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A. Words in Context1. Tick the word closest in meaning to that of the each boldfaced word. Use the context of the sentences to help you figure out each words meaning. disparity (n)The wide disparity between mens and womens pay in our company led to a protest by the women. The management tried to squelch the protest saying that the women were subversive and were trying to ruin company morale. Disparity means a. a combination b. a gap c. closeness forestall (v)When the environmentalists were unable to forestall the destruction of the forest by legal means, they lay down in front of the developers bulldozers. Forestall means a. to keep from happening b. to predict c. to pay for insidious (adj)The effects of certain prescription drugs, such as Valium, can be insidious. People who take them may slip into addiction without being aware of it. Insidious means a. badly timed b. subtly harmful c. all-powerful insinuate (v)Instead of directly saying Buy our product, many ads use slick images to insinuate that the product will give the buyer sex appeal, power, or prestige. Insinuate means a. to say indirectly b. to cry c. keep from happening
interrogate (v)In many countries political prisoners who are being interrogated by the secret police are likely to be tortured in an attempt to force answers from them. Interrogate means a. to ask questions b. to delay c. to abuse obsequious (adj)In a job interview, use discretion. Dont react as though you were being questioned by a police officer; but dont be obsequious either, as if the interviewer were a king or queen and you were a humble servant. Obsequious means a. unequal in rank b. methodical c. overly eager to please omnipotent (adj)Small children think of their parents as omnipotent able to do anything, control everything, and grant whatever a child might wish for. Omnipotent means a. totally good b. willing to serve c. all-powerful opportune (adj)Quite often we look for an opportune moment to break some news to our family, especially when it is far from welcoming. Opportune means a. appropriate b. difficult c. early permeate (v)A sense of deep loss permeated her after she learned about the death of hostages. She suffered as if they were part of her own family. Permeate means a. to harm b. to penetrate c. to improve
retribution (n)For much of human history, before science could explain diseases, many people believed that any illness was a retribution for immoral behaviour. Retribution means a. inequality b. obstacle c. penalty Write the word next to its definition. The sentences in the previous exercise will help you decide on the meaning of each word.
Overly willing to serve, obey, or flatter in order to gain favor To suggest slyly Something given or done as repayment, reward, or punishment Inequality or difference, as in ages or amounts Working or spreading harmfully but in a manner hard to notice; more harmful than at first is evident To flow or spread throughout Suitable (said of time); well-timed To prevent or hinder by taking actions beforehand All-powerful; having unlimited power or authority To question formally and systematically Date: 2015-12-24; view: 1660
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