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WEEK 18 DAY 1
NEW WORDS
abortive
modify
accommodate
spontaneous
innate
TEACHING CHIMPANZEES TO TALK
Two resourceful" psychologists at the University of Nevada have made splendid progress in vocabulary development in chimpanzees. Following a number of abortive attempts to teach French, German, or English to chimps. The researchers persevered" until they hit upon the American Sign Language system that is often used by deaf persons. They have had to modify the language somewhat in order to accommodate the animals' spontaneous gestures. With a mixture of innate movements and learned ones, some laboratory chimps now have an extensive vocabulary.
Sample Sentences Use the new words in the following sentences.
- His cunning allowed him to see through the spy's subterfuge."
- The divers made an attempt to rescue the dog from the murky" waters.
- Because Phil refused to his philosophy, the directors were forced to Invalidate" his appointment.
- My English teacher admonished" me: I realize that the speech was to be . but it was not supposed to be Incoherent" or fraught" with fallacious" statements."
- A quarrel was precipitated" when the dietician refused to the patient's special needs.
Definitions If vocabulary is getting to be your stock in trade," you should have no trouble in matching the new words with their meanings.
Find the correct word.
TODAY'S IDIOM
Under the wire-just in time
Hank hesitated about his term paper for two months
and finally submitted it just under the wire.
WEEK 18 DAY 2
NEW WORDS
veneer
myriad
urbane
crave
irrelevant
CHIMPANZEES ARE SURPRISINGLY SMART
Washoe, the chimpanzee, has more than a veneer of intelligence; she can signal her desire to eat, go in or out, be covered, or brush her teeth. In addition. She can make signs for "I'm sorry," "I hurt," "Hurry." "Give me," and a myriad of other terms that are familiar to young children. This urbane animal can indicate that she craves more dessert by putting her fingers together ("more") and then placing her index and second fingers on top of her tongue ("sweet"). It is irrelevant that Washoe cannot actually talk. What is important, however, is the consummate" ease with which she has mastered her daily assignments.
Sample Sentences Use the new words in the following sentences.
- Why did Silas Marner wealth and practice cupidity*?
- Once the hoax had been concocted*, a of problems arose.
- The defendant was alleged* to have been an army deserter, but the judge said that was to the case.
- By embellishing* her work with humor, the sophisticated playwright succeeded on Broadway.
- The lieutenant confessed to a of ignorance in order to properly evaluate* his corporal's resourcefulness.*
Definitions Take the bull by the horns" and match the new words with their meanings.
Find the correct word.
TODAY'S IDIOM
to be at large-not confined or in jail
Since the dangerous criminal was at large,
all the townspeople began to buy dogs for protection.
WEEK 18 DAY 3
NEW WORDS
deem
inherent
buff
romp
latent
EASY TO TRAIN
The chimpanzees are deemed by scientists to be the closest to man of all the living apes: consequently, they are fairly easy to train. Several years ago, two married researchers embarked on an interesting project: they reared and trained a chimp in almost the same manner as they would have raised a child. The animal did beautifully, convincing the couple of the inherent ability of the chimpanzee. Cinema buffs who have seen Tarzan's clever monkey romp through the jungle also recognize the latent intelligence of those animals.
Sample Sentences Use the new words in the following sentences.
- Whom do you to be the bulwark* of the Republican party?
- The firemen did not have to cajole* the enthusiastic into helping them extinguish the blaze.
- When the intercity competition began, our team was supposed to over our hapless* rivals.
- At the age of 42, the artist first became cognizant* of his genius.
- Certain mice have an alertness that enables them to conquer the researchers' labyrinths*
Definitions Match the new words with their meanings.
Find the correct word.
TODAY'S IDIOM
to go against the grain-to irritate
My uncle is in favor of some protests, but
certain demonstrations go against the grain.
WEEK 18 DAY 4
NEW WORDS
tortuous
itinerant
peregrination
conjugal
barometer
MORE FACTS ABOUT CHIMPS
Chimps in the laboratory have demonstrated their ability to find their way out of the most tortuous maze. They can press buttons, manipulate levers, avoid shocks, etc. When food is placed out of reach, the animals can prepare a ladder of boxes to reach ft. In his natural habitat" the chimpanzee is something of an itinerant. He goes his nomadic" way through the Jungle, living on fruit, Insects, and vegetables. With the aid of his long, powerful hands he can swing rapidly from tree to tree and cover considerable ground in his peregrinations. Chimps are loyal in their conjugal relationships, taking only one mate at a time. That may be another barometer of these animals' superior intelligence.
Sample Sentences Use the new words in the following sentences.
- The other drivers were nettled* about the ease with which our car ascended* the road.
- Arguments over money have often led to havoc*.
- The sedentary* twin was content to follow his brother's on a map.
- Signs were posted in the lobby to prevent beggars and others of that ilk* from entering.
- The warmth of Mr. Smythe's greeting each morning may be construed* as an excellent of his health.
Definitions Match the new words with their meanings.
Find the correct word.
TODAY'S IDIOM
to wink at-to pretend not to see
There was a plethora" of evidence to show that the border guards
would wink at illegal shipments if they were paid In advance.
WEEK 18 DAY 5
REVIEW
While it is true that scientists have had remarkable success in teaching chimpanzees to communicate, we can be certain that even super-monkeys would have difficulty with any of the words below. However, higher animals who apply themselves can master all of them. Match the twenty words with their meanings. Write the letter that stands for the definition in the appropriate answer space. (Note the similarity between numbers 8 and 9.)
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