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WEEK 10 DAY 1
NEW WORDS
inclement
peruse
premonition
desist
recoil
JERRY HART'S SIXTH SENSE
An uneasy feeling had made Jerry Hart miserable all day long. It was difficult to explain, but the similar sensations in the past had been accurate-trouble was on the way. Just as some people can predict the onset of inclement weather because of an aching in their bones, so could Jerry detect incipient" disaster. He sat at his desk, trying to peruse a company report but his efforts were ineffectual." The gnawing at his insides. the tinge" of uneasiness, the premonition of calamity that besieged" him would not desist. When the phone rang, he recoiled with fear-it was his wife and she was hysterical. Their son had been bitten by a mad dog!
Sample Sentences Use the new words in the following sentences.
- After being admonished" by his father, he began to the want ads daily
- When the black cat crossed her path, Ellen had a of disaster.
- The pickets promulgated" a warning that they would not in their efforts to enhance" their standard of living.
- As the snake prepared to strike, the girls in horror.
- She blamed her absence from the game on the weather, but we knew that was sour grapes.*
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TODAY'S IDIOM
to pay the piper-to bear the consequences
(from the story of the Pied Piper of Hamelin)
The cruel leader was doing well at the present time, but
he knew that one day he might have to pay the piper.
WEEK 10 DAY 2
NEW WORDS
pertinent
mastiff
obsess
doleful
wan
CRISIS!
As soon as Jerry Hart could get the pertinent facts from his wife, he dashed out of the office on his way home. He jostled" people In the hallway. implored" the elevator operator to hurry, and with flagrant" disregard for an elderly gentleman jumped Into the cab he had hailed. The twenty-minute taxi ride seemed Interminable" and all the while horrible thoughts occurred to Jerry. Visions of an ugly mastiff with foaming jaws obsessed him. A crowd of people had gathered In front of his house so that Jerry had to force his way through them. Little Bobby was on his bed, surrounded by a doctor, a policeman, Jerry's doleful wife, his two daughters, and a half-dozen wan neighbors.
Sample Sentences Use the new words In the following sentences.
- The stockbroker was with the idea of becoming a painter.
- My nervous neighbor bought a pugnacious" to frighten burglars.
- expressions abounded" throughout headquarters on the night of the election.
- During the trial the astute" lawyer was able to elicit" the Information from the key witness.
- After the tension, his normally ruddy face was and tired.
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TODAY'S IDIOM
on the carpet-being scolded
Because of her repeated lateness, Betty's boss called her on the carpet.
WEEK 10 DAY 3
NEW WORDS
histrionics
elusive
frustrate
symptomatic
interject
A TIME FOR DECISION
The doctor explained the situation calmly. avoiding histrionics. First of all, they didn't know whether the dog had rabies. Secondly. the elusive dog had frustrated all attempts to find him so far. Finally. the decision would have to be made whether Bobby was to undergo the painful vaccination administered daily for two weeks. Mrs. Hart said that a neighbor who had seen the dog claimed that it had been foaming at the mouth, barking. and growling constantly-all symptomatic of rabies. But the policeman interjected that there hadn't been a case of a mad dog in the county in over twenty years: he repudiated* the neighbor's report, advocating- that they do nothing for at least another day. Mr. and Mrs. Hart sat down to think about their next step.
Sample Sentences Use the new words in the following sentences.
- The warden the prisoners' attempt to escape by adding more guards.
- Most viewers hate it when a commercial is into a suspense drama.
- Saying that he would not tolerate" her , the director fired the temperamental actress.
- All his life he found happiness , but wealth easy to come by.
- The sordid* noting was of the problems facing the large cities.
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TODAY'S IDIOM
to show one's hand-to reveal one's intentions
When someone Joined in bidding for the antique,
the dealer was forced to show his hand.
WEEK 10 DAY 4
NEW WORDS
inert
salient
imminent
squeamish
engrossed
THE PERTINENT* FACTS ABOUT RABIES
"Give me some of the rudimentary" information about the disease, Doc," said Jerry, glancing toward the inert figure of his son. "Well, as you know, the malady" used to be called 'hydrophobia' (fear of water) because one of the symptoms is an inability to swallow liquids. Actually, it is caused by a live virus from the saliva of an infected animal. If saliva gets into a bite wound, the victim may get rabies. The virus travels along the nerves to the spine and brain. Once the salient characteristics appear (ten days to six months) then death is imminent" "What are the symptoms?" asked Mrs. Hart. "Pain and numbness, difficulty in swallowing, headaches and nervousness. Also, muscle spasms and convulsions." The squeamish neighbors who were engrossed in the doctor's remarks gasped. "I think we should go ahead with the injections." the distraught* Mrs. Hart said. "I've heard enough."
Sample Sentences Use the new words in the following sentences.
1. The senator loathed" it when people said that an atomic war was .
2. When his partner complained about a lack of ethics." the businessman laughed at his innocence.
3. in his crossword puzzle, he failed to notice the paucity" of customers in the restaurant.
4. One of the features of her poetry is a dependence upon euphemisms."
5. Seeing the player, the manager dashed out onto the field.
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TODAY'S IDIOM
to tilt at windmills-to fight imaginary enemies (from Don Quixote)
The vice president told the committee, ·were really on your side,
and if you fight us you'll be tilting at windmills."
WEEK 10 DAY 5
REVIEW
At the end of this week's study, you will have covered 200 words and 40 idioms. In addition, you will have seen many of those words used several times in subsequent lessons. If you have been operating at only 75% efficiency, you have, nevertheless, added substantially to your arsenal of words. Here's a thought: wouldn't It be wonderful if through genuine attention to the daily dosage you could move up to 80%--or even 90%? Start by matching the 20 words with their meanings. Write the letter that stands for the definition in the appropriate answer space. Did somebody say 100%?
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