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VOCABULARY PACKET: Book A, #3 (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. adverse (ad vәrs’): (adj.) unfavorable, negative, working against, hostile
Some people suffer an adverse reaction if they eat peanut butter or anything with peanuts.
Synonyms: difficult, trying
Antonyms: favorable, positive, helpful, beneficial
2. arid (ar’ id): (adj.) extremely dry; uninteresting, dull
Although California leads the nation in farming, crops won’t grow in its most arid regions.
Synonyms: waterless, parched, boring, unimaginative Antonyms: waterlogged, soggy, fertile, lush
3. assailant (ә sa’ lәnt): (n.) a person who attacks violently (with blows or words)
The jogger was injured by an unknown assailant who left him immobile at the side of the road.
Synonyms: assaulter, attacker, mugger
Antonyms: victim, prey, injured party
4. billow (bil’ o): (n.) a large wave; (v.) to rise or swell like a wave
The ocean billows rose and fell, attracting the most daring surfers.
Fans cheered enthusiastically when they saw their team’s flags billow over the stadium..
Synonyms: (n.) breaker; (v.) surge, bulge, balloon
Antonyms: (n.) trough; (v.) deflate, collapse
5. confront (kәn frәnt’): (v.) to meet face-to-face, especially as a challenge; come to grips with
In court, defendants can confront their accusers in a controlled setting.
Synonyms: face, encounter
Antonyms: avoid, evade, sidestep
6. constrain (kәn strān’): (v.) to force, compel; to restrain, hold back
You can’t constrain me against my will.
Synonyms: pressure, restrict, confine, limit
Antonyms: loosen, liberate, unfetter, relax
7. contemporary (kәn tem’ pә rer ē): (adj.) belonging to the same period of time as oneself; (n.) a person of the
same time
His novel used a contemporary style but had a historical setting.
Rather than ask parents to help, teens often turn to a contemporary for advice.
Synonyms: (adj.) present-day, modern, current; (n.) peer
Antonyms: (adj.) ancient, prehistoric, antique, antiquated
8. depict (di pikt’): (vt.) to portray; to represent or show in the form of a picture
The painter chose to depict a plain prairie landscape using bold colors and shadows.
Synonyms: sketch, draw, picture, illustrate
9. disinterested (dis in’ trәst id): (adj.) fair-minded, free from selfish motives; indifferent
A judge must remain disinterested in order to render an evenhanded and logical decision.
Synonyms: neutral, impartial, unbiased, apathetic
Antonyms: partial, biased, prejudiced
10. encompass (en kәm’ pәs): (vj.) to encircle, go or reach around; to enclose; to include with a certain group or
class
Oceans encompass about three-fourths of the surface of our planet.
Synonyms: surround, envelop, comprise
Antonyms: leave out, omit, exclude
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. You and Lucy will never settle your quarrel unless you confront each other directly and listen to what the other
person has to say.
12. Using the entire east wall of the new Post Office building, the painter tried to depict_ the founding of our city.
13. The basic textbook encompasses all the information you will have to master for the entrance examination.
14. Held back by adverse winds, the plane arrived at the airport two hours late.
15. Fortunately, I was able to fight off my assailant, even though his attack took me by complete surprise.
16. Since Tom is both smart and disinterested, I think he is just the person to decide which of us is right in this long
and bitter quarrel.
17. The brisk breeze caused the sheets on the line to billow like the sails on a yacht that is running with the wind.
18. The skyscraper is one of the best-known forms of contemporary architecture.
19. The hot, arid climate of Arizona is favorable for many people suffering from various diseases, such as arthritis.
20. Although I may hurt your feelings, my conscience constrained me to tell you exactly what is on my mind.
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. tried to restrict the patient
constrain
22. to serve as a neutral witness
disinterested
23. as colorful parachutes surge open
billow
24. will never forget the attacker’s voice
assailant
25. used pastels to illustrate the scene
depict
26. a fence to surround the whole backyard
encompass
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.
27. has a very fertile imagination
arid
28. with a collection of antique chairs
contemporary
29. due to favorable experiences in the past
adverse
30. to continually evade problems
confront