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Section I. Vocabulary through Word Lists
Word List 1
abrogate - v. To Annul; repeal; abolish; cancel
acquiesce - v. Assent; agree passively
affirmation - n, Positive assertion; confirmation
ambiguous - adj. Unclear or doubtful in meaning; vague
ambivalence - 7, The state of having contradictory or conflicting emotional
attitudes
ameliorate - v. Improve
animosity - 7. Active enmity; hatred
antithesis - n, Contrast; direct opposite of or to
aplomb — 7. Self - assurance; self - confidence; self - possession; poise
arbitrary - adj. Unreasonable or capricious; imperious; tyrannical
Directions: use the words above to complete the following sentences.
1. The rule by the committee after it was clear that it would not be
effective,
2. Although she appeared to .........10 her employer’s suggestions, 1
y could teil she had reservations
3. Despite Tom’s af fi net oF innocence, Aunt Polly still suspected he had
eaten the pie.
4. His ............ instructions misled us; we did not know which road to take.
5. Torn between loving ber parents one-minute and hating them the next, she
was confused by the ... of her feelings
6. Many social workers have attempted to the conditions of
people living in the sloms.sy
7. He incurred the!!!""*°'"%4. of the reling class because he advocated
Timitations of their power.
‘This tyranny was the 204 0425'S of att that he had hoped for, and he
fought it with all his strength.
9. Tf the speaker was nervous she didn't show it, facing the audience with
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10.The members whom you do not consult will resent any .. action
on your part.Word List 2
archaic — adj, of an earlier or primitive time; ancient; no jonger in popular use;
outdated
ascendancy - n. Controlling influence; domination
| ascertain- v. make sure
astute - adj. wise; shrewd; clever
augment- v. increase
=|} austerity -n. sternness; severity; lack of luxuries.
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automaton -7. @ machine which operates on its own without the need for human
control, or a person who acts like @ machine, without thinking or
feeling
avarice- n. an extremely strong desire to abtain or keep wealth
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aversion -n. hatred Ts be. aWe.rs< fo
avid “A. extremely eager or interested
awesome —ad). causing feelings of great admiration, respect or fear ~ AW.
Directions: use the words above to complete the following sentences.
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1. He paid a moth’s rent in advance, just enough to satisfy the landlord's
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2. That was a very ahs fi
The new justices, who were a strict and solemn group. maintained the
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4. The head of a modern school should not have Batches’ ideas
5. How can we hope to acy 2380 our forces when our allies are deserting
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‘that no one could overhear us before | told Oito the news.
7. He has a deep auc
8. A dictator prefers to have a bunch of
cabinet
9. The General stepped down because he could not accep! the ®&0SXA0
responsibility of sending men into > combat .
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10.Leaders of religious cults maintain==~""" ver their followers by
methods that can verge on brainwashingSection H. Vocabulary through Synonyms & Antonyms
PartA
Directions: Each problem word below is followed by three antonyms and
three synonyms, Part of each antonym and synonym, supply the missing
letters.
1. abhor (y.): hate
SYNOMYMS: detest J ioath / 05 ominate
ANTONYMS: ado 1 J comw Bund f idol Ze
2 panal adj): commonplaces boring ard, g
SYNONYMS: “trite fomundone “7 acne
ANTONYMS: innoWattve — / Stima! ating Sorig Ln
3. candid (adj): honest a x
SYNONYMS: frase 1 wf H forth roght
ANTONYMS: unt ble fd geeitful Jingnda i a
4, dexterity (n.); skill
SYNONYMS: adrg if ness 1 de £ fness
ANTONYMS: clu S1A