Unit #8
The animosity (hatred) that
animals seem to show
towards each other, is really
just a survival instinct.
On the other hand, animosity
(antipathy) between humans is
often the result of stubbornness
or a lack of self-awareness
rather than survival.
A = without
Pathy = feeling
I was very enthusiastic about the idea of
including Moby Dick as a part of the 10th grade
reading list, but the students responded with
complete apathy (lack of feeling).
It is hard for a person
who feels apprehensive
(worried) to hide the
physical signs of that
nervousness.
The employee was
hoping that his boss
would commend
(applaud, praise)
him with a bonus
rather than a couple
of hours off.
People can usually
tell within the first
couple of minutes
of meeting
someone if they are
compatible
(like-minded).
Complete sentences on pages 105-106.
3, 5, 14, 17 and 18
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sentences
When
someone
lost with,
a loved
it is
The prefix
“con”has
means
so one,
you are
customary
for friends
andperson
family when
to send
feeling sadness
with that
condolences
you send him(sympathies)
condolences.in the form of
cards, flowers, food.
Making something sacred
Arlington National Cemetery is consecrated
(hallowed) land, where many of our nation’s
servicemen and women are buried.
When Jack Lelanne was almost 80 years
old, he was far from decrepit (feeble/wornout); he has more energy than many
people half his age.
Decrepit people
often creep at a very
slow pace
Ridicules
When Nelson derides
(ridicules) others, it is
because he does not
have high enough
self-esteem to feel
good about himself
unless he puts others
down.
Genuine
Children are often
more ingenuous
Do(sincere)
not confuse
than ingenuous with ingenious.
• Ingenuous
= genuine, innocent, frank, candid
adults
because
• Ingenious
= smart, clever, resourceful
they
do not think
about what they
are saying, they
just say it.
Complete sentences on page 105-106.
1, 6, 7, 12, and 20
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to the next group of words
 Review and practice complex sentence
structure
The multifarious (various) ways that a single problem
can be solved prove that there is rarely just one right
answer to a complex question.
Most of the technology that
was common 10 years ago
has already become
obsolete (out-of-date).
Omnivorous
animals will eat
both vegetables
and meat.
Omni = all
as in eating all
types of foods
The parsimonious child would only share
one of her thousands of toys with her
friend.
This kid
wouldn’t
part with
any of his
toys!
The restaurant would give its customers
the most parsimonious portions; it was
barely enough for an appetizer, let alone a
whole meal!
I hope this is
only one part of
the meal
because I am
still hungry!
When a person finds a wallet with money
and identification in it, whether or not to
return both should not be a quandary
(question) for anyone.
Qu = Question
Complete sentences on page 105-106.
2, 4, 9, 10 and 15
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• Review the previous words and look ahead to
the next group of words
Recal
The recalcitrant
(stubborn) mule
I had totorecall
refused
move a
single
inch.
him ten
times
because
he was
The
recalcitrant
(stubborn)
instructor
so stubborn
that
refused to change his
he refused
to
view
despite the
evidence
answer. that
demonstrated.
Referees never see the initial punch or
penalty, but they always catch the reprisal.
A reprisal is when
you repay someone
for the wrong he
did to you.
Seniors often revel (celebrate) in their
accomplishments before they have
actually graduated; it’s called “senioritis.”
Stu
An unusually hot day can stultify (stifle, stop)
an entire part of the country. No one moves;
everyone just try to stay cool.
Stunned or
stopped in
your tracks
He looked suave (refined) in his tuxedo,
but it was his cool, calm and collected
demeanor is what really impressed
people.
Complete sentences on page 105-106.
8, 11, 13, 16 and 19
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• Review the previous words in preparation
for the next test.