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5th Day Review
Because you are learning these new words in context, they will stay with you. It is the natural method for seeing new words. Your ability to master words as they appear in normal situations should carry over to your learning many other words as you read.
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____ 1. candor |
a. arouse or excite to activity |
____ 2. charlatan |
b. humiliate, embarrass |
____ 3. condescend |
c. little known, newly developed |
____ 4. decorum |
d. in high spirits, joyful |
____ 5. encumbrance |
e. peaceful, simple |
____ 6. extinct |
f. honesty, frankness |
____ 7. fledgling |
g. unpolished, countrified |
____ 8. galvanize |
h. top, prime, summit |
____ 9. gaudy |
i. load, handicap, burden |
____ 10. idyllic |
j. merry, humorous |
____ 11. jocose |
k. correct behavior, politeness |
____ 12. jubilant |
l. unlimited in power or authority, almighty |
____ 13. malign |
m. no longer existing |
____ 14. mortify |
n. lower oneself, 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, model |
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____ 21. Achilles heel |
u. a short nap |
____ 22. forty winks |
v. weak spot |
____ 23. in the lap of the gods |
w. from one place to another |
____ 24. from pillar to post |
x. out of one's own hands |
Check your answers on page 315. Go right to it. Learn the words you have missed. Make them as much a part of your vocabulary as the other words you knew correctly.
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Analogy Review
(From Weeks 2630)
Analogies are important in our everyday lives. We often recognize one situation by relating it to a situation we have known for some time. When we think or say, "That's like. . ." we are making an analogy. Relating one thing to another utilizes our reasoning ability. Write the letter of the word that best completes the analogy in the space provided.
____ 1. ZENITH:SUMMIT::NADIR:
a. lowest point b. farthest point c. beginning point d. highest point
____ 2. COGENT: CONVINCING::TERSE: a. concise b. tight c. regretful d. average
____ 3. DECORUM:MISBEHAVIOR::PIQUE: a. good feelings b. anger c. stress d. desire
____ 4. LITHE:AWKWARD::PATHETIC: a. joyful b. dangerous c. wise d. lasting
____ 5. LETHARGIC:ENERGETIC::PREVALENT: a. open b. common c. rare d. victorious
____ 6. PEREMPTORY:ABSOLUTE::PROPINQUITY: a. cleverness b. wisdom c. closeness d. visibility
____ 7. INVETERATE:HABITUAL::OMNIPOTENT: a. famous b. all-powerful c. wise d. dangerous
____ 8. EVINCE:HIDE::JETTISON: a. apply b. purchase c. grow d. save
____ 9. PRODIGY:VETERAN::DILETTANTE: a. scientist b. sage c. day dreamer d. soldier
____ 10. ARDENT:RESERVED::VITRIOLIC: a. soothing b. angry c. biting d. foreign
____ 11. BANAL:SIGNIFICANT::INDOLENT: a. insulting b. lazy c. lawless d. active
____ 12. REMISS:NEGLIGENT::PARAMOUNT:
a. largest b. most colorful c. foremost d. fastest growing
____ 13. MORIBUND:DYING::JUBILANT: a. careful b. happy c. wealthy d. dangerous
____ 14. JOCOSE:DEPRESSED::ARDENT: a. alert b. weary c. lazy d. uninterested
____ 15. ENCUMBRANCE:BURDEN::ADHERENT: a. enemy b. partner c. supporter d. friend
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Wordsearch 30
Using the clues listed below, fill in each blank in the following story with one of the new words you learned this week.
The Environmental Society
A great deal of controversy surrounds the efforts of environmentalists to protect rare species of animals and birds from becoming 
__________. In order to save these creatures from destruction stemming from a loss of forests or water pollution, environmentalists try to 
__________ large numbers of people to pressure politicians into
passing conservation legislation. Often, however, these proposed 
__________ laws are thought to be a burden placed upon business, resulting in a loss of employment.
As the world enters the 21st century, the energy and food requirements of an increasing population are at odds with those who would 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 and 
__________ to resolve the many difficulties that lie ahead.
Clues
1st Day
1st Day
3rd Day
2nd Day
2nd Day
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