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 Lesson 1 Vocabulary Study 

I. To help yourself learn the new vocabulary, restate the definitions in your own words.

Vocabulary Word / My Definition
  1. elated

  1. fatalistic

  1. licentious

  1. pensive

  1. abduction 

II. For each root word, write its meaning in the middle column. In the last column,listthe star word and one other that contains this root.

ROOT / MEANING / FOUND IN
ab
duct

III. Choose the word from the word list above that best completes each sentence.

  1. The ______historian claims that we are unable to control the outcomes of future events.
  2. The politicians were ______after learning the positive election results.
  3. Instead of taking immediate action to correct the problem, Mary became quiet and ______.
  4. ______politicians lower a country’s moral reputation in the world.
  5. The child was thought to be ______, but it turned out he had just wandered off.

IV. For homework, complete the sentences for 7, 8, 9, and 10 of Exercise 2 on page 17 of your vocabulary workbook. Write the sentences endings in the workbook.

Lesson 1 Vocabulary Study

I. To help yourself learn the new vocabulary, restate the definitions in your own words.

Vocabulary Word / My Definition
  1. alienate

  1. lackadaisical

  1. paucity

  1. abrasive

  1. ambiguous 

II. For each root word, write its meaning in the middle column. In the last column, list the star word and one other that contains this root.

ROOT / MEANING / FOUND IN
ras
ambi

III. Choose the word from the word list above that best completes each sentence.

  1. Do not become ______when collecting honey from a beehive.
  2. A bad attitude ______your teachers.
  3. John realized that the ______of money would prevent him from buying an expensive car.
  4. The agreement between the countries was ______and lead to many more conficts.
  5. The teacher had an ______nature and was often harsh in her critiques.

IV. For homework, complete the sentences for 1, 5, and 6 from Exercise 2 on page 17 of your vocabulary workbook. Write the sentences endings in the workbook.

 Lesson 1 Vocabulary Study 

I. To help yourself learn the new vocabulary, restate the definitions in your own words.

Vocabulary Word / My Definition
  1. epigrams

  1. obtrude

  1. numismatist

  1. acrid 

  1. amicable 

II. For each root word, write its meaning in the middle column. In the last column, list the star word and one other that contains this root.

ROOT / MEANING / FOUND IN
acri
ami

III. Choose the word from the word list above that best completes each sentence.

  1. When a matador is fighting a bull, enthusiastic fans must remember not to ______themselves into the ring.
  2. The papers were signed ______and the former partners parted as friends.
  3. Every adventurous ______loves to discover rare coins.
  4. ______yield concise and clever truths.
  5. The ______smelling food seemed very unappetizing.

IV. For homework, complete the sentences for 2, 3, and 4 from Exercise 2 on page 17 of your vocabulary workbook. Write the sentences endings in the workbook.

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