week two1100 words
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WEEK 2 DAY 1
NEW WORDS
laconic
throng
intrepid
accost
reticent
TO THE POINT
Calvin Coolidge, our thirtieth president, was named "Silent Cal" by reporters because of his laconic speech. One Sunday, after Mr. Coolidge had listened to an Interminable" sermon, a throng of newsmen gathered around him. An intrepid reporter accosted the Chief Executive: MMr. President, we know that the sermon was on the topic of sin. What did the minister say?" MHe was against it," the reticent Coolidge replied.
(interminable-see week1 day4. Each review word will be followed by an asterisk-you will find the first use of the word by consulting the Index at the back of the book.)
Sample Sentences Use the new words in the following sentences:
1. His speech was usually rambling, but this time I found it brief and .
2. If a surly panhandler should you, keep on walking.
3. Even under repeated questioning, the witness remained .
4. A howling of teenage girls surrounded the rap artists.
5. The corporal received the Silver Star for his deeds in combat.
Definitions Match the new words with their dictionary meanings.
Find the correct word.
TODAY'S IDIOM
the sword of Damocles-any imminent danger
(a king seated one of his subjects underneath a sword that was
hanging by a hair, in order to teach him the dangers a king faces)
Although the president of the company seemed quite secure, he always
complained that there was a sword of Damocles hanging over his head.
WEEK 2 DAY 2
NEW WORDS
furtive
felon
plethora
hapless
irate
IF I HAD THE WINGS OF AN ANGEL
Casting a furtive glance over his shoulder, the felon slipped out the main prison gate to be swallowed up in the British fog. A plethora of escapes from supposedly secure prisons embarrassed the hapless wardens. To compound" their problems, the officials were badgered" by irate citizens who accused the guards of accepting bribes from convicts whose motto was: "Stone walls do not a prison make, nor iron bars a cage."
(*compound-see week1 day3; *badgered-see week1 day4)
Sample Sentences Use the new words in the following sentences.
1. The contest winner was unable to locate the lucky ticket.
2. My uncle was when the drunken driver swerved in front of us.
3. In a manner she removed her shoes and tiptoed up to her room.
4. When the teacher asked why the homework had not been done, he was greeted by a of incredible alibis.
5. Since the boss learned that Bob associated with a known , he fired him.
Definitions Match the new words with their meanings.
Find the correct word.
TODAY'S IDIOM
Pyrrhic victory-a too costly victory
(King Pyrrhus defeated the Romans but his losses were extremely heavy)
In heavy fighting the troops managed to recapture the hill,
but it could only be considered a Pyrrhic victory.
WEEK 2 DAY 3
NEW WORDS
pretext
fabricate
adroit
gesticulate
vigilant
DR. JEKYLL OR MR. HYDE?
Under the pretext of being a surgeon he gained entry to the hospital. When interviewed by the director, he had to fabricate a tale of his medical experience, but he was so adroit at lying that he got away with it. It was not until the phony "doctor" began to gesticulate wildly with his scalpel. that a vigilant nurse was able to detect the fraud. In the annals" of medical history there have been a number of such cases.
Sample Sentences Use the new words in the following sentences.
1. The shootings at Columbine High School made educators much more .
2. My nephew is quite at making model airplanes.
3. Most fishermen can a story about the size of the one that got away.
4. Her of being tired did not fool us for an instant.
5. I often marvel as I watch the traffic officer at the onrushing cars.
Definitions Pick the letter of the definition that matches your new word and write it in the answer space.
Find the correct word.
TODAY'S IDIOM
a wet blanket-one who spoils the fun
Everyone wanted the party to go on, but Ronnie,
the wet blanket, decided to go home to bed.
WEEK 2 DAY 4
NEW WORDS
avid
cajole
rudimentary
enhance
nuance
YOU'VE GOT TO BE A FOOTBALL EXPERT
As an avid football fan, I try to see every game the Jets play. Whenever I can cajole my father into accompanying me, I try to do so. He has only a rudimentary knowledge of the game, and since l am steeped" in it, I enjoy explaining its intricate details to him. It certainly does enhance your appreciation of football when you are aware of every nuance of the sport.
Sample Sentences Use the new words in the following sentences. You may have to change the ending of a word.
1. Since my grasp of algebra Is I cannot solve the problem.
2. The parakeet refused to be into entering her cage.
3. It will your enjoyment of an opera If you know what the plot is about in advance.
4. In reading the satires of Jonathan Swift, one must be vigilant" in order to catch each .
5. Bill Clinton is an reader of mystery stories.
Definitions Match the new words with their meanings.
Find the correct word.
TODAY'S IDIOM
to beard the lion in his den-to visit and
oppose a person on his own grounds
Having decided to beard the lion, I stormed into
the manager's office to ask for a raise.
WEEK 2 DAY 5
REVIEW
Keep adding to your vocabulary, as it ts one of the most useful tools a student can possess. Let's go over the twenty new words and four idioms you studied during this week.
In the following quiz, match the best possible definition with the word you have studied. Wrtte the letter that stands for that definition in the approprtate answer space.
Find the definitions of the words.
Find the definitions of the words.
Find the idioms of the words.
