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VOCABULARY PACKET: Book C, # 14A

Definitions: Note carefully the spelling, pronunciation, part(s) of speech, and definition(s) of each of the following words. Study the synonyms and antonyms. Then write the word in the blank space(s) in the illustrative sentence(s) following. 1. amplify (am’ plə fī): (v.) to make stronger, larger, greater, louder, or the like Some court rulings______the authority of the individual states. Synonyms: increase, augment, fill out, supplement Antonyms: lessen, diminish, abbreviate, shorten

2. armistice (är’ mə stis) : (n.) a temporary peace, halt in fighting Diplomats hope to negotiate an ______between the warring nations. Synonyms: cease-fire; truce

3. arrogant (ar’ә gәnt ): (adj.) haughty, too convinced of one’s own importance An ______individual is likely to find it difficult to work as part of a team. Synonyms: high-handed, overbearing, presumptuous Antonyms: meek, humble, modest, unassuming

4. bland (bland): (adj.) gentle, soothing, mild; lacking interest or taste Some people prefer to live in a place where the climate is______and unchanging all year round. Synonyms: dull, insipid Antonyms: harsh, irritating, pungent, spicy, piquant

5. disclaim (dis klām’) (v.) to deny interest in or connections with; to give up all claim to Both candidates ______any tie to special-interest groups. Synonyms: disavow, disown, repudiate Antonyms: admit, acknowledge, avow, confess

6. epoch (ep’ әk): (n.) a distinct period of time, era, age The mapping of the human genetic code marked the beginning of a promising new ______in medicine.

7. estrange(e strānj’): (v.) to drift apart or become unfriendly; to cause such a separation; to remove or keep at a distance. A long and bitter feud may ______a family that was once close-knit. Synonyms: part company, alienate Antonyms: bring together, reunite, reconcile 8. gratify (grat’ ә fī): (v.) to please, satisfy; to indulge or humor Experts advise parents not to ______a child’s every whim. Synonyms: delight Antonyms: disappoint, dissatisfy, frustrate, thwart

9. infinite (in’ fə nit): (adj.) exceedingly great, inexhaustible, without limit, endless; (n. preceded by the) and incalculable number, the concept of infinity; (cap. I) a name for God It may take ______patience to be a parent, but the rewards are equally great. A belief in the ______is a source of comfort and hope to many people who are in distress. Synonyms: (adj.) unlimited, boundless Antonyms: (adj.) limited, restricted, measurable

10. irascible (ir as’ ә bәl): (adj.) easily made angry, hot-tempered Working for an ______boss can be very difficult indeed. Synonyms: (adj.) irritable, quarrelsome, cantankerous Antonyms: even-tempered COMPLETING THE SENTENCE: From the words for this unit, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences. Write the word in the space provided using the proper tense.

11. He used to be a modest, likable fellow, but now that he has come into some money, his manner has become exceedingly ______and offensive.

12. Now that a(n) ______has finally been arranged, the even more difficult job of making a peace must begin.

13. After eating so much highly spiced food while on vacation, I craved some pleasantly ______home cooking.

14. We want to buy components that will ______our CDs without distorting their sound.

15. The Declaration of Independence’s assertion that “all men are created equal” marked a new______in world history.

16. “A dinner that is truly well prepared ______the eye as well as the palate,” a famous chef once remarked

17. Since I was obeying all traffic regulations at the time that the accident occurred, I ______responsibility for it.

18. Increasing dissatisfaction with the direction her political party was taking slowly ______her from it.

19. Most religions rest on faith in a Supreme Being of ______power and goodness.

20. I think that the vivid phrase “having a short fuse” aptly describes my neighbor’s______temperament.

SYNONYMS: Choose the word from this unit that is the same or most nearly the same in meaning as the boldface word or expression in the given phrase. Write the word on the line provided.

21. unwilling to alienate supporters ______

22. a surprisingly dull account of the event ______

23. during a time of peace and prosperity ______

24. makes presumptuous demands ______

25. forced to deal with quarrelsome neighbors ______

26. agreed to the terms of the truce ______

27. satisfied my dearest wish ______

28. increases the echo effect ______

ANTONYMS: Choose the word from this unit that is most nearly the opposite in meaning to the boldface word or expression in the given phrase. Write the word on the line provided.

29. realize that the possibilities are limited ______

30. acknowledged involvement in the scheme ______