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3rd Day

New Words

buf romp

Easy to Train

The 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 researchers embarked on an interesting project: they reared and trained a chimp in almost the same manner as they would have raised a child. The animal did beautifully, convincing the couple of the inherent ability of the chimpanzee. Cinema buffs who have seen Tarzan's clever monkey romp through the jungle also recognize the latent intelligence of those animals.

Sample Sentences

Use the new words in the following sentences.

1.Whom do you __________ to be the bulwark* of the Republican party?

2.The firemen did not have to cajole* the enthusiastic __________ into helping them extinguish the blaze.

3.When the intercity competition began, our team was supposed to __________ over our hapless* rivals.

4.At the age of 42, the artist first became cognizant* of his __________ genius.

5.Certain mice have an __________ alertness that enables them to conquer the researchers' labyrinths.* Definitions

Match the new words with their meanings.

Today's Idiom

to go against the grainto irritate

My uncle is in favor of some protests, but certain demonstrations go against the grain.

Answers are on Page 311

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4th Day

New Words

More Facts About Chimps

Chimps in the laboratory have demonstrated their ability to find their way out of the most tortuous maze. They can press buttons, manipulate levers, avoid shocks, etc. When food is placed out of reach, the animals can prepare a ladder of boxes to reach it. In his natural habitat* the chimpanzee is something of an itinerant. He goes his nomadic* way through the jungle, living on fruit, insects, and vegetables. With the aid of his long, powerful hands he can swing rapidly from tree to tree and cover considerable ground in his peregrinations. Chimps are loyal in their conjugal relationships, taking only one mate at a time. That may be another barometer of these animals' superior intelligence.

Sample Sentences

Use the new words in the following sentences.

1.The other drivers were nettled* about the ease with which our car ascended* the __________ road.

2.Arguments over money have often led to __________ havoc.*

3.The sedentary* twin was content to follow his brother's __________ on a map.

4.Signs were posted in the lobby to prevent __________ beggars and others of that ilk* from entering.

5.The warmth of Mr. Smythe's greeting each morning may be construed* as an excellent __________ of his health. Definitions

Match the new words with their meanings.

Today's Idiom

to wink atto pretend not to see

There was a plethora* of evidence to show that the border guards would wink at illegal shipments if they were paid in advance. Answers are on Page 311

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5th Day Review

While it is true that scientists have had remarkable success in teaching chimpanzees to communicate, we can be certain that even super-monkeys would have difficulty with any of the words below. However, higher animals who apply themselves can master all of them.

Match the twenty words with their meanings. Write the letter that stands for the definition in the appropriate answer space. (Note the similarity between numbers 8 and 9.)