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4th Day
New Words
paragon |
nomadic |
asperity |
epithet |
controversial |
The Effects of the Escobedo Decision
After Danny Escobedo's release from prison, hundreds of inmates began suits for their freedom on the grounds that their rights had been violated, too. Each case was heard on its merits, and in numerous instances people who had been convicted of serious offenses were freed because of the new standards established in the Escobedo case. After getting out, Danny was not a paragon of virtue, according to the police. He led a nomadic existence, drifting from job to job, and was arrested frequently. With asperity, and a few choice epithets, Danny referred to police harassment.* Although the Escobedo case was a controversial one, most agree that it inspired better police training, better law enforcement procedures, and improved scientific crime detection.
Sample Sentences
Use the new words in the following sentences.
1.In the desert, __________ tribes wander back and forth, enduring much privation.*
2.The town planners looked upon their utopia* as a __________ for other communities.
3.Some school principals attempt to repress* the publication of __________ editorials.
4.We were amazed at the display of __________ from our normally phlegmatic* neighbor.
5.A bitter quarrel was precipitated* when both politicians hurled vile __________ at each other. Definitions
Match the new words with their meanings.
6. paragon |
____ a. harshness of temper |
7. nomadic |
____ b. model of excellence |
8. asperity |
____ c. wandering |
9. epithet |
____ d. debatable |
10. controversial |
____ e. descriptive name |
Today's Idiom
the grapevinea secret means of spreading information
The grapevine has it that Ernie will be elected president of the school's student council.
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5th Day Review
Police who have resorted to wire-tapping have been able to get evidence that was useful in gaining convictions. In a sense, everyone who listens to you is wire-tapping your conversation. Are the "detectives" impressed with the extent of your vocabulary? By the end of this week you will have gained a greater familiarity with 300 words and 60 idiomsenough to educate a conscientious wire-tapper.
Match the twenty words with their meanings. Write the letter that stands for the definition in the appropriate answer space. (Numbers 1 and 13 are close in meaning.)
Review Words |
Definitions |
____ 1. abrogate |
a. descriptive name |
____ 2. access |
b. coming from outside, foreign |
____ 3. accomplice |
c. supposed, reported |
____ 4. alleged |
d. deserving blame |
____ 5. asperity |
e. destruction, disposal of |
____ 6. complicity |
f. an associate in crime |
____ 7. controversial |
g. model of excellence |
____ 8. culpable |
h. bitterness of temper |
____ 9. declaim |
i. persist |
____ 10. epithet |
j. repeal by law |
____ 11. extrinsic |
k. prevent |
____ 12. fetter (v.) |
l. speak loudly |
____ 13. invalidate |
m. partnership in wrongdoing |
____ 14. landmark (adj.) |
n. to deprive of legal force, cancel |
____ 15. liquidation |
o. renounce previous statements |
____ 16. nomadic |
p. to hamper, to chain |
____ 17. paragon |
q. admittance |
____ 18. persevere |
r. wandering |
____ 19. preclude |
s. historic |
____ 20. recant |
t. debatable |
Idioms |
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____ 21. woolgathering |
u. a means of spreading information |
____ 22. to whitewash |
v. absentmindedness |
____ 23. break the ice |
w. to conceal defects |
____ 24. the grapevine |
x. make a start |
Now check your answers on page 310. Make a record of those words you missed.
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Analogy Review
(From Weeks 1115)
By now you may have realized that the antonyms of the words you have studied often present problems. First you have to know the synonyms and then figure out what the opposite meanings are. This provides a good test of your mastery of new words. Place the letter of the word that best completes the analogy in the space provided. When you have checked your answers, immediately refer to the word or words you have missed. Instant review of words that you have not completely mastered will bring good results.
____ 1. NOMADIC:WANDERING::FORTUITOUS: a. accidental b. planned c. regrettable d. divisive
____ 2. VIABLE:USELESS::PROPITIOUS:
a. unfavorable b. proper c. imaginable d. fortunate
____ 3. POIGNANT:MOVING::SANGUINE: a. tragic b. optimistic c. regretful d. bloody
____ 4. LETHAL:HARMLESS::OVERT: a. obvious b. hidden c. opposite d. weird
____ 5. METICULOUS:CAREFUL::LAX: a. legal b. graceful c. firm d. negligent
____ 6. ASPERITY:EVEN-TEMPEREDNESS::ALLEGED: a. sworn b. proven c. complete d. secret
____ 7. CULPABLE:BLAMEWORTHY::ABROGATE: a. advise b. confirm c. abolish d. advance
____ 8. IMPORTUNE:BEG::SUBJUGATE: a. escape b. delay c. understand d. conquer
____ 9. PHLEGMATIC:ENTHUSIASTIC::ZEALOUS: a. inferior b. uninterested c. involved d. aged
____10. SINGULAR:COMMON::FLAMBOYANT: a. tasteful b. dangerous c. dull d. insincere
____11. INCISIVE:VAGUE::SINGULAR: a. alone b. voiceless c. rare d. ordinary
____12. RAZE:BUILD UP::OBVIATE: a. remove b. clear c. include d. improve
____13. FRACTIOUS:AGREEABLE::TIMOROUS: a. involved b. brave c. shy d. unimportant
____14. PERMEATE:SPREAD::EVENTUATE: a. starve b. insult c. report d. compliment
____15. ASPIRE:SURRENDER::INVEIGH: a. starve b. insult c. report d. compliment
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