Word Review 3 ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL WORDS

 

ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL WORDS Word Review 3

 

These exercises are based on some of the words included in Lessons 13–18. A In each of the parentheses below you will find two choices. Pick the one that fits better. 1 It broke our hearts to see the suffering caused by the (famine, wretched) in Africa. 2 Watching the piano player’s (nimble, wary) fingers was great entertainment 3 The once-rich manufacturer was trying hard to (revive, surpass) interest in his product. 4 Lois received a pat on the back for her (unruly, mature) behavior. 5 Only if you (alter, avoid) the plans for the vacation will I be able to go along with you. 6 Bruce’s (reckless, cautious) way of driving caused many accidents. 7 Since you are unwilling to (pursue, duplicate) the matter, I think we ought to forget about it. 8 Parker’s (casual, economical) way of handling his money saved a fortune for his family. 9 Every member of our club agreed to the new rule and it was passed (unanimously, confidently). 10 Our cellar is filled to (capacity, quantity) with old furniture and other junk.   B Opposites. In Column I are ten words that were taught in Lessons 7–12. Match them correctly with their opposite meanings, which you will find in Column II. Column I Column II 1 ingenious a starve 2 nourish b make smaller 3 commence c stupid 4 hazy d thick 5 slender e good luck 6 expand f clear 7 misfortune g driver 8 harsh h stay at home 9 migrate i smooth 10 pedestrian j finish   C Which of the vocabulary choices in parentheses fits best in these newspaper headlines? 1 “Send Food to Relieve ________ in Africa” (Famine, Underdog, Reckless, Economical) 2 City Council in ________ Vote to Lower Taxes (Casual, Fortunate, Unanimous, Ingenious) 3 Henry Ford Honored as ________ in Auto Industry (Sacred, Pioneer, Rival, Brutal) 4 Millions ________ to Warmth of the Southwest (Appeal, Surpass, Expand, Migrate) 5 Producer to ________ Musical Comedy Hit of the 1920s (Appeal, Commence, Revive, Pledge) 6 “Be ________ of Get-Rich-Quick Schemes,” Warns Banker (Wary, Reckless, Grateful, Confident) 7 Referees Fail to Control ________ Hockey Game (Nimble, Duplicate, Unruly, Vast) 8 Dieter Praised for ________ Figure (Observant, Slender, Bewildered, Casual) 9 Training Film Shows How to Avoid Being ________ Driver (Nimble, Wary, Reckless, Accurate) 10 ________ Dog Bites Three Children (Vicious, Wary, Harsh, Sacred)   D From the list of words below choose the word that means: manipulate quantity thrust penetrate rival rave pioneer duplicate capacity pledge appeal casual whirling tragedy gleam wary unruly confidence expand nourish wretched brawl surpass sacred vessel bewildered observant identify persist revise 1 self-assurance and boldness but in the phrase “_______ man” is not complimentary 2 the first in a new field and began as the French word for foot soldier 3 a competitor but originally meant one who lives across the river 4 a ship as well as a hollow utensil such as a pot, kettle, or dish 5 push as well as pierce or lunge 6 correct as well as update 7 volume or ability to learn and occurs in the phrases “full to _______” and “operate at _______” 8 give food as well as develop an attitude or habit 9 a type of drama as well as a sad event 10 talk wildly but also a form of praise   A Letter of Application. In the coming years, you may apply for jobs by mail. Your letter of application, if done well, will help you to secure a position. In the following letter, fill in the blanks, using words selected from the group below. appeal duplicate harsh innovative pursue aware expand hazy mature quantity capacity glance identify observant rave confident grateful journalist pioneer rival 84 Pine Drive Stony Point, NY 10980 April 3, 2005 Mr. George Ziotis Camp Skylark Mohawk Junction, NJ 07043   Dear Mr. Ziotis: I am hereby applying for the position of camp counselor, which was advertised in the Sunday edition of this week’s Bergen Record.   For the past two summers, I served as a counselor-in-training at Camp Tekapusha in Kiamesha, NY. My skills in arts and crafts, as well as at the waterfront, won 1_____________ reviews from the camp owners. They liked the fact that I was an 2_____________ junior counselor, always coming up with new ideas.   l am 3 _____________ that I’m now 4 _____________ enough to lead my own group. The parents of the boys I worked with during the last two years said that I related very well to their children.   In addition, I hope to 5 _____________ a career as a 6 _____________ after my graduation and would be able to organize a newspaper at your camp.   Finally, my neighbor, Ed Miller, sends his son to Camp Skylark, and he made me 7 _____________ that you want to 8 _____________ your nature program. I can help the campers to 9 _____________ local birds and flowers, another one of my skills that might prove valuable if you hire me.   I would be 10 _____________ if you called me at 212-400-5555 for an interview. Sincerely, Robert Kassel   F Words That Do Double Duty. Once again, as you did in Word Reviews #1 and 2, note the following words that appeared in Lessons 13–18. Each can serve as more than one part of speech:

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