Match the word and definition. Use each choice only once.
1. An intrepid person b
2. A person who show disdane h
3. A aficionadaj
4. An aficionado I
5. A cosmopolitan person g
6. A melancholy person f
7. A capricious person k
8. An altruistic person d
9. A gullible person i
10. An asroit persona
Words in Context
1.The baseball b,aficionado traveled from Costa Rica to attend the World Series.
2.The I,hypocritical vice president lectures employees about honesty, but stole money from the company.
3.Writers and actor Damon Wayans and Keenan Ivory Wayans a g,fraternal relationship.
4.The chef showed her f,disdane for the poorly cooked meal by refusing to eat it.
5.The c, altruistic billionaire Li Ka-Shing gave money to build roads in his native town of Shantou.
6.The cat is an a, adroit animal that can easily jump from place to place.
7.The j,intrepid soldier let the charge anainst the enemy.
8.Military service in many countries can make a person more e, cosmopolitan.
9.Long, lonely days put me in a k, melancholy mood.
10.The h, gullible immigrant believed that streets in the United States were paved with gold.
Using Related Words
1.Venerate, venerable
People of the United States venerate the “Founding”
Fathers.” Among the most venerable is Thomas Jefferson, chief author of the Declaration of the Indepandence and third president of the United States. Under his guidance, the Louisiana Ourchase more than doubled the land of the United Stated. He was a talented architect and spoke seven languages.
2.Hypocrite, hypocritical
Despite these achievements, Jefferson was a hupocrite in some ways. In the Declaration of Independence, he wrote that people have a right to liberty, yet the hypocritical Jefferson kept slaves. In fact, recent genetic testing shows that he probably fathered a son by his slave Sally Hemings.
3.Capriciousness, capricious
Jefferson was also capricious in his spending habits. Born a wealthy plantation owner, at time he simply ignores his fanances, importing expensive items from England and France regardless of whether he could afford them. Perhaps because of this capriciousness in spending, he died in dept.
4.Fraternized, fraternal
For years he fraternized with another founding father, John Adams. Later, though, they fought. Toward the end of their lives, their letters show that they once again established a fraternal relationship.
5.Altruistic, altruism
Jefferson’s belief in working for the public good made him a great patriot and president. One example of this altruism is that he donated much of his time to founding and direction the University of Virginia. He was altruistic enough to design its originalbuildings and search throughout Europe to find the best faculty members available.
Find the Example
1.A cosmopolitan aficionado a, worldwide opera goer.
2.A capriciously melancholy moodb, an unpredictably sad teenager.
3.Venerable people in a flaternal relationshipa, senior citizen brothers.
4.What a altruistic but gullible, person might do b,give to a phony charity.
5.When interpid and adroit action is needed a, a snake attack.
Part2
Who’s Who?
Match the word and definition. Use each choice only once.
1. A dogmatic person is k
2. A frugal person is I
3. A astute person is g
4. A candid person is a
5. A stoic person is f
6. A alien person is b
7. A affluent person is j
8. A exuberent person is i
9. A gauche person is h
10. A frivolous person is d
Words in Context
1.Some people feel that buying expensive jewelry is a h, frivolous way to spend money, but others feel it is a good investment.
2.It is wise to be e, cordial to your neighbors.
3.TheI, stoic child did not cry during the painful medical procedure.
4.The g, exuberant game show contestant jumped for joy when he won $200,000.
5.Race car funs were amazed where the k, novice won the championship.
6.Discount stores appeal to I, frugal people.
7.He was so j, gauche that he talks to other woman on his call phone while he was out on a date.
8.The physician was d, candid with the patient about the seriousness of her illness.
9.Several movies have been made about fictional b, alien invaders from Mars who land on Earth.
10.Your f, dogmatic statements leave no room for disagreement.
Using Related Words
1.Affluent, affluence
Although many U.S. presidents come fromaffluentfamilies, Abraham Lincoln was born in relative poverty. After his mother died when he was a small child, his family moved several times, making difficult journeys through wilderness. Lincoln attended school for only a few years, but though self-education, he was able to become a lawyer. In this profession, he rose to affluence.
2.Frugal, frugality
Nevertheless, Lincoln remained quitefrugal .His lack of luxury was a habit from his childhood. His wife, however, did not enjoyfrugality . She was criticized for her expensive parties and fine clothes.
3.Cordiality, cordial
In the small town of Illinois, Lincoln developed a reputation forcordiality . As acordial lawyer, he spent many hours entertaining others by telling stories.
4.Astute, astuteness
This proved to be anastutecourtroom strategy, for lawyers often underestimated him. Behind his friendliness, though, lay muchastutenessand sophistication in legal matters.
5.Candor, candid
As president of the United States during the Civil War, Lincoln had to make many difficult decisions. At time, he was considered less thancandidwith his advisers. But Lincoln had to please many people. If he usedcandorwith all of them, they would have been quote unhappy. So, as he did in the law, he entertained them with stories and put off decisions. Lincoln led The Union to victory in the Civil War, but shortly afterward, he was assassinated.
Find the Example
1.An affluent alien b, a rich Frenchman
2.Candidly dogmatic individual b, truthful, opinionated man
3.A novice to frugality a, first-time discount shopper.
4.A gauche thing to say a frivolous person c, How silly you are!
5.A reason it is astute to be cordial a, People will like you.
