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PChoug cowaiy J Lesson 1 “yf 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 Ii eteinrshifeg 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 Word List 2 archaic — adj, of an earlier or primitive time; ancient; no jonger in popular use; outdated ascendancy - n. Controlling influence; domination | ascertain- v. make sure astute - adj.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. en 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 hat. ate 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. a 1. He paid a moth’s rent in advance, just enough to satisfy the landlord's SOO, VAT Ce. 2. That was a very ahs fi The new justices, who were a strict and solemn group. maintained the [asec Sestestn and dignity of of the court. ‘b very se raus 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 us? = 6, [ASE > stoty, ibservation. | will follow it. waband sm ‘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 . lene 10.Leaders of religious cults maintain==~""" ver their followers by methods that can verge on brainwashing Section 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

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