Reading Standard 1.0 (Word Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary Development)
abetting, abjure, abscond, abstemious, adroit,
philanthropist
1. “I have learned from an early age to
____________________ the use of meat, and
the time will come when men such as I will look
upon the murder of animals as they now look
upon the murder of men.” (Leonardo da Vinci)
2. If I had a billion dollars, I would be a
_______________ and give most of it away.
3. The hermit led an ___________________
life, denying himself meat, alcohol, and all
refined sugar.
4. The candidate proved to be an exceptionally
_____________ speaker during the nationally
televised debate.
5. The woman was charged with aiding and
_____________ because she had hidden the
stolen money in her apartment.