Verbal Master Level IV Unit 7
DEFINITION REVIEW
Name: _______________________________________
Date: __________
New Words
guile
deter
ironic
volition
deride
1. guile deter ironic volition deride
2. guile deter ironic volition deride
3. guile deter ironic volition deride
4. guile deter ironic volition deride
5. guile deter ironic volition deride
6. guile deter ironic volition deride
7. guile deter ironic volition deride
8. guile deter ironic volition deride
9. guile deter ironic volition deride
10. guile deter ironic volition deride
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Verbal Master Level IV Unit 7
READING APPLICATION
Name: _______________________________________
Date: _____________
The officer knew that she would have to use all of her guile to deter the suspect from pulling the
trigger. She thought it ironic that he had the volition to fire the gun simply because someone
started to deride him in front of his friends.
QUESTIONS
1. Why did the woman use her guile?
____________________________________________________________________________
2. What did she try to deter the suspect from doing?
___________________________________________________________________________
3. What did she think was ironic?
___________________________________________________________________________
4. What did the suspect have the volition to do?
___________________________________________________________________________
5. Where did someone start to deride him?
­­___________________________________________________________________________
MATCHING
1. guile
a.
a conscious choice, will
2. deter
b.
to prevent, to stop
3. ironic
c.
to make fun of, ridicule
4. volition
d.
cunning, craftiness
5. deride
e.
unexpected
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Verbal Master Level IV Unit 7
SILENT READING
Name: _______________________________________
Date: ________
The officer knew that she would have to use all of her _________________ to ______________ the suspect from pulling the trigger. She thought it _______________ that he had the _______________ to fire the gun simply because someone started
to _______________ him in front of his friends.
volition
guile
deter
ironic
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Verbal Master Level IV Unit 7
REINFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES
Name: _______________________________________
Date: ________
Circle the Correct Response - Yes or No
1. Is it good for someone to use their guile to escape danger? yes or no
2. Should parents deter their children from doing something dangerous? yes or no
3. Is it ironic that the sun should rise and set everyday? yes or no
4. Do coaches expect that their team will practice out of their own volition? yes or no
5. Would you expect someone to be happy when they are derided in public? yes or no
Select the Answer that Best Completes the Sentence
1. The boys often ( deter / guile / deride ) the girls by making fun of them.
2. The woman had the ( volition / deter / guile ) to be a doctor ever since she was a little girl.
3. The road blocks helped ( deride / deter / ironic ) traffic during construction.
4. The girl’s team thought it ( deride / guile / ironic ) that the boy’s team always won.
5. The ( volition / guile / deter ) of the detective brought him great fame.
Fill in the Blank with the Word that Best Fits
guile
deter
ironic
volition
deride
1. The boy’s ( ______________ ) to finish school was very strong.
2. The man tried to ( _____________ ) the accident before it happened.
3. The police decided to use their ( _______________ ) to find the missing boy.
4. The boy did not like to ( ______________ ) his friends for their mistakes.
5. The coach thought it ( _______________ ) that his team should lose so many games.
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Verbal Master Level IV Unit 8
DEFINITION REVIEW
Name: _______________________________________
Date: __________
New Words
prodigal
discernment
anarchy
apathy
provincial
1. prodigal discernment anarchy apathy provincial
2. prodigal discernment anarchy apathy provincial
3. prodigal discernment anarchy apathy provincial
4. prodigal discernment anarchy apathy provincial
5. prodigal discernment anarchy apathy provincial
6. prodigal discernment anarchy apathy provincial
7. prodigal discernment anarchy apathy provincial
8. prodigal discernment anarchy apathy provincial
9. prodigal discernment anarchy apathy provincial
10. prodigal discernment anarchy apathy provincial
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Verbal Master Level IV Unit 8
READING APPLICATION
Name: _______________________________________
Date: _____________
The foreign minister was disgusted with the prodigal king’s behavior. His spending was out of control. The people could not let this continue. The minister knew that the king’s lack of discernment
could only lead to anarchy. The king’s apathy toward this was quite provincial.
QUESTIONS
1. How did the prodigal king behave?
____________________________________________________________________________
2. What showed the king’s lack of discernment?
___________________________________________________________________________
3. What would lead to anarchy?
___________________________________________________________________________
4. What did the king show apathy toward?
___________________________________________________________________________
5. What did the king’s provincial attitude affect?
­­___________________________________________________________________________
MATCHING
1. prodigal
a.
a lack of emotion or interest
2. discernment
b.
insight; ability to see things clearly
3. anarchy
c.
extravagant, wasteful
4. apathy
d.
lawlessness, lack of government or control
5. provincial
e.
narrow, limited in one’s outlook
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Verbal Master Level IV Unit 8
SILENT READING
Name: _______________________________________
Date: ________
The foreign minister was disgusted with the ______________ king’s behavior. His spending was out of control. The people could not let this
continue. The minister knew that the king’s lack of _____________
could only lead to _____________. The king’s _____________
toward this was quite ________________.
prodigal
anarchy
apathy
discernment
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REINFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES
Name: _______________________________________
Date: ________
Circle the Correct Response - Yes or No
1. Should a prodigal government be allowed to continue? yes or no
2. Would a doctor’s discernment allow him to diagnose an illness? yes or no
3. Is anarchy good for a democratic country? yes or no
4. Is it good to show apathy toward a dying patient? yes or no
5. Do great artists have provincial styles? yes or no
Select the Answer that Best Completes the Sentence
1. If you only study modern art, then your opinions may be ( discernment / prodigal / provincial ).
2. The teacher showed how careful ( apathy / discernment / prodigal ) can solve difficult problems.
3. Lack of strong governmental control can result in ( provincial / discernment / anarchy ).
4. My father helped stop the ( provincial / prodigal / anarchy ) governor from getting more donations.
5. Your ( apathy / prodigal / discernment ) is apparent in your messy homework.
Fill in the Blank with the Word that Best Fits
prodigal
discernment
anarchy
apathy
provincial
1. The boy’s careful ( _____________ ) allowed him to quickly solve the puzzle.
2. The man’s ( _______________ ) toward his brother was clear in his actions.
3. The police were ( _______________ ) with the money from the fund raiser.
4. The well traveled boy did not like the ( ________________ ) attitudes of his American friends.
5. The attitude of the leader caused ( _______________ ) among his followers.
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Verbal Master Level IV Unit 9
DEFINITION REVIEW
Name: _______________________________________
Date: __________
New Words
infamous
solemn
renounce
hedonistic
philanthropy
1. infamous solemn renounce hedonistic philanthropy
2. infamous solemn renounce hedonistic philanthropy
3. infamous solemn renounce hedonistic philanthropy
4. infamous solemn renounce hedonistic philanthropy
5. infamous solemn renounce hedonistic philanthropy
6. infamous solemn renounce hedonistic philanthropy
7. infamous solemn renounce hedonistic philanthropy
8. infamous solemn renounce hedonistic philanthropy
9. infamous solemn renounce hedonistic philanthropy
10. infamous solemn renounce hedonistic philanthropy
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Verbal Master Level IV Unit 9
READING APPLICATION
Name: _______________________________________
Date: _____________
The infamous rock singer’s solemn announcement shocked the world. He had decided to renounce his hedonistic behavior and commit the rest of his life to philanthropy.
QUESTIONS
1. What made the rock singer infamous?
____________________________________________________________________________
2. What made the announcement solemn?
___________________________________________________________________________
3. What did he renounce?
___________________________________________________________________________
4. What did giving up his hedonistic behavior result in?
___________________________________________________________________________
5. How would he commit his life to philanthropy?
­­___________________________________________________________________________
MATCHING
1. infamous
a.
donating to charity the love of mankind
2. solemn
b.
deeply serious, grave
3. renounce
c.
having a very bad reputation
4. hedonistic
d.
to give up, to reject
e. pleasure seeking, gives in to all his wants
5. philanthropy
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Verbal Master Level IV Unit 9
SILENT READING
Name: _______________________________________
Date: ________
The _____________ rock singer’s _____________ announcement shocked the world. He had decided to _____________
his _____________ behavior and commit the rest of his life to
______________.
infamous
philanthropy
hedonistic
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REINFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES
Name: _______________________________________
Date: ________
Circle the Correct Response - Yes or No
1. Can being infamous get you a lot of attention? yes or no
2. Is church considered a solemn place? yes or no
3. Is it a good idea to renounce people who are trying to help you? yes or no
4. Are monks hedonistic? yes or no
5. Can philanthropy make the world a better place? yes or no
Select the Answer that Best Completes the Sentence
1. The ( solemn / infamous / philanthropy ) of Ms. Jones provided many charities with needed cash.
2. A ( hedonistic / solemn / infamous ) dance was performed at the king’s funeral.
3. The immigrant couple decided to ( philanthropy / solemn / renounce ) their ties with their home
land.
4. The tennis player was ( philanthropy / infamous / renounce ) for throwing tantrums on the court.
5. The boy was used to the ( hedonistic / infamous / solemn ) performance of his favorite rock star.
Fill in the Blank with the Word that Best Fits
infamous
solemn
renounce
hedonistic
philanthropy
1. The governor will ( _______________ ) his appointment to office.
2. It was a ( ________________ ) night when the apartment burned down.
3. Jesse James was ( __________________ ) for his murderous deeds.
4. The ( _______________ ) of St. Mark’s Church is well known.
5. The ( _______________ ) resort catered to young, single people.
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Verbal Master Level IV Unit 10
DEFINITION REVIEW
Name: _______________________________________
Date: __________
New Words
censure
acquiesce
arrogant
squander
advocate
1. censure acquiesce arrogant squander advocate
2. censure acquiesce arrogant squander advocate
3. censure acquiesce arrogant squander advocate
4. censure acquiesce arrogant squander advocate
5. censure acquiesce arrogant squander advocate
6. censure acquiesce arrogant squander advocate
7. censure acquiesce arrogant squander advocate
8. censure acquiesce arrogant squander advocate
9. censure acquiesce arrogant squander advocate
10. censure acquiesce arrogant squander advocate
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Verbal Master Level IV Unit 10
READING APPLICATION
Name: _______________________________________
Date: _____________
The politician’s career ended with public censure. The politician had no choice but to acquiesce
to the will of the people. His arrogant behavior caused him to squander away the confidence the
public had given him. He could no longer be their advocate.
QUESTIONS
1. What ended in censure?
____________________________________________________________________________
2. Why did the politician acquiesce?
___________________________________________________________________________
3. What did his arrogant behavior cause him to do?
___________________________________________________________________________
4. What did he squander?
___________________________________________________________________________
5. Why could he no longer be their advocate?
­­___________________________________________________________________________
MATCHING
1. censure
a.
superior to others, snooty
2. acquiesce
b.
to condemn severely for doing something bad
3. arrogant
c.
to give in, to agree
4. squander
d.
to speak in favor of, support
e. to waste, use up
5. advocate
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Verbal Master Level IV Unit 10
SILENT READING
Name: _______________________________________
Date: ________
The politician’s career ended with public _______________. The
politician had no choice but to ______________ to the will of the
people. His _____________ behavior caused him to ___________
away the confidence the public had given him. He could no longer be
their ______________ .
arrogant
acquiesce
squander
censure
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VerbalMaster
MasterLevel
LevelIV
IVUnit
Unit10
1
REINFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES
Name: _______________________________________
Date: ________
Circle the Correct Response - Yes or No
1. Can censure bring about change? yes or no
2. Should you acquiesce to other people’s good ideas? yes or no
3. Would an arrogant person be likely to agree with someone else’s ideas? yes or no
4. Should you squander your last dollar? yes or no
5. Can a family advocate a foster child? yes or no
Select the Answer that Best Completes the Sentence
1. A judge can choose to ( acquiesce / censure / advocate ) a person instead of sending him to jail.
2. It is better to save your money than ( squander / acquiesce / censure ) it.
3. Don’t be so ( advocate / acquiesce / arrogant ) when you are right.
4. Our church members ( advocate / censure / arrogant ) missions to South America.
5. The husband chose to ( squander / censure / acquiesce ) to the desires of his wife.
Fill in the Blank with the Word that Best Fits
censure
acquiesce
arrogant
squander
advocate
1. Mr. Johnson was an ( ______________ ) for Special Olympics.
2. His ( ______________ ) attitude only brought him trouble.
3. The ( _________________ ) of the company president was decided by the board of directors.
4. The slave will ( ______________ ) to his master.
5. The runner made sure not to ( ______________ ) his energy in the marathon.
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Verbal Master Level IV Unit II
DEFINITION REVIEW
Name: _______________________________________
Date: __________
New Words
vacillate
uniform
elusive
ameliorate
disparaging
1. vacillate uniform elusive ameliorate disparaging
2. vacillate uniform elusive ameliorate disparaging
3. vacillate uniform elusive ameliorate disparaging
4. vacillate uniform elusive ameliorate disparaging
5. vacillate uniform elusive ameliorate disparaging
6. vacillate uniform elusive ameliorate disparaging
7. vacillate uniform elusive ameliorate disparaging
8. vacillate uniform elusive ameliorate disparaging
9. vacillate uniform elusive ameliorate disparaging
10. vacillate uniform elusive ameliorate disparaging
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Verbal Master Level IV Unit II
READING APPLICATION
Name: _______________________________________
Date: _____________
The students hated it when the teacher would vacillate on a grading decision. They wished that the
policy would remain uniform and not be so elusive. Most felt a strict grading policy could ameliorate the disparaging remarks said towards the teacher.
QUESTIONS
1. On what did the teacher vacillate?
____________________________________________________________________________
2. Why did the students want the grading policy to be uniform?
___________________________________________________________________________
3. What was elusive?
___________________________________________________________________________
4. What would a strict grading policy ameliorate?
___________________________________________________________________________
5. Why are the comments disparaging?
­­___________________________________________________________________________
MATCHING
1. vacillate
a.
hard to pin down, evasive
2. uniform
b.
to be indecisive
3. elusive
c.
consistent, unchanging
4. ameliorate
d.
to say uncomplimentary things about
5. disparaging
e.
to make better, to make more tolerable
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SILENT READING
Name: _______________________________________
Date: ________
The students hated it when the teacher would ______________ on a grading decision. They wished that the policy would remain
____________ and not be so _______________. Most felt a
strict grading policy could _____________ the _____________
remarks said towards the teacher.
uniform
vacillate
ameliorate
elusive
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REINFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES
Name: _______________________________________
Date: ________
Circle the Correct Response - Yes or No
1. Should you vacillate on important decisions? yes or no
2. Should laws be uniform for all people? yes or no
3. Is it good for a student to be elusive when answering questions on a test? yes or no
4. Can a cookie ameliorate the pain of a scraped knee for a child? yes or no
5. Would a kind comment be considered disparaging? yes or no
Select the Answer that Best Completes the Sentence
1. The doctor made a ( uniform / vacillate / disparaging ) remark about how the emergency was
handled.
2. Diplomats try to ( ameliorate / uniform / vacillate ) tense issues between countries.
3. A ( disparaging / uniform / elusive ) measure of academic performance is the SAT.
4. Peace was ( disparaging / vacillate / elusive ) in the war torn country.
5. A sleazy politician will often ( ameliorate / vacillate / uniform ) on the issues.
Fill in the Blank with the Word that Best Fits
vacillate
uniform
elusive
ameliorate
disparaging
1. Tests must be performed in a ( _______________ ) way to be valid.
2. That ( _________________ ) remark hurt my feelings.
3. The runaway boy remained ( ______________ ) to the police.
4. A small piece of metal will ( _________________ ) when placed between two magnets.
5. The young boy wanted to ( _________________ ) the wrong doings of his brother.
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Verbal Master Level IV Unit 12
DEFINITION REVIEW
Name: _______________________________________
Date: __________
New Words
solicit
incoherent
articulate
flagrant
orthodox
1. solicit incoherent articulate flagrant orthodox
2. solicit incoherent articulate flagrant orthodox
3. solicit incoherent articulate flagrant orthodox
4. solicit incoherent articulate flagrant orthodox
5. solicit incoherent articulate flagrant orthodox
6. solicit incoherent articulate flagrant orthodox
7. solicit incoherent articulate flagrant orthodox
8. solicit incoherent articulate flagrant orthodox
9. solicit incoherent articulate flagrant orthodox
10. solicit incoherent articulate flagrant orthodox
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Verbal Master Level IV Unit 12
READING APPLICATION
Name: _______________________________________
Date: _____________
The young man decided to solicit help from the professor. He was tired of speaking in an incoherent way and knew he had to learn how to become more articulate. He was tired of being ridiculed because of his flagrant violations of orthodox speech.
QUESTIONS
1. What did the young man solicit from the professor?
____________________________________________________________________________
2. Why did he dislike speaking in an incoherent way?
___________________________________________________________________________
3. How would he learn to be more articulate?
___________________________________________________________________________
4. What was the flagrant violation?
___________________________________________________________________________
5. How well did he use orthodox speech?
­­___________________________________________________________________________
MATCHING
1. solicit
a. by the book, staying with established principles
2. incoherent
b.
shocking, outstandingly bad
3. articulate
c.
to ask for, to seek
4. flagrant
d.
speaking clearly and well
5. orthodox
e.
jumbled, impossible to understand
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Verbal Master Level IV Unit 12
SILENT READING
Name: _______________________________________
Date: ________
The young man decided to ______________ help from the professor. He was tired of speaking in an ______________ way and knew
he had to learn how to become more _________________. He was
tired of being ridiculed because of his _______________ violations
of ______________ speech.
articulate
flagrant
orthodox
solicit
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Verbal
VerbalMaster
MasterLevel
LevelIV
IVUnit
Unit12
1
REINFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES
Name: _______________________________________
Date: ________
Circle the Correct Response - Yes or No
1. Can you solicit food? yes or no
2. Should a student provide incoherent answers on a test? yes or no
3. Is it a good idea to give articulate answers to questions? yes or no
4. Does flagrant art work get lots of attention? yes or no
5. Would orthodox teaching methods inspire students? yes or no
Select the Answer that Best Completes the Sentence
1. The girl’s good manners and behavior are due to her ( incoherent / solicit / orthodox )
upbringing.
2. The policeman made ( flagrant / incoherent / solicit ) accusations of corruption at the
police station.
3. The minister’s ( orthodox / incoherent / articulate ) sermon was praised by the bishop.
4. The girl did not want to ( orthodox / solicit / articulate ) donations from her neighbors.
5. The wounded soldier was giving totally ( flagrant / solicit / incoherent ) responses.
Fill in the Blank with the Word that Best Fits
solicit
incoherent
articulate
flagrant
orthodox
1. The young girl became very ( _______________ ) in her storytelling.
2. The ( _______________ ) man prayed daily at sunrise and sunset.
3. The ( ________________ ) message left us wondering what to do.
4. The teenager’s green hair and ( _________________ ) clothes brought him lots of attention.
5. The coach would not ( _________________ ) help from anyone outside of his staff.
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