecriminals.Theirleaderremainstruculent,andtheyagreetowaitforjusttwodays for the ransommoney.Anemissary from thegrief-strickenparents is expectedatanymoment. Thewan*maiden, her spirits at their nadir,* has time to ruminate about herlugubrious*fate.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Healluded*tothe________________causedintheschoolbytheplethora*ofhirsute*boyswhoignoredthecriterion*forappearance.2.Wellknownasa(n)________________,hewasneverchagrined*whenaskedtotellastoryfromhislargerepertoire.*3.Despiteallattemptstomollify*her,sheremained________________aboutthelevity*causedbyherslovenly*raiment.*4.Theobscure*country,anaspirant*formembershipintheUnitedNations,senta(n)________________.5.Ananomaly*ofourmoderntechnology*isthatthemoreweneedtoknow,theless
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timewehaveto________________.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.raconteur a.ill-humored,grim7.sullen b.ponder,reflectupon8.rift c.askilledstoryteller9.emissary d.asplit,anopening
10.ruminate e.anagent
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thedieiscast—anunchangeabledecisionhasbeenmadeThefatwasinthefire*andthediewascastwhenhedecidedtotellthewhitelieabout
howhehadfoundthemoney.
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tauttôt
lividliv´id
martinetmärt´net´
yenyen
bagatellebag´ətel´
WEEK45 DAY3TOTHERESCUEBackat thecastle, thesituation is tautwithemotion.The fairmaiden’smother is livid withfear and anxiety; she has attacks of vertigo.* She talks about her daughter ’s audacity* inridingout into the ominous* forests despitemany similar kidnappings.Thegirl’s father, amartinet who rules his family with an iron hand, staunchly* refuses to pay the ransom.Iniquity*shallnotberewarded!Atthismomentofcrisisaheroicknightvolunteerstorescueourheroine;hehashadasecretyenfortheyoungbeauty.Avoidingrhetoric,*hepledgeshisall to castigate* those responsible for this ignominious* deed.He holds his life as amerebagatelleagainstthedutyheoweshisbelovedmistress.Atthepropitious*moment,heridesofftodoordieforher.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Therabid*baseballfanlosthisequanimity*andbecame________________whenthestarpitcherbecamepugnacious*andwasremovedfromthegame.2.Therewasa________________internationalsituationcausedbytheproximity*ofunidentifiedsubmarinestoourcoasts.3.Whenoneenlistsinthearmy,oneexpectstobeundertheaegis*ofa_______________.4.His________________forimbibing*andromping*withgirlsworkedtohisdetriment*.5.Thelittleboytriedtowheedle*alargerallowancefromhisfatherbythecaustic*
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observationsthatitwasamere________________whencomparedtotheallowancesofhisfriends.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.taut a.strictdisciplinarian7.livid b.tense,keyedup,onedge8.martinet c.pale9.yen d.atrifle
10.bagatelle e.strongdesire,stronglonging
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acat’spaw—apersonusedasatoolordupe*Thespyusedtheinnocentgirlasacat’spawtogetmilitaryinformationfromthe
grapevine.*
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callowkal´ō
appalledəpôld´
penchantpen´chənt
decapitatedikap´ətāt
termaganttėr´məgənt
WEEK45 DAY4WELLDONE,SIRKNIGHT!Seekinghisadversaries,*theknightridestotheirhideout.Despitehiscallowappearance,heisreputed*todisdain*dangerandtobeaprodigious*horseman.Thekidnapperslosetheirequanimity*athisapproach.Theyareappalledattheprospect,andtheyareinaquandary*astowhichonewillmeethimonthefieldofcombat.Theleader,underduress,*ridesout.“Doyouhaveapenchant todie?”derides* theknight.Morevituperative*remarks follow.Theyspur their horses toward each other. It takes but one blow for our hero to decapitate thevillain.Theothersfleetoavoidtheirimminent*destruction.Theknighttakesthemaidenonhishorse,andtheyridebacktothecastle.Theirweddingsoonfollows.Littledoestheknightrealizethatthefairmaidenisagarrulous*termagantwhowillmakehislifemiserablewithcaustic* remarks. Still, the cliché,* “And they lived happily ever after,”must conclude ourfabricated*tale.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Wedonot________________criminalsbecauseofouraversion*tosuchrepugnant*punishments.2.Idonotwishtodeprecate*your________________forcowboymusic,butIfinditbanal.*3.Whydoyouremaindocile*whilethat________________besmirches,*maligns,*andbelittles*you?4.Eachlongholidayweekendweare________________atthecarnage*onour
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highways.5.Itwasdeplorable*thewaythecapricious*girlledthe________________youthonamerrychase.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.callow a.youthful,inexperienced7.appalled b.behead8.penchant c.astrongleaninginfavor9.decapitate d.ascoldingwoman,ashrew
10.termagant e.dismayed,shocked
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coupdegrâce—thefinishingstrokeWhenmygirlfriendleftme,itwasabitterpilltoswallow,*butthecoupdegrâcewas
thatshekeptmyengagementring.
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WEEK45 DAY5REVIEWLanguagegrowsandchanges.In“daysofyore”therewerenotnearlyasmanywordsinourlanguageaswehave today.Within thenext50yearshundredsofnewwordswillbeadded.Educated and alert individualsmakenewwordspart of their vocabulary asquickly as theycomeintoaccepteduse.
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.appalled a. behead2.bagatelle b. shocked,dismayed3.brigand c. pale4.callow d. atrifle5.corpulent e. bandit,robber6.decapitate f. anagent7.emissary g. grim,ill-humored8.livid h. clothing,dress9.martinet i. onedge,keyedup,tense
10.penchant j. strictdisciplinarian
11.raconteur k. wishful,pensive,*longing
12.rail l. astrongleaninginfavor
13.raiment m. anopening,asplit
14.rift n. askilledstoryteller
15.ruminate o. inexperienced,youthful
16.sullen p. excessivelyfat,fleshy,obese*
17.taut q. reflectupon,ponder
18.termagant r. ashrew,ascoldingwoman
19.wistful s. useabusivelanguage,scold
20.yen t. strongdesire,stronglongingIDIOMS
21.acat’spaw u. thefinishingstroke
22.thedieiscast v. anunchangeabledecisionhasbeenmade
23.coupdegrâce w. tocontinuetomakeanissueofsomethingthatisover
24.toflogadeadhorse x. apersonusedasatoolordupe
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WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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WORDSEARCH45Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues4thDay4thDay1stDay2ndDay4thDay
HenryVIIIandBritishHistory
StudentsintheUnitedStatesshouldconsiderthemselvesluckywhenitcomestostudyingthecountry’shistory.TheUnitedStateshasbeenanationforapproximately225years.Wewouldbe ifwehadtolearnasmuchhistoryasstudentsinGreatBritain,fortheirhistorygoes back some 1,000 years! In that time England has had many interesting and unusualrulers.OnewhohasfascinatedusisHenryVIII.Rulingsome450yearsago,hebecamewellknown because of hismanymarriages and his for doing awaywith somewiveswhodispleasedhim.
Inphysicalappearancehewasunattractive—hewaslargeand .Whenhisfirstwifecouldnot bear hima sonwhowouldbeheir to the throne, he divorcedher.This caused abreakwiththePopewhorefusedtorecognizethedivorce.HenryVIIIsentan tothePopeandrenouncedCatholicism.HethenmarriedAnneBoleynbutdecidedto herafterquickly tiringofher.His thirdwifedied inchildbirth,andhedivorcedhis fourth.Hisfifth, Katherine Howard, was also beheaded. Only his sixth wife was able to live on afterHenry’sdeathin1547.FromthisbriefhistoryofonlyoneEnglishruler,itiseasytoimaginehowmuchanEnglishhistorystudentmust learn inorder toprepare foranexam. InHenryVIII’scase,onewouldhavetogeta“headstart.”
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ascertainas´ərtān´
dormantdôr´mənt
burgeonedbėr´jənd
potentatepōt´ntāt
disseminatedisem´ənāt
WEEK46 DAY1AMIGHTYEMPIREOneoftheanomalies*ofourapproachtohistoryisthepropensity*tostudythevenerable*empiresofEurope,butwedonotfeelitincumbent*uponustoascertainanythingaboutthecivilizations inourownhemisphere.Wedeprecate* thehistoryof thispartof theworldasthoughprogresslaydormantandthatotherpeopleswereirrelevant*untilthesettlersofNorthAmerica arrived at Plymouth Rock. In South America, from 2000 B.C. until their empirereacheditsacme*atthebeginningofthe16thcentury,livedtheIncas.Thesite*ofthecapitalcityoftheIncaempire,Cusco,layataheightof11,000feet.Thiscivilizationisreputed*tohaveburgeoneduntilitcoveredmorethan2,500milesofthewesternpartofthecontinent.Itspopulation fluctuated* between 4 and 7 million. This empire had a highly efficacious*politicalandsocialsystem.Itspotentateruledwithabsolutepower.Astheempireconquerednewlands,itwoulddisseminateitslanguage,religion,andsocialcustoms.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Whilesomemoribund*economiesatrophied*afterWorldWarII,others________________underthesalubrious*effectsofloansfromtheU.S.2.Inorderto________________therelationshipbetweenhisgirlfriendandhisbrother,hekeptawary*anddiscreet*vigil.*3.Wearequickto________________calumny,*butreticent*aboutthingsthatmaybeconstrued*ascompliments.4.Hewasappalled*attheapathy*concerningtheimportantissuethathadremained
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________________forsolongatime.5.Thecallous*________________keptanimperturbable*mien*whenrequestedtoalleviate*theunconscionable*conditionsexistinginhisland.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.ascertain a.spread,scatter7.dormant b.discover,findoutabout8.burgeoned c.resting,asleep9.potentate d.flourished,grew
10.disseminate e.ruler
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straightfromtheshoulder—inadirect,openwayItookthewindoutofhissails*bytellinghimstraightfromtheshoulderthatIwasnot
goingtowinkat*hisapplepolishing.*
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deriveddirīvd´
prerogativeprirog´ətiv
nepotismnep´ətizəm
dearthdėrth
internecinein´tərnē´sn
WEEK46 DAY2ABATTLEFORPOWERThe Inca emperor derived his prodigious* power and authority from the gods. Theparamount*godwasthesungod.Itwasfromhimtherulerpassedonhisprerogativetoruletohismostastute*son.Thisnepotismhadworkedwithgreatefficacy*forcenturies.Thelandholdings were immense;* there were rich farmlands and llamas and alpacas for wool.Preciousmetalswereplentiful:silver,copper,bronze,andthemostsacredofall,gold.Thismetal resembled the sun god whom they extolled.* There was no dearth of idols andornamentshammeredfromthisgleamingmetal.Therewasalwaysmoregoldcomingfromthemines to replenish* the supply.At the acme* of his power, the Inca ruler diedwithoutnamingtherequisite*successor.In1528twosonsbegananinternecinestruggleforcontrol.Forthenext4yearstheempiresankintothelassitude*causedbycivilwar.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Theemissary*fromthepresidenttriedtoallay*thefearsthatadeleterious*________________feudwasinevitablewithintheparty.2.Apragmatic*philosopher________________thetheorythatwehavenosesinordertoholdupoureyeglasses.3.Youreffortstoingratiate*yourselfintoyourboss’sfavorarenullified*bytheunmitigated*________________manifest*inthisfirm.4.Hegavehisadversary*thedubious*________________ofchoosingtheweaponbywhichhewastomeethisinevitable*end.
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5.Inthepotpourri*ofrestaurantsthereisno________________ofsucculent*dishes.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.derived a.scarcity,lack7.prerogative b.involvingconflictwithinagroup,mutuallydestructive8.nepotism c.anexclusiverightorpower9.dearth d.descendedfrom,receivedfromasource
10.internecine e.favoritismtowardrelatives
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torubapersonthewrongway—todosomethingthatirritatesorannoysThequickestwaytorubapersonthewrongwayistogivehimthecoldshoulder.*
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tyrotīrō
sophistrysof´əstrē
factitiousfaktish´əs
encomiumenkō´mēəm
obloquyob´ləkwē
WEEK46 DAY3APERFIDIOUS*CONQUERORThefeudingbetweentherivalsonsreacheditspinnacle*in1532;at thatmomentFranciscoPizarrocameontothescene.AnativeofSpain,hewassojourning*inPanamawhenheheardoftherichestobefoundinthatfaroffland.Overwhelmedwithcupidity,*butstillatyrowhenitcame towresting*powerandwealth fromhapless*people,he joinedwithan inveterate*adventurer.Theygathered a small bandofmercenaries.*The first two attempts failed, andPizarroreturnedtoSpaintorequestauthorityandmoneyinordertoconquertheWestCoastofSouthAmerica.Whetherbysophistryorcajolery,*hewasgiventherequisite*aid.Withaforceof180men,thedregs*ofsociety,heinvadedIncaterritory.Hereachedthecitywherethe current ruler, Atahualpa, was holding court. The Incas welcomed Pizarro who, in afactitious display of friendship, heaped encomiums uponAtahualpa. Unknown to the Incas,Pizarrohadbroughtgunsthatwerestillbeyondthetechnology*ofthesepeople.Theobloquyof his next act, ambushing the Incas and takingAtahualpa prisoner,will live in the historybooksthatarereplete*withtalesofconquest.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Althoughhewaserudite*aboutacopious*numberofthings,hewasanaive,*callow*________________whenitcametorelatingtogirls.2.JohnWilkesBooth’segregious*actremainsaninfamous*________________.3.Her________________madeuseofeveryglib*artifice.*4.Intheofficeheplayedthe________________roleofamartinet,*whileathomehe
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wasfilledwithcompassion*.5.Themodestprodigy*treatedthefervid*________________thatfollowedhisperformanceasthoughtheywereamerebagatelle.*
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.tyro a.highpraise7.sophistry b.beginner,novice8.factitious c.falsereasoningorargument9.encomium d.sham,artificial
10.obloquy e.disgrace,shame,dishonor
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todrawinone’shorns—tobecomecautiousHeknewhewasoutofhisdepth,*sohedrewinhishornsandquitthepokergame.
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hyperbolehīpėr´bəlē
munificentmyünif´əsənt
prevaricationprivar´əkā´shen
charismakəriz´mə
genocidejen´əsīd
WEEK46 DAY4THEENDOFANEMPIRETheMachiavellian*PizarroheldthecapturedAtahualpaforransom.Hewasadamant*aboutreceiving a room filled with gold to the height of a man’s shoulder. This was taken as ahyperboleatfirst,butPizarroknewthegullible*Incaswouldbemunificentwhenitcametorescuing their sacred ruler. They did not procrastinate,* and a frenetic* collection of goldtook place. Pizarro, to whom prevarication was natural in dealing with the Incas, had noqualms* about executing their ruler as soon as he had the gold. The Inca empire wasmoribund,* but the charisma that surrounded Atahualpa was such that, after his death, theIncas fought on tenaciously* in his name for several years. Eventually, superior weaponsquelled* all opposition.A policy ofgenocidewas adopted by the Spanish conquerors, andalmosttwomillionoftheseproudpeoplediedinthecarnage*thatfollowed.Thesaga*ofanancientcivilizationthuscametoanend.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthesesentences.
1.Eventhosewhowerenotfansofthemoviestarcandidly*admitthe________________thatsurroundedhim.2.TheUnitedNationshasoutlawed________________astheultimate*crime,whichmustbeeradicated.*3.Herconstant________________madeherapariah*toherfriends.4.Therhetoric*soaredintoflagrant*________________.5.Hewassurprisedbythe________________gratuity*givenbytheusually
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parsimonious*termagant.*
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirdefinitions.
6.hyperbole a.qualityofleadershipinspiringenthusiasm7.munificent b.planneddestructionofanentirepeople8.prevarication c.deviationfromthetruth,lying9.charisma d.generous
10.genocide e.exaggeratedfigureofspeech
TODAY’SIDIOM
tothrowcoldwater—todiscourageaplanorideaIwasgoingtopullupstakes*andmoveoutlock,stock,andbarrel,*butmywifethrew
coldwateronthewholething.
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WEEK46 DAY5REVIEWThisisyourlastweek.Atthispointyouhaveworkedwithover1100ofthemostusefulwordsandidiomsinourlanguage.Thefinalreviewtestwillgiveyousomeideaofhowwellyouhavemastered them.Fromtime to timeyoushould re-readsectionsof thisbook to refreshyourmemory.Remember,keeplearningnewwordsateveryopportunity!
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.ascertain a. lack,scarcity2.burgeoned b. favoritismtowardsrelatives3.charisma c. novice,beginner4.dearth d. artificial,sham5.derived e. lying,deviationfromthetruth6.disseminate f. ruler7.dormant g. scatter,spread8.encomium h. anexclusivepowerorright9.factitious i. dishonor,disgrace,shame
10.genocide j. highpraise
11.hyperbole k. qualityofleadershipinspiringenthusiasm
12.internecine l. asleep,resting
13.munificent m. grew,flourished
14.nepotism n. planneddestructionofanentirepeople
15.obloquy o. falsereasoningorargument
16.potentate p. mutuallydestructive,involvingconflictinagroup
17.prerogative q. receivedfromasource,descendedfrom
18.prevarication r. generous
19.sophistry s. exaggeratedfigureofspeech
20.tyro t. findoutabout,discoverIDIOMS
21.todrawinone’shorns u. inadirect,openway
22.straightfromtheshoulder v. todiscourageaplanoridea
23.tothrowcoldwater w. tobecomecautious
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24.torubapersonthewrongway x. todosomethingtoirritateorannoy
WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1._________________________ _________________________2._________________________ _________________________3._________________________ _________________________
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WHICHWORDCOMESTOMIND?(FromWeeks45–46)Recordseparatelytheletterofthevocabularywordadjacenttothesentenceorphrasethat
bringsittomind.
a. appalled i. potentateb. brigand j. dearthc. yen k. lividd. tyro l. decapitatee. corpulent m. prevaricationf. prerogative n. raconteurg. genocide o. tauth. nepotism p. internecine
1.“Hiringyournephew,eh?”2.“Allhailthesultan!”3.“Ijustlookedinthemirror;tomorrowwestartourdiet.”4.Thedescentoftheguillotine5.“IhaveastrongdesiretoownJapanesecurrency.”6.GeorgeWashingtontohisfather:“Icannottellalie.”7.Nowshowing:ThePiratesofPenzance8.Beststorytellerintown9.TheCivilWar
10.“Heclaimstohavetherighttochangehismind.”
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WORDSEARCH46Usingtheclueslistedbelow,recordseparatelyusingoneofthenewwordsyoulearnedthis
weekforeachblankinthefollowingstory.
Clues1stDay1stDay2ndDay1stDay3rdDay
Words,Words,Words
Youhavebeenstrengtheningandbuildingabasicvocabularyasyouhaveprogressedthroughthis book. The tests, quizzes, and exercises have helped you how far you haveadvanced. We hope you have come to the end of 1100 Words You Need to Know with acommandof vocabulary that has fromweek toweek.Your interest and attentionhave paid off in many ways. You have pleasure and knowledge from readingpassages onvaried topics.You are better equipped to read, study, converse, andwritewithconfidence.
Theobjectivesthatstartedyouworkingonbuildingyourvocabularyshouldnotnowbecome.Apermanentdesiretomasternewwordsshouldbeanaddedvalueobtainedfrom
thisbook.Wehopethatany youreceiveforyourcommandofEnglishvocabularywillspuryouontomoreandgreatermasteryofwordsyouneedtoknow.
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BURIEDWORDS(FromWeek1–46)Locatethewordbeingdefinedfromthereviewwordsoftheweekindicated.Thenfindthe
embeddedwordthatfitsthedefinition(e.g.,theanswertothefirstexampleisautomaton,whichcontainsthe“buried”wordtomato).
REVIEWWORD BURIEDWORD1stWeek:
machinethatbehaveslikeaperson acommonvegetableunending afixedlimit,definiteperiodoftime
2ndWeek:touselivelygestures atwitchingoffacemusclesbasic,elementary asmallpartofadollar
3rdWeek:expressionofsympathy asmallportion,gratuitylackingbrightness astrongpassion
4thWeek:abletobetouched asharptastepublish aschooldance
5thWeek:exemption ajoke,playonwordsshortage alargecommunity
6thWeek:contrary apartofapoemorsongdread,dismay rearendofaboat
7thWeek:toend schoolsemesterrelentless,unappeasable aheavyropeorchain
8thWeek:forerunner adrunkencarousal,spreedistant giveexpressiontofeelings
9thWeek:
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harmful aregulationfollowers anger
10thWeek:readcarefully atrickoutstanding,prominent foreign
11thWeek:topassby partofachurchconfirm toenterandsteal
12thWeek:bittercriticism partofthebodyperfection mathematicalterm
13thWeek:undeniable opentoviewinanearlystage unitofmeasurement
14thWeek:softjob afunctionintrigonometrytostrivefor avenomousserpent
15thWeek:debatable somethingfound,acollectionanassociateincrime parasiticinsects
16thWeek:exactopposite ataxprotection militaryconflict
17thWeek:perfect,complete total
spreadoutinbattleformation atactictofrustrateorembarrassanopponent
18thWeek:polished,civilized destructiveorruinousthinggoingfromplacetoplace prongofafork
19thWeek:lavish alowplacetocollectwateragreetofinance formalorreligiouspractice
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20thWeek:
verysad drag,moveheavilymoderateineatingordrinking stop,holdback
21stWeek:
descendant anelectricallychargedpartofanatomormolecule
decay avulgarperson,aheel
22ndWeek:relievewithoutcuring ceasetoplease,acloudrelatedtomarriage thecoreorpoint
23rdWeek:servingtopayback anoutlaw,apoliticalconservativeunusualoccurrence apropheticsign
24thWeek:unwise anoverlymodestpersonlookingdownonsomeoneorsomething entice,attract,allure
25thWeek:trembling,shakingwitholdage strangehurt,damage,injury reducebycutting,decorate
26thWeek:prevailing,common,general avalley(poetical)angry,antagonistic stepsoverafence
27thWeek:hesitate,waver,stumble change,vary,transforminflexible,unyielding anobstruction
28thWeek:hinder,interfere,block mischievouschilddiscord,hardsound,dissonance false,cheapimitation
29thWeek:lackofinterest walkwaydifficulttodescribe,undistinguished styleofwriting
30thWeek:
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slander,abuse toarrangeinlinepersuade,coax,cajole payattention
31stWeek:rough,harsh,shrill three-prongedinstrumentharmful,bad takeout,remove
32ndWeek:out-of-date abowlikecurveorstructurepardon,excuse toputonasagarment
33rdWeek:momentary,passing,fleeting thinplategivingwinddirectionself-satisfied finethreadsewninpatterns
34thWeek:facialexpressionofdisgust aspice,aclubcarriedbyanofficialspacious,large disgusting,distasteful
35thWeek:amoralisticstory canbecultivatedhaggard,thin femalerelative
36thWeek:personorthingthatembodiesorrepresentsthebest alargebookorvolume
wish,envy,want asmallbay
37thWeek:temporarystay aroundvasebeginning,todeveloporexist theactofgoingup
38thWeek:easytomanage ashadedwalkunderhandedness,trickery stylish,elegant
39thWeek:unreasonable,withoutconscience child,ordescendantabuse,blame togiveoutinmeasuredamounts
40thWeek:worksthatanartistisreadytoperform forward,free,saucyweakness,weariness ayoungwoman
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41stWeek:slogan,petphrase trunkofatreerush,flood thetopofthehead
42ndWeek:requirement locale,positionchange,variety plungeinto
43rdWeek:wasteaway amementoofvictoryorsuccessdesiretomakeamends,regret closelyconfined
44thWeek:ill-disposed,ill-intentioned abrewedbeverageabundant,overflowing toblendbymelting
45thWeek:astrongleaninginfavor todelight,fascinate,charminexperienced,youthful topermit
46thWeek:artificial,sham perform,behavemutuallydestructive,conflictwithinagroup toshutup,confine
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WORDSINCONTEXTSelectthecorrectwordfromthefourgiventhatappliestothecorrespondingletterinthe
blank.
Withthe1.oftheTVcomputerizedgames,manysetownershavebecome2.intryingtooutwittheelectronictoys.The3.findsitalmostimpossibletoreactquicklyenough.Beforeheorshecan4.whatisgoingon,thelittlelightshavespedby.Thosewhohavea5.forthinkingandreactingquicklyfindthesegamesa6.problem.Whiletheexperts’behaviorappears7.,theyreallyare8.and9..Ifoneis 10. abouttryingagainandagain,thenthe 11. ofTVcomputergamescanbemastered.
1. (a)rhetoric (b)prelude (c)advent (d)retrospect
2. (a)reticent (b)engrossed (c)slovenly (d)trivial
3. (a)wary (b)tyro (c)profuse (d)deplorable
4. (a)ascertain (b)obviate (c)deem (d)cajole
5. (a)lassitude (b)pall (c)legerdemain (d)penchant
6. (a)perverse (b)negligible (c)lugubrious (d)glib
7. (a)conjugal (b)frenetic (c)devout (d)ambiguous
8. (a)connubial (b)brash (c)facile (d)blunt
9. (a)aloof (b)affluent (c)overt (d)imperturbable
10. (a)bogus (b)elusive (c)tenacious (d)pecuniary
11. (a)effigy (b)malady (c)paroxysm (d)repertoire
Itis12.thatwomenhave 13. intofieldsofworkthatwere,untilrecently,the14.ofmen.Itdidnothappenbecauseofthe15.ofthemales,butitwaslargelyduetothe16.insistencebywomenthattheyoccupytheirrightfulplaceinoursociety.Whilesomemenstill17.womenwhoseektofilljobspreviouslyclosedtothem,otherstakethe18.viewthattheonly19.forwomenshouldbetheirabilitytodothework,andthat20.obstacleshavenoplaceinademocracy.
12. (a)unctuous (b)voluble (c)manifest (d)wistful
13. (a)perpetuated (b)burgeoned (c)advocated (d)spewed
14. (a)acme (b)taboo (c)antipathy (d)prerogative
15. (a)largess (b)ultimate (c)complicity (d)avarice
16. (a)pernicious (b)tenacious (c)ostensible (d)phlegmatic
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17. (a)deprecate (b)aspire (c)permeate (d)covet18. (a)discreet (b)pragmatic (c)precocious (d)rash
19. (a)remuneration (b)reproach (c)duplicity (d)criterion
20. (a)puissant (b)sporadic (c)capricious (d)zealous
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*Forreferenceonly.
ANSWERSHEET—FINALREVIEWTEST1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.
10.11.12.13.14.15.16.17.18.19.20.21.22.23.24.25.26.27.28.29.30.31.32.33.34.35.36.37.38.39.
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40.41.42.43.44.45.46.47.48.49.50.51.52.53.54.55.56.57.58.59.60.61.62.63.64.65.66.67.68.69.70.71.72.73.74.75.76.77.78.79.80.81.82.83.
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84.85.86.87.88.89.90.91.92.93.94.95.96.97.98.99.100.101.102.103.104.105.106.107.108.109.110.111.112.113.114.115.116.117.118.119.120.121.122.123.124.125.126.127.
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128.129.130.131.132.133.134.135.136.137.138.139.140.141.142.143.144.145.146.147.148.149.150.
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FINALREVIEWTESTBeloware150ofthewordsthatyouhavebeenstudying,eachfollowedbyfourpossible
definitions.Selectthebestanswerfromamongthechoicesgiven.
Toattainamarkof60%,youwouldhavetoget90correctanswers;105correctanswersareworthamarkof70%,120for80%,135for90%.
1.implore
(a)reject(b)begforassistance(c)summon(d)scold
2.voracious
(a)greedy(b)vicious(c)dull(d)careless
3.badger
(a)topester(b)tocheat(c)remind(d)toinsult
4.laconic
(a)tense(b)bashful(c)troublesome(d)briefinexpression
5.plethora
(a)overabundance(b)helplessfit(c)aweakness(d)angryreaction
6.cajole
(a)force(b)demand(c)coax(d)promise
(a)unappetizing
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7.inadvertent (b)unintentional(c)unaware(d)unknown
8.mundane
(a)forgetful(b)friendly(c)doubtful(d)worldly
9.jostle
(a)jokewith(b)interrupt(c)topush(d)leapquickly
10.brash
(a)impudent(b)stubborn(c)angry(d)upset
11.sordid
(a)varied(b)guilty(c)unabletospeak(d)dirty
12.solace
(a)pity(b)comfort(c)forgetfulness(d)greathappiness
13.acrimonious
(a)bitter(b)brilliant(c)tender(d)outoftune
14.egregious
(a)important(b)infected(c)remarkablybad(d)swollen
(a)overweight
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15.paucity (b)deafness(c)shortage(d)doubt
16.eschew
(a)keepawayfrom(b)sneezerepeatedly(c)invite(d)deny
17.voluble
(a)priceless(b)talkative(c)sinful(d)whining
18.perfunctory
(a)careless(b)hopeful(c)withoutend(d)evil
19.chagrin
(a)loneliness(b)dismay(c)opportunity(d)suspicion
20.exacerbate
(a)presentarguments(b)pleadwith(c)questionclosely(d)irritate
21.indigent
(a)unreasonable(b)watchful(c)angry(d)poor
22.stymie
(a)hinder(b)invent(c)confiscate(d)cancel
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23.fretful (a)lackingambition(b)dark(c)worrisome(d)mischievous
24.harbinger
(a)smooth-talker(b)leader(c)forerunner(d)bitofadvice
25.sanctuary
(a)cemetery(b)agreement(c)placeofprotection(d)approval
26.astute
(a)keen(b)reliable(c)cheap(d)able
27.blatant
(a)boastful(b)disagreeablyloud(c)blossoming(d)rigid
28.nefarious
(a)hungry(b)watchful(c)footsore(d)villainous
29.virulent
(a)harmful(b)sloppy(c)sickly(d)revolutionary
30.histrionics
(a)unreasonableacts(b)nervousness(c)displayofemotions(d)studiesofthepast
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31.salient(a)traveling(b)resentful(c)sober(d)outstanding
32.wan
(a)pale(b)sleepy(c)jealous(d)unlucky
33.corroborate
(a)represent(b)confirm(c)search(d)produce
34.lurid
(a)outraged(b)sensational(c)capable(d)guilty
35.sanguine
(a)hopeful(b)objectionable(c)rugged(d)hardtodiscover
36.sporadic
(a)occasional(b)special(c)tothepoint(d)blotchy
37.anathema
(a)treatment(b)violence(c)apparatus(d)acurse
38.fortuitous
(a)lucky(b)significant(c)accidental(d)huge
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39.archaic
(a)rival(b)outofdate(c)healthful(d)comical
40.timorous
(a)courageous(b)ambitious(c)fearful(d)tense
41.eventuate
(a)toresultfinally(b)payyourrespects(c)borrow(d)interrupt
42.inchoate
(a)vague(b)inanearlystage(c)uneasy(d)ingenious
43.propitious
(a)suspicious(b)hasty(c)frank(d)favorable
44.viable
(a)workable(b)sensitive(c)tasty(d)quiet
45.incisive
(a)acute(b)sluggish(c)massive(d)jittery
46.inveigh
(a)compose(b)reactto(c)attackverbally(d)penetrate
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47.sinecure
(a)urgentmessage(b)sillyresponse(c)bigresponsibility(d)softjob
48.nettle
(a)mix(b)suggest(c)irritate(d)suspend
49.abrogate
(a)publish(b)portray(c)permit(d)cancel
50.extrinsic
(a)loaded(b)containingwisdom(c)comingfromoutside(d)uncertain
51.asperity
(a)artfulhandling(b)bitternessoftemper(c)foolishness(d)concern
52.altruistic
(a)unselfish(b)troublesome(c)dangerous(d)dignified
53.sedentary
(a)hypnotic(b)largelyinactive(c)scornful(d)musical
54.progeny
(a)vigor(b)descendants(c)minorityopinion(d)disease
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55.cupidity
(a)affection(b)fate(c)greed(d)harmony
56.impeccable
(a)faultless(b)bold(c)opentocriticism(d)slowtorespond
57.perpetrate
(a)plant(b)consumeinhaste(c)slice(d)commit
58.assiduous
(a)sly(b)thrifty(c)busy(d)educated
59.abortive
(a)failing(b)outsidethelaw(c)drowsy(d)unprepared
60.tortuous
(a)spiteful(b)inflictingpain(c)frank(d)winding
61.peregrination
(a)formofaddress(b)travel(c)insistence(d)hospitality
62.myriad
(a)geometricfigure(b)voter ’schoice(c)countlessnumber
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(d)minoritydecision
63.fiat
(a)policesquad(b)officialorder(c)carriage(d)council
64.mendacious
(a)lying(b)abusive(c)healing(d)merciful
65.profligate
(a)soothing(b)obvious(c)distinct(d)wasteful
66.disparate
(a)different(b)critical(c)religious(d)uneven
67.lugubrious
(a)well-oiled(b)warlike(c)verysad(d)beyonddispute
68.puissant
(a)ordinary(b)studious(c)powerful(d)dictatorial
69.desultory
(a)disconnected(b)incomplete(c)polished(d)dry
(a)gratified(b)superior
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70.fulsome (c)sensitive(d)excessive
71.chimerical
(a)accurate(b)imaginary(c)regional(d)rigid
72.recondite
(a)observant(b)sincere(c)secret(d)willingtobargain
73.gamut
(a)range(b)sleeve(c)intestine(d)bridge
74.irascible
(a)conceited(b)patriotic(c)bumbling(d)irritable
75.perspicacious
(a)vicious(b)shrewd(c)sweaty(d)lightonone’sfeet
76.taint
(a)weaken(b)widen(c)contaminate(d)cause
77.aegis
(a)fear(b)hope(c)kinship(d)protection
(a)prove
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78.evince (b)throwaway(c)exhibit(d)wonder
79.termagant
(a)shrew(b)insect(c)ruler(d)coward
80.mien
(a)appearance(b)hostile(c)cheerful(d)important
81.elucidate
(a)hide(b)makeclear(c)paint(d)sharpen
82.germane
(a)sickly(b)foreign(c)charming(d)appropriate
83.mollify
(a)turnagainst(b)appease(c)hopefor(d)shorten
84.indolent
(a)lazy(b)badlybehaved(c)owingmoney(d)timely
85.impromptu
(a)dangerous(b)notunderstood(c)wiselyplanned(d)spurofthemoment
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86.umbrage (a)darkcolor(b)offense(c)waste(d)generosity
87.artifice
(a)trickery(b)historicfinding(c)newness(d)gradualchange
88.vacillate
(a)followclosely(b)fluctuate(c)aggravate(d)dominate
89.vestige
(a)trace(b)cloak(c)entrance(d)hope
90.adamant
(a)ambitious(b)timely(c)wasteful(d)inflexible
91.nepotism
(a)withoutreligion(b)favoritism(c)patriotism(d)deception
92.reticent
(a)reserved(b)inpain(c)cooperative(d)withoutexample
93.tyro
(a)ruler(b)beginner(c)fire-setter(d)warmer
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94.staunch
(a)evilsmelling(b)tightfitting(c)whiten(d)strong
95.equanimity
(a)sharing(b)self-control(c)hostility(d)lively
96.taut
(a)tense(b)makefunof(c)pale(d)gradual
97.mortify
(a)calmdown(b)embarrass(c)strengthen(d)pretend
98.vapid
(a)wet(b)quick(c)remarkable(d)foolish
99.covet
(a)disguise(b)wishfor(c)bury(d)change
100.condone
(a)repeat(b)punish(c)forbid(d)pardon
101.fatuous
(a)heavy(b)interesting(c)silly
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(d)important
102.imbibe
(a)drink(b)enter(c)clearaway(d)change
103.ennui
(a)fashionable(b)boredom(c)together(d)hopeless
104.salubrious
(a)sad(b)dangerous(c)painful(d)healthful
105.carnage
(a)slaughter(b)carryingaway(c)marriage(d)anger
106.aloof
(a)painful(b)reserved(c)interested(d)dishonest
107.vertigo
(a)dizziness(b)colorblindness(c)ambition(d)extremeheight
108.foment
(a)becomealcoholic(b)investigate(c)stirup(d)calmdown
109.inveterate
(a)anxious(b)unknown(c)questionable
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(d)habitual
110.refute
(a)fame(b)waste(c)disobey(d)disprove
111.celerity
(a)stardom(b)speed(c)clearness(d)sourness
112.heinous
(a)interference(b)talkative(c)evillywicked(d)powerful
113.quandary
(a)dilemma(b)quietplace(c)hopefulsign(d)crowd
114.efficacy
(a)cheapness(b)ease(c)mystery(d)effectiveness
115.austere
(a)wild(b)feverish(c)unadorned(d)wishful
116.moribund
(a)marvelous(b)ambitious(c)gradual(d)dying
117.noisome
(a)unwholesome(b)challenging
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(c)loud(d)newlyarrived
118.spate
(a)rush(b)excess(c)insult(d)shortage
119.nadir
(a)climax(b)secretplace(c)lowestpoint(d)happiestmoment
120.halcyon
(a)peaceful(b)ancient(c)innermost(d)careful
121.pragmatic
(a)repeating(b)fat(c)practical(d)imaginative
122.atrophy
(a)prize(b)beginagain(c)changedirection(d)wasteaway
123.discreet
(a)patient(b)colorful(c)cautious(d)generous
124.callow
(a)cowardly(b)unfeeling(c)inexperienced(d)private
(a)reflectupon
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125.ruminate (b)moveaway(c)reclassify(d)startanew
126.congenial
(a)clever(b)agreeable(c)masterful(d)selective
127.decorum
(a)behavior(b)attractiveness(c)liveliness(d)meetingplace
128.banal
(a)notallowed(b)nearlyfinished(c)trivial(d)highlyrespected
129.encomium
(a)highestprize(b)secretplan(c)newidea(d)highpraise
130.avarice
(a)clearpath(b)wealth(c)greed(d)positivestatement
131.malign
(a)slander(b)exterminate(c)joinwith(d)dismiss
132.venial
(a)hopeless(b)unseen(c)pardonable(d)deadly
(a)hardtohear
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133.dulcet (b)sweettotheear(c)softtothetouch(d)easytosee
134.entreaty
(a)plea(b)agreement(c)capture(d)suddenend
135.pensive
(a)limited(b)thoughtful(c)aged(d)retired
136.bizarre
(a)busy(b)inahurry(c)timely(d)fantastic
137.requisite
(a)forgottenthought(b)requirement(c)addedproblem(d)lovelyobject
138.livid
(a)disappointed(b)enraged(c)bored(d)pale
139.pique
(a)resentment(b)condition(c)hiddenfromlight(d)wishfulthinking
140.galvanize
(a)preparetoeat(b)arousetoactivity(c)storeaway(d)experiment
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141.extol(a)explain(b)apologizefor(c)praisehighly(d)describehonestly
142.allude
(a)avoid(b)coverup(c)yearnfor(d)suggest
143.slovenly
(a)slowly(b)wisely(c)dangerously(d)carelessly
144.prerogative
(a)askagain(b)exclusiveright(c)dividedpower(d)firstborn
145.raiment
(a)clothing(b)arrest(c)leftover(d)brightcolor
146.abhor
(a)yearnfor(b)hate(c)distrust(d)jointogether
147.jocose
(a)dizzy(b)merry(c)sticky(d)talkative
148.mentor
(a)coach(b)enemy(c)stranger(d)writer
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149.hirsute
(a)overlydressed(b)out-of-date(c)hairy(d)bald
150.excoriate
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PANORAMAOFWORDSOriginallyintroducedintheprecedingedition,thissection,inwhichyouwillfindthe1100
wordsinsourcesasstrikinglydisparateastheTorontoGlobe&Mail,TrumanCapote,WilliamShakespeare,AgathaChristie,ThomasMann,TIME,Machiavelli,andTomClancy,validatesthecontentionthatthisselectedgroupofvocabularywordshasbeenwidelyusedbyeducatedwriters.
Mostissuesofyourlocalnewspaper,forexample,willcontainatleastadozenofthewordsyouhaveencounteredinthesepages.Buttheyalsoappearinadvertisements,obituarynotices,weatherforecasts,cartoons,andbrochuresofallsorts.Whereverelseyoucomeincontactwithadultvocabulary—radioandTVshows,newsbroadcasts,collegeentranceexams,moviescripts,books—youarelikelytofindmorethanafewofthewordsin1100WordsYouNeedtoKnow.
Now,forausefulsummaryofwhatyouhavelearnedintheforty-sixlessons,readthroughthe“PanoramaofWords,”notingthevariedsourcesoftheirusage.Beawarethatsomeofthefollowingquotationshavebeenadaptedoreditedforbrevity.
abhor“Iabhortheprocessofhiringpublicservants.”SenatorWayneMorse,speech,4/17/61
abjure “Galileowas summoned before the inquisitionwhere hewas ordered toabjure histheory.”S.F.Mason,ScienceDigest,5/98
abortive “Hiscompanymadeanabortive attempt to circle theenemypositionbut they fellbackunderfire.”CaptainRonHerbert,KeepYourMedals
abounds“Asmartthrillerthataboundswithsuspenseandexcitement!”NewspaperadforfilmTheGeneral’sDaughter
abrogate“IdecidedtoabrogatetheagreementsinceGeneralMotorswasnotlivinguptoitspartofthebargain.”PaulSawyer,SeekingJustice
abstemious“BemoreabstemiousOrelse,goodnightyourvow.”WilliamShakespeare,TheTempest
absurd “Many rules in the English language are absurd because they are based on Latinrules.”BillBryson,MotherTongue
access “Everythingwassimplified,andweweregainingaccess to infinity: soon themoon,SOONTHEMOON!”Editorial,LeFigaro(Paris),8/14/61
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accommodate“TheawardswillbegivenoutataplacethatwillaccommodateC-Span.”JamesBarron,“PublicLives,”NewYorkTimes,6/10/99
accomplice“HischiefaccomplicewasDemocraticbossJohnDingell,whosoldouthispartyinthedarkofnight.”MaureenDowd,“TheGodSquad,”NewYorkTimes,6/20/99
accostSirToby:“Youmistake,knight:accost is fronther,boardher,wooher, assailher.”WilliamShakespeare,TwelfthNight
acknowledged“TheyusedtheSwissroutesandcampsites—whichtheylateracknowledged—andbytheendofAprilwereestablishedinfullstrengthat theirfifthcamp.”JamesRamseyUllman,“VictoryonEverest”
acme“Hewastheacmeofapoliticalfigure.”JohnGunther,InsideU.S.A.
acrimonious “Wequickly learnof theacrimonious relationshipbetween theMontaguesandtheCapulets.”Playbill,SummaryofRomeo&Juliet
acute “The candidate presented anacute problem for his party because of his independentviews.”JewellBellushandDickNetzer,UrbanPolitics
adamant “The candidate was adamant in his refusal to answer an embarrassing questionabouthisearlyuseofdrugs.”TIME,8/12/99
adherents “The state employs a flag as a symbol for adherents to the government aspresentlyorganized.”U.S.SupremeCourtdecision,1943
admonished“Alittledrummerboygrinned inmefacewhinIhadadmonished himwid thebuckleavmybelt for riotin’allover theplace.”RudyardKipling,“TheCourtingofDinahShadd”
adroit “Amazingly adroit in building model airplanes while he was in junior high, Ericmovedontoanaeronauticcareerinhistwenties.”ValBakker,“EarlyDecision”[adapted]
advent “Industrial canning and the advent of freezing have reduced home canning to acuriosity.”MollyO’Neill,NewYorkTimes,7/18/99
adversaries “Both fightershadnothingbutkindwords to sayabout theiradversaries.”HalButler,“TheBattleintheRain”
adverse “Illogical as it may seem, adverse criticism can be very rewarding.” S. AndhilFineberg,“DeflatingtheProfessionalBigot”
advocates “Advocates of marriage classes contend that giving teens these tools couldeventuallycurbthedivorcerate.”JodieMorse,“HitchedinHomeRoom,”TIME,6/21/99
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aegis “The Federal Reserve will remain under the aegis of the veteran head who wasreappointedbythePresidentyesterday.”NewYorkTimes,1/5/00
afflicted “It afflicted the neighborhood with the stench of slime that was now laid bare.”EdmundWilson,“TheManWhoShotSnappingTurtles”
affluent“Youareaffluentwhenyoubuywhatyouwant,dowhatyouwishanddon’tgiveathoughttowhatitcosts.”J.P.Morgan,quotedinCrownTreasuryofRelevantQuotations
alacrity “When the price of A.T.&T. dropped significantly, fund managers moved withalacritytoaccumulatemoreshares.”TedDavid,CNBCFinancialNews
allay “The President’smessagewas an attempt to allay the fears of senior citizens.” “TheFutureofMedicare,”WashingtonPost,3/16/98
alleged“IharvestedtheintelligencethatRickswasallegedtohavelaidoffallthatportionofthe State of Florida that has been under water into town lots and sold them to innocentinvestors.”O’Henry,“TheManHigherUp”
alleviate “The report of the transportation division pointed out that the overcrowdedhighways required immediate attention in order to alleviate the long delays.” The QueensCourier,1/11/00
alludes“GertrudeStein’sphrase,‘Arose,isarose,isarose’alludestonothingmoreorlessthanwhatshewrites.”AliceB.Toklas,TimeCapsule,1933
aloof “Greta Garbo held herself so aloof from her co-stars, they felt they had not beenintroduced.”AlistairCooke,TheGreatMovieStars
altruism“Theconflictisbetweenselfishnessandaltruism.”FormerSenatorEstesKefauver,campaignspeech
ambiguous “If you disagree with a friend, be firm, not ambiguous.” Samuel Ornage, TheGoldenBook
ameliorate“Ouraimshouldbetoamelioratehumanaffairs.”JohnStuartMill
amicable “Their parting is effective Friday, and was described in their joint statement as‘amicable’.”BillCarter,“LouDobbsQuitsCNN,”NewYorkTimes,6/9/99
amnesty“Nooneisadvocatingwholesaleamnestyforinmatessolelybecauseofadvancingage.”TamerlinDrummond,“CellblockSeniors,”TIME,6/21/99
amorous “A complete gentleman ought to dress well, dance well, have a genius for loveletters,beveryamorousbutnotoverconstant.”SirGeorgeEtherege,TheManofMode
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analogous “Not with the brightness natural to cheerful youth, but with uncertain, eager,doubtfulflashes,analogoustothechangesonablindfacegropingitsway.”CharlesDickens,HardTimes
anathema “The founding document of theAmerican Reformmovement depicted ritual asanachronistic, even anathema in an enlightened age.” Samuel G. Freedman, “The Un-Reformation,”NewYork,6/21/99
annals“HewouldbegintheseannalswithColumbus,andhewouldkeeponwiththemuntilhishandwastoopalsiedtoholdapen.”CatherineDrinkerBowen,YankeefromOlympus
anomaly“MymotherwasAmerican,myancestorswereofficersinWashington’sarmy,andIamananomaly.”WinstonChurchill,speech,1953
anthropologist“Burningtobacco,anthropologistshavefound,wasareligiouspracticeover2000yearsagointheMayanculture.”JournalofUrbanHealth,9/99
antipathy“Thereisnoneedtoanticipateanyantipathyfromyourfuturein-lawswhenyouplanawedding.”“WeddingGuide,”Courier-LifePublications,7/99
antiquated “The customof throwing rice at anewlymarried couple is anantiquated one,originallymeaningawishformanychildren.”“WeddingGuide,”Courier-LifePublications,7/99
antithesis“Drunkenness is theantithesisofdignity.”BergenEvans,“NowEveryone isHipAboutSlang”
apathy“Theyoungergenerationexhibitsapathy towardtheissueoffreedomofthepress.”HerbertBrucker,Journalist
appalled “A calm and steady temperament deserted him while he stared, appalled, at thecontents.”JohnCheever,TheWapshotChronicle
appellation“Hewentundertheappellationof‘PrettyBoy’buttohisvictimshewasanythingbutthat.”DexterHolcomb,DidtheRoaringTwentiesReallyRoar?[adapted]
arbiter “SonjaHenie became the supremearbiter of skating fashions.”MaribelY.Vinson,“IceMaiden”
arbitrary “My arbitrary decision not to run puts Massachusetts at a disadvantage andprobablywasamistake.”RepresentativeMartinMeehaninNewsday,6/1/99
archaic“Manyproceduresofthelawhavelongseemedarchaictolaymen.”SupremeCourtJusticeWilliamO.Douglas,quotedinSanFranciscoExaminer,1/4/71
ardent“ThereisnomoreardentperformerthanJudyGarlandassheallowsheremotionsto
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shinethrough.”PenelopeHouston,SightandSound,1954
arrayed “She arrayed herself in what seemed unbelievably beautiful clothes.” SherwoodAnderson,Winesburg,Ohio
artifact“IncavesinChile,remainsofhorseshavebeenfoundalongwithhumanartifacts.”A.HyattVerrill,TheStrangeStoryofOurEarth
artifice“Thesuccessfuladvertiserwilluseanyartificetogethismessageseen.”E.S.Turner,TheShockingHistoryofAdvertising
artless “Behind thenaive,artlessmanner, therewasawoman scheming for success.” JohnSimon,ReverseAngle
ascended“Ashesethimselftofanthefireagain,hiscrouchingshadowascendedtheoppositewall.”JamesJoyce,“IvyDayintheCommitteeRoom”
ascertain “Scientists have been trying to ascertain why dinosaurs became extinct sosuddenly.”A.HyattVerrill,TheStrangeStoryofOurEarth
ascetic“Youdon’thavetobeanascetictowonderifthereisn’tsomethingabitmanicaboutthe pace of getting and spending in today’s America.” Paul Krugman, “Money Can’t BuyHappiness.Er,CanIt?,”NewYorkTimes,6/1/99
asinine“WehavedevelopedwhatIbelieveisanasinine ratingsystemformotionpictures.”HaroldOwen,Jr.,TheMotionPicture
asperity “The path of beauty is not soft and smooth, but full of harshness and asperity.”HavelockEllis,TheDanceofLife
aspirants “A number of playwrights, small aspirants to the big screen, must already bepricingbeachhousesinMalibu.”RossWetzsteon,IntroductiontoNewPlaysUSA
aspire “To humility indeed it does not even aspire.” John Henry Newman, The Idea of aUniversity
assets“BerkshireHathawayisadiversifiedholdingcompanywithassets inmanufacturing,insurance, aircraft safety training, etc.” “Warren Buffet’s Fabulous Fund,” Mutual FundsMagazine,6/99
assiduously “Richard Greenberg is aiming here for big laughs at the expense of thegeneration he soassiduously chronicled in the past.” PeterMarks, “MakingMincemeat ofBoomerValues”
astute “From anastute standpoint, that’s exactlywhat the ballplayers should do instead ofrunningouttomobtheotherguy.”TimMcCarver,BaseballforBrainSurgeons
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atrophy“Somepeoplethoughtthattoomuchreadingwouldatrophyagirl’sbrainforever.”AnnMcGovern,TheSecretSoldier
attenuated “The players’ strike resulted in an attenuated and boring season.” SportsIllustrated,10/96
attest “Thousands of satisfied users canattest to the great features such asVoicemail andCaller ID that work the same way wherever you go on our network.” Newspaper ad forInternetcompany,NewYorkTimes,6/12/99
atypical “He is an atypical candidate, without glamour, fame or wealth.”New York Post,8/15/99
aucourant“Heseemedtobeaucourantwitheverything.”ArnoldBennett,LordRaingo
audacity “Boldness be my friend! Arm me, audacity, from head to foot!” WilliamShakespeare,Cymbeline
augmented“TheRussianarmywasaugmentedbyhelicoptersandrocket-launchingtanksinitsattackonthedefenders.”Newsday,11/27/99
austere“NewYorkCitywasfoundedbyausterepuritancolonistswhocouldneverimaginethecityasitistoday.”MosesRiechin,ThePromisedCity
automaton“She’sanautomaton;shehaseveryqualityintheworld,andI’veoftenwonderedwhy it is with all that I’m so completely indifferent to her.” W. Somerset Maugham, TheTreasure
avarice“Hecouldnotdisguisehisavariceunderacloakofreligion.”AmbroseBierce
aversion“Duringthelastyearsofhisadministrationthemayorshowedanaversiontotakingpoliticalrisks.”JewellBellushandDickNetzer,UrbanPolitics
avid“CUNYwillhavenomoreavidandfiercesupporterforitsmissionthanhimself.”KarenArenson,“NewVice-ChairmanofCUNY,”NewYorkTimes,6/10/99
awesome“Africahassomeofthemostawesomejunglesintheworld.”JohnHersey,IntotheValley
badger“Thereareotherdo’sanddon’ts:don’t threatenyourchildren,don’tbadger them.”NewspaperadforPartnershipforaDrug-FreeAmerica,NewYorkTimes,11/4/99
bagatelle“Hesawthebenefitstohispeopleasamerebagatelle.”WinstonChurchill,GreatContemporaries
balk“Sherestedonthestair—ayoungwomanofabeautythatshouldbalkeventhejusticeof
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apoet’simagination.”O.Henry,“RoadsofDestiny”
banal“MansfieldParkisabore!WhatmighthavebeenattractiveonaTVscreenprovedtobeuninterestingandbanalonthebigscreen.”“KochGoesToTheMovies,”QueensCourier,1/12/00
barometer“WewatchedcarefullytoseethetiesthatMr.Smythewouldwearastheywereasurebarometerofthemoodhewouldbein.”LoringBrewster,“Vermont’sMr.Chips”
bedlam “There was bedlam as the crowd awoke to the relief of victory.” Dick Thatcher,AgainstAllOdds
begrudge “Taxpayersnever seem tobegrudge the use of theirmoneywhen spent on localprojectsimportanttothem.”Newsday,8/22/99
belated“Whenhemadehisbelatedentranceintothepoliticalcampaign,hewastoldhehadnochance.”JewellBellushandDickNetzer,UrbanPolitics
belittle“Tosaythisisnottobelittlesubjectmatter,whichisclearlyessentialtoanypropereducation.”WilliamH.Kilpatrick,“ProgressiveEducation”
belligerence“NorthKorea’sbelligerenceinplanningtotestalong-rangemissilehasledtoadramatic change of course for Japan and South Korea.” Howard French, “Two WaryNeighborsUnite,”NewYorkTimes,8/4/99
benevolence“Myrelationshiptothislandispurelyspiritual:It’saplaceofabsolutesilence,absolutebenevolence.”StephenTrimble,Wilderness
bereft“Thepicturesofthebereftsurvivorssearchingfortheirlovedonesarepainfultosee.”Newsday,9/19/99
besiege “He felt unable to carry the Confederate lines and settled down to besiege theirfortifications.”DavidHerbertDonald,Lincoln
besmirch“Aprimaryattackonanywitnessagainstyourclientisanattempttobesmirchhisorhercharacter.”QuotedinNewYorkTimesMagazine,9/20/70
bias“U.S.SUITCHARGESBIASINNASSAUCOUNTYPROPERTYTAXES”Headline,NewYorkTimes,6/15/99
bigot“Foronlybyclaiming the limelightcan thebigotdrawfollowersandan income.”S.AndhilFineberg,“DeflatingtheProfessionalBigot”
bizarre“Thepoliceclaimtheywererespondingtothebizarrebehaviorofthemanwhentheywereforcedtoshoothim.”NewYorkPost,9/27/99
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blasé “When he hit the home run that broke the record, he could no longer maintain hispreviouslyblaséattitude.”Newsday,9/8/98
blatant “It’s a classic blatant pyramid scheme.” Robert Hanley, “Gifting Club,”New YorkTimes,6/23/99
bliss“Isthereanythingtomatchtheblissonateenager ’sfacethedaysheobtainsherlicensetodrive?”CarandDriver,9/99
bluntly“Managerswillputitbluntly:‘You’vegottocatchtheball.’”TimMcCarver,BaseballforBrainSurgeons
bogus “Themayor denied his proposed change in the election lawwas abogus attempt toseizemorepower.”NewYorkTimes,9/25/99
bonafide “Milosevic, abona fide villain,will pay for hiswar crimes—we can be sure ofthat.”Editorial,WashingtonPost,5/28/99
brash“Baker ’sbrashmannerquicklyantagonized theotherwarehouseworkers.”SeymourBroock,LaborMeetsItsMatch
brigands “Thehistoryofmotionpictures shows that, from the earliest silent films, storiesaboutwesternbrigandswouldcapturealargeaudience.”JohnSimon,ReverseAngle
bristle “No sooner had the dog caught sight of him, however, than it began tobristle andgrowlsavagely.”H.G.Wells,TheInvisibleMan
buff “Grandpa was a stock market buff, hanging around the Dreyfus office most everyweekdayandfollowingtheyo-yoDowJonesaverages.”EloiseRyanAbernethy,OneFamily’sFinances[adapted]
bulwark“ThatEngland,hedgedinwiththemain,Thatwater-walledbulwark,stillsecureAndconfidantfromforeignpurposes.”WilliamShakespeare,KingJohn
burgeoned“InrecentyearsprogramsonAM,FM,shortwaveandlow-poweredstationshaveburgeoned.”CarlosJohnston,“IntelligenceReport”Summer1998
cache“FagindrewfromhiscachetheboxwhichhehadunintentionallydisclosedtoOliver.”CharlesDickens,OliverTwist
cacophony “Athis sidehehadabattery run radioblasting fortha sickeningcacophony ofnoise.”FreemanTilden,TheNationalParks
cajole“Wehadtocajoletonight’sguesttocomeontheprogrambecausehe’ssomethingofahermit.”LarryKingonhisCNNTVprogram,8/25/99
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callous “Themovie industrywascallous in theway it treatedwriterswhocame fromNewYork.”AlexRoss,NewYorker,2/23/98
callow“Agroupofnewlyarrivedcallowstudentsfollowednervouslyatthedirector ’sheels.”AldousHuxley,CromeYellow
calumny “Overwhelmed by the calumny heaped upon him for his prejudice, he quicklyresigned.”JewellBellushandDickNetzer,UrbanPolitics
canard “It’s acanard to say Iwant to be amillionaire: I justwant to live like one.”TootsShor,quotedinLifeMagazine,10/12/69
candid“Sweepstakescompaniesmustbemorecandidaboutthechancesofwinningaprize.”AARPBulletin,9/99
candor “He was struck by the candor and self-reliance of the women in these islands.”“PacificParadise,”NewYorkTimes,8/9/99
cant “Although we hear much cant about loving one’s neighbor, life provides endlessexamplesofjusttheopposite.”PaulaLove,TheWillRogersBook
capitulate “The embattled leader refused to capitulate to demands for his resignation.”Newsweek,8/19/99
capricious “The snow removal equipment is always ready to face the capricious weatherchangesduringthewinter.”Newsday,12/24/98
carnage “Amid the carnage resulting from the earthquake, many acts of courage can beseen.”NewYorkTimes,9/20/99
castigates“HereisHolofernescommentinguponArmando,amadwordmanwhocastigatesanotherwhilehimselfvocalizesintoafinefrenzy.”HaroldBloom,Shakespeare
catastrophic“RomeochangesenormouslyunderJuliet’sinfluence,remainssubjecttoangeranddespair,andisasresponsibleasMercutioandTybaltforthecatastrophicevent.”HaroldBloom,Shakespeare
caustic “His habitual sullenness, stern disposition and caustic tongue produced a deepimpressionuponouryoungminds.”AleksandrPushkin,“TheShot”
celerity “The human mind acts at times with amazing celerity.” Benjamin Cardozo, TheGrowthoftheLaw
cessation“Theevolutionsofthewaltzerswerequieted,therewasanuneasycessationofallthingsasbefore.”EdgarAllanPoe,“TheMasqueoftheRedDeath”
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chagrin“Hespentgreatenergyandachieved,toourchagrin,nosmallamountofsuccessinkeepingusawayfromthepeoplewhosurroundedus.”JamesBaldwin,NotesofaNativeSon
charisma “Yali radiated charisma and energy as he led his people.” JaredDiamond,Guns,Germs,andSteel
charlatan“Manyofmyfriendsbelieveinfortunetellers;Ithinktheyarecharlatans.”Letterto“DearAbby,”NewYorkDailyNews,5/16/99
chicanery“Asaprofession,lawyershavebecomeassociatedwithchicaneryandconfusion.”People,2/4/99
chimerical“Hisutopiaisnotachimericalcommonwealthbutapracticableimprovementonwhatalreadyexists.”GeorgeSantayana,TheSenseofBeauty
clandestine “Mr. DeLay’s plan for another ‘independent’ group is nothing less than aproposaltocreateaclandestineandcorruptslushfund.”Editorial,NewYorkTimes,6/1/99
cliché “The cliché ‘Politics makes strange bedfellows’ certainly applies in this situation.”Newsweek,9/20/99
cliques “The tragic event points out the danger of forming cliques in school that shut outmany.”Newsday,5/15/99
coerce“Theloansharkssometimeshavetocoercepeopleinordertocollectthedebt.”PeterKilborn,“LendersThriveonWorkersinNeed,”NewYorkTimes,6/18/99
cogent“Thisarticlepaintsaclearandcogentpictureofhowtohandleblowouts.”CarandTravel,9/99
cognizant “I am cognizant of the interrelatedness of all communities and states.” MartinLutherKing,Jr.,“LetterFromBirminghamJail”
comely“Anislandpeopledbythemostcomelywomentobeseenanywhere,BoraBoraisamust.”Travel,11/99
commodious“Thenewbaseballstadiumofferedamorecommodiousarenaforthefansandplayers.”SportsIllustrated,5/11/99
compassionate “In addition to professional skills, patients want a physician who iscompassionate.”AdvertisementforMaimonidesMedicalCenter,9/25/95
compatible“Thepoliciesofthepartyarenotcompatiblewithhisconservativebeliefs.”U.S.NewsandWorldReport,8/25/99
compensatory“Thecompensatoryfactorwasanewarrival;Anukulhadasonborntohim.”
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RabindramathTagore,“MyLord,theBaby”
complacent“Weatherexpertswarnnottobecomplacentaboutthepossibilityofadangeroushurricane.”NewYork,9/18/95
complicity “After1945,Hitler ’sGermans replacedcomplicitywith denial.”LanceMorrow,“DoneintheNameofEvil,”TIME,6/14/99
component“TheF.B.I.did,infact,developaracialcomponent,theprofileofserialkillersaspredominantlywhite,male loners.” JeffreyGoldberg, “TheColorofSuspicion,”New YorkTimes,6/20/99
compounded “The match between England and Argentina, always a blood feud, wascompoundedbythememoryoftheFalklandscrisis.”HenryKissinger,“Pele,”TIME,6/14/99
comprehensive “Lecterwasbuiltupasa superman,embodyingabsoluteyetcomprehensiveevil.”ChristopherLehmann-Haupt,“HannibalLecterReturns,”NewYorkTimesBookReview,6/10/99
concocting“Iamconcoctingaseduction;Idonotrequireapastrychef.”BenBrantley,NewYorkTimes,6/15/99
concomitant “The doses of the drug were increased with the concomitant result that hequicklybecameanaddict.”OttoFriedrich,BeforetheDeluge
concur “Dr. Fishbein did not concur with his colleague’s diagnosis and urged the Harperfamily to seek an opinion from the head of the Urology Department at ColumbiaPresbyterian.”“ProstateUpdate,”ProstateDigest,9/99
condescending “The reviewer treated this important book in the most condescending anddismissingmanner.”LettertoNewYorkTimesBookReview,7/25/99
condolence“Wordsofcondolenceseemverypoorthingsandyettheyareallonecanusetotellofone’ssympathy.”MaisieWard,FatherMaturin
condone “He does not condone the actions of any of the participants in the impeachmenthearings.”NewYorkTimesBookReview,9/26/99
conducive “The quiet calm of this garden is conducive to romance or repose.” “TheSophisticatedTraveler,”9/26/99
confidant“LecterrentsalavishhousenotterriblyfarfromthemodestduplexofFBIagentStarling,hisantagonist/confidantduringtheperiodsevenyearsearlier.”PaulGray,“DessertAnyone?,”TIME,6/21/99
conflagration “Did the firing of incendiary tear gas canisters cause or contribute to the
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conflagration?”NewYorkTimes,9/3/99
confronts“Whenwegazeintoaseeminginfinityof tomorrows,wefacethechallengethatany generation confronts when it looks ahead.” Editorial, “2000 and Beyond,” New YorkTimes,1/1/00
congenial “Susan’s congenialmannermade her a favorite in the rodeo.” Lacey Fosburgh,“All-GirlsRodeos,”NewYorkTimes,8/17/99
conjecture “We read to understand how to take care of ourselves, to prepare for theunexpected,toconjecturewhatwewoulddoinsimilarsituations.”AnnieProulx,“TheyLivedtoTelltheTale”
conjugal Hillary is Our Lady of PerpetualConjugal Suffering; the patron saint of everywoman who’s ever been wronged.” Maureen Dowd, “Rudy in Reverse,”New York Times,6/6/99
connoisseur“Thisisthecarfortheconnoisseurwhodoesn’thavetothinkaboutcost.”CarandDriver,10/99
connubial “I never could imagine connubial bliss until after tea.”W. SomersetMaugham,CakesandAle
consternation“Fatherandsonstaredateachotherinconsternationandneitherknewwhattodo.”PearlBuck,TheGoodEarth
constricted “He grew up in slightly less constricted circumstances than his teammates.”DarcyFrey,TheLastShot
construed “Hemingway’s simple approach was construed as mysticism.” Robert Ruark,“ErnestWasVerySimple”
consummate“ArnoldZweig,awriterofconsummateartistry,presentsapictureofdelicacyandcharmthathoversonthebrinkofdisaster.”RogerGoodman,World-WideStories
contemptuous “It is not difficult to feelcontemptuouswhen studying the ugly behavior ofsomeofthepowerfulfiguresofmotionpictures.”PaulineKael,ILostItattheMovies
contort“Heisanactorwhocancontorthisfaceintoanynumberofshapes.”People,4/15/99
controversial “His three-year tenure was controversial and contained charges of racism.”MonteWilliams,“RooseveltIslandChief,”NewYorkTimes,6/10/99
cope“Everysinglemuscleinthebodywasstrainedtotheuttermostthroughoutthewatchtocopewiththesteering.”ThorHeyerdahl,KonTiki
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copious“Theweddingreceptionfeaturedcopiousamountsoffood,drink,andmusic.”NewYorkTimes,9/26/99
corpulent “Whenhe squeezed hiscorpulent body into a chair he seemed to be stuck thereforever.”CharlesW.Thompson,PresidentsIHaveKnown
corroborated “Bill corroborated the captain’s statement, hurried back down the glisteningladderstohisduty.”HansonW.Baldwin,“R.M.S.Titanic”
coterie“Thearistocraticcoteriefinallygottheupperhand.”EdithHamilton,TheGreekWay
countenance“Behindamostpleasantcountenance,thisdictatorhasmaintainedamostbrutalregime.”Newsweek,2/21/98
coup “NewtGingrichwas nearly toppled in a coup attempt in theHouse.”Michael Duffy,“WhoChoseGeorge?,”TIME,6/21/99
covert“Inacovertmanner,Knute traveledabroad thatnight.”SinclairLewis,“YoungManAxelbrod”
coveted“Themomenthasarrivedforourannualcoveted‘Bloopie’Awards.”WilliamSafire,NewYorkTimes,7/18/99
crave“It’stheperfectwayfortheClintonstohangontothepower,glamourandexcitementtheybothcrave.”BobHerbert,“ItCouldHappen,”NewYorkTimes,6/6/99
criterion“Thisnewproduct isuseful,but themajorcriterion is itssafety.”CarandTravel,10/99
cryptic “Ms. Bogart, an iconoclastic director known for her cryptic reworkings ofeverything,turnsouttobeanidealinterpreterforGertrudeStein.”BenBrantley,“GertrudeandAlice,”NewYorkTimes,6/14/99
culminated “The years of physical and mental training culminated in the fulfillment of alifelongdream.”Vim&Vigor,Summer1998
culpable“When the juryfoundStacyculpable, shecollapsed inastateofshock.”EloiseR.Baxter,“JudgmentDay”
culprit“Wepointedout thetenderageandphysicalslightnessof thelittleculprit.”ThomasMann,“MarioandtheMagician”
cumbersome “Grizzly bears may look cumbersome and awkward, but don’t be deceived.”Nature,2/97
cumulative “There can be an extraordinary cumulative strength inMr. Foote’s plays.”Ben
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Brantley,NewYorkTimes,6/18/99
cupidity“Thereislittlerealhumorinthispictureofcunningandcupidityas revealedbyapettycontestforapaltrysum.”LiamO’Flaherty,“AShilling”
curry“Thecandidatesarevisitingmanyseniorcentersinanattempttocurrysupportamongtheelderly.”AARPBulletin,9/99
cursory“Evenacursory glanceat the textof thepeaceagreement shows that theYugoslavleader has accepted NATO’s demands in full.” Tim Judah, “What DoWe DoWith SerbiaNow?,”NewYorkTimes,6/4/99
curtail “A court decision to a freeze on regulations to curtail cross-state pollution wasunpopular.”“EPA’sReducedStandards,”Newsday,6/15/99
cynical“Acynicalviewofphonecallsormailofferingfreemerchandiseormembershipisthesafestapproach.”Newsweek,6/7/98
dearth“Therewasnodearthofcriticismofhiswork.”H.L.Mencken,“TheCaseofDreiser”
debacle“Afterleadingtheleagueformostoftheseason,Septemberbroughtthedebaclethatruinedtheirhopes.”RogerKahn,TheBoysofSummer
debilitating “Exercise can help people overcome debilitating illnesses.” Vim & Vigor,Summer1998
debris “They continued their support for earthquake victims in the debris of collapsedhouses.”NewYorkDailyNews,8/7/99
decade“Clearly,thefirstdecadeofthe21stcenturywillbethe‘e-decade,’asallformsofe-commerceande-waysoflifecontinuetogrow.”Lettertotheeditor,NewYorkTimes,1/1/00
decadence “I said earlier that thedecadence of our language is probably curable.”GeorgeOrwell,PoliticsandtheEnglishLanguage
decapitate “The FBI hoped that the arrest of the drug lord would decapitate the illegalorganization.”DavidDenby,BeyondRangoon
declaimed“Someoftheprovince’smostillustriousmenvisitedthecourthouseanddeclaimedwithinitsfourwalls.”HazelGrinnell,TravelJournal
decorum “My father ’s sense of decorum was shattered by his son’s bad behavior in therestaurant.”PeterBalakian,BlackDogofFate
decrepit “Some schools are in such decrepit condition that students will be transferred tosafer schools until repairs can be made.” NYC Schools Chancellor Rudy Crew,Newsday,
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deem “You shall stay here as long as the proper authorities deem necessary.” BernardMalamud,TheFixer
defamatory“HisdefamatoryremarksaboutminoritiesaretransmittedontheInternet.”TIME,8/30/99
degraded “Theworld isweary of statesmenwho have becomedegraded into politicians.”BenjaminDisraeli
deleterious “These statutes will have a deleterious effect on the public interest.” SupremeCourtJusticeTomClark,speech,1960
delineation“There isnoneedforanexactdelineationofa standard forapermit toholdastreetmeeting.”SupremeCourtJusticeFelixFrankfurter,decision,1951
deluded“Mrs.Barrowshaddeludedherselfthatyouvisitedherlasteveningandbehavedinanunseemlymanner.”JamesThurber,“TheCatbirdSeat”
deluge“Theartexhibitbroughtadelugeofcriticismbecauseofitssubjectmatter.”NewYorkDailyNews,9/28/99
delve “Wecanhelpyoudelve deeper intoyourdestination and takeyouplacesmost travelcompaniesmiss.”GrandCircleTravelBooklet
demeanor “You could tell by her demeanor that she was more than a bit upset by theunexpectednews.”NewYorkTimes,9/7/99
demur“AtfirsttheCrownPrincewoulddemur,butafterbeingprodded,hewouldgenerallychoosedictation,whichhelikedleast.”ElizabethGrayVining,WindowsfortheCrownPrince
denote “The origins of the letters ‘O.K.’ to denote ‘all right’ are not clear.” Bill Bryson,MotherTongue
depict“Howcanonedepict thebeautyandimpactofGrandCanyoninwordsorpictures?”FreemanTilden,TheNationalParks
deplorable “The troops were amazed at the deplorable conditions in the refugee camp.”Newsweek,5/12/97
deploy“EisenhowerexpressedthehopethattheUnitedStateswouldnotbethefirsttodeployaweaponsohorrible.”DavidMcCullough,Truman
deprecate“Whydotheyalwaysdeprecatetheeffortsofawomanpresssecretary,butrarelyamandoingthesamejob?”NewYork,9/25/95
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derided“Hemadehis livinginavocationsoderided ithasbecomeagagphrase:weddingsinger.”JoyceWadler,“PublicLives,”NewYorkTimes,6/15/99
derived“Hispoliticalsuccessisderivedmainlyfromthepublicawarenessofhisprominentfamily.”TIME,2/16/98
derogatory “When a communist father noticed a religious program on TV, he uttered aderogatorystatementandturnedofftheprogram.”J.EdgarHoover,“WhyDoPeopleBecomeCommunists?”
desist“Myhusbandkickedmeunderthetableandwarnedmetodesist.”PhyllisKrasilovsky,“PumpernickelinMyPurse,”NewYorkTimes,6/12/99
destitute “Our Supreme Court has said that any citizen has a Constitutional right to havecounsel, and that the court must appoint a lawyer to defend the destitute.” Joseph Welch,“ShouldaLawyerDefendaGuiltyMan?”
desultory“Mortimerentersand,distractedbywhathisauntsaredoing,plantsadesultorykissuponElaine’scheek.”JosephKesselring,ArsenicandOldLace
deter“Concernforhisjobdidnotdeterhimfrommakingpublicthedangersofsmoking.”“BravePolitician,”NewYorkTimes,4/12/99
detriment “The New York City Board of Education voted not to renew the chancellor ’scontractasthemajorityviewedhimasadetrimenttoimprovementsineducation.”NewYorkNewsday,1/4/00
devout “This author has adevout following among young readers.”NewYorkTimesBookReview,7/25/98
dexterity “Ali built his career based on his dexterity, both in the ring and in the use ofcolorfullanguage.”Boxing,3/95
diatribe“RebeccaGilman’snewplaycouldeasilyhavebeenaneasydiatribeagainstracism.”TIME,6/7/99
dilettante“Thisartexhibitisnotforthedilettante;thesubjectmatteristooshocking.”NewYorkDailyNews,10/3/99
diminutive“Agiantofachef,heisadiminutive,modestman.”NewYorkPost,10/10/99
discern “He could not see that the Justice’s facewas kindly nordiscern that his voicewastroubled.”WilliamFaulkner,“BarnBurning”
disciples“Rickandhisdisciplesdominatedtheentiresummerscene,makingitunpleasantforthosewhowerenotpartoftheinnercircle.”EllisR.Sloane,CatskillIdyll[adapted]
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discreet“Whenquestionedaboutherhusband’sillegalactivities,shekeptadiscreetsilence.”Newsday,5/16/99
disdain “Hillary shows disdain for the idea that matters other than policy are anyone’sbusiness.”MargaretCarlson,“Uh-Oh,theRealFirstLadyShowsUp,”TIME,6/7/99
disgruntled “The police believe the damage was done by a disgruntled ex-employee.”Newsday,5/16/99
disheveled“Thewindtuggedatanddisheveledherhair.”WilliamCowper,TheTask
dismantle“WayneHuizenga’smovetodismantletheWorldSeriesMarlinsquadhashurttheFloridateamattheboxoffice.”RalphKiner,baseballannouncer,FoxSports[adapted]
disparage“It(governmentcontrol)hasbeencalledcrackpot,butthatdoesn’tdisparageitforme.”E.B.White,OneMan’sMeat
disparate “At the moment standardized tests have a disparate racial and ethnic impact.”AbigailThernstrom,“Testing,theEasyTarget,”NewYorkTimes,6/10/99
dispersed“Thepolicewadedinanddispersedtheprotestingcrowd.”NewYorkPost,10/23/99
disseminate“In thehistoryof theworld,noother toolhasallowedus todisseminatemoreinformationthantheInternet.”ComputerWorld,5/99
dissent “In the totalitarian state that utopianism produced, dissent could not be tolerated.”AnthonyLewis,“AbroadatHome,”NewYorkTimes,12/31/99
distraught “On the veranda of BankerWhite’s house Helen was restless and distraught.”SherwoodAnderson,“Sophistication”
diversity“Mr.Oatessaid this raredocumentbelongedinQueensbecause it is thecenterofethnicdiversityforthiscountry.”NewYorkTimes,1/5/00
divulged“TheDNAtestsdivulgedenoughevidencetofreehimfromdeathrow.”Newsweek,2/17/98
docile “Howlongcan they remaindocile, livingunder such terribleoppression?”BusinessWeek,6/16/98
doddering“Theimageoftheagedassufferingfrommemorylossanddodderingmobilityisfarfromaccurate.”AARPMagazine,9/99
doleful “The patients were left in doleful plight, as the whole country resounded with theconsequentcryof‘hardtimes’.”WashingtonIrving,“TheDevilandTomWalker”
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domicile “At night he returned peaceably enough to his lonesome domicile.” TheodoreDreiser,“TheLostPhoebe”
dormant “Thediseasemay liedormant for years before becoming active and dangerous.”JohnsHopkinsHealthLetter,5/97
dregs“Somecertaindregsofconscienceareyetwithinme.”WilliamShakespeare,RichardIII
drudgery “And then she came to find the paralytic aunt—housework—janitor ’sdrudgery.”AnziaYezierska,“Hunger”
dubious “Many scientists say its experimentalmerits aredubious.”MargaretWente, “FifthColumn,”GlobeandMail,Toronto,5/27/99
dulcet “Herdulcet tones and intelligent reading of the story captivated the hearers.” “OurTown,”NewYorkTimes,10/7/99
duped “Barnum knew the American public loved to be duped.” W. L. Phelps, AmericanEntrepreneurs
duplicity “Theduplicity ofwhich he had been guiltyweighed on his spirit.”H.C.Bunner,“OurAromaticUncle”
duress“Underduress shewas forced to admithaving liedduringa1994deposition inherbreachofcontractlawsuit.”AssociatedPressreport,Newsday,6/24/99
edifice“Mylovewaslikeafairhousebuiltonanotherman’sgroundsothatIhavelostmyedificebymistakingtheplacewhereIerectedit.”WilliamShakespeare,TheMerryWivesofWindsor
efficacy “He runs his office with the greatest efficacy.” Sally Quinn,Chicago Sun Times,12/9/79
effigy“ANGRYSERBSHANGUNCLESAMINEFFIGY”HeadlineoverAssociatedPressphoto,NewYorkTimes,8/23/99
effrontery “In view of his personal background, we were astonished at his effrontery inattackingthemoralsofthecandidate.”JewellBellushandDickNetzer,UrbanPolitics
egotist“Ittakesanegotisttobelievethatnaturehasprovidedthesebeautiesasaspecialactonhisbehalf.”FreemanTilden,TheNationalParks
egregious“ItismystifyingwhysomewomenstillstickwithBillthroughsomanyegregiousepisodes.”MaureenDowd,NewYorkTimes,6/2/99
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elapsed “True,adecent timehadelapsed, and itwasnot even suggested thatWaythornhadsupplantedhispredecessor.”EdithWharton,TheDescentofMan[adapted]
elicit“Theexperimentalanimalobviouslyhoped toelicit a reproductionof thepleasurablesensations he had experienced under laboratory conditions.” Loren Eiseley, “Man andPorpoise”
elucidate“TheSecretaryofStatetriedtoelucidatethegovernment’spoliciesinthetroubledMiddleEast.”NewYorkTimes,5/7/98
elusive “Inhis appearance therewas somethingattractiveandelusivewhichalluredwomenanddisposedtheminhisfavour.”AntonChekhov,“TheLadywiththeDog”
emaciated“Twiggy,whosefamewasrelatedtoheremaciatedlook,isnowbetterknownforhersinginganddramatictalent.”Playreview,NewJerseyStarLedger,5/12/99
embellished“Theprioressmaynothavetoldthecorrectstoryinall itsdetailsandshemayevenhaveembellishedthestoryalittlebittomakeitmoreattractive.”LinYutang,“TheJadeGoddess”
eminent“Itwasunbelievablethatamansoeminentwouldactuallysitinourdiningroomandeatourfood.”V.S.Pritchett,“TheSaint”
emissary “The mayor sent an emissary to the striking teachers in the hope of startingnegotiations.”JewellBellushandDickNetzer,UrbanPolitics
emitted “The smoke that was emitted when the bomb went off made some think it was afirecrackerbutIthoughtitwasarevolvershot.”JournalofAndreGide,Vol.I
emulate“Hercompanionsshelovedandadmiredbutcouldnotemulatefortheyknewthingsshedidnot.”RoseMacaulay,TheWorldMyWilderness
encomiums“Isn’titsadthatwereceiveourhighestencomiumsafterwearegoneandunabletoenjoythem?”JamesFarley,quotedinRufflesandFlourishes
encumbrance “Maximdecided to dispose of theencumbrance of awhiningwife and threedisrespectful teenagersby leavingsilently in thedeadof thenight.”EverettDodds,GreenerPastures[adapted]
engrossed“Thewaspwasengrossedutterlyinhertask.”AlanDevoe,“TheMadDauber”
enhance “Her breadth of experience and determination to enhance her knowledge haveincreasedhervaluetoConEdison.”ConEdisonReport,ProducingExcellence,1998
enigma“Hewasanenigma—bythisImeanthathedidnot looksoldierlynorfinancialnorartisticnoranythingdefiniteatall.”MaxBeerbohm,“A.V.Laider”
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ennui“Theennuiandutteremptinessofalifeofpleasureisfasturgingfashionablewomentosomethingbetter.”ElizabethCadyStanton,TheNewportConvention
entourage “Sinatrawas the greatest but Iwas never a part of hisentourage, his rat pack.”ComedianBuddyHacketttoNewYorkMayorRudyGiuliani,NewYorkDailyNews,7/14/99
entreaty “Thepolicecaptainmadeonemoreentreaty for theunrulycrowd to leave.”NewYorkPost,10/23/99
enunciated “At his press conference, Jerry Springer enunciated his qualifications for aSenate seat in Ohio.” Francis X. Clines, “Springer Considers Race for Senate,”New YorkTimes,8/4/99
epithets “Four scowling men sat in the dinghy and surpassed records in the invention ofepithets.”StephenCrane,“TheOpenBoat”
epitome“Mycommunityconsidersamaninuniformtobe the livingepitomeofheroism.”LuciusGarvin,CollectedEssays
equanimity“Wehavetocalluponourwholepeopletostandupwithequanimitytothefireoftheenemy.”WinstonChurchill,speech,1942
eradicate “The urologist said that prostate cancer patients shouldn’t hang their hopes onhavingthevaccineeradicatethediseaseinthenearfuture.”AssociatedPress,“VaccineFightsProstateCancer,”Newsday,10/21/99
erudite“Theeruditehistorian,Prof.GarrettClark,willspeakon‘EvaluatingDemocracy’atourAprilmeeting.”LancasterLibraryBulletin,Spring2000
eruption “We have learned about this ancient city, frozen in time by the eruption of Mt.Vesuviusin79A.D.”GrandCircleTravelBooklet,1999
escalation“ThereisadangerousescalationinKashmirasIndiaandPakistanareengagedintheworstfightingindecades.”Editorial,NewYorkTimes,6/22/99
eschew“WheninRome,wedecidedtoeschewArithmetic.”RuthMcKinney,“ProofinNine”
ethics “The vast majority of employees perform in a highly satisfactory manner becausegood work ethics exist in their kitchens.” Manual for School Food Service Managers inN.Y.C.PublicSchools[adapted]
euphemism“Butnowhewasmerelyanelderstatesman,theeuphemismforapoliticianwhonolongerhasanyinfluence.”RobertWallace,“NotHim”
evaluate “Mr. Gooding hopes to find the answer if his mentor gives him the chance toevaluatetheprisoner.”LawrenceVanGelder,NewYorkTimes,6/4/99
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evanescent “The incidents which give excellence to biography are of a volatile andevanescentkind.”SamuelJohnson,“TheRambler”No.30
eventuated“Herillnessfollowingthechemotherapyeventuatedindeath.”TerrenceFoy,St.LouisBlues
evince“ThevoteonRoevs.Wadewillshowwhetherenoughsenatorsevince an interest inoverturningthe1973SupremeCourtdecision.”ElainePovich,“AbortionPolitics,”Newsday,10/22/99
exacerbated “Jason Isringhausen’s injuries were exacerbated by his immaturity.” HowieRose,MetsBaseballAnnouncer,FoxSports,6/8/99[adapted]
excoriate “Senator Bradley refused to excoriate his opponent, preferring to take the highroadinthecampaign.”ABCEyewitnessT.V.News,10/21/99
excruciating“Analmostexcruciatingagitationresultswhenaleaffallsintostillwater.”JackLondon,“ToBuildaFire”
exhort “There was no reason for me to exhort the guys to play hard because they werealready giving me 110%.” Mets Baseball Manager Bobby Valentine on Radio Talk ShowWFAN,10/21/99
exonerate“Thereisnoreasontoexoneratehimfromtheordinarydutiesofacitizen.”OliverWendellHolmes,CollectedLegalPapers
expatriate“Formonthsshe lived thenocturnal lifeofanexpatriateAmerican tangobum.”JimmyScott,“FlirtingwiththeTango,”NewYorkTimes,6/11/99
expedient “There exists the age old choice between amoral action and anexpedient one.”ArthurKoestler,DarknessatNoon
expedite “There was a pressing need to expedite assistance to those suffering after theearthquake.”Newsday,8/15/99
exploit“Hehasnotwanted toexploithis fameasabasketball star forpolitical advantage.”BostonGlobe,7/27/99
expunge“Iftheoffendermadeittoadulthoodwithoutfurtherproblems,everythingwouldbeexpunged.”JamesKilpatrick,“BoyLearnsConstitution—theHardWay,”BurlingtonVermontFreePress,6/12/99
expurgate “Lenny resisted any attempt by the law to expurgate his language dealing withpersonalandprivatebehavior.”“LennyBruce,VoiceofShock,”AtlanticMonthly,5/86
extant“RumorsareextantthattheFederalReservemembersaregreatlyconcernedaboutthe
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irrationalexuberanceofinvestors.”BloombergFinancialNews,4/12/98
extinct“Therearemanywarningsthatlossofhabitatwillmakemanyspeciesextinct in thenearfuture.”“TheRotunda,”PublicationoftheAmericanMuseumofNaturalHistory,5/5/98
extol “They extol the largely nonexistent virtues of bygone eras.” Artemus Abruzzi,Commonsense
extortion“Totheprincewhogoesforthwithhisarmy,supportingitbypillageandextortion,thisopen-handednessisnecessary.”NiccoloMachiavelli,ThePrince
extraneous“Theballetstruckmeasextraneousandoutofkeepingwiththerestoftheplay.”WolcottGibbs,MoreinSorrow
extrinsic “Disdaining contributions from extrinsic lobbying groups, the candidatewonmyadmirationandmyvote.”LawrenceBurton,“InsidethePolls”
exult“YANKEESEXULTOVERPETTITTE’SPERFORMANCE”Headline,SportsSection,Newsday,6/19/99
exultation“Wefacetheyear2000withacombinationofconcernandexultation.”Newsweek,12/15/99
fabricate “Perhaps the dialogues that you fabricate are nothing more than monologues.”MiguelUnamuno,“Mist”
façade“Hehidbehindthefaçadeofpublicservanttoworkataprivateagenda.”H.L.Woods
facet “As soon as one becomes computer-literate, a new technical facet is introduced thatchallengesusonceagain.”NewYorkTimes,10/25/99
facetious“Politiciansmustbecarefulaboutanyfacetiouscommentthatcanbeturnedintoanopponent’sadvantage.”JewellBellushandDickNetzer,UrbanPolitics
facile “Weareusuallymore facilewithwordswe read thanwithwordsweuse towriteorspeak.”CharltonLaird,TheMiracleofLanguage
factitious“Theoppositionwaschallengedbyafactitiousoutpouringofwhatappearedtobepopularsupportforthegovernment.”RobertKaplan,BalkanTragedy
fallacious“Thedemandwasplausible,butthemoreIthoughtaboutit,themorefallacious itseemed.”A.D.White,ScamsandSchemes[adapted]
falter“ShouldwefalterinourdeterminationtopursueanhonorablesolutiontotheproblemsoftheMiddle-East,andfaceunthinkableconsequences?”I.F.Stone,“TheWeeklyReader”
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fastidious“Asinglesmallelephanttusktooknolessthantwomonthsoffastidiouswork toexcavate.”BrianFagan,TimeDetectives
fatal “What caused him to lose the electionwas his fatalmistake of not raising sufficientfundstopublicizehimself.”JewellBellushandDickNetzer,UrbanPolitics
fatuous “After only a few seconds of silence, speakers of English seem obligated to saysomething, even making a fatuous comment about the weather.” Bill Bryson, The MotherTongue
feasible“Everyonewhohaslookedatthesmartgunssaidthereisnoquick,feasiblewayofdoingthis.”LeslieWayne,“SmartGuns,”NewYorkTimes,6/15/99
feint “YoungasOliverwas,hehadsenseenough tomakea feintof feelinggreat regretatgoingaway.”CharlesDickens,OliverTwist
felicitous “The eveningof hypnotismwasnot a felicitous one;wewere frightened thatwewouldloseourwillorenterintounpleasantacts.”DiaryofAnaisNin
felon “Iwas surprised to see thisnotorious felon becomea regular at ourbiblediscussionclasses.”RabbiMyronDavid,AChaplain’sJailTales[adapted]
ferment “She herself yearned for calm, but lived in a neighborhood of ferment and dailychaos.”AlanLelchuk,AmericanMischief
fervid“I’mamixtureofmymother ’sdeterminationandmyfather ’sfervidoptimism.”GwenRobyns,LightofAStar
fetish“Todaytheautomobilehasbecomeafetishforone’sstandingandaccomplishments.”MarkTwain,Autobiography
fetters“Thecruelfettersofthegalleyslaveswerewetwithblood.”AlexHaley,Roots
fiasco“Your$25contributiontoourfundwillbringyouanhilarioustapeofthefiascoofanelementary school’s production of ‘Peter Pan.’” Public Broadcasting Announcement,12/25/98
fiat“PitchingCoachBobApodaca’sfiattoMethurlerswassimple:pitchfast,changespeeds,throwstrikes.”HowieRose,baseballannouncer,FoxSports,7/8/99
flabbergasted “The President was flabbergasted when his private office recordedconversationsweremadepublic.”HerbertBrucker,Journalist
flagrant“GeneSavoy’sflagrantnamedroppingdoesn’tseemtobotheranyofthevisitorsonboard.”BradWetzler,“CrazyforAdventure,”NewYorkTimes,6/6/99
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flamboyant“DameJudiDenchisnotasflamboyantastheotherBritishtheatricalDamessuchasVanessaRedgraveorMaggieSmith.”Playbill,Vol.9,No.55
flay “There is no shortage of critics who flay the journalists for being sensation seekersratherthannewsgatherers.”HerbertBrucker,Journalist
fledgling “Women’s professional basketball, recently a fledgling sport, has taken root andgrownintoamajorspectatorevent.”Sports,9/14/99
flout “His ideas frightened the farmers, for he would flout and ridicule their traditionalbeliefswithamockinglogicthattheycouldnotanswer.”S.RajaRatnam,“Drought”
fluctuated “He fluctuated between mindless talk and endless silence.” Alix Shulman,“MemoirsofanEx-PromQueen”
foist “Eventually, advertisementsbegan to foist off theuseofperfumeas away to snare aman.”E.S.Turner,TheShockingHistoryofAdvertising[adapted]
foment “Thepetitionerswere not attempting to foment violence by their peaceful actions.”SupremeCourtJusticeHugoBlack,decision,1960
forthwith “Get down to your Toyota dealer forthwith and take advantage of our holidaysaleabration.”Toyotaadvertisement,CBSTV
fortuitous “Representative Foley resumed a corridor interview, making a point about thefortuitous beauty of bipartisanship.” Francis X. Clines, “Gun Control Debate,” New YorkTimes,6/18/99
fracas“Oncethewillwasread,therefollowedafracasthatinvolvednumerouslawsuitsandlastedyears.”Fortune,2/16/91
fractious “The fractious couple received a tongue lashing from Judge Judy.” ArnoldFeigenbaum,“TelevisionJustice?”
frail “This frail woman has the strength to work where the strong turn away.” “MotherTeresa,”NewRepublic,10/16/97
fraught“Ev’rysighcomesforthsofraughtwithsweets,’Tisincensetobeofferedtoagod.”NathanielLee,TheRivalQueens
fray“To the latterendofa frayand thebeginningofa feast,Fitsadull fighterandakeenguest.”WilliamShakespeare,HenryIV
frenetic “There is no placemore frenetic than a newspaper office when a major story isbreaking.”HerbertBrucker,Journalist
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frenzy“Theyhadasenseofthewildestadventure,whichmountedtofrenzy,whensomemenroseontheshoreandshoutedto them,‘Hello, there!Whatareyoudoingwiththatboat?’”WilliamDeanHowells,ABoy’sTown
fretful“WhenMikeNicholsdirected‘Who’sAfraidofVirginiaWoolf?’WarnerBros.wasfretful, worrying about the Legion of Decency.” Liz Smith, “Century’s Choice,”New YorkPost,6/23/99
frugal“Hewasfamously frugal—‘so tighthedamnnear squeaked’ saysacolleague.”EricPooley,“HowGeorgeGotHisGroove,”TIME,6/21/99
fruitless “Since launching a diplomatic shuttle, the Russian envoy had spent dozens offruitless hours with the Yugoslav dictator.” Johanna McGeary, “Why He Blinked,” TIME,6/14/99
frustrated“Iwillnotbefrustratedbyreality.”RayBradbury,ForeverandtheEarth
fulsome “I was appreciative of his sincere and fulsome praise.” Ruth McKinney, “A LoudSneerforOurFeatheredFriends”
furtive“Hogandirecteda furtiveglanceupanddown thealley.”JohnSteinbeck,“HowMr.HoganRobbedaBank”
futility“ResistancetochangesinEnglishlanguagerulesoftenendsinfutility.”BillBryson,MotherTongue
galvanize “While he could notgalvanize an audience, he couldmake them think.”GeorgeJeanNathan,HouseofSatan
gamut“Atoneendofthegamutofslang’shumoriswhatOliverWendellHolmescalled‘theblankchecksofabankruptmind.’”BergenEvans,“NowEveryoneisHipAboutSlang”
garbled“Agarbledaccountofthematterthathadreachedhiscolleaguesledtosomegentleribbing.”H.G.Wells,“TheManWhoCouldWorkMiracles”
garrulous“Themorehedrank,themoregarruloushebecame,untilhesuddenlyseemedtofadeout.”LawrenceO’Brien,W.C.Fields
gaudy“Thiscomputerdrawingprogrampermitschildrentoexpressthemselvesinthemostgaudyarttheycanimagine.”WorkingMother,5/96
gaunt “Hergaunt expressionwasmistaken forweakness of spirit, whereas it told the sadstoryofherlife.”GeorgeEliot,MiddleMarch
genocide“Accountsofthedestructionofmassesofpeoplerecallthatgenocide isanancientpractice.”OttoFriedrich,BeforetheDeluge
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genre“Thereisacertaindifferencebetweenaworkcalledaromanceandthegenreknownasthenovel.”NathanielHawthorne
germane“Inassigningratingstofilms,isitnotgermanetoconsiderthenatureandextentofviolenceshown?”TheHollywoodReporter,5/19/97
gesticulating“‘Threetimes’wasstillallhecouldsay,inhisthick,angryvoice,gesticulatingatthecommissaireandglaringatme.”FrancisSteegmuller,“TheForeigner”
gist“Thegistofitis...loveisagreatbeautifier.”LouisaMayAlcott,LittleWomen
gleaned“Igleanedwhat Icouldfromcollege,but independent readingsoonbroadenedmyhorizons.”I.F.Stone,WeeklyReader
glib“Itisnotglibtomaintainthattruthcanneverbecontainedinonecreed.”MaryAugustaWard,RobertElsmere
gratuity“Whatformofgratuitywouldcompensatehisinformer ’skeybitofinformation?”DashiellHammett,RedHarvest
gregariousness“Wewilltakewithusonethingalonethatexistsamongporpoisesasamongmen;aningrainedgregariousness.”LorenEiseley,“ManandPorpoise”
grimace“Wheninformedofthedeathofhisbestfriend,hewasunemotional,notagrimacemarredhisface.”JamesJones,TheThinRedLine
grotesque“Nowadays,menhavetowork,andwomentomarryformoney;it’sadreadfullygrotesqueworld.”LouisaMayAlcott,LittleWomen
guise“Freedomisnotworthfightingfor,if,underitsguise,onetriestogetasmuchashecanforhimself.”DorothyCanfieldFisher,SeasonedTimber
gullible“‘Charlesthehorsewaswonderful!’criedagulliblegoose.”JamesThurber,“WhatHappenedtoCharles”
gusto“Alifacedeachfightwithsupremeconfidenceandchallengedhisopponentswithwitandgusto.”“HisGreatestChallenge,”SportsIllustrated,5/5/97
habitat“Billybeginstobehappyaboutlifeonlyinanartificialbutcozyhabitatonanotherplanet.”WilliamBly,Barron’sBookNotes,SlaughterhouseFivebyKurtVonnegut
halcyon “Thehalcyon days we recall with pleasure hadmany cloudedmoments.”WolcottGibbs,NewYorker,4/8/49
hapless“Parents,too,haveanalmostirresistibleimpulsetomoldtheirchildrenintheirownimage or at least graft a few of their own ambitions onto theirhapless offspring.”Arthur
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Gordon,“TheNeglectedArtofBeingDifferent”
harassing “Over the nextweeks camemore amendments andharassing tactics including amotiontopostponeselectionofanewcapital.”CarlSandburg,AbrahamLincoln:ThePrairieYears
harbingers“ItiseasyenoughtofindharbingersoftheepisodeintheearlycoverageofMrs.Dole’scandidacy.”TIME,5/24/99
haven“Thedesiretoescapethecityhasfiltereddownintoeveryothereconomicgroup,andas a result of the suburb’s popularity, that haven of refuge is itself filling up.” LewisMumford,“TheRoaringTraffic’sBoom”
havoc “Excessive sensitiveness plays havoc with children’s nerves.” Guy De Maupassant,“LookingBack”
heinous“AllcrimesagainstawholepeoplearemeasuredbytheheinousonescarriedoutbyHitler.”Civilization,12/99
heresy “Calvin hadwritten thatheresy was not an evil, deserving death.”Herbert Brucker,Journalist
heterogeneous“Thefamily isheterogeneous enough tomakequite agoodparty in itself.”RoseMacauley,TheWorldMyWilderness
hirsute “The difference between this rock concert and one 10 years earlier is themarkeddecreaseinhirsuteyoungmen.”TIME,8/8/99
histrionics“BobbyValentine’shistrionicswillbe irrelevant,becauseRule51states thatanymanagerwho is ejectedmust remain in the clubhouse until the game is over.” JackCurry,“ValentineisSuspendedandFined,”NewYorkTimes,6/11/99
hoard“Manypeoplegivefreelyoftheiraffectionswhileyouhoardyours.”JosephConrad,Victory
hoax“FrankSpencer,ananthropologistwhorummagedthroughthebonesofcontroversytotheorizeabouttheidentityofthemastermindbehindthePiltdownManhoaxof1912,diedonSunday.”Obituarynotice,NewYorkTimes,6/12/99
homogeneous “Archaeologists have unearthed evidence showing that the people of ancientEgyptwerefarfromahomogeneouscivilization.”BrianFagan,TimeDetective
hostile“Hemightcommitsomehostileact,attempttostrikemeorchokeme.”JackLondon,WhiteFang
humility“EarlyinlifeIhadtochoosebetweenarroganceandhumility;Ichosearrogance.”
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FrankLloydWright
hyperbole “It is nothyperbole to state that, most terribly, justice and judgment lie often aworldapart.”EmmelinePankhurst,MyOwnStory
iconoclast“Hewasaniconoclastabouteverything,excepthisloveofmoney.”GarryWills,syndicatednewspapercolumn,3/8/79
idyllic “ThebrilliantHawaiiansunrisebeckonsyou toagreatbreakfastasyour tourof theidyllicislandsbegins.”BrochureforPerilloTours
ignominious “Henry Clay had ambition to become president, but he faced an ignominiousseriesofsetbacks.”H.Foner,FailedCandidates
ilk “‘That’s the standard line,’ Ron said, ‘as promoted by some Japanese businessmen andAmericanspokesmenoftheirilk.’”MichaelCrichton,RisingSun
imbibe “Igotupandwentdownstairsand into thekitchen to imbibemy first cupof coffeebeforegoingtothebarn.”GlenwayWescott,TheBreathofBulls
imminent“Iadmiredtheeasyconfidencewithwhichmychieflopedfromsidetosideofhiswheel and trimmed the ship so closely that disaster seemed ceaselessly imminent.” MarkTwain,LifeontheMississippi
impeccable“Thatiswhytheso-called‘better ’juvenilebooks,skillfullyconstructed,morallysanitary, psychologically impeccable—don’t really make much of a dent on the child’sconsciousness.”CliftonFadiman,“MyLifeisanOpenBook”
impede“JudgeJoneshasbecomeknownforherangeratdefenselawyerswhotrytoimpedeexecutionsthroughlegalmaneuvers.”DavidFirestone,“DeathPenaltyConference,”NewYorkTimes,8/19/99
imperative“Butunliketheothers,Mrs.Hassanhadyetanotherimperative:hersonHuseyinhasleukemiaandneedsblood.”EdmundL.Andrews,“ICannotDie,”NewYorkTimes,8/19/99
imperceptibly “In the two decades since W. Ugams had come to Boston, his status hadimperceptiblyshifted.”JohnUpdike,NewYorker,10/22/60
imperturbable “The Prince de Ligne had given the Empress Catherine the name ofimperturbable,orimmoveable.”WalterTooke,TheLifeofCatherine
impetuous“Hedisplayedtheimpetuousvivacityofyouth.”SamuelJohnson,“TheRambler”No.27
impious “The Sunis regard the Shias as impious heretics.” Matthew Arnold, Essays inCriticism
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implacable “It seemedfolly for thisyoungman tohope tocreatea self-supporting farm insuchanimplacableenvironment.”LelandStowe,CrusoeofLonesomeLake
implored“NobeggarsimploredScroogetobestowatrifle,nochildrenaskedhimwhatitwaso’clock.”CharlesDickens,AChristmasCarol
importuned“ManybusinessmenwereimportunedtocometoWashington.”JohnMcDonald,OnCapitolHill
impresario“Hewasanegregiousimpresarioofletterswhokeptasquadofwriterschurningoutcopymarketedunderhissignature.”C.J.Rolo,NoBusinessLikeShowBusiness[adapted]
impromptu “At an impromptu airport news conference, Gov. Bush declined to responddirectly to questions about his experience with drugs.” Associated Press Report, “NextQuestion,Please,”6/5/99
imprudent“Wearenotsoimprudentastodestroythebeesthatworkforus.”RobertTanner,PrinciplesofAgriculture
impunity“SwarajmeansthatnotasingleHinduorMussulmanshallforamomentcrushwithimpunitymeekHindusorMussulmans.”MohandasK.Gandhi,“TheUntouchables”
inadvertently “In our report onNASCARRACING,we inadvertently attributed a quote toDorisO’Bryant.”CorrectionmadebyTIMEeditors,6/21/99
inane “When left with nothing to talk about, people resort to inane remarks about theweather.”LawrenceKaminer,“AWorldofStrangers”
inanimate“Weassumedthattheinanimatebodyintherubblewasdeadbutthedog,trainedtodistinguishbetweenliveanddeadbodies,knewbetter.”StephenKinzer,“TurkishEarthquakeRelief,”NewYorkTimes,8/21/99
incapacitated“Hissearingempathyfortheparentsofincapacitatedclientsisaproductofthestill-rawpainover the 1980 suicideof his younger brother.” JanHoffman, “PublicLives,”NewYorkTimes,6/18/99
inchoate “The general plan is inchoate and incoherent and the particular treatmentsdisconnected.”HillaryCorke,GlobalEconomy
incipient “As columnist Jack Anderson was about to write about the Secretary of State’sincipient departure, Al Haig panicked.”William Safire, “On Language,”New York Times,6/20/99
incisive “Your hands are keen, yourmind incisive, your sensitivity deep, your visionwellhoned.”ThomasA.Dooley,“ToaYoungDoctor”
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inclement“Theinclementweatherthathasgivenusfitsrecentlyisover,andI’mlookingforblue skies for all ofnextweek.”Weather forecast fromABC’sSamChampion,EyewitnessNews,6/23/99
incoherent “So seldom do editors get what they think theywant that they tend to becomeincoherentintheirinsistentrepetitionoftheirneeds.”JeromeWeidman,“BackTalk”
incompatible“Oncementriedtoreachheavenbybuildingatower,andImadetheirformatsincompatible.”GarrisonKeillor,“FaithattheSpeedofLight,”TIME,6/14/99
incongruous “He was clothed with tatters of old ship’s canvas: and this extraordinarypatchwork was held together by a system of various and incongruous fastenings.” RobertLouisStevenson,TreasureIsland
incontrovertible“TheWilsons lived inauniverseofwords linked intoan incontrovertiblefirmamentbytwocenturiesofCalvinistdivines.”JohnDosPassos,U.S.A.
incredulous“TheNaziwaroncancer?—otherreadersmaybeasincredulousasIwaswhenthisbookcametomyattention.”MichaelSherry,NewYorkTimes,5/23/99
incumbent“AsaMuslim,theDirectorofInterfaithAffairsfortheIslamicCentersaidthatitisincumbentonhimtoactivelyengageothersintheserviceofAllah.”JioniPalmer,“VigiltoAddressGrowingViolence,”Newsday,10/10/99
indict“Youcan’t indictawholenation,particularlyonsuchvaguegroundsas thesewere.”RobertM.Coates,“TheLaw”
indifference “David seesHamwho, although now shows indifference to life, swims out tosave people from a shipwreck.”HollyHughes, Barron’sBookNotes,DavidCopperfield byCharlesDickens
indigenous “AMacArthur Foundation grantwas given toDennisA.Moore for helping topreserve the language and culture of indigenous groups in Brazil.” Announcement ofMacArthurGrants,6/23/99
indigent“Thebillwouldmakemodestimprovementsinthewaythatcounselisprovidedforindigentdefendants.”BobHerbert,“DefendingtheStatusQuo,”NewYorkTimes,6/17/99
indiscriminate“The indiscriminate sprayingofpesticidesaddanewchapter,anewkindofhavoc.”RachelCarson,SilentSpring
indoctrinated “Teachers have indoctrinated students in practical subjects like home ec.”JodieMorse,“HitchedinHomeRoom,”TIME,6/21/99
indolent“Thisindolentweatherturnsastudent’sthoughtstowardlast-minutetruancy.”DarcyFrey,“TheLastShot”
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inebriated“RedSkelton’sinebriatedclownwhowasguzzlingSmuggler ’sGinisoneoftheall-timegreatcomedysketches.”PaulDeSimone,“TheyMadeUsLaugh”[adapted]
ineffectual“MedicareofficialstoldtheWhiteHousethattheproposeddrugplanisunrealisticandwould be ineffectual.” Robert Pear, “Drug PlanWorriesDemocrats,”New York Times,6/25/99
inert “The Japanese drifted inert in his life jacket watching 449 approach until the bowcrossedinfrontofhim.”RobertJ.Donovan,PT109
inevitable “The ‘High Occupancy Vehicle’ lanes were an attempt to avoid the otherwiseinevitabletrafficdelaysontheExpressway.”Newsday,9/23/99
inexorably“Notethatitisallinonelongsentence,developinginexorablyliketheslowdecayofourlives.”CliftonFadiman,“TheyHaveTheirExitsandTheirEntrances”
infallible “He had an infallible ear for the way people spoke, and he imitated them in hiswriting.”Reader’sEncyclopedia
infamous “The unsubstantiated computer rumors for which the Internet is infamous beganflowingwithin hours of the arrival of Jan. 1 inAsia.”BarnabyFeder, “Internet’sCheeringSquadNervouslyWatchesClock,”NewYorkTimes,1/1/00
infraction“Ordercannotbesecuredthroughfearofpunishmentforan infractionagainstapoliticalentity.”SupremeCourtJusticeWilliamBrennan,decision,10/64
ingratiate“ThistaxwasabolishedbyRichardIIItoingratiatehimselfwiththepeople.”SirFrancisBacon,HenryVII
inherent “Harvey lacked graduate degrees but his inherent knowledge of human natureenabled him to be successful as a personnelmanager.” “Rungs on the Corporate Ladder,”AmericanManagementAssociationbrochure
inhibition“Withallthis‘inhibition’stuffandFreudianapproachand‘groupplay,’yougetthedistinct impression thatpeople areactually afraidof theirkids.”WilliamMichelfelder,TheFunofDoingNothing
iniquity“IlackiniquitySometimetodomeservice.”WilliamShakespeare,Othello
initiate“TheRussianarmyseemsreadytoinitiateanewoffensiveagainst thedefendersofthecapitalofChechnya.”NewYorkPost,1/10/00
innate “Nothingmakes theweakstrongor the fearfulbraveasmuchasourbodies’ innatedrivetostayalive.”WilliamSafire,“WhyDie?,”NewYorkTimes,1/1/00
innocuous“Howell’sseeminglyinnocuousremarkaboutTanya’sfootwareledtoatorrentof
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cursesfromthepetitebrunette.”GeorgeSokolsky,“VeryThinIce”
inordinate“Wasit,perhaps,becausehisbackhadbrokenunderhisinordinateburden?”I.L.Peretz,“BuntchehtheSilent”
insatiable “One needs an insatiable curiosity to succeed in the new technical world-widespreadofinformation.”JaredDiamond,“Guns,Germs,andSteel”
insidious “For them, civilization is an insidious but no less sure and deadly poison.”HernandoBates,CentralAmerica
integral“LetOffice2000bean integralpartofyourproductivitytools.”NewspaperadforMicrosoftOffice2000
interjected“Theaccountantinterjected,sayingthatyoucanbuyabetterhouseinNewJerseythan on Long Island for the samemoney.”KenMoritsugu, “Nowhere to Build,”Newsday,6/25/99
interlopers “Indeed, the magazine managers are treated as foreign interlopers.” MichaelWoolf,“TribuneandTribulation,”NewYork,7/5/99
interminably“Inhiscleanwhiteshirtandbluejeans,withonehandrestingcarelesslyontheblackbox,heseemedveryproperandimportantashetalkedinterminablytoMr.GravesandtheMartins.”ShirleyJackson,“TheLottery”
internecine“Eightthousandzealotsstabbedeachotherininternecinemassacre.”L.H.Farrar,EarlyChristians
interrogate“TheDistrictAttorneyofNassauCountyissettointerrogateaMalvernepoliceofficerwhowasarrestedonshopliftingcharges.”AssociatedPressreport,NewYorkTimes,8/20/99
intimidate “New language could target loiterers with no apparent purpose other than tointimidateothersfromenteringthoseareas.”MargaretHornblower,“EndingtheRoundups,”TIME,6/21/99
intrepid“Scientistsandsupportstaffbegancelebratingthenewyearalongwithaplaneloadof tourists and seven intrepid skiers.” Malcolm Browne, “Absence of Midnight Doesn’tDarkenSpirits,”NewYorkTimes,1/1/00
intrinsic “We appear to have lost the belief that honesty is an intrinsic aspect of politicalleadership.”Editorial,ChristianScienceMonitor,5/17/98
introspective“Allhadthethin,narrowfacesandlarge,wide-openeyes—introspectiveeyes.”IvanCankar,“ChildrenandOldFolk”
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inundated“Wedoknowthatthemoon’ssurfacehasnotbeenerodedbywindorrainoriceorsnowandhasnotbeeninundatedbyoceans,lakesorrivers.”LeeA.DuBridge,“SenseandNonsenseAboutSpace”
invalidate “Some Reagan and Bush appointees have proved far too willing to invalidatedecisionsmadebyCongress and theExecutive branch.”CassR.Sunstein,New York Times,6/2/99
invective“Iwatchedhimwalkintotheclubhouse,kickabenchandbreaka toe,neveroncestoppingtheflowofinvective.”JackAltshul,“WhyShouldtheOtherGuyBeatMe?”
inveighed “The County Executive inveighed against scofflaws who owe a total of $60million.”Televisionnewsbroadcast,CBS,6/23/99
inveterate “The inveterate Boston Red Sox fan faces seemingly endless disappointment.”PeterBalakian,“BlackDogsofFate”
inviolable“Thecoachbrokeaninviolablerulebystrikingoneofhisplayers.”DonDeLillo,EndZone
irascible“Hebecamesoirasciblethatwithinsixmonthshelosthiswifeandhalfofhisofficestaff.”HermanWouk,Don’tStoptheCarnival
irate “Igot irate becausepeople havebeenyelling atmemywhole life.”OliviaWinslow,“CopTellsofaConfession,”Newsday,6/23/99
irrational“Hebecame irrational and threatened tocommit suicide.”DarcyFrey,“TheLastShot”
irrelevant “What has existed in the past seems to him not only not authoritative, butirrelevant, inferior, andoutworn.”GeorgeSantayana,Character andOpinion in theUnitedStates
itinerant“HamletgreetedthegroupofitinerantactorsandmadethempartofaplantotrapClaudius.”Barron’sEducationalSeries,BookNotes
jaunty“Thecadetwasverytriminhisredbreechesandbluetunic,hiswhiteglovesspotless,hiswhitecockadejaunty,hisheartinhismouth.”AlexanderWoolcott,“EntranceFee”
jeopardized“Cancellationof theeventwouldhave jeopardized the financial survivalof theorganization.”NatHentoff,“PicketLinesareLabor ’sFreeSpeech,”VillageVoice,6/15/99
jettison“Herefusedtojettisonanyofthemannersandbehaviorthatmadehimseemsoodd.”WilliamConnor,DailyMirror,London,1956
jocose “He caught the sound of jocose talk and ringing laughter from behind the hedges.”
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GeorgeEliot,AdamBede
jostled“Whenthesqueegemanjostledhim,thepoliceofficersaidthathefearedforhislife.”KitRoane,“SqueegeManScaredHim,”NewYorkTimes,6/25/99
jubilant “When he finally reachedBoston, he received a jubilant welcome.”KeithAyling,“RaceAroundtheWorld”
jurisdiction “Lee’s jurisdiction included the monitoring of boxing within New Jersey.”TimothySmith,“ASport’sCredibility,”NewYorkTimes,6/20/99
juxtaposed“Theatricalvignettesarejuxtaposedthroughalternatingversesincleverboy-girlcounterpoint.”“Hot’NCole,”Newsday,6/4/99
labyrinth“HehimselfwassolostinthelabyrinthofhisownunquietthoughtsthatIdidnotexist.”DaphneDuMaurier,Rebecca
lacerations “He pressed only the already tired horse at such speed that his spurs madelacerationsinitssides,andatlastthepooranimaldied.”HonoreDeBalzac,APassionintheDesert
lackluster“Themajor reasonfor the lackluster look in their eyeswas theirdiscovery it isnowpossibletodriveacrossthefaceofthenationwithoutfeelingyou’vebeenanywhereorthatyou’vedoneanything.”JohnKeats,“TheCalloftheOpenRoad”
laconic“Thedialogueisclipped,laconic,understatedtoconveysimmeringunderneath.”JohnSimon,“TheWorstNoël,”NewYork,6/21/99
lampoon “Many newTV shows succeed because they lampoon the behavior of teenagers.”JohnLeonard,NewYork,10/15/97
landmarks“Theremarkabletreesformedgoodlandmarksbywhichtheplacemighteasilybefoundagain.”WashingtonIrving,“TheDevilandTomWalker”
largess “A largess universal like the sun,His liberal eye doth give to every one.”WilliamShakespeare,HenryIV
lassitude “Topoets it’svernal lassitude but to us it’s simply spring fever.”Brochure, FortLauderdaleChamberofCommerce
latent“Allourlatentstrengthwasnowalive.”WinstonChurchill,TheirFinestHour
laudable“Americanhistorians,intheireagernesstopresentfactsandtheirlaudableanxietytotellthetruth,haveneglectedtheliteraryaspectsoftheircraft.”SamuelEliotMorrison,ByLandandbySea
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lax“Thefactthathisemployerwaslaxonthisscorewasoneofmanythingsthathehadtocondone.”HenryJames,“Brooksmith”
legerdemain“Federalinvestigatorspursuingmoney-launderingschemesareconcernedwithalleged acts of legerdemain by Russian banks.” Tim L. O’Brien, “Bank in LaunderingInquiry,”NewYorkTimes,8/20/99
legion “ThoughnotHollywoodhandsome,Tommy’s successwith the fair sexwas legion.”JanetMurphy,“BabylonontheHudson”
lethal“Byeveningwecouldn’tevengetanymorepeopleindoorswheretheywouldhavehadsomeprotectionfromthelethalfallout.”FlorenceMoog,“TheBombingofSt.Louis”
lethargic“RickyHenderson’slethargicstrolltowardsecondbaseledthesportsreporterstoblasthiminyesterday’spapers.”RalphKiner,baseballannouncer,FoxSportsNews,10/4/99
levity “There was something about the company’s president that made levity seem out ofplace.”LloydSperling,ABoilerRoomOperation
libel “Issues such as freedomof speech and libel are going to have to be rethought as theInternetmakeseveryoneapotentialpublisherincyberspace.”ThomasL.Friedman,“BostonE-Party,”NewYorkTimes,1/1/00
liquidation“Hidingtheforty-sixcomradeswhowerescheduledforliquidationbecamemucheasier.”DavidHackett,TheBuchenwaldReport
lithe“Tastelessheadlinesscreamed‘Newtie’sCutie’todescribethelithehymn-singingyoungstaffmemberwhoinexplicablyfellforherportlyNewt.”RobertReno,“PoliticalGarbage,”Newsday,8/19/99
livid“Lividwithanger, theposterboy for road rage jumpedoutofhis redconvertibleandcamerunningtowardus.”LettertotheEditor,“BigRoadHazard,”Newsday,8/19/99
loath“StillIamloathsimplytojointheconspiracy.”“TheHappy-ParentsConspiracy,”NewYorkTimes,5/23/99
loathing“Hehadbracedhimselfnot tobecomeentangled inher loathing forhim.”PhillipRoth,AmericanPastoral
longevity“The longevity ofmetal parts is increasedby this newprocess.”Report,GeneralMotorsCorporation
lucrative“Veryquicklyitbecameasurprisinglylucrativeproperty.”DavidMcCullough,TheGreatBridge
lugubrious “Lugubrious notices on the passing of old friends were a feature of the local
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paper.”TIME,8/20/99
lurid“Wethoughttherookie’stalewastooluridtobebelieved,butitturnedouttobetrue.”ChuckCavanna,LifeintheMinors
lush “Can one run for political officewithout the promise of lush campaign contributionsfrommanysources?”“SteveForbes;InHisOwnDebt,”Parade,9/15/99
Machiavellian “Is there any clearer example ofMachiavellian plotting than that of Iago in‘Othello’?”JohnSimon,ReverseAngle
magnanimous “Therewas noway hewas going to bemagnanimous and share this prizedbaseballwithanyonewhoclaimedashareoftheglory.”DonDeLillo,Underworld
maimed“Films inwhichcharactersaremaimedordestroyedseemtobemostpopularwithtoday’syoungsters.”HaroldOwen,Jr.,“TheMotionPicture”
maladjusted “The natural assumption is that the teenage killers at Columbine H.S. weremaladjusted youngsters but some neighbors denied that.” Letters to the Editor,WashingtonPost,7/14/99
malady “Homesickness can be a disease as trivial as a slight cold or it can be a deadlymalady.”Z.Libin,“ASignofSummer”
malevolent“Ourmilitaryactionagainstthemalevolentheadof theSerbiangovernmenthasfinallyended.”Newsweek,4/8/99
malign“Hischosenweaponistheverbalhandgrenadebywhichhecanoutrageandmalign.”KennethTynan,“OnDonRickles,”NewYorker,2/20/78
malignant“Thewailingchorusturnedintoamalignantclamorthatswirledintomyearslikeanicybreeze.”KennethRoberts,OliverWiswell
malleable “Is themayor able to change from an apparently rigid personality to onemoremalleable to differences?” Alec Kuczynski, “The Mayor ’s Makeover,” New York TimesMagazine,8/1/99
malnutrition “The children of theAlbanian refugees are suffering frommalnutrition, andtheyneedourhelp.”RedCrossAppealforFunds
mammoth“Shebegantorepairtheravagesmadebygenerosityaddedtolove—atremendoustask,dearfriends—amammothtask.”O.Henry,“TheGiftoftheMagi”
mandate “With a federalmandate to convert to digital broadcasting by 2003, public TVstations are facing large capital expenditures.” Ellis Bromberg, “Federal Money Vital toProgressofPBS,”TheNewsGazette,Champaign-Urbana,10/21/99
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manifest“Englishisoneofthegreatborrowinglanguages,moremanifestintheoriginofsomanyofourwords.”BillBryson,MotherTongue
manifold “China’s XinhuaNewsAgency treatedmanifold claims of procedural error withdisbelief.”“TryingtoBuildBridgesinChina,”TIME,6/28/99
martinet “The prospect of having to talk to Sheila’s principal, a realmartinet, made himnervous,buthesteeledhimselftodoit.”JohnYount,“TheTrapper ’sLastShot”
masticate“Trying tomasticate ahugehamburgerwithanopenmouth is ano-no.”AdvicefromMs.Manners,syndicatedcolumnist,6/4/98
mastiffs “That island of England breeds very valiant creatures; their mastiffs are ofunmatchablecourage.”WilliamShakespeare,HenryV
materialism“Democracyalwaysmakesformaterialism,becausetheonlykindofequalitythatyoucanguaranteetoawholepeopleisphysical.”KatherineF.Gerould,ModesandMorals
matrons“ForladiestheyhadthefamilyoftheAmericanconsulandanicebevyofEnglishgirlsandmatrons,perhapsLadyHamiltonherself.”EdwardEverettHale,TheManWithoutaCountry
maudlin“UncleBillypassedrapidlyintoastateofstupor,theDuchessbecamemaudlin,andMotherShiptonsnored.”BretHarte,“TheOutcastsofPokerFlat”
megalomania “Charlie desperately wanted Armaxco to lease space in what so far was theworstmistakeofhiscareer,thesoaringmonsterthathismegalomanialedhimtocallCrokerConcourse.”TomWolfe,AManinFull
mendacious “Hillary joined in efforts to dismiss asmendacious tarts all the women whoclaimedtohavebeeninvolvedwithherhusband.”MaureenDowd,“TheBoyCan’tHelpIt,”NewYorkTimes,8/4/99
menial“ItisdifficulttovisualizethenumbersofmeniallaborersrequiredtobuildthefamousEgyptianpyramids.”E.A.WallisBudge,TheMummy
mentor“TobreakintothepoliticallifeofSouthAfrica,oneneededahighlyplacedmentor.”NadineGordimer,FacetoFace
mercenary“Wealllikemoney...butDickenssurpassedmostinamercenaryapproachtohiswritings.”G.K.Chesterton,CharlesDickens
metamorphosis“Fornearlyayear,thedauber,undergoingmetamorphosis,inhabitsitssilkendung-stopperedcocooninsidethemudcell.”AlanDevoe,“TheMadDauber”
meticulous “Even later, in1992,Barnstead’smeticulous records allowed researchers toput
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names on six previously unidentified Titanic survivors.” “Titanic and Halifax,” The NovaScotiaMuseum
mien“Hehadthemienofamanwhohasbeeneverywhereandthrougheverything.”ArnoldBennett,TheOldWivesTale
milieu “In themilieu of a heated baseball championship contest, tickets are being sold athighlyinflatedprices.”NewYorkPost,10/10/99
modified “Some schools claimed that the standard test was a lot harder than a modifiedversion.”Ching-ChengNi,“FewerRumblesonEarthTest,”Newsday,6/23/99
mollify“Themayorattemptedtomollifyhiscriticsbypointingtotheincreasedsafetyinthecity.”NewYorkDailyNews,8/15/99
monolithic“GertrudeSteinwasastolid,heavypresence,monolithic,unladylike.”LizSmith,“WhenLoveWastheAdventure,”TIME,6/14/99
moribund“Afterbeingmoribundforyears,interestinelectricautomobileshasrevived.”CarandDriver,6/97
mortality “Socrates loves talkof fundamental things,of justiceandvirtueandwisdomandloveandmortality.”HermannHagedorn,Socrates—HisLife
mortify“Thecomparisonsbetweenhersister ’sbeautyandherownnolongerwouldmortifyher.”JaneAusten,PrideandPrejudice
motivate“Thelossofourstarquarterbackseemedtomotivatetheteamtoplayevenharder.”BillParcellsquotedinSportsIllustrated,9/12/98
mundane“Whybotherwithmundanemusingswhenyoucansitonthelawnandbuildcitiesoutofgrassclippings?”EnidNemy,“TheWorldisHerCloister,”NewYorkTimes,6/20/99
munificent “His munificent gift will enable us to place computers in all the elementaryschools.”Newsday,6/20/98
murky “Mud dumping from the bottom of Long Island has created a murky picture.”“Fishermen’sWoes,”Newsday,6/22/99
myriad“Geniusisnotbornwithsight,butblind:itisinfluencedbyamyriadofstimulatingexteriorcircumstances.”MarkTwain,“SaintJoanofArc”
nadir“Heknewhehadreachedthenadirofhisbaseballcareerwhentheysenthimtoaminorleagueteam.”RogerKahn,TheBoysofSummer
naïve“WoodrowWilsonwasnaïvetobelieveYugoslaviacouldbeformedafterWorldWar
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I.”LettertotheEditor,NewYorker,6/26/99
nascent “The once nascent Women’s National Basketball Association has arrived and ishealthyandprosperous.”NewYorkTimes,7/17/99
nebulous“Thereisanebulouslinebetweenconfidenceandover-confidence.”Editorial,WallStreetJournal,4/8/99
nefarious“Anefariousemployeecanstilldownloadsecretweaponsinformationtoatape,putit in his pocket andwalkout the door.”WilliamSafire, “Culture ofArrogance,”New YorkTimes,6/17/99
negligible“Thesepoliticianshavevotedthemselvesabigpayraiseforthenegligibleamountofworktheydo.”TheQueensTribune,8/6/98
nepotism “Political allies and family members filled government jobs as nepotismflourished.”PaulAlter,ThisWindyCity
nettled “Hewasprettywellnettled by this time, andhe stood in frontof abureaumirror,brushinghishairwithapairofmilitarybrushes.”JamesThurber,“MoreAlarmsatNight”
neurotic “We shall lose all our power to copewith our problem ifwe allowourselves tobecome a stagnant, neurotic, frightened and suspicious people.” Walter Lippmann, “TheNuclearAge”
neutralize“Thequinine thatcanneutralizehisvenomiscalledcourage.”ElmerDavis,ButWeWereBornFree
nirvana“Nirvanaisinputtingyourchildtosleep,andinwritingthelastlineofyourpoem.”KahlilGilbran,SandandFoam
noisome “The noisome conditions in the refugee camps were a disgrace and a danger.”Newsday,8/7/99
nomadic“Afterbuyingthebigtrailer, theyspentanomadicyearvisitingnationalparksoutwest.”“OntheRoadAgain,”TravelIdeasInternational
nominal “As the nominal head of his party, the governor was courted by all the Sundaymorningtalkshows.”ArcherKarnes,“PoliticsandPoker”
nondescript“JaneAustencanpictureordinary,commonplaceandnondescriptcharacters inwaysdeniedtome.”WalterScott,Journal,1826
nonentity“Withsufficientfinancialbacking,almostanypoliticalnonentitycouldbecomeanationalcontender.”WashingtonPost,6/15/98
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nostalgia“Thevariousobjectsonepicksupjustbeforeleavingaforeigncountryareapttoacquire an extraordinary souvenir-value, giving one a foretaste of distance andnostalgia.”CorradoAlvaro,“TheRuby”
nuance“WithMinnieDriveradroitlyminingeachnuanceofsocialprimness,JaneisthefirstDisneycartoonheroinetoprovideherowncomicrelief.”RichardCorliss,“HimTarzan,HimGreat,”TIME,6/14/99
nullify“Allowingourparkstodecayisasurewaytonullifythebeautygiventousbynature.”FreemanTilden,TheNationalParks
nurtured “The Telecommunications Act of 1996 introduced competition that has nurtureddemand for communications generally and for Internet service specifically.”SethSchessel,“AChancetoBecomeReallyBig,”NewYorkTimes,6/15/99
nutritive“Theysearchedforanythingthathadnutritivevalue,butoftenfoundnothing.”“TheIrishFamine,”Harpers,5/73
obese“Therushtoloseweightbyunprovenmethodsoftenleadstocomplicationsforobesepeople.”JohnsHopkinsHealthLetter,Summer1997
obliterate“Theywentouttosurveythelandforapossiblerailroad,butmetwithIndiansonthewarpathandwereobliterated.”FreemanTilden,TheNationalParks[adapted]
obloquy “Hitler andhisNazis showedhowevil a conspiracycouldbewhichwasaimedatdestroyingaracebyexposingittocontempt,derision,andobloquy.”SupremeCourtJusticeWilliamO.Douglas,decision,10/52
obscure “This book has serious purpose even if many will find that purpose obscure.”DecisionofSupremeJudicialCourtofMassachusetts,11/62
obsequious “and the survivor bound In filial obligation for some term To do obsequioussorrow.”WilliamShakespeare,Hamlet
obsess “To obsess over acquisitions is especially damaging to human felicity.” LlewelynPowys,EarthMemories
obsolescence “After five centuries of obsolescence, Roman numerals still exert a peculiarfascinationovertheinquiringmind.”IsaacAsimov,“NothingCounts”
obviate“Modestpre-emptiveactingcanobviate theneedformoredrasticactionsata laterdatethatcoulddestabilizetheeconomy.”AlanGreenspan,quotedinNewJerseyStarLedger,5/6/99
occult“Somehow,horrorfilmshavechangedfromonemainfigurewhothreatensatownoryoungwomen,tooccultspiritsthattakeoveranormalhumanforunknownreasons.”Pauline
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Kael,ILostItattheMovies
octogenarian“OctogenarianfilmandstagedirectorEliaKazanreceivedamixedreceptionwhenhecameuptocollecthisLifetimeAchievementAward.”AssociatedPressreport,4/7/98
ominous “There was a Sabbath lull in the air, which, in a settlement unused to Sabbathinfluences,lookedominous.”BretHarte,“TheOutcastsofPokerFlat”
omnipotent“In thosecomicstrips therewasalwaysacruelandomnipotentvillain.”Letter,NewYorkTimes,9/13/99
omnivorous “He became an omnivorous reader of the classics.” T. S. Lovering, ChildProdigies
opprobrium“GeneralShermanisstillviewedwithopprobriuminthesepartsoftheSouthheoncedestroyed.”EdmundWilson,PatrioticGore
opulent“Poirotfollowedhim,lookingwithappreciationatsuchworksofartaswereofanopulentandfloridnature.”AgathaChristie,“TheDream”
originated “The early Egyptian rulers, in order to stop the practice of cannibalism,originated the method that protected the dead—mummification.” E. A. Wallis Budge, TheMummy
ostensibly“Theracewasostensibly to test thereliabilityof theautomobiles.”KeithAyling,TheRaceAroundtheWorld
ostentatious “He affected simplicity, partly because he was ugly, butmore because beingostentatiousmighthaveirritatedthoseofwhomhealwaysspokeofas‘myfellowcitizens.’”EmilLudwig,Michelangelo
oust “Politics will still exist as in the Republican campaign to oust Bill Clinton.” JamesPinkerton,“MediocrePols,”Newsday,6/17/99
overt “It is peculiarly shocking thatBrutus practicesovert self-deception.”HaroldBloom,Shakespeare
pall“ApallhaddescendeduponMr.Timberlake,andIunderstoodwhyhedidnottalktomeabouttheoriginofevil.”V.S.Pritchett,“TheSaint”
palliate“Reducingthetestosteronewouldpalliate thecancer, theoncologistbelieved,but itwouldn’tbeacure.”Dr.MervynElliot,“MedicineintheNews”
paltry “Marvinwas baffled by thepaltry amount ofmoney thewidowwas asking for herhusband’selegantRollsRoyce.”BarnettLesser,“OneMan’sWill”
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panaceas “Mrs. Clinton said that she was in Rochester to listen and learn not to offerpanaceasforallcivicproblems.”AssociatedPressreport,“Pre-CampaignStrategy,”9/9/99
pandemonium“Then,summoningthewildcourageofdespair,inpandemonium,athrongofrevellersatoncethrewthemselvesintotheblackapartment.”EdgarAllanPoe,“TheMasqueoftheRedDeath”
parable“WhenIhadtroublekeepingthekindergartenclassquiet,Ifoundthattellingthemaparable(thetortoiseandthehare,forexample)wouldgettheirundividedattention.”LanaL.Grossberg,ATeacher’sTrueConfessions
paradox“Herewasaparadoxlikethestellaruniversethatfittedone’smentalfaults.”HenryAdams,TheEducationofHenryAdams
paragon“Anangel!or,ifnotAnearthlyparagon!”WilliamShakespeare,Cymbeline
paramount“Forhim,winningwasparamount;cominginsecondmeanthehadswumapoorrace.”LenSussman,“BorntoSwim”
pariahs “Apart from the other castes were the outcasts: India’s untouchables, or pariahs.”BarbaraWalker,Women’sEncyclopedia
paroxysms“Thecoughingdidnotevencomeoutinparoxysms,butwasjustafeeble,dreadfulwellingupofthejuicesoforganicdissolution.”ThomasMann,TheMagicMountain
parsimonious “His parsimonious thrift was relieved by a few generous impulses.” V. L.Parrington,MainCurrentsinAmericanThought
passé“Everythingold isnewagain is thethemefor thedesigner ’sadoptionofpassé stylesandmakingthemfashionableagain.”SophiaLeguizamo,“NewFromMilan”
pathetic“Heisthelatestlosertryingtosolvehispatheticlifebehindagun.”Editorial,NewYorkPost,7/30/99
paucity“Inthedictator ’sbest-casescenario,hecanhopeforcontinuingcontrol,thankstoapaucityofopponents.”MassimoCalabresi,“IsThistheEndforMilosevic?,”TIME,6/21/99
pecuniary“Themostunpleasantthingofallwasthathispecuniaryinterestsshouldenterintothequestionofhisreconciliationwithhiswife.”LeoTolstoy,AnnaKarenina
pedagogue“Heisneitherbanditnorpedagogue,but,likemyselfabrokensoldier,retiredonhalfpayforsomeyears.”StephenVincentBenet,“TheCurfewTolls”
penance“IhavedonepenanceforcondemningLove,Whosehighimperiousthoughtshavepunished me With bitter fasts, with penitential groans.” William Shakespeare, The TwoGentlemenofVerona
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penchant“AnnabelhadapenchantforsilverfoxcoatsbutMidgesaidtheywerecommon.”DorothyParker,“TheStandardofLiving”
penitent“Whenfatherstrodeintothecoalandiceoffice,hecameout,thepenitentclerkwithhim,promisingtodeliverablockoficeintimefordinner.”ClarenceDay,LifewithFather
pensive“Itwasonlywhenhefoundhimselfaloneinhisbedroominapensivemoodthathewasable tograpple seriouslywithhismemoriesof theoccurrence.”H.G.Wells, TheManWhoCouldWorkMiracles
penury“Afflictedbypenury, itappearedthatPutoishadjoinedagangof thieveswhowereprowlingthecountryside.”AnatoleFrance,“Putois”
perceive“Thesubjects,asyouperceive,werealarmingbutveryagreeable.”AntonChekhov,“ASlander”
peregrination“Eachstephetookrepresentedaninwardperegrination.”GretelEhrlich,“OntheRoadWithGod’sFool”
peremptory“Mr.GreenspanencouragedhisfellowFederalReserveBoardmemberstodaytoundertakeaperemptoryattackagainstinflation.”Reuters,“FinancialNewsLetter,”3/99
perfidious“AlfredE.Rickswastheperfidioustoad’sdesignationwhosoldworthlesssharesintheBlueGopherMine.”O.Henry,“TheManHigherUp”
perfunctory“DocMartindalemadeaperfunctoryexaminationandtoldElitherewasnothingtoworryabout.”MacKinlayKantor,“TheGraveGrassQuivers”
permeated “Theplay ispermeatedwith scriptural imagery, notably aLastSupper.”RobertBrustein,NewRepublic,6/7/99
pernicious“Thischapterexposesaperniciousobstacletostudentsandteachersengaginginseriousworktogether.”RobertL.Fried,ThePassionateTeacher
perpetrated “Thanks to Mr. DeLay, we learn that violence perpetrated by gun owners isreally theproductof larger forces.”Editorial, “Mr.DeLay’sPowerPlay,”NewYorkTimes,6/20/99
perpetuate “The laws would often do no more than perpetuate a legislator ’s acts ofinjustice.”Jean-JacquesRousseau,TheSocialContract
persevered“TheKnicksperseveredasfirstPatrickEwingandthenJohnsonwentdownwithinjuries.”GeorgeVecsey,“SportsoftheTimes,”NewYorkTimes,6/22/99
perspicacious“NobodydeservestheLifetimeAchievementAwardmorethanArmyArcherd,whoisnotonlyperspicacious,butagentlemanaswell.”LizSmith,Newsday,6/2/99
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pertinent“Whatseemspertinentistoobservethatjazzgravitatedtowardaparticularkindofenvironmentinwhichitsexistencewasprobable.”ArnoldSungaard,Jazz,HotandCold
peruse “Stopping to peruse her mail, Raven didn’t notice that the front door was ajar.”DoloresKent,InstantGratification
perverse“There issomethingcontemptible in theprospectofanumberofpettystateswiththe appearanceonlyof union, jarring, jealous, andperverse.”AlexanderHamilton, speech,1782
pesky“Orangesdownthereislikeayoungman’swhiskers;youenjoythematfirst,buttheygettobeapeskynuisance.”RingW.Lardner,“TheGoldenHoneymoon”
phenomenon “This phenomenon is characterized by a temporary reversal of the normalatmospheric conditions, inwhich the air near the earth is warmer than the air higher up.”BertonRoueché,“TheFog”
phlegmatic “Duncan had a phlegmatic fourth quarter, dooming the Spurs’ opportunity tohumbletheNewYorkKnicks.”TVannouncer,NBAFinals,6/22/99
phobia “My phobia was such that the slightest touch produced twinges of pain.” Guy DeMaupassant,“LookingBack”
pinnacle “Their little barber-shop quartet reached thepinnacle of their careerwith a first-placefinishonMajorBowes’‘AmateurHour.’”DavidandMargeBuchanan,“NoBusinessLikeYouKnowWhat”
pique“InafitofpiqueheraisedhispistoltotakeaimatmebutMashathrewherselfathisfeet.”AleksandrPushkin,“TheShot”
pittance“Tobepaidamerepittanceandyettobesuspectedoftheft;neverinherlifehadshebeensubjectedtosuchanoutrage.”AntonChekhov,“AnUpheaval”
placards “Yetamileawayat theultra-orthodoxMeaShearimneighborhood,wallplacardsnowwarnresidentsnottohaveInternet-linkedcomputersintheirhomes.”ThomasFriedman,“AllintheFamily,”NewYorkTimes,6/22/99
plaintiff “When theattorney for thepalsiedplaintiff finished, therewasn’t a dry eye in thecourtroom.”RoseAxelsohn,“TheDefenseRests”[adapted]
platitudes “The topic was, ‘What Is Life?’ and the students labored at it busily with theirplatitudes.”PhilipRoth,AmericanPastoral
plethora“SUFFERERSCONFRONTAPLETHORAOFPOLLEN”Headline,NewYorkTimes,6/5/99
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plight “Ihad thesense thathis lonelinesswasnotmerely the resultofhispersonalplight.”EdithWharton,EthanFrome
poignant“Keen,poignantagoniesseemedtoshootfromhisneckdownwardthrougheveryfiberofhisbodyandlimbs.”AmbroseBierce,“AnOccurrenceatOwlCreekBridge”
pondered“AsImademywayback,Ipondered thesignificanceofwhatI’dseen.”NicholasKristof,“1492:ThePrequel”
potent “Those huge differences in income found in our societymust havepotent causes.”JaredDiamond,Guns,Germs,andSteel
potentates“TheracingseasonatSaratogainvitedallmannerofsociety—frompotentatestopaupers.”LannyRichards,“They’reOff!”
potential “We realized that this system had worked because the potential targets were somany that the Germans could not get a definite idea of where we would strike.” EwenMontagu,TheManWhoNeverWas
potpourri“Apotpourri of fresh fruits and cool cottage cheesemake for a delicious lunchtreatwhenthetemperaturesriseintothehigh90s.”MarthaStewart,CBSNews,5/23/98
pragmatic “His conservative approach to investing hasmademillions of dollars for thosewhoshareWarrenBuffet’spragmaticphilosophy.”“MasterofBerkshire-Hathaway,”ProfileofWarrenBuffet,NewYorkTimes
precedent“OnecanimagineatimewhenthevotersignoreprecedentandelectawomantotheofficeofPresidentoftheUnitedStates.”BarbaraWalker,TheWomen’sEncyclopedia
precipitate“Theweightofafingermightprecipitate the tragedy,hurlhimatonceinto thedim,grayunknown.”StephenCrane,“AnEpisodeofWar”
precluded“Iwouldbeavenged;thiswasapointdefinitelysettled—buttheverydefinitivenesswith which it was resolved precluded the idea of risk.” Edgar Allan Poe, “The Cask ofAmontillado”
precocious“PediatriciansinterviewedthisweekweresomewhatdividedonthevalueofTVviewing by precocious children.” Lawrie Miflin, “Tough Rules for TV,”New York Times,8/4/99
prelude“Bounderby’spreludetohismainpointwasverywellreceivedbyMrs.Sparsitwhosaid,‘Verysagaciousindeed,sir.’”CharlesDickens,HardTimes
premise“Thattrainofreasoninghasallthevariouspartsandterms—itsmajorpremiseanditsconclusion.”T.H.Huxley,“WeAreAllScientists”
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premonition“Thereseemedtobeagentlestirarisingovereverything—averypremonitionofrestandhushandnight.”MaryWilkensFreeman,“TheNewEnglandNun”
prerogative“GovernorPatakiexercisedhisprerogativeastitularheadofthepartytoendorseMayor Rudolph Giuliani.” Editorial, “Truce Among New York Republicans,” New YorkTimes,8/7/99
prestigious “Hehad finally reachedhispresentprestigious positionofwealth and security,andhefelthewasentitledtositbackandenjoyhishappiness.”RonaldByron,“HappyDaysforHarrisonGumedi”
pretext “Our mother had been expressly enjoined by her husband to give MadameCornouillersomeplausiblepretextforrefusing.”AnatoleFrance,“Putois”
prevalent “On the all-news channels the most prevalent images were from a helicopterpursuingthepolicechase.”NewYorkPost,7/30/99
prevarication“Theymusthonestlysweartothisoathwithoutprevaricationor reservation.”SupremeCourtJusticeByronWhite,speech,12/1/64
privations“Itarousedastrongresponseinourheartswhenhetoldabouttheirsufferingsandprivations.”SelmaLagerlöf,Harvest
procrastinated“Mr.Brooksmithprocrastinatedforseveraldaysbeforeacceptingmyoffer.”HenryJames,“Brooksmith”
prodigious “He knew from themoment he left the ground that itwas aprodigious jump.”JosephN.Bell,“TheOlympicsBiggestWinner”
prodigy “I grant youClive—Clivewas aprodigy, a genius andmet the fate of geniuses.”StephenVincentBenet,“TheCurfewTolls”
proffer“Orincametoprofferhiscondolenceswhen,wonderofwonder,hefellinlovewiththegrievingwidow.”TerenceCavanaugh,“AnIllWind”
profligate “Her innocentappearancehadapeculiarattraction foraviciousprofligate, whohadhitherto admiredonly the coarser typesof femininebeauty.”FyodorDostoyevsky,TheBrothersKäramazov
profound “So why no profound works on the need for $660 million in tax credits forcompanies that burn chicken droppings?” Editorial, “Tax-Cut Favors,” New York Times,8/7/99
profuse“Heofferedprofuseapologies forhisshowofexasperation,andhevolunteered toreadtoher,somethinginFrench.”AldousHuxley,“TheGiacondaSmile”
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progeny“First, letmetellyouwhomyouhavecondemn’d:Notmebegottenofashepherdswain,Butissuedfromtheprogenyofkings.”WilliamShakespeare,HenryIV
prognostication“Nay, ifanoilypalmbenotafruitfulprognostication Icannotscratchmyear.”WilliamShakespeare,AntonyandCleopatra
prohibition“TheU.S.publicisslowlycomingaroundtoacceptingtheideathataprohibitionagainsttheeasyaccesstohandgunsisinevitable.”RogerRosenblatt,“GetRidoftheDamnedThings,”TIME,8/9/99
prolific“IsaacAsimovwasatrulyprolificwriter,seeminglyable tocompleteabookeverytwoweeks.”ArtNichols,SellingYourManuscript
promulgated“Therulesandregulationsarepromulgatedfortheguidanceofadministrativeemployees, bureau heads, and supervisors.” “Rules and Regulations for AdministrativeEmployees,”NYCBoardofEducation
propagate“TheRepublicanleadershipplannedtopropagatetheirphilosophyforahugetaxcutduringthesummerrecess.”WolfBlitzer,CNNNightlyNews,7/14/99
propensity“Youhadapropensity for tellingsimpleandprofessional talesbefore thewar.”JosephConrad,“TheTale”
propinquity“ItoccurredtohimthatVarickmightbetalkingatrandomtorelievethestrainoftheirpropinquity.”EdithWharton,TheDesertofMan
propitious“Sometime later, Iwill findapropitiousgroundandburyyou there in thesamegrave.”ShenChunlieh,“InMemoryofaChild,”1619
propriety“There isapropriety andnecessityofpreventing interferencewith thecourseofjustice.”SupremeCourtJusticeOliverWendellHolmes,decision,10/28
proximity“Strykerhadbuiltasmallcanneryincloseproximitytothehousewheretheturtleswereraisedinshallowtanks.”EdmundWilson,“TheManWhoShotSnappingTurtles”
prudent“Thosewhothoughttheprudentthingtodoattheendof1999wastostayawayfromflyingresultedintheslowestdayoftheyearforeveryairline.”TIME,1/12/00
pugnacious“Twopugnaciousguarddogsintherailyardeliminatedthenightlyvandalisminahurry.”LewisTumulty,“CivicPride”
puissant“Thecombinationof thedrugshasbecomeapuissantcocktail in thefightagainstAIDS.”Medicalreport,CBSNews,9/20/98
pungent“ThepungentaromaofthecreampuffstoldSadiethatthemanfromGoobershadarrived.”KatherineMansfield,“TheGardenParty”
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puny“IhavesaidthatIamaweakandpunyman,andyouwillhaveproofofthatdirectly.”MaxBeerbohm,“A.V.Laidler”
qualms “Themanager hadqualms about allowing him to continue playingwith an injuredhand.”SportsIllustrated,6/16/98
quandary“NewYear ’sEvepresentedaquandary forpeople inChina,acountrywhere theobservance of non-political Western celebrations is a relatively recent phenomenon.”ElizabethRosenthal,“Party?WhatParty?,”NewYorkTimes,1/1/00
quarry“Thestatetroopershadtrackedtheirquarrytothethicklywoodedareanearthecrimescene.”Newsday,4/10/98
quell“HealsodidnotquellthespeculationsurroundingVanGundy’sstatusascoach.”MikeWise,NewYorkTimes,5/25/99
quip “The audience screamed and applauded hysterically at every musical number, everyquip,everylittlemovementonthestage.”LizSmith,Newsday,6/2/99
rabid “Politicians avoid the appearance of being rabid on issues that seem to be evenlyviewedbythevoters.”ArthurWillner,“TakingSides”
raconteur “As a popular raconteur, George Jessel was prized as a speaker at awardceremonies.”TheHollywoodReporter,7/18/96
railed “He cursed and railed, and finally declared hewas going to trail the raiders.” ZaneGrey,RaidersofthePurpleSage
raiment “Nomatterwhat her raiment,MarilynMonroe looked absolutely fabulous on thescreen.”BillyWilderquotedbyEarlWilson,ChicagoTribune,2/28/76
rampant“What’smorecuriousaboutthedeterminationtoendsocialpromotionsisthatthepracticeisfarfromrampant.”RomeshRatnesar,“HeldBack,”TIME,6/14/99
rash“ThouartasrashasfiretosayThatshewasfalse.”WilliamShakespeare,Othello
rationalize“Itisthetaskofthescientisttorationalize theremainsofextinctcivilizationstodiscovertheirhistories.”BrianFagan,TimeDetective
raucous“The1968DemocraticnominatingconventioninChicagowasthesceneofraucousconfrontations.”I.F.Stone,WeeklyReader
razed“Inthegorge,continuallyrazedbytheclawingwind,hewouldprobablyfindhisotherdog.”FranciscoColoane,“Cururo...SheepDog”
realm“Inallthechurchesoftherealm theBlessedSacramentisexposednightandday,and
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tallcandlesareburningfortherecoveryoftheroyalchild.”AlphonseDaudet,“TheDeathoftheDauphin”
rebuke“Thedefeatofthecharterrevisionwasviewedasarebukeofhispolicies.”Editorial,NewYorkTimes,11/7/99
recanted“Thegovernment’skeywitnessinthecaserecantedhertestimony,claimingshehadbeen intimidated by prosecutors.”Rob Polner, “SetBack for Prosecutors,”New York Post,6/23/99
recoil“Itisagestureofresponsetomyremarks,anditalwaysmakesmerecoilwithalaugh.”ThomasMann,“AManandHisDog”
recondite“IfitseemstooreconditeforanyonebutdwellersinthegrovesofAcademe,onemust consider rhyming slang which originated in the underworld.” Bergen Evans, “NowEveryoneIsHipAboutSlang”
redolent “The scene—a decrepit classroom, redolent of moldy books, and the pencilshavingsofgenerationsofboysbeinggroundintothehardwoodfloor.”JonRobinBaitz,TheFilmSociety
redress “There has been much discussion about the fairest way to redress centuries ofdiscrimination.”“ATimetoBegin,”ReadersDigest,5/92
refute “The tobacco industry has stopped trying to refute the charge that smoking is bothdangerousandaddictive.”U.S.NewsandWorldReport,2/3/98
relegated“Theyweretoberelegatedtotheoutercircleofmylife.”VanWyckBrooks,HelenKeller
remiss “If themayor thought that one of his commissioners had been remiss in followinginstructions, hewould fly into a rage and throwhis glasses at him.”DavidRockefeller onMayorLaGuardia,NewYorkTimes,10/10/99
remote“Thepulloftheremotestarsissoslightastobeobliteratedinthevastermomentsbywhichtheoceanyieldstothemoonandsun.”RachelCarson,TheSeaAroundUs
remuneration “Please mail your resume along with your expected remuneration to ourDirectorofPersonnel.”Wantad,NewYorkTimes,7/7/99
repented “Athiscourtmartial, theofficeradmitted to thechargesandrepented.” “GeneralDemoted,”WashingtonPost,9/2/99
repertoire“Heledasecretlifeasaforgerofpaintings,withthemostfamousaspartofhisrepertoire.”PeterLandesman,NewYorkTimes,7/18/99
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replenish “We’ll dip down into our farm system to replenish our stock of left-handedpitchers.”BobbyValentine,ABC-TVSportsInterview
replete“Whenacompositionissorepletewitherrors,Icallattentiontoonlyafew,themostimportantones.”FranWeinberg,Englishteacher,NYCHighSchools
repose“Goodnight,goodnight!assweetreposeandrestCometothyheartasthatwithinmybreast.”WilliamShakespeare,RomeoandJuliet
reprehensible “She thought that the prisoners, no matter how morally reprehensible theircrimes, still shouldhave thebenefit of pretrial representation.” JimmyBreslin’s syndicatedcolumn,Newsday,6/15/99
repressed “General McClellan repressed his feelings about President Lincoln but heexpressedhisprivateangerinletterstohiswife.”DavidHerbertDonald,Lincoln
reprimand“Thedifficultylayinthefactthemanhadpreviouslyreceivedareprimand fromhis employer regarding his easy-going ways with the men under him in his department.”JamesThurber,“LetYourMindAlone”
reproached“Whenremindedthatheknewlittlehistory,HenryFordreproachedhiscriticsbyremindingthemthathistorywouldknowhim.”QuotedinTheWillRogersBook,PaulaLove,editor,1961
repudiate“Ifupheld,thedecisionwouldrepudiateoneoftheAdministration’senvironmentalachievements.”Editorial,NewYorkTimes,5/19/99
repugnant“Thebehaviorof thefewriotersat therockconcertwasrepugnant to thehuge,peacefulcrowd.”“WoodstockRevisited,”TIME,6/7/99
repulse“Thecannonsweresetuptorepulseapossibleinvasionbutnonewaseverattempted.”Col.F.X.Prescott,“HistoryasOurTeacher”
reputed“ThelanguageofIcelandhaschangedsolittlethatmodernIcelandersarereputedtobeabletoreadsagaswrittenthousandsofyearsago.”BillBryson,MotherTongue
requisite “Secrecy is more requisite than ever during the sensitive negotiations over thereleaseofourprisoners.”I.F.Stone,WeeklyReader
resourceful“Thecrewofthe$20millionindependentfilmhadtobeveryresourcefultoholddowncosts.”BethL.Kiel,“AlleninHollywood,”NewYork,6/21/99
respite “The plan enabled the oiler and the correspondent to set respite together.” StephenCrane,“TheOpenBoat”
restrictive“Mr.elHagesaidthatthelawwastoorestrictive,claimingthathehadnothingto
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dowithviolentacts.”BenjaminWeiser,“TerrorismSuspect,”NewYorkTimes,6/23/99
reticent“Hewasasinquisitiveaboutthecountryashewasreticentabouthisbusinessthere.”FrancesGilchristWoods,“TurkeyRed”
retort“Thereisnoneedtoretorttoanemployeewhohaswrittenacritiqueofyouroriginalwarningletter.”NYCBoardofEducation’sFoodServiceDivision,GuideforManagers
retrospect“IshiveredinretrospectwhenIthoughtofthatafternoonmeetinginthefreezinghall.”AnnaL.Strong,TheChineseConquerChina
reverberated“Whenthatputtplunkedintotheholeyesterday,the40,000peopleexplodedinaroar that reverberated throughmore than a century ofU.S.Openhistory.”DaveAnderson,“LongestFinalPutt,”NewYorkTimes,6/21/99
revere“PaulMcCartneyandothercelebritieswhoyetreverethenameofrock-and-rollgreatBuddyHollywillhosta tribute tohimat theRoselandBallroom.”LettaTaylor,“Tribute toBuddy,”Newsday,9/3/99
reverts“Shedreamilyrevertstothehourwhenoldagewillthrowdownhisfrostsuponherhead.”WaltWhitman,“Dreams”
reviled“FormerHaitianPresidentAristedewasreviledbyorphanagegraduateswhoclaimedthathehad lied to themabout thepromiseof jobs.”AssociatedPressstory,“HaitiGunmenConfrontPolice,”NewYorkTimes,6/25/99
rhetoric“Nothinggoodcancomeoutoftherhetoricofhatredthatwillbeheardattherally.”NewYorkCongressmanCharlesRangel,ABCTVNews,9/2/99
rife“Cyberspaceisrifewithsweatshopsbutveryfewpeoplerealizeit.”KarlTaroGreenfield,“LivingtheLateShift,”TIME,6/28/99
rift“The1993teargasassaultontheBranchDividianculthascreatedariftbetweentheFBIandtheAttorneyGeneral’soffice.”AssociatedPressreport,“FBIVideoReleased,”Newsday,9/3/99
romp “Shewas expected towin the governor ’s race in a romp.”WolfBlitzer,CNNNews,2/2/98
roster“TherosterofstarsforourgalacelebrationincludesCher,Meatloaf,andLyleLovett.”LasVegashotelad
rudimentary“Someof themweresinging,sometalking,someengagedingardening,hay-making,orotherrudimentaryindustries.”“TheOtherSideoftheHedge,”E.M.Forster
rue “When theymake amistake theywill rue it.” Randi Feigenbaum, “Realtors’Deal Irks
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Lawyers,”Newsday,9/3/99
ruminated“LouGehrig,thegreatN.Y.Yankeestar,ruminatedonhiscareerasheleftbecauseofanincurableillness:‘Iconsidermyselftheluckiestmanonthefaceoftheearth.’”Speech,7/4/39
rustic“ThisweekarusticsettingintheBerkshireHillswasagatheringplaceforagroupthatisdedicatedtopreservingtheYiddishlanguage.”TinaRosenberg,“LivinganAmericanLifeinYiddish,”NewYorkTimes,9/3/99
saga “The saga of the Kennedy family has enthralled and saddened us.” BarbaraWalters,quotedinNewYorkTimes,7/10/99
sage “I amnot a visionary, nor am I a sage—Iclaim to be a practical idealist.”MohandasGandhiquotedbyJohnGunther,Procession,1965
salient“ThesalientfeatureoftheAmericansWithDisabilitiesActof1990isthatitprohibitsdiscriminationagainstthedisabled.”RobertMcFadden,“CourtRulingonDisabledTeacherIsAnnulled,”NewYorkTimes,6/25/99
sally “Thenextmorningwedecided to sally forth to try to find a site for ournewhome.”StephenLeacock,“HowMyWifeandIBuiltOurHomefor$4.90”
salubrious“Formylateryearsthereremainsthesalubriouseffectsofwork:stimulationandsatisfaction.”KatheKollwitz,DiariesandLetters,1955
salvation “Maybe it is connectedwith some terrible sin,with the loss of eternal salvation,withsomebargainwiththedevil.”AleksandrPushkin,“TheQueenofSpades”
sanctimonious“Therehasneverbeenashortageofsanctimoniousarguments forstartingawar.”PeterFinleyDunne,Mr.DooleyRemembers
sanction “He received his father ’s sanction and authority.”GeorgeMeredith,Diana of theCrossways
sanctuary“TheidentityofRinehartmaybeatemporarysanctuaryforthenarrator,butitisanotheridentityhemustrejectifheistofindhimselfasaperson.”AnthonyAbbott,InvisibleMan
sanguine “I’m not sanguine about the Knicks’ chances to upset the San Antonio Spurs.”TelephonecallertoWFANSportsRadioProgram,6/8/99
satiety“Oneofthesoldierswasgivenleavetobedrunksixweeks,inhopesofcuringhimbysatiety.”WilliamCowper,SelectedLetters
saturate“Vanillasweetenstheair,gingerspicesit;meltingnose-tinglingodorssaturate the
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kitchen.”TrumanCapote,“AChristmasMemory”
schism“Theschism between themanager andhis best pitcher spilledover from the lockerroomontothefield.”BobKlapisch,TheWorstTeamThatMoneyCouldBuy
scion“AlGoreistheGoodSon,theearlyachievingscionfromHarvardandTennesseewhoalways thought he would be President.” Maureen Dowd, “Freudian Face-Off,” New YorkTimes,6/15/99
scoffed “No one was injured except the woman who had scoffed at the belief.” LeonardFineberg,“FireWalkinginCeylon”
scrutinized “The jockey waited with his back to the wall and scrutinized the room withpinched,creepyeyes.”CarsonMcCullers,“TheJockey”
scurrilous“Theywereinfuriatedbythescurrilousarticlesaboutthemthatstartedtocropupinthetabloids.”CharlesBlauvelt,EdwardandWally
scurry“Somesmallnight-bird,flittingnoiselesslynearthegroundonitssoftwings,almostflappedagainstme,onlytoscurryawayinalarm.”IvanTurgenev,“BezhinMeadows”
sedate“FewpublicplacesmaintainasedateatmosphereequaltothemajesticchambersoftheSupremeCourt.”MiltonKonvitz,editor,BillofRightsReader
sedentary“Seegerhadseenhimrelapsinggraduallyintothesmall-townhardwaremerchanthehadbeenbeforethewar,sedentaryandalittleshy.”IrwinShaw,“ActofFaith”
senile “Being on golf’s SeniorTour doesn’tmean thatwe’re senile.” Leon Jaroff, “ThoseRichOldPros,”TIME,9/27/99
serenity “At the top, they planted the crucifix and gathered round,movedby the serenity.”SontagOrme,“SolemnityandFlashintheLandofJesus,”NewYorkTimes,1/1/00
servile “UriahHeep, so physically repulsive and hypocritically servile, fascinatedDavid atfirst but later revolted him.” Holly Hughes, Barron’s Book Notes, David Copperfield byCharlesDickens
shibbolethsDialectsaresometimesusedasshibbolethstosignaltheethnicorsocialstatusofthespeaker.”BillBryson,MotherTongue
sinecure “MatthewArnold’s jobwas a sinecure, allowing him plenty of time to travel andwritelyrics.”NicholasJenkins,“AGiftImprovised,”NewYorkTimes,6/20/99
singular“Thefatethatrulesinmattersofloveisoftensingular,anditswaysareinscrutable,asthisstorywillshow.”MeyerGoldschmidt,“HenrikandRosalie”
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sinister“Themanhadacordiallysinisterair.”HernandoTellez,“AshesfortheWind”
site“Thesiteof thebisonherd’sdestructionwasa tall cliffoverwhich theyweredriven.”BrianFagan,TimeDetectives
skirmish“Theynevermeetbutthere’saskirmishofwitbetweenthem.”WilliamShakespeare,MuchAdoAboutNothing
slovenly“Thetwenty-sixyearold’sslovenlyappearancebeliedthefactthathewasoneoftheSiliconValley’sbrighteststars.”ReubenCowan,“TodayDot-Com”
sojourn “He returned from a long sojourn in Europe.” AlanMcCulloch,Encyclopedia ofAustralianArt
solace“HereadinaBiblethathehadneglectedforyears,buthecouldgainlittlesolacefromit.”TheodoreDreiser,“TheLostPhoebe”
solicited“ThepolicechiefsaidthatCommissionerSafirhadnotyetsolicitedhisopiniononthequestion.”“PoliceChiefSaysOfficersDeserveRaise,”NewYorkTimes,6/15/99
somber“TherewasasomberandmovingtributeforhislastgameatYankeeStadium.”JohnUpdike,NewYorker,10/22/94
sophistry “No amount of sophistry could disguise the obvious fact that the legislationwasbiasedagainstoneparticularofficeholder.”NewYorkTimes,9/2/99
sordid “The workmen used revolting language; it was disgusting and sordid.” KatherineMansfield,“TheGardenParty”
spate “There has been a spate of tell-all memoirs, destroying the organization’s specialstatus.”JewishMonthly,9/99
spew “Itwasobviousas themilesofelectronic tapebegan tospew out thenewpatternsofAmerican life that the census was to be of historic dimension.” Theodore H. White, TheMakingofthePresident
spontaneous“ProfessorEinsteinburstoutinspontaneouscandidness.”ThomasLeeBucky,“Einstein:AnIntimateMemoir”
sporadic“TROOPSENCOUNTERSPORADICVIOLENCE”Headline,Newsday,6/14/99
spurious “The only known picture, albeit a spurious one, had been printed some yearsearlier.”JamesMonaghan,DiplomatinCarpetSlippers
squeamish“Mybrother,whovotedforMr.Mbekiandwhohasfaithinhisleadership,isnotsqueamish.”MarkMathabane,“SouthAfrica’sLostGeneration”
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stagnant“Theplacewassmallandclose,andthelongdisusehadmadetheairstagnantandfoul.”T.E.Lawrence,TheDesertoftheStars
staunch “Known as a staunch supporter of the Republican agenda, the young politicianastoundedusallbyhisdefection.”MonteHalperin,“PartyTurncoat?”
steeped“EdwardFrancishadsteepedhimselfintheinternalmysteryoftheguineapig.”PaulDeKruif,HungerFighters
stentorian“Heproclaimedthefactinstentoriantonesthatwereeasilyheardthroughouttheauditorium.”A.A.Berle,The20thCenturyCapitalistRevolution
stereotypes “Treating the most respected leader in the land that way confirms the worststereotypesandthatreallyhurtsus.”AlessandraStanley,“AskingaFavorofthePope,”NewYorkTimes,6/12/99
stigmatized “People who so much as whisper during a performance are stigmatized asbarbarians.”JosephWechsberg,TheBestThingsinLife
stipulated“Ishallcomeoutfromherefiveminutesbeforethestipulatedterm,andthusshallviolatetheagreement.”AntonChekhov,“TheBet”
strident “No matter how strident or insulting he became, he was not interrupted by thepolice.”NewYorkDailyNews,9/5/99
strife“Eitherthereisacivilstrife,Orelsetheworld,toosaucywiththegods,Incensesthemtosenddestruction.”WilliamShakespeare,JuliusCaesar
stunted“Theirphysicalandmentaldevelopmentbecamestuntedduringchildhood.”RogerPineles,ShameoftheCities
stupor“Ifyourchildwatcheslatenighttelevisionandcomeshomefromschoolinastupor,she’snotgettingenoughsleep.”“GettingEnoughSleep,”WorkingMother,5/98
stymied“Thefamilyhasbeenstymiedinitsattempttoremoveadeadrelativefromthejurorrolls.”AssociatedPressstory,“JuryDutySummonsesDon’tStopDespiteDeath,”NewYorkTimes,6/25/99
subjugated“Thecountryhadbeenbitterlydivided,soruthlessinitsdeterminationtokeeptheblackmajoritysubjugated.”SherylMcCarthy,“MandelaWasSouthAfrica’sPerfectChoice,”Newsday,6/17/99
subservient“Fromtheearliesttimes,includingtheBible,womenhavebeencounseledtobesubservienttomen.”BarbaraG.Walker,TheWomen’sEncyclopedia
substantiate “The Queens District Attorney said that there were not enough facts to
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substantiate the charges against the tour operator so no prosecution would take place.”QueensCourier,1/18/00
subterfuge “Hewasa free-willagentandhechose todocarefulwork,and ifhe failed,hetook the responsibility without subterfuge.” Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, “A Mother inMannville”
subterranean“AnothercelebrityexpectedduringthethreegamesatMadisonSquareGardenis Ed Norton—the actor, not the subterranean sanitation professional.” Richard Sandomir,“N.B.A.Finals,”NewYorkTimes,6/21/99
succinct “In clear and succinct tones, our division head proceeded to tearme to shreds infrontoftheentirestaff.”ElleynFalk,“TheyPromisedMeaRoseGarden”
succulent “Use this coupon to get $1 off on a succulent holiday turkey.” Advertisement,Waldbaum’sSupermarket,11/99
succumbed“Thisyounggentlemanwasofanexcellentfamilybuthadbeenreducedtosuchpoverty that the energy of his character succumbed beneath it.” Edgar Allan Poe, “TheMurdersintheRueMorgue”
sullen“Mydecisiontoleaveputherintoasullensilence,brokenonlybyamumbleunderherbreath.”AlanLelchuk,“AmericanMischief”
sultry“Thesunwouldshineupthereinthelengtheningspringdayandpleasantbreezesblowinsultrysummer.”MauriceWalsh,TheQuietMan
sumptuous“Inthesummerthetablewasset,andthesumptuousmeals—well,itmakesmecrytothinkofthem.”MarkTwain,Autobiography
superficial “His teachings had only a superficial relationship to the orthodox religion headvocated.”CarlDreyer,“TheRootsofAnti-Semitism”
superfluous“Hedrovethroughthebeautifulcountrysideinsilence;conversationwouldhavebeensuperfluous.”TravelandLeisure,10/94
supine“Theclergyasawholewerethereforeobedientandsupine.”G.M.Trevelyan,Carlyle
supplication“ThelastsupplicationImakeofyouisthatyouwillbelievethisofme.”CharlesDickens,ATaleofTwoCities
surfeit“AsurfeitofthesweetestthingsThedeepestloathingtothestomachbrings.”WilliamShakespeare,AMidsummerNight’sDream
surge “In onewild surge they stormed into a police station,where the bewildered officerstriedtomaintainorder.”JamesMichener,“TheBridgeatAndau”
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surmised“Thecommandingofficersurmised that theothership in thecovewasacoaster.”JosephConrad,TalesofHearsay
surreptitiously“Hewassurreptitiouslynegotiatingtohave70percentofthepaymentsturnedovertohimself.”DavidC.Johnson,“TaxEvasionScheme,”NewYorkTimes,1/1/00
susceptible “Wrestling matches are susceptible to being heavily scripted, as ardent fansknow.”EdwardWyatt,“PinningDownaShareValue,”NewYorkTimes,8/4/99
symptomatic “The widespread dislocation and downsizing in hospitals is symptomatic ofrelentlesscostpressures.”CarolEisenberg,“NursesContendWithSystem’s Ills,”Newsday,6/22/99
taboo“Themodernmotionpictureshaveshownsomuchthatoncewasconsidered taboo.”HaroldH.Owen,Jr.,TheMotionPicture
tacit “There is a tacit agreement in a civil conversation that each avoid making of it amonologue.”RebeccaWest,“ThereIsNoConversation”
tainted“Thedefensearguedthatpoorpoliceprocedureshadtaintedtheevidence.”Newsday,6/19/98
tangible“Ihatedit,notbecauseofouroneovercrowdedcloset,butbecauseofintrusionsanddiscomfortsofafarlesstangiblenature.”MaryEllenChase,“ARoomofMyOwn”
tantalized “Wewere tantalized by a glimpse of a brown bear and her cubs in thewood.”TravelandLeisure,10/97
tantamount“Opponentsoftheproposedagreementclaimitistantamounttoasurrenderofholyland.”USA.Today,1/13/00
taut“His facegrew taut ashewasquestionedabouthisuseof illegaldrugs inhisyouth.”NewYorkPost,8/19/99
technology “Mr. Greenspan noted that ‘history is strewn’ with miscalculations abouttechnologydevelopments.”RichardStevenson,“FedChiefonNew-AgeEconomy,”NewYorkTimes,6/15/99
temerity “In the first month of his service in the House, the young Congressman had thetemeritytochallengehisparty’sSpeaker;itwasamistake.”BlancheKassell,UpontheHill
tenable “He took the tenable position that lawyers should never cross examine a witnesswithoutknowingtheanswerbeforeaskingthequestion.”HarperLee,ToKillaMockingbird
tenacious “Their talentand tenacious actionson the courtwill at last reward them.”DarcyFrey,TheLastShot
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termagant “This book deals with the matrimonial adventures of an extremely rich andbullyingtermagant.”SaturdayReview,11/99
terminate “A continuation of such chronic lateness may lead us to terminate youremployment.” Regulations of the NYC Board of Education’s Office of School Food &NutritionServices
terse “Themayor sent a terse letter to the school’s chancellor over his cancellation of ameeting.”NewYorkTimes,8/5/99
therapy “Hewill have to undergo long-term therapy before considering playing baseballagain.”TheWashingtonPost,7/9/99
throng “When the throng hadmostly streamed into the porch, the sexton began to toll thebell.”NathanielHawthorne,“TheMinister ’sBlackVeil”
thwarted“Themanwhomadeupthenameforfliesmusthavebeenthwarted inalife-longdesire to have children, and at last found that outlet for his suppressed baby-talk.” RobertBenchley,“TheLureoftheRoad”
timorous“Hewasatimorousincompetentwhowasluckytohavegoodmenunderhim.”W.A.Swanberg,CitizenHearst
tinged“Thesermonwastinged,rathermoredarklythanusual,withthegentlegloomofMr.Hooper ’stemperament.”NathanielHawthorne,“TheMinister ’sBlackVeil”
tolerated“Theydespiseanyonewhohasn’thadthelucktobebornMasai,butforonereasonandanother,theytoleratedme.”RobertW.Krepps,“PrideofSeven”
tortuous “The tortuous descent down themountain resulted in one additional fatality, thistimeasure-footedSherpaguide.”WinstonAdair,“EverestTakesItsToll”
tradition“Thetownhadacentury-old tradition—aneight-hourcanoerace.”BrendaFlock,“TheRace”
tranquil“Overthishouse,mosttranquilandcomplete,Wherenostormeverbeat,Shewassolemistress.”PhyllisMcGinley,“TheDollHouse”
transient “City championships and national tournaments, however thrilling, are transientmoments.”DarcyFrey,TheLastShot
tremulous“‘WillPagethurt?’askedJaneinatremulousvoice.”JessamynWest,“Yes,We’llGatherattheRiver”
trenchant “Mr. Salinger ’s views on celebrity are often funny and trenchant.” ClydeHaberman,“ARecluseMeetsHisMatch,”NewYorkTimes,6/18/99
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trend “Weshouldmakeeveryeffort to reverse the trend inpopularmusic towardsviolentlyrics.”PortlandOregonian,8/12/99
trivial“Inthestudyofpastcivilizations,nothingisconsideredasatrivialdiscovery.”BrianFagan,TimeDetectives
truncated“Itwillbemuchharderiftheirstate(Palestine)issotruncated,socutup,thatitisnotviable.”AnthonyLewis,“TheIrrelevanceofaPalestinianState,”NewYorkTimes,6/20/99
turbulent“Uptotheturbulentsurfacecameapeculiar-lookingcraft,risenfromthecalmbutdangerousdepthoftheocean.”Lt.DonWalsh,“OurSeven-MileDivetotheBottom”
turpitude “The government must be held responsible for these acts of moral turpituderesultinginsomanyciviliancasualties.”TIME,8/25/98
tussle“Itoftendoesn’tpaytotusslewithyourchildtotakemusiclessons.”WorkingMother,5/96
tyro“Thecomputertrainingcenterwillsoonturnatyrointoasuccessfuluser.”SeniorNews,9/99
ubiquitous “Che Guevera has become ubiquitous; his figure stares out at us from coffeemugsandposters,popsupinrocksongsandoperas.”ArielDorfman,“Che,”TIME,6/14/99
ultimate “The ultimate possibility for hero and chorus alike is stated in Father Mapple’ssermon,anditistobecomeasaint.”W.H.Auden,“TheChristianTragicHero”
umbrage “I do not takeumbragewhen I’m looked over, I dowhen I’m overlooked.”MaeWest,TheWitandWisdomofMaeWest,JosephWeintraub,Editor
unabated“ThesummerlistofautofatalitiescontinuesunabatedasthreemoreSouthamptonteensarekilledinaSundaycrash.”W.Mariano,“AFinalFarewell,”Newsday,6/25/99
unconscionable“ViewersofTV’scoverageofdisastersfinditunconscionableformourningfamily members to be shown and interviewed so close up we can see the tears.” JohnStephens,NewYork,4/16/98
unctuous“Today’scarsalesmenareafarcryfromthehigh-pressuredandunctuousonesofthepast.”CarandTravel,9/99
underwrite “We are pleased to feature those local businesseswho help to underwrite ourprograms.”Patterns,monthlymagazineofWILL,Champaign,Illinois
universal“Withtheapproachofthenewmillenniumweseeanalmostuniversalfearofmajordisruptions.”TIME,9/19/99
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unkempt “Budget cuts have resulted in overcrowded and unkempt camping sites in ourparks.”FreemanTilden,TheNationalParks
unmitigated“ThecrosswordpuzzleistheunmitigatedsedentaryhobbyofAmericans.”BillBryson,MotherTongue
unsavory “Punishing studentsby assigning themmorework,hasmadeeducationunsavoryandunappealingtotheaveragestudent.”H.C.McKown,“TheThreeR’sToday”
unwieldy“Today’slightweight,compactcamerasareafarcryfromtheunwieldyonesusedbyearlyphotographers.”PopularPhotography,9/96
urbane“Theirproseislessornate,theirurbanesatiremoremuted.”Bookreview,NewYorkTimes
usurp“Thereisaconstantstruggleasonebranchofgovernmentattemptstousurpsomeofthepowersoftheother.”MiltonKonvitz,editor,BillofRightsReader
utopia “I was held spellbound by the middle-class utopia, without a blot, without a tear.”WilliamJames,“WhatMakesLifeSignificant”
vacillated“InplanningforthebookIvacillatedbetweenaselective,butdeeperapproachorageneral,morelimitedapproach.”MiltonKonvitz,editor,BillofRightsReader
valor“ThricehavetheMexicansbeforeusfled,Theirarmiesbroken,theirprinceintriumphled;Bothtothyvalor,braveyoungman,weowe.”SirRobertHoward&JohnDryden,TheIndianQueen
vapid “ThenewJamesBondmovie lacks theexcitementof themanybeforeand isavapidcopy.”Newsday,10/25/98
vehemently “The President spoke vehemently against any large tax cut.”New York Times,9/16/99
veneer“Since then,shehas frequently tried tocrack theveneerof role,surface,andpose.”MarkStevens,“SpiceGirls,”NewYork,6/21/99
venerable “Despite their huge popularity the most venerable papers refused to acceptcrosswordpuzzlesasmorethanapassingfad.”BillBryson,MotherTongue
venial“Thecoachtriedtooverlookthevenialerrorsofhisplayersandconcentratedontheseriousones.”SportsIllustrated,5/12/99
venom“Thepointenvenom’dtoo!Then,venom,dothywork.”WilliamShakespeare,Hamlet
vertigo“Ironworkersonbeams,hundredsoffeetaboveBroadway,wereimmunetoperiods
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ofvertigo.”ArchitecturalDigest,1/93
vestige “They kept at the rescue efforts as long as there was a vestige of hope for theearthquakevictims.”TIME,8/30/99
vexatious “This vexatious law suit dragged on interminably, becoming a legend in theprocess.”CharlesDickens,BleakHouse
viable“Theorganismremainsviableinthesoilforyears.”RachelCarson,SilentSpring
vicissitudes “Her husband was not only faithful but patient in the face of remarkablevicissitudes.”ElizaJaneBerman,NobleMinds
vigil “TheU.N. peacekeeping troops are keeping a vigil over the disputed area.”New YorkTimes,9/21/99
vigilant “Idenynotbut that it isofgreatconcernment in thechurchandcommonwealth tohaveavigilanteyehowlooksdemeanthemselves.”JohnMilton,“Aereopagitica”
vilified“Onewhobelongstothemostvilifiedminorityinhistoryisnotlikelytobeunawareof the freedomsguaranteedbyourconstitutions.”SupremeCourt JusticeFelixFrankfurter,decision,October1943
vindicated“Hisfamilywascertainthathisactionswouldbevindicatedwhenallofthefactsbecameavailable.”“PilotBlamedinCrash,”NewYorkPost,11/26/99
virile “The danger to our virile economy from weaknesses in the Far East should not beoverlooked.”WallStreetJournal,5/16/98
virtuosity“Employinghisvirtuosityasanorchestratorofsuspense,theauthorputsLectorinFlorence,Italy,speakingimpeccableItalian.”PaulGrey,“Dessert,Anyone?,”TIME,6/21/99
virulently“Anotherpartofmyhopewasforcommunitiesofpeopleofcolour that, for themost part, have been virulently homophobic.”MarkHaslam, “WhenBigotryKills,” GlobeandMail,Toronto,3/5/99
vitiate“Thisactisanattempttovitiatetheseparationofpowersuponwhichourdemocracyisfounded.”JusticeEarlWarren,BillofRightsReader,1957
vitriolic “The speaker ’s vitriolic comments about ethnic and religious groups broughtcondemnationfromthemayor.”NewYorkDailyNews,9/5/98
vituperation “To justify his action he used vituperation, calling his enemies ‘detestablepests.’”BarbaraG.Walker,TheWomen’sEncyclopedia
vivacious“Theperformanceofthisvivaciousleadingladymadetheplayadelight.”NewYork
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Post,10/15/98
vogue“Examiningtheprivatelivesofourpoliticalleadersisinvoguethiselectionperiod.”NewYork,9/4/99
volition“Toproveherinnocence,shetookaliedetectortestofherownvolition.”NewYorkTimes,9/21/99
voluble“HecametohateRayGribbleandhisvolublecompanionsofthesubmergedtenthoftheclass.”SinclairLewis,“YoungManAxelbrod”
voluminous “The testimony in the case relating to the President’s actions has becomevoluminous.”WashingtonPost,5/15/99
voracious “We spent a goodnumber of ourwaking hours feeding voracious stoves.” JeanStafford,“NewEnglandWinter”
vulnerable“Anyvulnerablearea inanotherwisestrongpersonorstructure isknownasanAchillesheel.”BarbaraG.Walker,TheWomen’sEncyclopedia
wan “Why so pale and wan, fond lover? Prithee, why so pale?” John Suckling,“EncouragementtoaLover”
wane“Japan,onceaneconomicpower,hasseenitsinfluencewane.”NewYorkTimes,8/1/99
wary “These figures were wary in their movements and perfectly silent afoot.” JosephConrad,LordJim
wheedle “The first stepof apolitician is towheedle the editorial backingof a newspaper.”FrederickNebel,AFreePress
whet“Theacceptedpurposeofcomingattractionsinmovietheatresistowhet theviewers’desiretoseethefilm.”JohnSimon,ReverseAngle
whimsical “This is not a whimsical idea—it is a serious plan.” Calvin Klein, New YorkMagazine,9/15/95
wince“Hetookthecruelblowwithoutawinceoracry.”A.ConanDoyle,TheLastBookofSherlockHolmes
wistful “I am sad when I see those wistful ads placed by the lovelorn in the classifiedcolumns.”E.B.White,TheEssaysofE.B.White
wrest “Their attempt towrest controlof the companywas thwartedby theColonel andhisthreesupportersontheboard.”EdmundWard,Jr.,“BullsandBears”[adapted]
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yen“Shecouldnotresisttheyentoseehowherclassmateshadprogressedsosheagreedtoattendtheclassreunion.”Woman’sHomeCompanion,9/94
zealous “James Iwaszealous in prosecutingScottish sorcerers.”GeorgeLymanKittredge,WitchcraftinOldandNewEngland
zenith“Atthezenithofherfameasamusicalstar,shewasassassinatedbyacrazedfan.”H.Hudson,People,7/21/97
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impregnableimpreg´nəbəl
toxictok´sik
patriarchpātrēark´
neophytene´əfīt
extenuatingiksten´yōōāting
BONUSWEEKA DAY1TITANICMYSTERYOnApril14,1912,an incident tookplace thatbecamea frontpagestory innewspapersallover theworld. It is a tale that has continued to capture the attention ofmovie and theatregoers,ofoperaand televisionaudiences,ofnovelistsandplaywrights—it’s thestoryof theallegedlyimpregnableTitanic,theunsinkablemajesticoceanlinerthattumbledtothebottomoftheicyAtlanticwaterswith1600passengersstillaboard.Howcouldsuchatoxictragedyhaveoccurred?Couldithavebeenavoided?Howcouldthe
navalpatriarch,CaptainEdwardSmith,noneophytehe,haveallowedthedisastertohappen?What were the extenuating circumstances that led to the death of that gloriousWhite Starqueen?InSeptember1985,thehulkoftheTitanicwasfoundontheocean’sfloor,providingmany
answerstothequestionsthatseamenandlandlubbershadwrestledwithovertheyears.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Coalminersareoftensubjectto________________fumes.2.Robert’sdefenselawyerpointedoutthe________________conditionsofthecase.3.AlthoughSarahwasskillfulatmath,shewasa________________atcomputers.4.Acompanyofmarineswasunabletopenetratetheseemingly________________fortress.5.Grandfatheristherecognized________________ofourfamily.
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DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirmeanings.
6.impregnable a.harmful7.toxic b.elder8.extenuating c.incapableofbeingentered9.neophyte d.beginner
10.patriarch e.excusable
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adryrun—trial,test,exerciseBeforeopeningnight,theactorshadseveraldryruns.
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forebodingsforbo´dings
emantingem´ənāting
miscreantmis´krēənt
protocolprō´təkol
circuitoussarkyōo´itəs
BONUSWEEKA DAY2WHATWENTWRONG?Investigators found that a series of mistakes led to the sinking of the Titanic. A wirelessmessagehadcomeinfromaFrenchliner,warningoficeahead,butthatwasathousandmilesaway,andso,noneedtoworry.OnApril13,thevesselRapphannockalsowarnedtheTitanicofdangerousiceahead.Onthefollowingday,therecameaspate*ofotherwarningsfromaCunardship,aDutchliner,andtheWhiteStarBaltic—alltellingoficebergsabout250milesfrom the Titanic’s current position. Next came the German Amerika, echoing the sameforebodings,followedbytheCalifornia,cautioningtheTitanicaboutthefieldice.Finally,theMesaba called attention to an enormous belt of ice stretching directly across theTitanic’spath.All themessagesemanating from sister ships should have had a profound* effect onSmithandcompany.No one miscreant could be fingered, but a host of crew members were certainly
blameworthy.Whydidn’tCaptainSmith’sofficers react to thosemessages?Notationswereindeed made on slips of paper but largely ignored and forgotten. There was no standardprotocolforthehandlingofsuchmessages;iftherehadbeen,CaptainSmithwouldcertainlyhavetakenacircuitousroutesoastoavoidthedangerousicebergs.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Cindytooka________________routehometoavoidtheclassbullies.2.Caesar ’swifehad________________aboutdangerfacingherhusband.3.Therulings________________fromthelocalcourtwerecheeredbythe
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conservatives.4.Theclass________________wasmadetoremainafterschool.5.Failingtofollow________________gotSophiaintotroubleattheoffice.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirmeanings.
6.forebordings a.onewhobehavesbadly7.emanating b.formsofceremony8.miscreant c.premonitions,evilomens9.protocol d.roundabout
10.circuitous e.comingfrom
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tothrowsomeoneacurve—todotheunexpectedWhenIleastexpectedit,Helenthrewmeacurve.
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knellnel
macabreməka´brə
ramificationsram´əfikāshəns
rapaciousrapā´shəs
insurgentinsur´jənt
BONUSWEEKA DAY3DEATHKNELLFORTHETITANICAnd then ithappened.White in its innocence, amonstrous iceberg smashed into the luxuryliner,rippinganuglygashof250feetalongthestarboardandcausingafatalwound.Withinseconds,thousandsofcubicfeetofwaterhadpenetratedtheshatteredhull.Oneafteranother,dominolike, the watertight compartments and bulkhead were flooded. The unthinkable hadhappeneddespitetheabsoluteguaranteesoftheshipbuilders,Harland&Woolf.Therefollowedamacabresceneastheship’sband,cladintheirtuxedos,continuedtoplay
show tunes while hordes of terrified passengers, many in nightclothes, rushed toward thelifeboats.Thecrewcalledout,“Womenandchildrenfirst,”buttheirlackofanorderlyplanforloadingwouldhaveprofound*ramifications.Infact,someboatsthatcouldhold30weresentintotheAtlanticwithonlyahandfulofpeople—generallyfirst-classpassengers.As panic began to take hold, the realization that there weren’t enough lifeboats
exacerbated*thesituation,bringingouttheworstinarapaciousfew.Severalinsurgentmalesignored the crew and jumped into descending lifeboats. Itwas an act of shame theywouldhavetolivewithfortherestoftheirlives.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.The________________dictatorusedmustardgasagainsthisenemies.2.Additionaltroopsweredispatchedtodealwiththe________________threat.3.Whenthe________________sounded,thestudentsclosedtheirbooksandtheirminds.4.Somecriticswereunhappyaboutthebloody________________scenesinthemovie.
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5.Heidiwasconcernedaboutthe________________ofheremployer ’snewpolicy.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirmeanings.
6.knell a.complications7.macabre b.greedy,takingbyforce8.ramifications c.gruesome9.rapacious d.rebellious
10.insurgent e.soundofabell
TODAY’SIDIOM
tocrosstheRubicon—alimitthatallowsfornoreturn(TheRubiconwasariverinItalythatJuliusCaesar’sarmycrossed,knowingtherewasnoretreat.)
WhenIcrossedtheRubiconbysigningthecontract,IknewIcouldnevergobackonmycommitment.
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glutglut
risibleriz´əbəl
dilatorydil´ətorē
speciousspēshəs
denouementdānōōman´
BONUSWEEKA DAY4THELAWYERS’TURNAsonemighthaveexpected,manifold*lawsuitsagainsttheWhiteStarLinebegantocropupwithinweeksofthesinkingandrescue.Theglutofbillionairesonboard(Astors,Wideners,Guggenheims,Strausses,etal.)didnotfileanyclaims,butothercaseswentallthewaytotheSupremeCourtandkeptlawyersandjudgesbusyforthenextfouryears.Theaverageclaimhad been for amodest $1500, and the average award, paid by theWhite Star Line, was arisible$1000.WhiteStar ’stopnotchlegalstaffwasaccusedofusingdilatory tactics, tiringthe claimants until they agreed to settle for a mere pittance*. Their lawyers called manyclaimsspeciousandrejectedthemoutofhand.Thedenouement of the story is rather sad.American andBritishmaritime law had long
givenspecialprotection toshipownerson thegrounds that theirbusinesswassucha riskyone.AndsotherewasalimittotheamountofmoneythatWhiteStarcouldbeassessed.Intheend, they paid only 4%of the $16million originally demandedby the survivors andwerehappytoclosethebooksontheoceandisaster.Wecanimaginethatifasimilartragedyweretotakeplacetoday,thesettlementswouldbeinthehundredsofmillions.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Theplay’s________________camewiththreedeadbodiesonthestage.2.Umpiresdonotlikepitcherswhouse________________styles.3.Indebating,________________argumentsarerarelyeffective.4.WhatHarryfeltwas________________,Sallythoughtwaspathetic.
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5.Ourchoirhasa________________oftenorsandashortageofsopranos.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirmeanings.
6.glut a.delaying7.risible b.laughable8.dilatory c.oversupply9.specious d.deceptivelyattractive
10.denouement e.outcome
TODAY’SIDIOM
tobravetheelements—togooutinbadweatherDespitethefreezingrain,Cynthiadecidedtobravetheelements.
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BONUSWEEKA DAY5REVIEW
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.circuitous a. comingfrom2.denouement b. arebel3.dilatory c. agedmalefamilyleader4.emanating d. gruesome5.extenuating e. roundabout6.forebodings f. complications7.glut g. tendingtodelay8.impregnable h. formsofceremony9.insurgent i. lesseningtheseriousness
10.knell j. soundofabell
11.macabre k. premonitions,evilomens
12.miscreant l. greedy,takingbyforce
13.neophyte m. harmful,destructive
14.patriarch n. oversupply
15.protocol o. deceptivelyattractive
16.ramifications p. cannotbeenteredbyforce
17.rapacious q. laughable,ludicrous
18.risible r. onewhobehavesbadly
19.specious s. beginner,novice
20.toxic t. outcomeIDIOMS21.adryrun u. alimitthatallowsfornoreturn
22.tothrowsomeoneacurve v. trialexercise
23.tocrosstheRubicon w. dotheunexpected
24.tobravetheelements x. gooutinbadweather
Makearecordofthosewordsyoumissed.
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1.________________________ ________________________2.________________________ ________________________3.________________________ ________________________
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SENSIBLESENTENCES?(FromWeekA)Usethewordthatmakessenseineachofthesentencesbelow.
1.Whenthe(ramifications,knell)ofhisactionwereexplained,Rogerapologized.2.Thereisnoknownantidoteforthe(specious,toxic)poison.3.Following(forebodings,protocol),Benbowedbeforetheemperor.4.Theyoung(patriarch,miscreant)wasbroughtbeforethejudge.5.Seekinghisprey,theliontooka(circuitous,dilatory)routeonthetrailofthedeer.6.Victor ’sweakexplanationelicited*a(risible,rapacious)reactionfromhisteacher.7.The(insurgent,neophyte)forceslaunchedasuccessfulattack.8.Wethoughtthe(knell,denouement)oftheplaywasridiculous.9.Harmfulfumeswere(emanating,extenuating)fromthelaboratory.
10.Criticsratedthe(impregnable,macabre)playtobetheseason’sbest.
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WORDSEARCHAUsingtheclueslistedbelow,fillineachblankinthefollowingstorywithoneofthenew
wordsyoulearnedthisweek.
Clues2ndDay1stDay5thDay4thDay3rdDay
ANUNUSUALPERK
A study from theDepartment ofHealth andMentalHygiene declared that one ineight adults in our major cities has diabetes, a disease. Many, however, are notawarethattheyhaveitorhow itcanbe.Thereisa ofevidencerevealingthat the high blood sugar that affects diabetics ismore characteristic of AsianAmericans,African-Americans,andHispanicsthanofthewhitepopulation.
Unfortunately,manyof thevictimsofdiabetesdonot take immediate steps todealwith thedisease. NewYork City’s health commissioner has warned of the of a failure tocontrolthehighbloodsugar:blindness,amputations,andheartdisease.Infact,diabetesisthenation’sfastestgrowingmajordisease.
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dolorousdōlarəs
enervateden´ərvātid
suffragesuf´rij
cabalkabal´
odiouso´dēəs
BONUSWEEKB DAY1GOODNEWS—ANDBADOnPalmSunday,April9,1865,GeneralUlyssesS.Grantsentaterse*dispatchtoSecretaryofWarEdwin Stanton. It contained the long-awaited sentence that theConfederateGeneralRobertE.Leehadsurrendered.ThedolorousCivilWarthathadcrippledtheyoungnationwasfinallyover.PresidentLincolnwasonly56atthetime,buthelookedtwentyyearsolder.Theburdenof
beingawartimepresidenthadsoenervatedLincoln thatSurgeonGeneralBarnesfearedanimminent* nervous breakdown.When Grant’s news reached Lincoln, he went to the frontwindowsof theWhiteHouseandwaved to thecrowdbelow.Heproceeded tomakeabriefspeech about the problems of Reconstruction and advocated* the granting of suffrage toNegrosoldiers.AmongthelistenerswasaSouthernpatriot,thepopularactorJohnWilkesBooth,almostas
famous in the theater as his father, Junius. “That’s the last speech hewill evermake,” saidBoothtoafellowmemberofhiscabalofconspirators.Booth’sodiousplanwastoassassinateLincolnwhomhehatedpassionately,whileanassociate,GeorgeAtzerodt,woulddothesametoVice-PresidentAndrewJohnson.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Thedictatorliedwhenheclaimedhefavored________________forwomen.2.WeweresurprisedwhenTed’shappyexpressionturnedintoa________________one.3.Themembersoftherevolutionary________________werearrestedandjailed.
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4.Sylvia’s________________remarkscausedtheaudiencetoturnagainsther.5.________________byhislongwalk,Josetooktohisbed.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirmeanings.
6.dolorous a.righttovote7.enervated b.secretgroupofplotters8.suffrage c.wornout9.cabal d.sad
10.odious e.despicable
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tokillthegoosethatlaidthegoldenegg—tospoilagooddealBybeinggreedy,theaccountantkilledthegoosethatlaidthegoldenegg.
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prescientpre´shēənt
verbatimvərbā´tim
reverierev´ərē
thespianthespēən
despotdes´pət
BONUSWEEKB DAY2THEDREAMSOFLINCOLNANDBOOTHLincoln’sfamilyandfriendsrememberedthatthePresidenthadaprescientdreaminMarch,severalweeks before the fatal day, and provided themwith a verbatim account.He told ofenteringtheEastRoomintheWhiteHousewhereathrong*ofpeopleweregatheredaroundanopencoffin. Inhisreverie,Lincolnaskeda soldier, “Who isdead in theWhiteHouse?”“ThePresident,”wasthereply.“Hewaskilledbyanassassin.”Mrs.Lincolnsaid,“I’mgladIdon’tbelieve indreamsor I shouldbe in terror fromthis
time forth.”Lincoln’swas thecalmingvoice,“Let’s try to forget it. I think theLord inHisowngoodtimeandwaywillworkthisoutallright.”Ofcourse,allwholovedAbeLincolnwouldhavebeendeeplyagitatediftheyhadknown
whatJohnWilkesBoothwasplanning.AsaSouthernsecessionist,hedespisedthePresident.As a thespian, he romanticized the action that he could take to rid the nation of a cruelwarmonger.AlthoughhehadnottakenanactivepartintheCivilWar,hewasconvincedthathe could contribute to the Confederate cause by kidnapping the bearded despot. It wasn’texactly clear in his mind whether he would “capture” Lincoln and take him to RichmondwherehecouldbeexchangedforConfederateprisonersofwar—orwhetherhewouldjustputabulletinthePresident’shead.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Yearningtobea________________,Rogertooklessonsfromadramaticcoach.2.Whenhelostcontrolofthemilitia,the________________wasforcedtoflee.
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3.Claimingtobe________________,thefortunetellertookadvantageofthegullible*woman.4.Withremarkabletalent,thereporterwasabletoquotespeeches________________.5.Inher________________,EllensawherselfasthenextU.S.President.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirmeanings.
6.prescient a.dream7.verbatim b.actor8.reverie c.abletopredict9.thespian d.wordforword
10.despot e.tyrant
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tocarrycoalstoNewcastle—awasteoftime(sinceNewcastlehadagreatdealofcoal)TellingtheracingcardriverhowtodriveislikecarryingcoalstoNewcastle.
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pathologicalpath´əlojikal
articulateartik´yəlit
grandeurgran´jər
polemicpəlem´ik
impasseim´pas
BONUSWEEKB DAY3THEASSASSINSMAKEREADYThepathologicalyetarticulateBoothhadroundedupseveralco-conspiratorsandsharedhisdelusionsofgrandeurwiththem.Hehadproducedapolemic thatconvincedhiscrewthat itwouldbeapatrioticthingtocapturethePresident.OneofthemwasassignedtoshutoffthemastergasvalveatFord’sTheatrewhenMr.andMrsLincolnwereseatedthereat theplay.With all the lights out, Booth would bind and gag the President. Two men would lowerLincolnontothestage,andthencarryhimoutthereardoortoacoveredwagonwaitinginthealley.TheywouldheadforPortTobaccoandthenferryacrossthePotomactotheirultimate*destination,Richmond,Virginia.Several dry runs* had not worked out for the cabalists* who were about to reach an
impassewhenBoothlearnedthatLincolnwouldbecelebratingGeneralGrant’svictorieswithapartyatFord’sTheateronthenightofApril14.Hepromisedthesmallgroupthatdestinywasathand;theirboldact,hesaid,wouldmaketheirnamesfamousforeverintheannalsofU.S.history.In the late afternoon of April 14, Booth watched a rehearsal of the play that would be
performedthatevening.Hehadreviewedhisactionplanandtheescaperoute,andhebelievedit tobe foolproof.Hemouthed thephrasehewoulduse after killingLincoln, “SicSemperTyrannis”(“Thusalwaystotyrants”).Thecurtainwasabouttogoupononeofthedarkestdaysinthecountry’shistory.
SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
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1.The________________wasbrokenwhentheunionagreedtomanagement’soffer.2.Inhistoryclass,westudiedthe________________ofGreeceandthegloryofRome.3.Halwassurprisingly________________forahighschoolfreshman.4.Thedefenselawyeradmittedthathisclientwasa________________liar.5.Theteamcaptain’s________________ledtoafistfightinthelockerroom.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirmeanings.
6.pathological a.well-spoken7.articulate b.magnificence8.grandeur c.disorderedinbehavior9.polemic d.deadlock
10.impasse e.controversialargument
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anaxetogrind—topursueaselfishaimSenatorSmithwasinfavorofthebill,butweknewthathehadanaxetogrind.
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regimenrej´əmən
denigratedden´igrāted
guilegīl
mortalmor´tl
inflictedinflikt´ed
BONUSWEEKB DAY4“NOWHEBELONGSTOTHEAGES”At 8:25 the Lincolns arrived at the theater. When they entered Booths 7 & 8, as regimendictated, the band played “Hail to the Chief.” The 1675members of the audience stood tohonorthegreatman,andthentheplaycommenced.ItisreportedthatBoothsaidtoadrunkwhohaddenigratedhisactingskill,“WhenIleavethestage,IwillbethemostfamousmaninAmerica.”Atabout10P.M.,withextremeguile,BoothhadmanagedtobebehindBox7inthedarkness
ofthehallway.Hesawthesilhouetteofaheadabovethehorsehairrocker.Derringerinhishand,heaimeditbetweenthePresident’sleftearandhisspine.Theshotwasdrownedoutbylaughteronthestage.Shouting“RevengefortheSouth,”Boothclimbedovertheledgeoftheboxandjumpedontothestage,breakinghislegintheprocess.In pain, Booth limped out the stage door where his horse was waiting and made his
getaway. Days later, however, he was cornered in a Virginia barn and shot. Three of thecabal*memberswerearrestedandhanged.At the theater, a 23-year-olddoctor attended to thewoundedPresident.He found that the
lead shot had lodged in Lincoln’s brain, a bad sign. Several soldiers carriedMr. Lincolnacross the street to a private house. His family physician came and so did the SurgeonGeneral.ThePresidentstruggledthroughoutthelongnight,butitwasapparentthatamortalwoundhadbeeninflicted,andhecouldnotbesaved.At7:22 A.M. itwasover; twosilvercoinswereplacedon theassassinatedPresident’seyes.
ThenSecretaryStantonutteredthefamouswords,“Nowhebelongstotheages.”
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SampleSentencesUsethenewwordsinthefollowingsentences.
1.Theblowtotheboxer ’sjawturnedouttobea________________one.2.Using________________,themagicianpulledthewooloverthespectators’eyes.3.AuntEthel’smorning________________calledforthreecupsofcoffee.4.Whenherboss________________Martha’sstenographicability,shequit.5.Theprisonguards________________tortureonsomeoftheinmates.
DefinitionsMatchthenewwordswiththeirmeanings.
6.regimen a.leadingtodeath7.denigrated b.defamed8.guile c.asystemofcontrol9.mortal d.trickery
10.inflicted e.imposedupon
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tothrowone’shatinthering—torunforpoliticalofficeBeforeagatheringoftheparty’sfaithful,thelocalcongressmanthrewhishatinthering
forthepositionofsenator.
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BONUSWEEKB DAY5REVIEW
REVIEWWORDS DEFINITIONS1.articulate a. absoluteruler2.cabal b. hateful,despicable3.denigrated c. secretgroupofplotters4.despot d. actor5.dolorous e. disorderedinbehavior6.enervated f. defamedone’scharacter7.grandeur g. acontroversialargument8.guile h. abletospeakclearly9.impasse i. abletoknowbeforehand
10.inflicted j. greatnessofcharacter,magnificence
11.mortal k. wordforword
12.odious l. wornout
13.pathological m. asystemofcontrol
14.polemic n. toimposesomethingpainful
15.prescient o. deadlock
16.regimen p. adaydream
17.reverie q. subjecttodeath
18.suffrage r. therighttovote
19.thespian s. sorrowful
20.verbatim t. trickery,deceitIDIOMS21.anaxetogrind u. awasteoftime
22.tocarrycoalstoNewcastle v. tospoilagooddeal
23.tothrowone’shatinthering w. topursueaselfishaim
24.tokillthegoosethatlaidthegoldenegg x. torunforoffice
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WORDSFORFURTHERSTUDY MEANINGS
1.________________________ ________________________2.________________________ ________________________3.________________________ ________________________
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WORDSEARCHBUsingtheclueslistedbelow,fillineachblankinthefollowingstorywithoneofthenew
wordsyoulearnedthisweek.
Clues3rdDay1stDay1stDay4thDay2ndDay
PerksAreIn
Doyouknowwhat a “perk” is?Simplyput, it’s anextra reward, a specialbenefit given tosweeten the job for an employee. Now an staffer at Serus, a software maker inCalifornia’sSiliconValley,hasskillfullydescribedan incredibleperkgiven tohimandhisfellowworkers—a thrill-packedparachute plunge as they jumped fromaplane14,000 feetabovetheground.
“Ouremployeesworkhardandcanbecome ,”saidaSerusexecutive,“andwewantto invigorate them with sky dives, as well as cruises, beauty treatments at spas, birthdayparties,maidservices,andothercreativeperksthatour mightconjureup.”
Of course, company executives are deeply interested in keeping productive staffmembersfromquittingandgoingtoworkforcompetitors.Andso,thehostofperkstheyofferreflectthe behindtheirgenerosity.“Cashbonuseswon’thavethesameeffect,”aCEOsaid.Ina remarkhedeclared,“It’slikeaparentwhothrowsmoneyathischildwhenwhattheyoungsterreallywantsisattention.”
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SENTENCECOMPLETIONS(FromWeeksAandB)Eachsentencebelowhastwoblanks,indicatingthatsomethinghasbeenomitted.Beneaththe
sentencearefivesetsofwordslabeledAthroughE.Choosethesetofwordsthat,wheninserted,bestfitsthemeaningofthesentenceasawhole.
1.The________dictatorused________toachievehisgoals.a.rapacious...guileb.articulate...protocolc.odious...regimend.dilatory...ramificationse.prescient...polemics
2.Havingovercomethe________________,theexecutivehadhighhopesforthefuture.a.specious...cabalb.circuitous...knellsc.dolorous...forebodingsd.mortal...reveriee.toxic...insurgents
3.The________________fledthecountrywiththemillionshehadstolenfromthetreasury.a.impregnable...neophyteb.pathological...despotc.dilatory...miscreantd.risible...insurgente.articulate...patriarch
4.The________circumstanceswereclearlyexplainedbytheplay’s________.a.extenuating...denouementb.prescient...knellc.macabre...forebodingsd.circuitous...protocole.odious...polemic
5.“Wehavehada________of________tactics,”thejudgedeclared,“andIwillnotputupwithit.”a.regimen...toxicb.glut...dilatoryc.cabal...odious
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VOC/QUOTESelectthebestwordfromthefivechoicestofitintheblanksbelow.
1.“Therearenopolitical________exceptintheimaginationofpoliticalquacks.”—FrancisParkman
a.compoundsb.panaceasc.milieusd.ethicse.diatribes
2.“Theeffectofmy________isthatalwaysbusywiththepreliminariesandantecedents,Iamneverabletobegintheproduce.”
—HenriAmiela.genreb.expedientc.iniquityd.biase.prognostication
3.“Oncephilosophershavewrittentheirprincipalworks,theynotinfrequentlysimplybecometheirown________.”
—TheodoreHaeckera.accomplicesb.disciplesc.cynicsd.arbiterse.badgers
4.“Ihatetheaestheticgameoftheeyeandthemind,playedbythose________who‘appreciate’beauty.”
—PabloPicassoa.connoisseursb.charlatansc.rusticsd.stentoriane.paragons
5.“Anglo-Saxon________takessuchverygoodcarethatitspropheciesofwoetotheerringpersonshallfindfulfillment.”
—GeorgeGissinga.forebodingb.moralityc.protocold.polemice.guile
6.“Theuniverseisnotfriendlyto________andtheyallperishsoonerorlater.”—DonMarquis
a.iconsb.patriarchsc.despotsd.insurgentse.perennials
7.“________meansinfluence.”—JackLondon
a.Affluenceb.Cupidityc.Complicityd.Decorume.Proximity
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8.“Noonewantsadvice—only________.”—JohnSteinbeck
a.corroborationb.alacrityc.delineationd.dissente.jurisdiction
9.“Ifbythetimewe’resixty,wehaven’tlearnedwhataknotof________andcontradictionlifeis,wehaven’tgrownoldtomuchpurpose.”
—JohnCowperPowysa.vertigob.surmisec.sophistryd.privatione.paradox
10.“Theconceptof‘Momism’ismalenonsense.Itistherefugeofamanseekingexcusesforhisownlackof________.”
—PearlBucka.regimenb.virilityc.grandeurd.temeritye.satiety
11.“________isthedabblingwithinaseriousfieldbypersonswhoareillequippedtomeeteventheminimumstandardsofthatfield,orstudy,orpractice.”
—BenShahna.Amnestyb.Artificec.Decadenced.Proprietye.Dilettantism
12.“Accustomedtothe________ofnoise,publicrelations,andmarketresearch,societyissuspiciousofthosewhovaluesilence.”
—JohnLahra.realmb.veneerc.surfeitd.diatribee.cacophony
13.“Inalmosteveryactofourliveswearesoclothedin________anddissemblancethatwecanrecognizebutdimlythedeepprimalimpulsesthatmotivateus.”
—JamesRamseyUllmana.volitionb.rationalizationc.sophistryd.impunitye.heresy
14.“Whenmentalkhonestlyaboutthemselves,oneofthethemesthatcropsupisa________fortheolddays,atleastforanidealizedversionofthem.”
—MyronBrentona.pretextb.landmarkc.nostalgiad.fetishe.candor
15.“Weloveacongenial________becausebysympathywecananddoexpandourspirittothemeasureofhis.”
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—CharlesH.Cooleya.egotistb.nonentityc.iconclastd.ascetice.disciple
16.“Maniscertainlya________animal.AneverseesBindistresswithoutthinkingCoughttorelievehimdirectly.”
—SydneySmitha.discreetb.benevolentc.banald.whimsicale.somber
17.“Icannottolerate________.Theyareallsoobstinate,soopinionated.”—JosephMcCarthy
a.arbitersb.culpritsc.dregsd.expatriatese.bigots
18.“Welookupon________asdegrading.Ourmothers’voicesstillringinourears:‘Haveyoudoneyourhomework?’”
—WilhelmStekhela.indolenceb.opulencec.levityd.invectivee.histrionics
19.“Byfarthemostdangerousfoewehavetofightis________—indifferencefromcarelessness,fromabsorptioninotherpursuits.”
—SirWilliamOslera.umbrageb.apathyc.reposed.nepotisme.histrionics
20.“Onewhoseesthe________everywherehasoccasiontorememberitprettyoften.”—OliverWendellHolmes
a.inevitableb.precedentc.efficacyd.idyllice.mundane
21.“There’slifefora________inthecharactersheplays.It’ssuchabeautifulphysicalescape.Ienjoythetransformationofpersonality.”
—SirJohnGielguda.thespianb.miscreantc.termagantd.tyroe.sage
22.“Thewritingofabiographyisno________task;itisthestrenuousachievementofalifetime,onlytobeaccomplishedinthefaceofendlessobstacles.”
—HavelockEllisa.paltryb.facilec.lucratived.impiouse.egregious
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23.“Cleanliness,saidsome________man,isnexttogodliness.Itmaybe,buthowitcametositsonearisthemarvel.”
—CharlesLamba.abstemiousb.banalc.comelyd.sagee.devout
24.“Ishouldlikemostcandidfriendstobeanonymous.Theywouldthenbesavedthepainfulnecessityofmakingthemselves________.”
—J.A.Spendera.venialb.odiousc.sanctimoniousd.fractiouse.benevolent
25.“Astrickentreeisbeautiful,sodignified,soadmirableinits________longevity;itis,nexttoman,themosttouchingofwoundedobjects.”
—EdnaFerbera.rashb.vulnerablec.potentiald.singulare.omnipotent
26.“Grandparentsarefrequentlymore________withtheirgrandchildrenthanwiththeirchildren.Agrandparentcannotrunwithhissonbutcantotterwithhisgrandson.”
—AndreMauroisa.raucousb.congenialc.sedated.tenaciouse.vexatious
27.“Itisunjusttothechildtobebornandrearedasthe‘creation’oftheparents.Heishimself,anditiswithinreasonthathemaybethevery________ofthemboth.”
—RuthBenedicta.veneerb.requisitec.antithesisd.profusee.anathema
28.“This,indeed,isoneoftheeternal________ofbothlifeandliterature—thatwithoutpassionlittlegetsdone;yetwithoutcontrolofthatpassion,itseffectsarelargelyillornull.”
—F.L.Lucasa.trendsb.subterfugesc.harbingersd.fiatse.paradoxes
29.“Whathasmaintainedthehumanraceifnotfaithinnewpossibilitiesandcourageto________them.”
—JaneAddamsa.divulgeb.floutc.advocated.initiatee.mandate
30.“Nosoonerdowetakestepsoutofourcustomaryroutinethanastrangeworld________
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aboutus.”—J.B.Priestly
a.surgesb.wanesc.recantsd.juxtaposese.galvanizes
31.“Asthetwo________culturesbegantomingle,theyencounteredsomerevealingandshockingtruths.”
—NelsonDeMillea.venerableb.transientc.sedentaryd.disparatee.servile
32.“Nothingissoexhaustingasindecision,andnothingissomiredin________.”—BertrandRussell
a.futilityb.vituperationc.subterfuged.fomente.iniquity
33.“Mostquarrelsare________atthetime,incredibleafterwards.”—E.M.Forster
a.rashb.salientc.trenchantd.inevitablee.whimsical
34.“Weliveatthemercyofa________word.Asound,ameredisturbanceoftheairsinksintoourverysoulsometimes.”
—JosephConrada.reviledb.malevolentc.vexatiousd.innocuouse.evanescent
35.“Theremustbesomegoodinthecocktailpartytoaccountforitsimmense________amongotherwisesanepeople.”
—EvelynWaugha.vogueb.cupidityc.calumnyd.audacitye.asperity
36.“Onedriftingyellowleafonawindowsillcanbeacitydweller ’sfall,________andmelancholyasanyhillsideinNewEngland.”
—E.B.Whitea.somberb.crypticc.pungentd.aloofe.doleful
37.“ForgenerationsofGermanplutocrats,duellingwasabastionagainstweakness,effeminacy,and________.”
—ArthurKrystala.redressb.sophistryc.decadenced.temeritye.vituperation
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38.“Nooneweepsmore________thanthehardenedscoundrelaswasprovedwhenasentimentalplaywasperformedbeforeanaudienceofgangsterswhoseeyeswereseentoberedandswollen.”
—HeskethPearsona.copiouslyb.vapidlyc.raucouslyd.nominallye.laudably
39.“Mygreatestproblemismydislikeof________,ofbattle.Idonotlikewrestlingmatchesorarguments.Iseekharmony.Ifitisnotthere,Imoveaway.”
—AnaisNina.artificeb.avaricec.celerityd.belligerencee.diversity
40.“Theonlyagreeableexistenceisoneofidleness,andthatisnot,unfortunately,always________withcontinuingtoexistatall.”
—RoseMacauleya.bogusb.compatiblec.culpabled.felicitouse.inviolable
41.“Diariesaresometimesmeanttobea________recordofone’sdailywakinghours.Sometimestheyareanunconsciousrelieffromtheday’stensions.”
—EdnaFerbera.zealousb.tacitc.tersed.supinee.prudent
42.“Wasthereeverawiderandmorelovingconspiracythanthatwhichkeepsthe________figureofSantaClausfromslippingawayintotheforsakenwonderlandofthepast?”
—HamiltonMabiea.vigilantb.venerablec.sedated.frenetice.factitious
43.“Forhimwhohasnoconcentration,thereisno________.”—BhagavadGita
a.tranquilityb.respitec.solaced.equanimitye.humility
44.“Realexcellenceand________arenotincompatible;onthecontrary,theyaretwinsisters.”
—JeanLacordiarea.potentialb.inhibitionc.propinquityd.equanimitye.humility
45.“Childrenarecunningenoughbehindtheirinnocentfaces,though________mightbeakinderwordtodescribethem.”
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—NanFairbrothera.reconditeb.prudentc.fatuousd.incisivee.inexorable
46.“Itisnoteasyto________ofanythingthathasgivenustruerinsight.”—JohnSpalding
a.repentb.ruec.recantd.eschewe.cant
47.“Thereisnodiplomacylike________.Youmaylosebyitnowandthen,butitwillbealosswellgainedifyoudo.Nothingissoboringashavingtokeepupadeception.”
—E.V.Lucasa.hyperboleb.chicaneryc.serenityd.candore.opprobrium
48.“InAmericaIwasconstantlybeingintroducedto________personsbypeoplewhowereunmistakablysuperiortothosenotablesandmostmodestlyunawareofit.”
—JohnAyscougha.eminentb.ostentatiousc.mendaciousd.intrepide.garrulous
49.“Itisbecausenaturemademea________man,goinghitherandthitherforconversationthatIloveproudandlonelythings.”
—W.B.Yeatsa.magnanimousb.fastidiousc.dolefuld.banale.gregarious
50.“Mygreatestproblemhere,ina________-lovingAmerica,ismydislikeofpolemics,ofbelligerence,ofbattle.”
—AnaisNina.docileb.polemicc.fastidiousd.implacablee.nebulous
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THELIGHTERTOUCH100Thefollowingjokescontainsomeofthewordsyouhavebeentaughtinthisbook.Eventhehumoristsknowhowtomakeuseofachallengingvocabulary.
1.HenryjoinedAlcoholicsAnonymous.Hestillimbibes,butunderanassumedname.2.Ahaplessmanwasrunoverbyasteamroller.He’sinthehospital,inRooms36-42.3.Myfather ’saccountanttreatspeoplewithcompassion.Hisofficehasarecoveryroom.4.Samsonmusthavebeenquiteathespian,becausehebroughtdownthehouse.5.Inanimateowlsdon’tgiveahoot.6.You’reprobablyanoctogenarianifdialinglongdistancewearsyouout.7.Youhavearighttobewaryonacheapairlineiftheoxygenmaskhasameteronit.8.Themagnanimoushusbandboughthiswifeaclothesdryer—50feetofclothesline.9.He’ssoproudofhislongevity,hehasanautographedBible.10.Victorhasavoraciousappetite;hisfavoritefoodisseconds.11.Withapugnaciouswife,it’salwaysbettertogivethantoreceive.12.HenryFordhadmillions,andyetheneverhadayenforaCadillac.13.AwomaninTibetlookedatherstoveandquipped,“Oh,mybakingyaks.”14.Therabbit’sprogenyconsistedoftenbunnies.Itbeattherecordbyahare.15.Myastutefishswimsbackwards.Itkeepsthewateroutofhiseyes.16.Hemadeabogusclaimaboutthesurgerytoremoveaningrowncellphone.17.Theintrepidparatrooperspentthreeyearsclimbingdowntreesheneverclimbedup.18.VanGoghhadavoluminousoutput.Asoftoday,Americansown423ofhis72paintings.19.Thefrugalmancomplainedaboutthecostofraisingababy.Thenursesaid,“Sure,butlookhowlongtheylast.”20.Themaladjustedbabyjuststartedtoeatsolids—hiscrib,blanket,pillows.21.Myoldneighborhoodbristledwithtrouble;eventhecandystorehadabouncer.22.UncleEddieisnotbereftofcurlylocks.He’sjusttallerthanhishair.23.Today’sfinancialphenomenon—adollarsavedisaquarterearned.24.“Whatisthenameofyourbank?”Iaskedthetimorousinvestor.“Piggy,”hereplied.25.Idon’tlikemygarrulousbarber,becausehetalksbehindmyback.26.Theprudentgirlfoundthekeytolookingbeautiful—shehangsoutwithrealuglypeople.27.Thepigeonsinourneighborhoodarequiteprescient,becausetheyalwaysknowwhenmyDadhaspolishedourcar.
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28.“Doboatssinkoften?”Iaskedthelaconicsailor.“Onlyonce,”hereplied.29.I’msuchadilatoryreaderthatittakesmesixweekstoreadtheBookoftheMonth.30.Somemakesporadicpaymentswhentheirbillsaredue,somewhenoverdue,someneverdo.31.Iaskedtheliterarydilettante,“HaveyoureadallofShakespeare?”“Ithinkso,”hereplied,“unlesshe’swrittensomethinglately.”32.Aflyinggooseinaquandaryasked,“Whydowealwaysfollowthesameleader?”Thegoosenexttohimanswered,“Becausehe’sgotthemap.”33.Aboreistheguywho,whenyouaskhimhowhefeels,hetellsyousowithgusto.34.Thepertinentadvicemyfatherwasgivenwastobuyausedcarwhenitwasnew.35.Atrenchantremark:acathasninelives,butabullfrogcroakseverynight.36.Myfamilyhadtojettisonourcar.Ithadlowmileage,butmostofitfrombeingtowed.37.Thecharitywasreputedtohaveraisedthreemilliondollars.Nowtheyaregoingoutinsearchofadisease.38.Squeamishaboutpayingarestaurantcheck,hereachedforitasthoughitwereasubpoena.39.He’ssoparsimonioushetossesmoneyaroundlikemanholecovers.40.Han’sparentsweren’ttoothrilledwithhim.Hismotherhadapenchantforwrappinghislunchinaroadmap.41.ThepompousactorranthegamutfromAtoB.42.Ourglibdoctorisahumorist.Hesaidmyunclehasthebodyofa20-year-old—atwenty-year-oldChevy.43.WecallourvigilantdogRolex,becausehe’sawatchdog.44.Myartlessneighborlostherdogbutrefusedtoputanadinthenewspaper—hesaidhisdogcan’tread.45.Ourdoctorhasalucrativepractice;hejustboughtacemetery.46.Weheardoftheasininechickenwhosatonanax,tryingtohatchet.47.Markaskedhissagewaiter,“WhatdoyoucalltwothousandpoundsofChinesesoup?”Theanswerwas,“Wonton.”48.LastChristmasItoldSantawhatIwanted.Hisretortwas,“Me,too.”49.Theabstemiousyoungmanboastedthathehadfinallygivenuptryingtoquitsmoking.50.P.T.Barnum’sgrotesquetwo-headedmanaskedhimforaraise.“Afterall,”hesaid,“Ihavetwomouthstofeed.”51.Eddieisaparagonofstyle.Hehasasuitforeverydayoftheyear—andthisisit.52.Itwassocoldthat,whenthethermometerplungedtoitsnadir,IsneezedandbrokemyKleenex.53.Myprofligatebrotherwasatwo-lettermanincollege.MondayandFridayhewrotehomeformoney.
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54.Shecomesfromaconfusedfamily.DuringtheCivilWartheywerefervidsupportersoftheEast.55.AuntHelenunderwentplasticsurgeryafterUncleTed,themartinet,cutuphercreditcards.56.Dr.Grillgavemeaninfalliblecureforinsomnia:“Getlotsofsleep.”57.Myinebriatedunclestoppeddrinkingrecently.Twobarssuedhimfornonsupport.58.TheteenagedriverisallegedtohavereceivedaticketformakingaU-turnintheLincolnTunnel.59.Thenewmiracledrugisahoax.Itkeepsyoualiveonlyuntilyourbillispaid.60.Whatafiascowashisattempttoraiseeggplantsbyburyingachicken!61.WhenIscrutinizetheobituarycolumn,itseemsthateverybodydiesinalphabeticalorder.62.Ienjoyedthelevityofthebumpersticker:DYSLEXICSOFTHEWORLDUNTIE!63.Youknowthatbadtimesarerampantwhencouplesgetmarriedbecausetheyneedtherice.64.Anegotistisamanwhodoesn’tgoaroundtalkingaboutotherpeople.65.CousinRandywasinthesixthgradesolong,theythoughthewasthepedagogue.66.I’vegotalotoffrozenassets—tenT.V.dinners.67.TheEnglishcomplainaboutnepotism,buttheQueengotherjobthroughfamily.68.Icaughtafishsomammoththatthepicturerequiredtwocameras.69.Jerrywasfrustratedtryingtofindhisglasseswithouthisglasses.70.Nevermakeanundertakeryouradversary.Soonerorlaterhe’llhaveyoudeadtorights.71.MyaffluentunclealwaysgivesmecashforChristmasbecauseitalwayswillbetherightsize.72.Therewasanawesomemishapatthecircusyesterday.Theliontamerneedsatamerlion.73.Didyouhearoftheplightofthenewhumancannonball?Hewashiredandfiredthesamenight.74.Mybrothermadehisfirstincomesincecollege.Hehadtheaudacitytosellthecarmyfathergavehimforgraduation.75.Aconscienceisthatominousinnervoicethatwarnsyousomeoneiswatching.76.There’snoneedtorevereJeffasaspeaker;heneveropenshismouthunlesshehasnothingtosay.77.Thejudgeasked,“Whatbizarrereasoncanyouhaveforfreeingthisdefendant?”Ajurorreplied,“Insanity.”Thejudgeasked,“Alltwelveofyou?”78.Inourneighborhoodwedon’tworryaboutcrimeinthestreet.Thefelonsmakehousecalls.79.Myparentswentonanopulentcruise.Thesmokestackshadfiltertips.80.Youcanexpediteyourweightlossbygivinguponlytwothings:aknifeandafork.
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81.Rogerissophlegmaticthatheputsmorepeopletosleepthanether.82.She’ssuchadupethatsheputazipcodeontheGettysburgAddress.83.MyeruditeneighborhasaB.A.,anM.A.,aPh.D.,butnoJ.O.B.84.Weflewonapecuniaryairline.Tosavemoney,theyusestudentdrivers.85.Ourcuckooclockisoldanddecrepit.Allitdoesnowiscomeoutandshrug.86.Eloiseisachildprodigy;shecandescribehowanaccordionworkswithoutusingherhands.87.Ourneighborhadthetemeritytoborrowourcarandthensay,“Yourairbagworks.”88.Dad’sbirthdaygifttoMomwasnotconducivetoconnubialbliss.SheexpectedaMercedesbutgotatoaster.89.Ireadaboutthecorpulentjockeywhokeptputtingalacartebeforethehorse.90.Onourvacation,myfatheraskedtheimperturbablehotelclerk,“Doyoutakechildren?”“No,”theclerkanswered,“onlycashandcreditcards.”91.Hehaduniversalbadluck.Hespentyearspayingoffafuneralplot,andthenhediedatsea.92.Mygrandfatherusedtosufferfromsenility,butheforgotallaboutit.93.NowIknowwhywecouldneverkeepupwithourneighbors.TheJoneseswerejustindictedfortaxevasion.94.Inallcandor,themoviewassobadthatpeoplewerewaitinginlinetogetout.95.AuntMinnieissofastidiousthatwhenshe’shavingguests,sherunsaroundputtinginfreshlightbulbs.96.Therewassuchapaucityofmoneyinhisfamilythattheycouldn’tgivehissisterasweetsixteenuntilshewastwenty-eight.97.Procrastinationhasitsgoodside—youalwayshavesomethingtodotomorrow.98.Wewentsightseeinguntiloureyesweresore.Thentheytookustoanidyllicsightforsoreeyes.99.UncleArthuracknowledgedthatAuntBlanchemustbedescendedfromNoahbecausewhenevertheywentanywhere,shetooktwoofeverything.100.Iknowit’sacliché,butonatripwhateveryouwantisintheothervalise.www.dr
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PANORAMAOFWORDSarticulate“Thesenator ’ssupporterswereupsetbytheadjectivesusedtodescribehim:cleanandarticulate.”Editorial,TheNewYorkTimes
cabal “If a cabal’s secrets are revealed to the wind, you should not blame the wind forrevealingthemtothetrees.”KahlilGibran
circuitous “Although it took a cricuitous route, the curveball finally reached the catcher ’smitt.”RedSmith
denigrated “Napoleon’s henchmen denigrated the memory of Voltaire whose name theEmperorabhorred.”ChristopherMorley
denouement“Weallsatawaitingthedenouementoftheplayinsilence.”MayneReid
despot “The universe is not freindly todespots, and they all perish sooner or later.”DonMarquis,TheAlmostPerfectState
dilatory “Between dilatory payment and bankruptcy there is a great distance.” SamuelJohnson
dolorous “Diabetic patients are constantly tormented by dolorous sensations.” WilliamRoberts
emanating “The feudal idea viewed all rights as emanating from a head landlord.” JohnStuartMill
enervated “I have had one of my many spasms which has almost enervated me.” LordNelson,Letters
extenuating “In Clive’s case there were many extenuating circumstances.” Dame RoseMacaulay
foreboding“Wearemoredisurbedbyforebodingsofacalamitywhichthreatensusthanbyonewhichhasbefallenus.”JohnLancasterSpalding
glut“Theworldinthatagehadaglutratherthanafamineofsaints.”R.S.Fuller,HolyWar
grandeur“Ihavestudied thegloriesofGreecebutammore impressedby thegrandeurofRome.”RainerMariaRilke
guile “Oh, thatdeceit should steal suchgentle shapes,Andwithavirtuousvizardhide foulguile.”Shakespeare,RichardIII
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impasse“WeexpecttheimpassebetweenBritainandIrantoberesolvedthisweekend.”UnitedNationsPressRelease
impregnable “The Maginot Line, a French system of fortifications, was consideredimpregnableatthestartofWorldWarII.TheColumbiaEncyclopedia
inflicted“Manyofthecaresthatweareinflictedwitharebutamorbidwayoflookingatourprivileges.”SirWalterScott
insurgent“Theinsurgents’improvisedexplosivedeviceskilledsixmoreAmericansoldiersyesterday.”MichaelWare,CNNTVBroadcast
knell “Hear it not, Duncan; for it is a knell / That summons thee to heaven or to hell.”Shakespeare,Macbeth
macabre “TheMardi Gras parade featured rowdy celebrants wearingmacabre masks andcolorfulcostumes.”ElizaBerman,LettheGoodTimesRoll
miscreant “This is the basic measure of damages, and it’s owed by themiscreants to thecompanyandshareholders.”BenStein,StateoftheUnion
mortal“Allismortalinnature,soisallnatureinlovemortalinfolly.”Shakespeare,AsYouLikeIt
neophyte “The elaborate masked ritual of the courtroom holds attraction only for theneophyteandlayman.”DavidRiesman
odious“Youtoldalie,anodiousdamnedlie.”Shakespeare,Othello
pathological “Apathological liar is one whose lies are suggestive of a mental disorder.”Webster’sMedicalDictionary
patriarch“Ifapatriarchwantstoputhisfootdown,theonlysafeplacetodoitinthesedaysisinanote-book.”FloridaScott-Maxwell
polemic“Mygreatestproblemhere,inapolemic-lovingAmerica,ismydislikeofpolemics,ofbelligerence,ofbattle.”AnaisNin,TheDiariesofAnaisNin
prescient “The Spanish Republic fell in April 1939, and World War II began soon afterbecausethoseprescientfightershadnotbeenheeded.”EdwardRothstein,SpanishCivilWar
protocol“ThemostadvantageousprotocolisveryrarelytheoneIdidfollow.”AndreGide
ramifications“Idon’tliveinalaboratory;Ihavenowayofknowingwhatramificationsmyactionswillhave.”HughPrather
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rapacious“CharlesVleviedfineswithrapaciousexactness.”JamesRobertson
regimen“Iguaranteeweightlosswhenmyregimenisfollowedstrictly.”Dr.RobertAtkins
reverie “All through the ages, people have regarded their reveries as sources ofwisdom.”RolloMay
risible “He is the most risible misanthrope I ever met with.” Tobias Smollett, HumphreyClinker
specious “It was a specious argument but delivered so effectively that it was convincing.”MurrayBromberg,WagersofSin
suffrage“Mysuccessorwaschosenbygeneralsuffrage.”JohnMarsden
thespian “I regardLievSchreiber as theoutstanding thespian of our times.”BenBrantley,TheatreCritic,TheNewYorkTimes
toxic“Ahope,ifitisnotbigenough,canprovetoxic;forhopeismoreessentiallyanirritantthanasoporific.”WilliamBolitho
verbatim “Court reporters have to be able to take 250 words a minute in their verbatimaccounts.”CourtReporters’AssociationGuide
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ANSWERS
WEEK1Day11.replete2.eminent3.steeped4.voracious5.indiscriminate6.d7.c8.a9.e10.b
Day21.prognosticate2.automatons3.matron4.abound5.technology6.d7.b8.e9.c10.a
Day31.compounded2.annals3.paradoxes4.tinge5.realm6.b7.e8.d9.c10.a
Day41.drudgery2.badgersorbadgered3.perceivesorperceived4.implored5.interminable6.e7.c8.a9.b10.d
Day5
REVIEW1.n2.o3.r4.d5.g6.l7.i8.h9.e10.t11.j12.s13.p14.b15.c16.q17.a18.f19.k20.m21.v22.u23.w24.x
SENSIBLESENTENCES?1.voracious2.interminable3.tinge4.realm5.eminent6.abound7.perceive8.badgers9.automatons10.technology11.yes12.yes13.yes14.yes
WORDSEARCH11.annals2.replete3.matron4.implore5.interminable
WEEK2Day11.laconic2.accost3.reticent4.throng5.intrepid6.a7.d8.b9.c10.e
Day21.hapless2.irate3.furtive4.plethora5.felon6.e7.b8.d9.c10.a
Day31.vigilant2.adroit3.fabricate4.pretext5.gesticulate6.c7.a8.b9.e10.d
Day41.rudimentary2.cajoled3.enhance4.nuance5.avid6.a7.c8.e9.d10.b
Day5
REVIEW1.f2.l3.b4.s5.t6.m7.k8.r9.p10.h11.e12.i13.o14.q15.d16.g17.a18.k19.n20.c21.x22.u23.v24.w
WORDSEARCH21.felon2.pretext3.cajole4.fabricate5.vigilant
WEEK3
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Day11.wrest2.lackluster3.caustic4.loathe5.reprimand6.b7.e8.a9.c10.d
Day21.incipient2.infamous3.dupe4.jostle5.inadvertent6.a7.c8.d9.b10.e
Day31.ominous2.repudiate3.bristle4.tremulous5.cessation6.d7.e8.b9.a10.c
Day41.stipulate2.euphemism3.condolence4.mundane5.incongruous6.b7.a8.d9.e10.c
Day5
REVIEW1.g2.h3.d4.n5.m6.t7.j8.e9.q10.c11.l12.s13.a14.i15.b16.o17.r18.k19.f20.p21.v22.w23.u24.x
WORDSEARCH31.cessation2.wrest3.infamous4.bristle5.caustic
WEEK4Day11.intimidate2.feint3.alacrity4.belligerent5.disdain6.e7.a8.c9.d10.b
Day21.promulgate2.brash3.scoff4.pugnacious5.belittle6.a7.e8.d9.c10.b
Day31.laceration2.tangible3.castigate4.octogenarian5.sordid6.a7.c8.b9.d10.e
Day41.scurrilous2.aspirant3.frenzy4.dregs5.solace6.c7.e8.a9.d10.b
Day5
REVIEW1.t2.i3.j4.k5.m6.n7.a8.p9.g10.c11.b12.r13.d14.f15.h16.e17.l18.o19.s20.q21.w22.v23.x24.u
SENSIBLESENTENCES?1.alacrity2.aspirants3.dregs4.sordid5.tangible6.belligerent7.belittled8.disdain9.promulgated10.scoff
WORDSEARCH41.aspirant2.sordid3.belittle4.scurrilous5.frenzy
WEEK5Day11.rampant2.clandestine3.ethics4.inane5.concur6.e7.c8.b9.d10.a
Day21.culprit2.inexorable3.duress4.admonish5.flagrant6.c7.e8.b9.d10.a
Day31.egregious2.acrimonious3.duplicity4.paucity5.distraught6.d7.c8.b9.e10.a
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Day41.impunity2.elicit3.tolerate4.construe5.pernicious6.d7.e8.c9.b10.a
Day5
REVIEW1.t2.e3.p4.o5.q6.r7.f8.a9.l10.j11.h12.n13.k14.m15.c16.b17.s18.i19.d20.g21.w22.v23.x24.u
WORDSEARCH51.ethics2.pernicious3.acrimonious4.culprit5.flagrant
WEEK6Day11.sally2.affluent3.consternation4.feasible5.discern6.d7.b8.e9.a10.c
Day21.precocious2.perfunctory3.deride4.perverse5.chagrin6.b7.a8.c9.d10.e
Day31.laudable2.disparaged3.masticate4.fiasco5.eschews6.a7.d8.e9.c10.b
Day41.dubious2.quell3.confidant4.obsolescence5.voluble6.d7.b8.a9.c10.e
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WORDSEARCH61.quell2.consternation3.fiasco4.discern5.laudable
WEEK7Day11.implacable2.jurisdiction3.paroxysm4.skirmish5.reprehensible6.b7.a8.d9.e
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Day21.fray2.indigent3.arbitrary4.monolithic5.harass6.e7.c8.b9.a10.d
Day31.effigy2.stymie3.cognizant4.flout5.turbulent6.b7.e8.c9.d10.a
Day41.terminate2.forthwith3.oust4.revert5.exacerbate6.c7.d8.e9.b10.a
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WORDSEARCH71.skirmish2.turbulent3.cognizant4.indigent5.reprehensible
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WEEK8Day11.emaciated2.tranquil3.sanctuary4.surged5.ascend6.d7.a8.c9.b10.e
Day21.sinister2.besieged3.afflicted4.malnutrition5.privation6.b7.e8.d9.a10.c
Day31.ubiquitous2.remote3.harbinger4.thwart5.malignant6.b7.a8.d9.e10.c
Day41.excruciating2.reverberating3.fretful4.respite5.succumb6.d7.a8.c9.b10.e
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SENSIBLESENTENCES?1.afflicted2.succumb3.ubiquitous4.malnutrition5.tranquil6.reverberating7.thwarted8.ascended9.privations10.fretful11.coolourheels
PARTSOFSPEECH1.h2.e3.b4.j5.a6.c7.d8.f9.o10.k11.l12.n13.i14.g,m
WORDSEARCH81.succumb2.sanctuary3.harbinger4.ascend5.afflict
WEEK9Day11.extortion2.impresario3.bigot4.asset5.adverse6.c7.e8.b9.d10.a
Day21.entourage2.virulent3.spew4.venom5.blatant6.b7.a8.e9.c10.d
Day31.loath2.solicit3.astute4.advocate5.ineffectual6.d7.e8.a9.b10.c
Day41.vexatious2.amicable3.malady4.nefarious5.scrutinize6.c7.b8.e9.a10.d
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WORDSEARCH91.scrutinize2.vexatious3.virulent4.astute5.nefarious
WEEK10Day11.peruse2.premonition3.desist4.recoiled5.inclement6.a7.b8.d9.c10.e
Day21.obsessed2.mastiff3.doleful4.pertinent5.wan6.b7.e8.d9.a10.c
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Day31.frustrated2.interjected3.histrionics4.elusive5.symptomatic6.d7.b8.e9.a10.c
Day41.imminent2.squeamish3.engrossed4.salient5.inert6.b7.a8.c9.e10.d
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WORDSEARCH101.squeamish2.recoil3.engrossed4.desist5.interject
WEEK11Day11.poignant2.garbled3.fruitless4.inundated5.sanguine6.d7.a8.e9.b10.c
Day21.phlegmatic2.zealous3.comprehensive4.coerced5.corroborate6.b7.c8.d9.a10.e
Day31.elapse2.sporadic3.domicile4.lax5.meticulous6.b7.e8.d9.a10.c
Day41.conjecture2.lurid3.rash4.obviated5.quip6.e7.c8.a9.d10.b
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WORDSEARCH111.garbled2.meticulous3.inundate4.comprehensive5.sanguine
WEEK12Day11.diatribe2.ilk3.incoherent4.fortuitous5.inhibitions6.d7.e8.c9.b10.a
Day21.placard2.prestigious3.remuneration4.nominal5.integral6.e7.b8.a9.d10.c
Day31.utopia2.schism3.anathema4.flamboyant5.expunge6.d7.e8.b9.a10.c
Day41.truncated2.jaunty3.ostentatious4.timorous5.fractious6.a7.b8.c9.e10.d
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SENSIBLESENTENCES?1.diatribe2.utopia3.ostentatious4.timorous5.prestigious6.jaunty7.expunged8.fortuitous9.integral10.placards11.washyourdirtylineninpublic
WORDSEARCH121.prestigious2.flamboyant3.ilk4.inhibitions5.remuneration
WEEK13Day11.importune2.haven3.subjugate4.surreptitious5.incontrovertible6.b7.a8.e9.d
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Day21.eventuated2.subterranean3.emit4.ultimate5.viable6.b7.e8.d9.a10.c
Day31.premise2.incredulous3.jeopardize4.permeated5.propitious6.e7.b8.d9.c10.a
Day41.curtailed2.cryptic3.repress4.surmised5.inchoate6.b7.d8.c9.a10.e
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WORDSEARCH131.cryptic2.importune3.ultimate4.viable5.incredulous
WEEK14Day11.nettle2.aspire3.inveigh4.overt5.relegate6.d7.e8.a9.b10.c
Day21.supine2.razed3.repulse
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4.mammoth5.havoc6.d7.c8.b9.a10.eDay31.incisive2.scurry3.lethal4.precipitated5.stereotype6.d7.b8.a9.e10.c
Day41.sinecure2.stentorian3.valor4.singular5.bias6.e7.d8.c9.a10.b
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WORDSEARCH141.nettled2.inveighed3.stereotype4.bias5.scurry
WEEK15Day11.complicity2.liquidation3.culpable4.recant5.accomplice6.b7.d8.c9.e10.a
Day21.preclude2.alleged3.abrogate4.invalidate5.access6.e7.b8.a9.c10.d
Day31.extrinsic2.persevere3.landmark4.declaim5.fetter6.d7.e8.b9.c10.a
Day41.nomadic2.paragon3.controversial4.asperity5.epithets6.b7.c8.a9.e10.d
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WORDSEARCH151.abrogate2.culpable3.epithets4.recant5.controversial
WEEK16Day11.cursory2.indigenous3.interloper4.habitat5.gregarious6.b7.d8.c9.a10.e
Day21.prolific2.antithesis3.sedentary4.frugal5.bulwark6.a7.c8.e9.b10.d
Day31.cache2.cupidity3.altruistic4.coterie5.embellish6.b7.d8.a9.c10.e
Day41.amorous2.virtuosity3.progeny4.temerity5.saturated6.e7.d8.b9.a10.c
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WORDSEARCH161.frugal2.cache3.interloper4.temerity5.cupidity
WEEK17Day11.fallacious2.consummate3.concoct4.perpetrate5.subterfuge6.c7.b8.d9.a10.
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Day21.manifold2.fraught3.impeccable4.resourceful5.assiduous6.c7.d8.b9.e10.a
Day31.hoax2.components3.labyrinth4.evaluate5.murky6.a7.b8.c9.d10.e
Day41.gullible2.deploy3.attest4.exult5.enigma6.e7.a8.b9.c10.d
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WORDSEARCH171.assiduous2.resourceful3.fallacious4.labyrinth5.consummate
WEEK18Day11.innate2.abortive3.modify4.spontaneous5.accommodate6.a7.e8.b9.d10.c
Day21.crave2.myriad3.irrelevant4.urbane5.veneer6.d7.b8.c9.a10.e
Day31.deem2.buff3.romp4.latent5.inherent6.e7.c8.d9.b10.a
Day41.tortuous2.conjugal3.peregrination4.itinerant5.barometer6.b7.a8.c9.d10.e
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WORDSEARCH181.barometer2.itinerant3.myriad4.deem5.accommodate
WEEK19Day11.profligate2.strife3.legion4.coup5.megalomania6.e7.c8.a9.d10.b
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Day21.mendacious2.exonerate3.expatriate4.fiat5.amnesty6.c7.a8.d9.e10.b
Day31.dismantle2.sumptuous3.parsimonious4.pecuniary5.underwrite6.d7.b8.c9.e10.a
Day41.restrictive2.blunt3.nostalgia4.rife5.balk6.e7.c8.b9.d10.a
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WORDSEARCH191.legion2.underwrite3.rife4.balk5.blunt
WEEK20Day11.nebulous2.reviled3.indict4.pesky5.derogatory6.d7.b8.e9.c10.a
Day21.repose2.abstemious3.redolent4.omnivorous5.disparate6.b7.e8.d9.a10.c
Day31.extant2.vicissitudes3.edifice4.sultry5.trenchant6.d7.b8.e9.c10.a
Day41.lugubrious2.puissant3.unabated4.maudlin5.levity6.e7.d8.a9.c10.b
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HAPLESSHEADLINES1.j2.e3.d4.t5.h6.q7.i8.r9.f10.k
WORDSEARCH201.pesky2.unabated3.indict4.redolent5.reviled
WEEK21Day11.opulence2.scion3.obsequious4.indoctrinate5.fulsome6.b7.e8.c9.a10.d
Day21.lush2.ponder3.destitution4.supplication5.decadence6.e7.b8.c9.d10.a
Day31.disciple2.metamorphosis3.penance4.ascetic5.desultory6.b7.d8.c9.e10.a
Day41.nurture2.bonafide3.salvation4.nirvana5.materialism6.d7.e8.b9.a10.c
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WORDSEARCH211.metamorphosis2.disciple3.salvation4.bonafide5.ponder
WEEK22Day11.juxtapose2.incompatibility3.cope4.plight5.covert6.b7.c8.d9.e10.a
Day21.fabricate2.connubial3.demur4.appellation5.incapacitated6.e7.c8.d9.a10.b
Day31.escalation2.indifference3.potential4.cumulative5.recondite6.d7.e8.a9.b10.c
Day41.acknowledge2.delude3.palliate4.prelude5.chimerical6.b7.d8.c9.a10.e
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WORDSEARCH221.indifference2.plight3.acknowledge4.cope5.prelude
WEEK23Day11.maladjusted2.heterogeneous3.perspicacious4.analogous5.gamut6.e7.a8.b9.
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Day21.neurotic2.decade3.mortality4.susceptible5.phenomenon6.d7.a8.c9.e10.b
Day31.enunciate2.irascible3.introspective4.pedagogue5.inordinate6.e7.c8.b9.a10.d
Day41.perpetuate2.catastrophic3.neutralize4.mandate5.compensatory6.d7.b8.a9.c10.e
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WORDSEARCH231.pedagogue2.decade3.heterogeneous4.gamut5.perspicacious
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WEEK24Day11.inanimate2.artifact3.fetish4.anthropologist5.bizarre6.d7.a8.e9.c10.b
Day21.tainted2.prohibition3.imprudent4.taboo5.imperative6.c7.e8.b9.d10.a
Day31.contemptuous2.absurd3.bigot4.abhor5.universal6.e7.a8.d9.c10.b
Day41.originate2.entreaty3.inviolable4.vulnerable5.tradition6.b7.d8.c9.a10.e
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ADJ.LDRS./NOUNFOL.1.m2.c3.a4.o5.e6.k7.b8.j9.i10.g
WORDSEARCH241.imprudent2.inviolable3.artifact4.imperative5.inanimate
WEEK25Day11.eruption2.puny3.debris4.awesome5.dispersed6.c7.d8.a9.e10.b
Day21.conflagration2.obliterate3.rue4.initiate5.deplorable6.c7.b8.d9.e10.a
Day31.hoard2.sage3.congenial4.aegis5.detriment6.b7.d8.e9.c10.a
Day41.senile2.longevity3.doddering4.imbibe5.virile6.a7.c8.b9.d10.e
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WORDSEARCH251.deplorable2.obliterate3.rue4.detriment5.aegis
WEEK26Day11.hostile2.prevalent3.lethargic4.paramount5.remiss6.b7.a8.d9.e10.c
Day21.aversion2.superficial3.rebuke4.evince5.vogue6.b7.c8.e9.d10.a
Day31.tussle2.intrinsic3.jettison4.inevitable5.lucrative6.e7.a8.d9.c10.b
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Day41.acute2.transient3.gist4.terse5.cogent6.e7.c8.d9.b10.a
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WORDSEARCH261.prevalent2.inevitable3.superficial4.cogent5.jettison
WEEK27Day11.array2.culminate3.pinnacle4.ardent5.obscure6.b7.c8.d9.a10.e
Day21.bereft2.exultation3.constrict4.prodigy5.falter6.d7.e8.c9.b10.a
Day31.invective2.voluminous3.besmirch4.retrospect5.vitriolic6.d7.a8.c9.b10.e
Day41.inveterate2.pungent3.adamant4.humility5.egotist6.b7.a8.d9.e10.c
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WORDSEARCH271.retrospect2.ardent3.obscure4.culminate5.falter
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WEEK28Day11.propinquity2.vulnerable3.cacophony4.exploit5.bedlam6.b7.e8.a9.c10.d
Day21.disgruntled2.panacea3.eradicate4.infallible5.impede6.b7.a8.d9.c10.e
Day31.sedate2.serenity3.equanimity4.compatible5.revere6.b7.c8.e9.a10.d
Day41.avarice2.insatiable3.nadir4.irrational5.moribund6.c7.d8.e9.a10.b
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DOINGDOUBLEDUTY1.hoard3.transient6.sedate7.sage8.rebuke10.obscure11.exploit
WORDSEARCH281.impede2.serenity3.cacophony4.irrational5.infallible
WEEK29Day11.adherent2.lithe3.pathetic4.obese5.bliss6.d7.b8.a9.e10.c
Day21.apathy2.exhort3.inebriated4.fracas5.adversary6.d7.c8.e9.b10.a
Day31.gusto2.banal3.platitude4.indolent5.garrulous6.c7.a8.d9.e10.b
Day41.dilettante2.atypical3.nondescript4.wane5.pique6.b7.c8.d9.e10.a
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WORDSEARCH291.apathy2.pathetic3.indolent4.platitude5.adversary
WEEK30Day11.gaudy2.encumbrance3.extinct4.idyllic5.galvanize6.e7.c8.d9.a10.b
Day21.condescend2.malign3.jocose4.candor5.mortify6.c7.d8.e9.a10.b
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Day31.zenith2.omnipotent3.precedent4.fledgling5.peremptory6.e7.a8.b9.c10.d
Day41.wheedle2.charlatan3.rustic4.decorum5.jubilant6.a7.e8.b9.c10.d
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WORDSEARCH301.extinct2.galvanize3.peremptory4.malign5.candor
WEEK31Day11.fervid2.heresy3.prudent4.ostensible5.spurious6.c7.d8.e9.a10.b
Day21.propagate2.milieu3.anomaly4.innocuous5.surfeit6.d7.c8.e9.a10.b
Day31.concomitant2.strident3.lassitude4.deleterious5.efficacy6.e7.c8.d9.b10.a
Day41.incumbent2.ferment3.dissent4.attenuated5.arbiter6.c7.d8.b9.e10.a
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WORDSEARCH311.deleterious2.spurious3.ostensible4.dissent5.concomitant
WEEK32Day11.expedite2.celerity3.profound4.alleviate5.prodigious6.d7.c8.e9.a10.b
Day21.bizarre2.paltry3.usurp4.condone5.trivial6.c7.d8.b9.a10.e
Day31.venerable2.ambiguous3.succinct4.menial5.extraneous6.b7.c8.d9.a10.e
Day41.salubrious2.archaic3.facetious4.rabid5.emulate6.b7.c8.d9.e10.a
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SELECTINGANTONYMS1.partner2.professional3.active4.sober5.falsehood6.
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conservative7.nadir8.tiny9.condemn10.clear11.authentic12.harmful13.helpful14.wordy15.urbane
WORDSEARCH321.prodigious2.usurp3.celerity4.venerable5.salubrious
WEEK33Day11.complacent2.debilitate3.occult4.somber5.impetuous6.c7.e8.d9.b10.a
Day21.foment2.slovenly3.quarry4.discreet5.glean6.a7.e8.b9.c10.d
Day31.penitent2.evanescent3.reproach4.tantamount5.abjure6.c7.b8.d9.e10.a
Day41.connoisseur2.allay3.propensity4.wary5.deter6.c7.e8.d9.a10.b
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WORDSEARCH331.abjure2.wary3.complacent4.somber5.glean
WEEK34Day11.cumbersome2.interrogate3.vigil4.divulge5.site6.e7.c8.a9.b10.d
Day21.unmitigated2.commodious3.antiquated4.fluctuate5.disheveled6.b7.d8.a9.e10.c
Day31.tenacious2.calumny3.grimace4.asinine5.façade6.d7.c8.b9.e10.a
Day41.aucourant2.pittance3.unkempt4.noisome5.fastidious6.c7.e8.d9.b10.a
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WORDSEARCH341.unmitigated2.asinine3.tenacious4.antiquated5.aucourant
WEEK35Day11.lampoon2.whimsical3.parable4.sanctimonious5.countenance6.d7.a8.e9.c
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Day21.nonentity2.effrontery3.equanimity4.flabbergasted5.debacle6.a7.c8.e9.b10.d
Day31.mien2.refute3.hirsute4.vivacious5.gaunt6.b7.a8.d9.c10.e
Day41.stupor2.cliché3.wince4.whet5.pensive6.a7.b8.e9.d10.c
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WORDSEARCH351.parable2.refute3.hirsute4.equanimity5.whet
WEEK36Day11.degrade2.venial3.genre4.unsavory5.candid6.c7.e8.b9.a10.d
Day21.grotesque2.compassion3.epitome4.repugnant5.dexterity6.b7.e8.a9.d10.c
Day31.acme2.depict3.naive4.copious5.vehemently6.c7.d8.b9.e10.a
Day41.ingratiate2.covet3.penury4.perfidious5.ignominious6.a7.b8.e9.d10.c
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SENSIBLESENTENCES?1.deter2.asinine3.effrontery4.disheveled5.somber6.impetuous7.discreet8.perfidious9.flabbergasted10.vivacious
WORDSEARCH361.copious2.naive3.epitome4.ignominious5.depict
WEEK37Day11.servile2.sojourn3.confront4.volition5.antipathy6.d7.c8.e9.b10.a
Day21.tenable2.austere3.superfluous4.felicitous5.halcyon6.b7.d8.c9.a10.e
Day31.iconoclast2.therapy3.motivate4.rationalize5.nascent6.c7.b8.e9.a10.d
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Day41.phobia2.erudite3.vertigo4.conducive5.germane6.a7.c8.e9.b10.d
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WORDSEARCH371.nascent2.felicitous3.halcyon4.confront5.superfluous
WEEK38Day11.glib2.trend3.legerdemain4.malleable5.homogeneous6.c7.d8.a9.b10.e
Day21.fatal2.passé3.facets4.procrastinate5.stagnant6.b7.c8.e9.a10.d
Day31.capitulate2.stigmatize3.audacity4.foist5.tantalize6.d7.b8.a9.c10.e
Day41.chicanery2.docile3.tacit4.reticent5.retort6.c7.d8.a9.e10.b
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REVIEW1.f2.k3.l4.r5.e6.c7.b8.d9.h10.s11.i12.q13.j14.a15.g16.o17.n18.m19.t20.p21.v22.u23.w24.x
WORDSEARCH381.homogeneous2.trend3.reticent4.tantalize5.facet
WEEK39Day11.saga2.imperturbable3.belated4.decrepit5.vacillates6.b7.d8.c9.e10.a
Day21.opprobrium2.Machiavellian3.unconscionable4.pandemonium5.staunch6.b7.a8.d9.c10.e
Day31.vindicate2.flay3.demeanor4.heinous5.delineation6.e7.d8.c9.b10.a
Day41.infraction2.callous3.vituperation4.redress5.turpitude6.b7.d8.a9.c10.e
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REVIEW1.m2.n3.p4.a5.j6.i7.h8.f9.d10.k11.t12.g13.r14.l15.b16.o17.q18.c19.s20.e21.v22.u23.x24.w
WORDSEARCH391.infraction2.heinous3.opprobrium4.imperturbable5.staunch
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WEEK40Day11.clique2.rhetoric3.facile4.extol5.mentor6.b7.e8.d9.a10.c
Day21.vilify2.cant3.magnanimous4.umbrage5.elucidate6.a7.c8.e9.d10.b
Day31.proximity2.lassitude3.vapid4.unwieldy5.vitiate6.c7.a8.d9.e10.b
Day41.fatuous2.repertoire3.imperceptible4.contort5.augment6.b7.c8.d9.e10.a
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HAPLESSHEADLINES1.e2.k3.p4.c5.q6.g7.d8.s9.n10.a
WORDSEARCH401.umbrage2.extol3.fatuous4.imperceptible5.vilify
WEEK41Day11.succulent2.intrinsic3.curry4.satiety5.pall6.c7.e8.d9.a10.b
Day21.sanction2.insidious3.allude4.potpourri5.denotes6.d7.c8.e9.b10.a
Day31.spate2.advent3.propriety4.proffer5.impious6.a7.c8.d9.b10.e
Day41.nutritive2.raucous3.shibboleth4.bogus5.substantiate6.a7.c8.e9.d10.b
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WORDSEARCH411.insidious2.bogus3.propriety4.intrinsic5.sanction
WEEK42Day11.negligible2.quandary3.expedient4.callous5.blasé6.c7.b8.d9.e10.a
Day21.diversity2.ennui3.comely4.artifice5.frenetic6.b7.c8.a9.d10.e
Day31.artless2.expurgate3.qualm4.gratuity5.begrudge6.e7.a8.b9.c10.d
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Day41.delve2.replenish3.manifest4.capricious5.requisite6.b7.e8.c9.a10.d
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WORDSEARCH421.requisite2.blasé3.capricious4.diversity5.delve
WEEK43Day11.ameliorate2.roster3.stunt4.atrophy5.maim6.c7.a8.b9.e10.d
Day21.unctuous2.cynic3.benevolent4.subservient5.iniquity6.b7.c8.d9.a10.e
Day31.largess2.mercenary3.criterion4.mollify5.repent6.a7.b8.e9.d10.c
Day41.vestige2.pariah3.aloof4.guise5.pragmatic6.b7.c8.e9.d10.a
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WORDSEARCH431.benevolent2.pariah3.guise4.iniquity5.ameliorate
WEEK44Day11.futility2.technology3.nullify4.carnage5.deluged6.c7.b8.e9.a10.d
Day21.canard2.defamatory3.plaintiff4.libel5.deprecate6.c7.d8.b9.e10.a
Day31.excoriate2.frail3.potent4.reputed5.devout6.a7.c8.e9.d10.b
Day41.impromptu2.malevolent3.profuse4.diminutive5.dulcet6.b7.e8.d9.c10.a
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SENSIBLESENTENCES?1.deluged2.diminutive3.blasé4.succulent5.frenetic6.bogus7.quandary8.benevolent9.negligible10.excoriate
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WORDSEARCH441.profuse2.deluge3.carnage4.excoriate5.nullify
WEEK45Day11.raiment2.rail3.corpulent4.wistful5.brigand6.c7.a8.d9.e10.b
Day21.rift2.raconteur3.sullen4.emissary5.ruminate6.c7.a8.d9.e10.b
Day31.livid2.taut3.martinet4.yen5.bagatelle6.b7.c8.a9.e10.d
Day41.decapitate2.penchant3.termagant4.appalled5.callow6.a7.e8.c9.b10.d
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WORDSEARCH451.appalled2.penchant3.corpulent4.emissary5.decapitate
WEEK46Day11.burgeoned2.ascertain3.disseminate4.dormant5.potentate6.b7.c8.d9.e10.a
Day21.internecine2.derived3.nepotism4.prerogative5.dearth6.d7.c8.e9.a10.b
Day31.tyro2.obloquy3.sophistry4.factitious5.encomiums6.b7.c8.d9.a10.e
Day41.charisma2.genocide3.prevarication4.hyperbole5.munificent6.e7.d8.c9.a10.b
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WHICHWORD?1.h2.i3.e4.l5.c6.m7.b8.n9.p10.f
WORDSEARCH461.ascertain2.burgeoned3.derived4.dormant5.encomium
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BuriedWords
1stWeek: automatoninterminable
2ndWeek: gesticulaterudimentary
3rdWeek: condolencelackluster
4thWeek: tangiblepromulgate
5thWeek: impunitypaucity
6thWeek: perverseconsternation
7thWeek: terminateimplacable
8thWeek: harbingerremote
9thWeek: virulententourage
10thWeek: perusesalient
11thWeek: elapsecorroborate
12thWeek: diatribeutopia
13thWeek: incontrovertibleinchoate
14thWeek: sinecureaspire
15thWeek: controversialaccomplice
16thWeek: antithesisbulwark
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17thWeek: consummatedeploy
18thWeek: urbaneitinerant
19thWeek: sumptuousunderwrite
20thWeek: lugubriousabstemious
21stWeek: sciondecadence
22ndWeek:palliateconnubial
23rdWeek: compensatoryphenomenon
24thWeek: imprudentcontemptuous
25thWeek: dodderingdetriment
26thWeek: prevalenthostile
27thWeek: falteradamant
28thWeek: impedecacophony
29thWeek: apathynondescript
30thWeek: malignwheedle
31stWeek: stridentdeleterious
32ndWeek: archaiccondone
33rdWeek: evanescentcomplacentgrimace
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34thWeek: commodious
35thWeek: parablegaunt
36thWeek: epitomecovet
37thWeek: sojournnascent
38thWeek: malleablechicanery
39thWeek: unconscionablevituperation
40thWeek: repertoirelassitude
41stWeek: shibbolethspate
42ndWeek: requisitediversity
43rdWeek: atrophyrepent
44thWeek: malevolentprofuse
45thWeek: penchantcallow
46thWeek: factitiousinternecine
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AnswerstoFinalReviewTest1.b2.a3.a4.d5.a6.c7.b8.d9.c10.a11.d12.b13.a14.c15.c16.a17.b18.a19.b20.d21.d22.a23.c24.c25.c26.a27.b28.d29.a30.c31.d32.a33.b34.b35.a36.a37.d38.c39.b40.c41.a42.b43.d44.a45.a46.c47.d48.c49.d50.c51.b52.a53.b54.b55.c56.a57.d58.c59.a60.d61.b62.c63.b64.a65.d66.a67.c68.c69.a70.d71.b72.c73.a74.d75.b76.c77.d78.c79.a80.a81.b82.d83.b84.a85.d86.b87.a88.b89.a90.d91.b92.a93.b94.d95.b96.a97.b98.d99.b100.d101.c102.a103.b104.d105.a106.b107.a108.c109.d110.d111.b112.c113.a114.d115.c116.d117.a118.a119.c120.a121.c122.d123.c124.c125.a126.b127.a128.c129.d130.c131.a132.c133.b134.a135.b136.d137.b138.d139.a140.b141.c142.d143.d144.b145.a146.b147.b148.a149.c150.c
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ANSWERS
WEEKADay1
1.toxic2.extenuating3.neophyte4.impregnable5.patriarch6.c7.a8.e9.d10.b
Day2
1.circuitous2.foreboding3.emanating4.miscreant5.protocol6.c7.e8.a9.b10.d
Day3
1.rapacious2.insurgent3.knell4.macabre5.ramifications6.e7.c8.a9.b10.d
Day4
1.denouement2.dilatory3.specious4.risible5.glut6.c7.b8.a9.d10.eDay5
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1.e2.t3.g4.a5.i6.k7.n8.p9.b10.j11.d12.r13.s14.c15.h16.f17.l18.q19.o20.m21.v22.w23.u24.x
SENSIBLESENTENCES?
1.ramifications2.toxic3.protocol4.miscreant5.circuitous6.risible7.insurgent8.denouement9.emanating10.macabre
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1.emanating2.toxic3.rapacious4.glut5.ramifications
WEEKBDay1
1.suffrage2.dolorous3.cabal4.odious5.enervated6.d7.c8.a9.b10.eDay2
1.thespian2.despot3.prescient4.verbatim5.reverie6.c7.d8.a9.b10.e
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Day3
1.impasse2.grandeur3.articulate4.pathological5.polemic6.c7.a8.b9.e10.d
Day4
1.mortal2.guile3.regimen4.denigrated5.inflicted6.c7.b8.d9.a10.eDay5
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1.h2.c3.f4.a5.s6.l7.j8.t9.o10.n11.q12.b13.e14.g15.i16.m17.p18.r19.d20.k21.w22.u23.x24.v
WORDSEARCHB
1.articulate2.enervated3.reverie4.guile5.prescientSENTENCECOMPLETION
1.a2.c3.b4.a5.b
VOC/QUOTES1.b2.e3.b4.a5.b6.c7.a8.a9.e10.b11.e12.b13.b14.c15.a16.b17.e18.a19.b20.a21.a22.b23.d24.b25.c26.b27.c28.e29.c30.a31.d32.a33.d34.b35.a36.c37.c38.a39.d40.b41.c42.b43.a44.e45.b46.a47.d48.a49.e50.b
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TableofContentsCoverCopyrightContentsIntroductionFullPronunciationKeyWEEKS1–46BuriedWordsWordsinContextAnswersFinalReviewTestPanoramaofWordsBonusWeeks
VOC/QUOTETheLighterTouch100PANORAMAOFWORDS
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