Name: ___________________________
Date: ___________________
Period: ___________
VOCABULARY PACKET: Book C, # 14A
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. amplify (am’ plə fī): (v.) to make stronger, larger, greater, louder, or the like
Some court rulings________________the authority of the individual states.
Synonyms: increase, augment, fill out, supplement
Antonyms: lessen, diminish, abbreviate, shorten
2. armistice (är’ mə stis) : (n.) a temporary peace, halt in fighting
Diplomats hope to negotiate an __________________ between the warring nations.
Synonyms: cease-fire; truce
3. arrogant (ar’ə gənt ): (adj.) haughty, too convinced of one’s own importance
An _________________ individual is likely to find it difficult to work as part of a team.
Synonyms: high-handed, overbearing, presumptuous Antonyms: meek, humble, modest, unassuming
4. bland (bland): (adj.) gentle, soothing, mild; lacking interest or taste
Some people prefer to live in a place where the climate is____________________ and unchanging all year round.
Synonyms: dull, insipid
Antonyms: harsh, irritating, pungent, spicy, piquant
5. disclaim (dis klām’) (v.) to deny interest in or connections with; to give up all claim to
Both candidates _______________ any tie to special-interest groups.
Synonyms: disavow, disown, repudiate
Antonyms: admit, acknowledge, avow, confess
6. epoch (ep’ ək): (n.) a distinct period of time, era, age
The mapping of the human genetic code marked the beginning of a promising new _____________ in medicine.
7. estrange(e strānj’): (v.) to drift apart or become unfriendly; to cause such a separation; to remove or keep at a
distance.
A long and bitter feud may ________________a family that was once close-knit.
Synonyms: part company, alienate
Antonyms: bring together, reunite, reconcile
8. gratify (grat’ ə fī): (v.) to please, satisfy; to indulge or humor
Experts advise parents not to ______________________ a child’s every whim.
Synonyms: delight
Antonyms: disappoint, dissatisfy, frustrate, thwart
9. infinite (in’ fə nit): (adj.) exceedingly great, inexhaustible, without limit, endless; (n. preceded by the) and incalculable
number, the concept of infinity; (cap. I) a name for God
It may take ______________________________ patience to be a parent, but the rewards are equally great.
A belief in the _____________________________ is a source of comfort and hope to many people who are in
distress.
Synonyms: (adj.) unlimited, boundless
Antonyms: (adj.) limited, restricted, measurable
10. irascible (ir as’ ə bəl): (adj.) easily made angry, hot-tempered
Working for an _________________ boss can be very difficult indeed.
Synonyms: (adj.) irritable, quarrelsome, cantankerous Antonyms: even-tempered
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. He used to be a modest, likable fellow, but now that he has come into some money, his manner has become
exceedingly _______________________ and offensive.
12. Now that a(n) ____________________ has finally been arranged, the even more difficult job of making a peace
must begin.
13. After eating so much highly spiced food while on vacation, I craved some pleasantly ______________ home cooking.
14. We want to buy components that will ________________________ our CDs without distorting their sound.
15. The Declaration of Independence’s assertion that “all men are created equal” marked a new____________________
in world history.
16. “A dinner that is truly well prepared _______________ the eye as well as the palate,” a famous chef once remarked
17. Since I was obeying all traffic regulations at the time that the accident occurred, I ___________________
responsibility for it.
18. Increasing dissatisfaction with the direction her political party was taking slowly __________________ her from it.
19. Most religions rest on faith in a Supreme Being of _____________________ power and goodness.
20. I think that the vivid phrase “having a short fuse” aptly describes my neighbor’s_________________ temperament.
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. unwilling to alienate supporters
___________________
22. a surprisingly dull account of the event
____________________
23. during a time of peace and prosperity
____________________
24. makes presumptuous demands
____________________
25. forced to deal with quarrelsome neighbors
____________________
26. agreed to the terms of the truce
____________________
27. satisfied my dearest wish
____________________
28. increases the echo effect
____________________
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. realize that the possibilities are limited
___________________
30. acknowledged involvement in the scheme
____________________