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VOCABULARY PACKET: Book A #8 (KEY)
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. ovation (ō vā’ shәn): (n.) an enthusiastic public welcome, an outburst of applause
The audience gave the dancer a standing ovation after his impressive performance.
Synonyms: cheers, bravos, hurrahs
Antonyms: boos, jeers
2. petty (pet’ ē): (adj.) unimportant, trivial; narrow-minded; secondary in rank, minor
You say my complaint is petty, but to me it is an issue of great importance.
Synonyms: insignificant, piddling
Antonyms: important, major, significant, weighty
3. plight (plīt): (n.) a sorry condition or state; (v.) to pledge, promise solemnly
The plight of the homeless upsets many concerned citizens.
Wedding guests watched the bride and groom _________________ their undying love.
4. repent (ri pent’): (v.) to feel sorry for what one has done or has failed to do
As people grow older and gain more maturity, some of them come to repent their youthful mistakes.
Synonyms: regret
Antonyms: rejoice over
5. reverie (rev’ ә rē): (n.) a daydream; the condition of being lost in thought
My boss interrupted my deep and pleasant reverie by reminding me about our deadline.
Synonyms: fantasy, meditation
6. revocation (rev ә kā’ shәn): (n.) an act or instance of calling back, an annulment, cancellation
His failure to complete the job according to schedule led to a revocation of his contract.
Synonyms: repeal, withdrawal
Antonyms: ratification, confirmation
7. scan (skan): (v.) to examine closely; to look over quickly but thoroughly; to analyze the rhythm of a poem; (n.) an
examination
Let’s scan the list to see the finishing times of each marathon runner.
The doctor did a bone scan to discover the location of each fracture..
Synonyms: (v.) study, glance at; skim
Antonyms: (v., n.) survey
8. strand (strand): (n.) a beach or shore; a string of wire, hair, etc.; (v.) to drive or run aground; to leave in a hopeless
position
We asked the waiter to take back the soup when we discovered a strand of hair in it.
I don’t want to be the third out in the inning and strand the two base runners.
Synonyms: (n.) fiber, thread; (v.) abandon, maroon
Antonyms: (v.) rescue, save
9. strife (strīf): (n.) bitter disagreement; fighting, struggle
The experienced senator from South Carolina was a veteran of political strife.
Synonyms: conflict, discord, turmoil
Antonyms: peace, calm, harmony, agreement
10. topple (täp’ әl): (v.) to fall forward; to overturn, bring about the downfall of
The trains that rumble past our apartment often cause books to topple from the shelves.
Synonyms: unseat, upset, tumble
Antonyms: remain upright, establish, set up
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. Because the members of my family disagree on so many matters, the dinner table is often the scene of much
verbal strife.
12. I don’t have the time to read every word of that long newspaper article, but I’ll scan it quickly to get the main idea.
13. Instead of telling us how much you repent your outrageous conduct, why don’t you sincerely try to reform?
14. The TV program made us keenly aware of the plight of elderly people trying to live on Social Security payments.
15. Why argue about such petty matters when there are so many important problems to deal with?
16. The rope is made of many strands of fiber woven together.
17. The defendant was warned that another speeding ticket would result in the revocation of her driver’s license.
18. The sudden racket produced by a noisy car radio jolted me out of my peaceful reverie.
19. The famous Leaning Tower of Pisa looks as though it were going to topple over any minute.
20. She richly deserved the audience’s ovation for her brilliant performance.
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. argued for a repeal of the law
revocation
22. pledge to leave them all my worldly goods
plight
23. to maroon them on a deserted island
strand
24. may never regret his evil deeds
repent
25. waved his cap to acknowledge the cheers
ovation
26. study the night sky for shooting stars
scan
27. too much discord to remain partners
strife
28. dim lights and soft music during my meditation
reverie
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. accused of a major offense
petty
30. may establish the championship team
topple