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Chapter Six Exercise
Exercises
CHAPTER 6
PART 1
Words in Context
1. The c,philanthropist gave three million dollars to a local college.
2. Pablo Picasso is I,renowned for his sculptures and paintings.
3. The company’s founder is only its g,nominal head, since his daughter make all the decisions.
4. I hope our family gathering doesn’t e,degenerate into a fight!
5. Some people are born with hemophilia, a d, congenital condition that slows the ability of blood to clot.
6. Many babies who weight only a few pounds at birth are j,viable and grow into healthy adults.
7. Chang Kong-Sang performs under the h,pseudonym of Jackie Chan.
8. Only a b,misanthrope would dislike this scene of human happiness.
9. The f,genesis of writing dates back 3,500 years to the Sumerians.
10. Endurance is k,vital to a long-distance swimmer.
PART 2
Words in Context
1. Don’t I,tantalize the baby by dangling a toy above his reach.
2. Lan’s d,phychosomatic headaches disappeared when her nasty boss left.
3. As the bomb exploded in the crowded market, b,pandemonium broke loose.
4. The h, maverick refused to follow the company dress code.
5. Disturbing thoughts troubled Keisha’s c,phyche.
6. We organized a community e,boycott of the store that discriminated against minorities.
7. Raisa’s I,odyssey as an immigrant brought her from the Ukraine, to Italy, to Argentina, and finally to the United States.
8. The g, gargantuan mountain towered above us.
9. For over a year, g, quixotic Julia Hill lived in a 600- year-old redwood tree to prevent it from being cut down.
10. Professional football players were annoyed when they had to stay at a k,Spartan college dorm rather than a luxurious hotel.
Chapter Five Exercise
Exercises
CHAPTER 5
PART 1
Words in Context
1. Soldiers who are not loyal to their army can I,subvert the morale of others.
2. Since evidence was f,equivocal ,jury members felt they could not convict the man.
3. When we feel dizzy, we lose our d,equlilbrium.
4. It seems e,equitable to give the same amount of money to each child.
5. The CEO was so busy that her k,subordinate had to handle many details for her.
6. Our b,antipathy for our enemy was so strong that we refused to talk to him.
7. Although the man was the c,antithesis of everything Cherise had been looking for, she fell in love with him.
8. It would be wonderful to have an a,antidote that acts against all poisons.
9. Using a tranquilizer gun, the forest rangers were able to j,subdue the bear that invaved our campsite.
10. Children under stress often I,revert to sucking their thumbs.
PART 2
Words in Context
1. Nazi Germany seemed L,invincible as its forces swept over mainland Europe, conquering wherever they invaded.
2. Did that star write her a,autobiography alone, or did someone help her?
3. The Vatican is an c, autonomous country that rules itself, but sits within the country of Italy.
4. The time I spent waiting for the result of my medical test seemed k,interminable.
5. The d, eccentric man ate only foods that started with the letters “b”
And “I.”
6. A million dollars seems like an e,exorbitant price for a car.
7. The sophisticated computer system seemed I,incongruous with the dirt floor and straw roof of the hut.
8. Rachel decided to g,extricate herself from the horrible date by claiming that she had a headache and needed to go home.
9. In an j,ingenious plan to prevent houses in the Netherlands from flooding, residents live in floating homes.
10. The b,autocratic ruler suddenly announced that everyone had to pay a new text.
Chapter four Exercise
Exercises
CHAPTER 4
PART 1
Words in Context
1. We could not understand the e, cryptic code.
2. The j,meticulous housekeeper dusted the room twice each day.
3. The I, zealous citizen group worked day and night to prevent the historic landmark from being destroyed.
4. If we could b, augment our parking facilities, we would serve more people.
5. If you don’t use a child car seat, you will h, jeopardize your daughter’s safety.
6. The a, accolade of the purple Heart has been awarded to many soldiers serving in Irag and Afghanistan.
7. People who become d, complacent about their health and do not get regular check ups are putting themselves at risk.
8. In some states, a breath analysis test is I, mandatory if a driver is stopped on suspicion of drunk driving.
9. The horse and chariot are now k, obsolete in warfare.
10. Products from crude oil are used to f, fabricate plastic wrap.
PART 2
Words in Context
1. History texts usually discuss events in b, chronological order.
2. The winner of American Idol received the a, adulation of her fans.
3. Thanksgiving dinners usually have a c,copious amount of food.
4. Being awarded the Oscar war the I,pinnacle of the actor’s career.
5. The f,euphemism “pass on” is sometimes used to mean “die.”
6. The office worker tried to d,cultivate the friendship of his supervisor.
7. So far, the dancers in the marathon have been on the dance floor for eighteen k,successive hours.
8. Practicing e,discretion, the lawyer refused to discuss the case with outsiders.
9. If you j,procrastinate about buying the computer, you may miss the sale.
10. The physician’s caring manner had a h,mitigating effect on my fear of the medical test.
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