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Analogy Review

(From Weeks 15)

You have completed the first five weeks of vocabulary study. You should now be ready for the first Analogy Review. The following exercise includes thirty words you have mastered. In order to test yourself, look at the first pair of words in each group. They are related either as synonyms or antonyms. When you have decided on the relationship, look at the third word, which has the same relationship to one of the four following words (ad). When you make the correct match, you will have completed an analogyrelating two words of a second pair in the same way as the first pair. Place the letter of the word that best completes the analogy in the space provided.

____ 1. FURTIVE:STEALTHY::HAPLESS: a. generous b. wise c. unfortunate d. cheerless

____ 2. DISDAIN:RESPECT::SCOFF: a. praise b. amaze c. understand d. amuse

____ 3. PAUCITY:PLENTY::DUPLICITY: a. uniqueness b. laziness c. fear d. honesty

____ 4. CULPRIT:VILLAIN::ANNALS: a. stories b. plants c. records d. hopes

____ 5. TANGIBLE:IMAGINARY::CASTIGATE: a. build b. compliment c. shut d. improve

____ 6. ELICIT:EXTRACT::REPUDIATE: a. begin b. accept c. deny d. lose

____ 7. INTERMINABLE:UNENDING::INDISCRIMINATE: a. wasteful b. final c. daring d. unselective

____ 8. BELITTLE:SCOFF::CONSTRUE: a. solve b. deduce c. destroy d. falsify

____ 9. SOLACE:COMFORT::CONDOLENCE: a. wit b. curiosity c. pity d. envy

____ 10. ADROIT:SKILLFUL::AVID: a. strong b. eager c. bored d. worthless

____ 11. RETICENT:TALKATIVE::INTREPID: a. brave b. unending c. desirous d. fearful

____ 12. MUNDANE:WORLDLY::INCONGRUOUS: a. unknown b. hidden c. inappropriate d. wasteful

____ 13. FLAGRANT:OUTRAGEOUS::INEXORABLE: a. unrelenting b. unimportant c. unworkable d. unfinished

____ 14. CAUSTIC:SOOTHING::SORDID: a. ignoble b. alike c. changeable d. lofty

____ 15. INADVERTENT:HEEDLESS::ACRIMONIOUS: a. loud b. bitter c. false d. disunited

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Wordsearch 5

Using the clues listed below, fill in each blank in the following story with one of the new words you learned this week.

Driving While Drunk

Throughout literature we find recurring tales of forthright people who are outspoken in condemning illegal practices only to be brought low themselves when they, or members of their families, commit such acts. Since literature

reflects life, we can expect to find similar instances in which a person's __________ are compromised, and he falls prey to the __________ evil that he had publicly denounced.

Take the story of Barry Vernon (not his real name), an aggressive Ohio district attorney. Vernon could be counted upon to make __________ remarks about anyone who was driving while intoxicated. On numerous speaking

engagements, he railed against drunkenness and swore that any such __________ who was found behind the wheel of a car would be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

As fate would have it, Vernon's own son smashed into several cars, injuring four people seriously, and then failed a sobriety test.

Following that __________ violation of the law, Vernon resigned from office, saying that as a private citizen he would continue his crusade against those who drive under the influence of alcohol. Meanwhile, he wished to spend more time with his son to try to understand the young man's behavior.

Clues

1st Day

4th Day

3rd Day

2nd Day

2nd Day

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6th Week

1st Day

New Words

affluent

feasible

discern

sally

consternation

or

The Newspaper Umbrella

Our neighbor is an affluent inventor whose latest brainstorm, a feasible umbrella substitute, has been featured in many magazines. As simply as the eye can discern, it is a hard plastic strip, about the size of a ruler, which fits comfortably into a woman's handbag or a man's suit jacket. If a person is caught in a sudden rainstorm, he swings the plastic open in the shape of a cross. Attached to each arm is a cliplike device. Next, he takes the newspaper he is carrying and slides it under each of the four clips. Now, equipped with a rigid head covering he can sally forth to face the elements. To the consternation of the umbrella manufacturers, it has been enjoying a brisk sale, especially among commuters. If it continues to do well, it could have a pernicious* effect upon the umbrella industry.

Sample Sentences

Fit the new words into the proper blanks.

1.Some prisoners planned a disturbance while others would __________ toward the gate.

2.Under duress* from the tax officer, the beggar admitted that he was truly __________.

3.To the __________ of the sergeant, there was a paucity* of volunteers for the dangerous mission.

4.It's __________ to build an electric auto, but wouldn't you need a terribly long extension cord?

5.When we could __________ the city lights, we knew we were safe at last.

Definitions

Match the new words with their meanings.

6. affluent	____ a. suddenly rush forth
7. feasible	____ b. possible
8. discern	____ c. dismay
9. sally (v.)	____ d. rich
10. consternation	____ e. perceive*

Today's Idiom

I'm from Missouria skeptic, one who is not easily convinced

You might swallow his promises, but I'm from Missouri.

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