Name: _____________________________________
Date: _____________________ Period: ___________
VOCABULARY PACKET: Book A, #20 (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. nonconformist (nän kәn fôr’ mist): (n.) a person who refuses to follow established ideas or ways of doing things;
(adj.) of or relating to the unconventional
Jake is a nonconformist who is never swayed by other people’s opinions or expectations.
Her nonconformist poetry appears in many small literary magazines..
Synonyms: (n.) maverick, individualist, bohemian
Antonyms: (n. adj.) traditionalist, conventionalist; (adj.) traditional, conventional, conservative
2. null and void (nәl and void): (adj.) without legal force or effect; no longer binding
This contract becomes null and void at noon tomorrow.
3.
Synonyms: cancelled, invalid, repealed, abolished
Antonyms: in effect, binding, valid
3. panorama (pan ә ram’ ә): (n.) a wide, unobstructed view of an area; a complete survey of a subject; a continuously
passing or changing scene; a range or spectrum
Displayts of old picture postcards present an entertaining panorama of twentieth-century life.
Synonyms: vista, overview
4. posterity (pä ster’ әt ē): (n.) all of a person’s offspring, descendants; all future generations
Let’s keep the family photo album for posterity.
Antonyms: ancestry, ancestors, forebears, the past
5. pry (prī): (v.) to pull loose by force; to look at closely or inquisitively; to be nosy about something
We can use this tool to pry the lid off a can of paint.
Synonyms: snoop, meddle
6. refurbish (ri fәr’ bish): (v.) to brighten, freshen, or polish; to restore or improve
Every five years, the hotel refurbishes the décor of its elegant lobby.
Synonyms: remodel, renew, spruce up
Antonyms: dilapidate, run down
7. resourceful (ri sôrs’ fәl): (adj.) able to deal promptly and effectively with all sorts of problems; clever in finding ways
and means of getting along
A resourceful guide will know how to handle any questions or surprises that come up on the tour.
Synonyms: inventive, ingenious, skillful
Antonyms: uninventive, incompetent, dull-witted
8. rigorous (rig’ әr әs): (adj.) severe, harsh, strict; thoroughly logical
“Boot camp” is the nickname for the place where new soldiers receive rigorous basic training.
Synonyms: tough, trying, challenging, stringent
Antonyms: easy, lax, indulgent, undemanding
9. subsequent (sәb’ sә kwent): (adj.) coming after; following in time, place or order
The country enjoyed peace and prosperity in the years subsequent to the war.
Synonyms: following, later, next, succeeding, ensuing
Antonyms: previous, prior, preceding
10. unerring (әn er’ in): (adj.) making no mistakes, faultless, completely accurate
Even a pilot with unerring judgment can be surprised by sudden changes in the weather.
Synonyms: sure, certain, unfailing
Antonyms: faulty, fallible, unreliable
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. Professional baseball players get themselves into shape for the upcoming season by undergoing a
__rigorous____ training period each spring.
12. Anyone who pries into someone else’s business runs the risk of opening a can of worms.
13. A truly resourceful administrator always seems to be able to find an effective way of dealing with any problem that
may come up.
14. From the observation deck of the skyscraper, one may enjoy a sweeping panorama of the city.
15. The first meeting will be in the school auditorium, but all subsequent meetings will be held in the homes of our
members.
16. Many of artists whose work has been overlooked in his or her own lifetime has had to trust to posterity for
appreciation.
17. The term “nonconformist” was first applied in the 1660’s to English Protestants who did not follow the rules of the
Church of England.
18. As a tennis player, Sue doesn’t have much speed or power, but she hits the ball with unerring accuracy.
19. All that you will need to refurbish that dilapidated old house is lots of time, lots of skill, lots of enthusiasm, and lots
of money.
20. Since I was able to prove in court that the salesperson had lied to me, the contract I signed was declared
_____null and void___.
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. the only maverick in the group
nonconformist
22. to discuss it at our next meeting
subsequent
23. inventive use of leftover materials
resourceful
24. must pass a challenging exam
rigorous
25. established for future generations
posterity
26. if we decide to spruce up the kitchen
refurbish
27. no longer meddle into my affairs
pry
28. a dramatic vista of red rock formations
panorama
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. declared valid by the courts
null and void
30. due to my faulty sense of direction
unerring