Ten Word,s in, Context meaning closest to that context of the sentences to help you figure out each word's meaning. In the space provided, write the letter of the of each boldfaced word. Use the I suggested that Monty have fruit for desseft instead he responded, "Is that an allusion to my weight?" 1 allusion After t (e-loo zhen) -noun of chocolate cake, Ray didn't have the courage to come right out and ask Luey to marry him. only an allusion to r-narriage by asking, "Wouliln't it be fili out iust one tax return?" trnstead, he made easier if we had to a. a contrast. Allusion means altruistie (51'troo-is ' tik) -adjective Altrtistic means 3 appease _ an answer. When an enemy approaches, ground squirrels show altruistic behavior. They risk their own lives to give alarm calls to nearby relatives. " "I'm not often altruistic," a. unselfish. My Brett admitted. "I usually put my own welfare first." b. cheerful. sister was so outraged when I c. greedy. accidentally scratched her favorite old (a-pez') Beatles record that nothing I could say or do would appease her. -verb Roger was furious when he saw me out with another guy, but appeased him by explaining that the "date" was my cousin. Appease means a. to annoy. 4 arbttrary (ar'bi-trdr'e) I quickly c. to calm. b. to heal. Professor Miller's students were angry that he graded essays way, rather than using clear-cut standards. in an arbitrary -adjective Parents should not enforce rules according discipline only confuses children. Arbitran'means :r qtenrlv =s5€!3 ?iis si'in'ir ass*iEed us ariii ilail arid iira','y ie-saF ) The two candidates continuously assailed each other with aecusations of - 24 ' c. b. a reference. r*€fb to their moods. Such arbitrary e. impulsive ir. siow. rairx. dishonesty. c. to suppon Assctil means a. to attack. banal (ba-n5l') The film, with its overused expressions and unimaginative plot, rvas tht: most bana[ I had ever seen. -srllective "hlice'ro see you" may be ;i hamafi C6mmeni, Lrut '"vhat if lacks in originaiity it makes up fi'rr in fiieildliness. Sfinci means a. greedy. b" to confuse. b" ur.-ri-ei:ral Chapter 7 euphemism ' (yoo'fa-miz,em) -noun ' The central Intelligence Agency is on .,change EuphemiJnl means a. a harsh 8 mercenary term. record as having ref.erred Lr. a term that doesn't offend. e. a foreign term anything." -adjective ' to of health." " Ed is totally mercenary. His philosophy is, "pay me enough, and I,ll (mffr'sa-n6r'e) 25 common euphemisms incrude "frnal resting prace,, (for grave),..intoxicated,, (for drunk), and "powder room" (for toilet)" assassination with the eeapFaemisna _ S do The con man pretended to love the wealthy widow, but he acfually married her for mercenary reasons. - Mercenar), means a. jealous. 9 syndrome ' (sin'drom) ' Syndrome means (tant) -verb _ Taint means greedy. Headaches are usually harmless, but as part of a syndrome including fever and stiff neck, they may be a sign of a serious illness. Jet lag is a syndrome resurting from flying long distances; exhaustion, headache, ancl loss of appetite. a. a group oI sympfoms I 10 taint c. a -noun _ b. angry. ' b. a cause. c. it often includes something required. The involvement of organized crime has tainted many sports, incruding boxing and horse racing. ' The government scandal tainted the reputations of everyone involved. a. to benefit. b. to damage. c. to start. l I J i 1 I : Matching Words with Definitions Following are definitions of the ten words. Clearly write or print each word next to its deflnition. The sentences above and on the previous page will help you decide on th" meaning of each word. / 1. i Determined by personal judgment, not rure or reason; based on impulse Motivated only by financial gain; greedy 3- An indirect reference A A group of symptoms typical of a particular disease or condifion ?- -1. A niiid or vague ierar ilsed as a substitute fcr one consiejereci offensrve ', o. To calm, especially by giving in to the demands '7 Lacking originality; overused; commonplace o o. t:. i. J:lplc;.1.,1r'L Y. 10. of To stain the honor of someone or something To attack physically or vertrally Unseifishly eoncemed for the welfare of others: unselfish CAUTION Do not go any further until 1'ou are sure the abo.,'e an-c\vers are correct. 'lhen ,vou can use the definitions to help you in the lollowing practices. Your goal is eventually to know the words r.vell enough so that you don,t need to check the definitions at all. Zc*-/*/naq f/n*t g > Sentence Check I Using the answer line provided, complete each item below with the correct word from the box. Use each word once. l. There have been people orice. _ enough to sell their own children for the risht 2. "Someone hasn't shown me his report carcl," my mother said, making a(n) _ to my brother. It takes a(n) -._- person ro adopt 4" The mugger J. 6. a disabled child. __ed his victims with a baseball bat. The local undertaker insists on using a(n) Barlor. F{c calis it the "slumber roonr." _ for the ehapel of his funerar The report that the halfback was addicted to drugs lmage. _(e)d the team,s ..- The only thing that wourd the dead boy's parents was imprisonment the drunk dnver who hacl killed him" of 8' Abraham Lincoln is thought to have haci l\{arfan'S & group of symptoms which includes unusually long bones and abnormal -,blood circulation. 9' The judge's harsh sentence was Rather than being based on past similar cases or on the seriousness --. of the crime,.it was based on the judge,s opinion of the defendant. > Sentence Check z 10. "You're special" probably appears on thousands when someone says it to you and means it, it never of greeting cards, ,."r but {Jsing the answer lines provided, complete each item below with two words from the box. Use each word once. l-2' tend to place the public welfare above their own self-interest. In contrast, -people _-_ people will exploit" anyone for a profit-they wili eve* se1l Liarmfi-rl produets. J-4, The angry eusicrner lauejlv _-ie)d the salesman fbr having soid her a trroken clock" The salesman quickly _(e)d her by giving her a full refund. 5-6. My boss judges performance in a(n) _ manner, praising and seolding according to his moods. And when he says, ,,please stay a few rninutei longer today," "a few minutes,' is a(n) for .,an hour.,, -- 7-8. A eentain rare ineiudes a very odel symptom-an uncontrofiable & vietim's reputation, beeause sorne peopie who hear the foul lansuaee won't understand the reason for it. urge to use obseene language" This disease can _ - 9-10. The critic hated stale language. Instead of writing a(n) _- cornmenr such as "That ballerina is light on her fcet," he *ud" un inreresting _ to the daneer's rnov€ments: "sF:e was ner/er iieavier than rnoonlieht." 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