Verbal Master Level IV Unit 13 DEFINITION REVIEW. New Words. conspicuous inept insipid complacent preclude

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1 Verbal Master Level IV Unit 13 DEFINITION REVIEW Date: New Words conspicuous inept insipid complacent preclude 1. conspicuous inept insipid complacent preclude 2. conspicuous inept insipid complacent preclude 3. conspicuous inept insipid complacent preclude 4. conspicuous inept insipid complacent preclude 5. conspicuous inept insipid complacent preclude 6. conspicuous inept insipid complacent preclude 7. conspicuous inept insipid complacent preclude 8. conspicuous inept insipid complacent preclude 9. conspicuous inept insipid complacent preclude 10. conspicuous inept insipid complacent preclude 49

2 Verbal Master Level IV Unit 13 READING APPLICATION Date: The girl tried not to be so conspicuous at the party. She wanted the others to like her and not see her as being inept or insipid. If she acted too complacent, however, she would preclude the chance of being liked. QUESTIONS 1. Where did the girl try not to be too conspicuous? _ 2. Why did she not want the others to see her as too inept? 3. Why did she not want them to see her as insipid? 4. What would happen if she acted too complacent? 5. What would she preclude? MATCHING 1. conspicuous a. inappropriate, clumsy 2. inept b. easy to see, obvious 3. insipid c. prevent from happening 4. complacent d. ordinary 5. preclude e. satisfied with oneself 50

3 Verbal Master Level IV Unit 13 SILENT READING Date: The girl tried not to be too at the party. She wanted the others to like her and not see her as being or. If she acted too, however, she would the chance of being liked. inept conspicuous insipid preclude complacent 51

4 Verbal Master Level IV Unit 13 1 REINFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES Date: Circle the Correct Response - Yes or No 1. Is a person who hides in the bushes conspicuous? yes or no 2. Would a trip around the world be considered inept? yes or no 3. Is it insipid to repeatedly watch the same show? yes or no 4. Would a complacent person want to improve himself? yes or no 5. Could a very bad storm preclude a rescue attempt? yes or no Select the Answer that Best Completes the Sentence 1. White tennis shoes are a very ( inept / conspicuous / preclude ) clothing accessory. 2. The student was ( complacent / inept / conspicuous ) about being the teacher s pet. 3. Nightfall ( precluded / inept / insipid ) the rescue of the two lost hikers. 4. The boy s father wore an ( preclude / conspicuous / insipid ) blue suit to the interview. 5. A person in hiding does not want to be ( complacent / conspicuous / inept ). Fill in the Blank with the Word that Best Fits conspicuous inept insipid complacent preclude 1. The runner acted ( ) after easily winning the race. 2. For our family, going to the beach is a very ( ) vacation. 3. The new student tried very hard not to be ( ) at his new school. 4. The coach insisted on us doing( ) pushups, and laps to begin all of our practices. 5. The closing of the night club will ( ) new bands from having a place to play their music. 52

5 Verbal Master Level IV Unit 14 DEFINITION REVIEW Date: New Words skeptical rejuvenate bias dearth authentic 1. skeptical rejuvenate bias dearth authentic 2. skeptical rejuvenate bias dearth authentic 3. skeptical rejuvenate bias dearth authentic 4. skeptical rejuvenate bias dearth authentic 5. skeptical rejuvenate bias dearth authentic 6. skeptical rejuvenate bias dearth authentic 7. skeptical rejuvenate bias dearth authentic 8. skeptical rejuvenate bias dearth authentic 9. skeptical rejuvenate bias dearth authentic 10. skeptical rejuvenate bias dearth authentic 53

6 Verbal Master Level IV Unit 14 READING APPLICATION Date: The doctors remained skeptical about the drug maker s claim to rejuvenate older patients. They based their bias on the dearth of authentic evidence supporting their claim. 1. What were the doctor s skeptical about? QUESTIONS _ 2. Who did the drug maker s claim to rejuvenate? 3. On what did they base their bias? 4. What was there a dearth of? 5. What would the authentic evidence support? MATCHING 1. skeptical a. the real thing 2. rejuvenate b. taking sides 3. bias c. doubting 4. dearth d. to make young again 5. authentic e. not having very much of something 54

7 Verbal Master Level IV Unit 14 SILENT READING Date: The doctors remained about the drug maker s claim to older patients. They based their on the of evidence supporting their claim. marred heed negligence divert immutable 55

8 Verbal Master Level IV Unit 13 1 REINFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES Date: Circle the Correct Response - Yes or No 1. Are most people skeptical of flying saucers? yes or no 2. Can water and fertilizer rejuvenate a sick plant? yes or no 3. Could your bias keep you from listening to other opinions? yes or no 4. Would a suspect in a crime be let go because of dearth of proof? yes or no 5. Has anyone found authentic proof as to the existence of aliens? yes or no Select the Answer that Best Completes the Sentence 1. My grandfather has an ( rejuvenate / skeptical / authentic ) Joe DiMaggio autographed baseball. 2. The woman was ( dearth / rejuvenate / skeptical ) about finding her earrings. 3. Our long rest helped ( authentic / rejuvenate / bias ) our strength. 4. The boy s father showed ( authentic / skeptical / bias ) toward his son s story because he trusted him. 5. We all hope to never experience a ( dearth / skeptical / rejuvenate ) of food. Fill in the Blank with the Word that Best Fits skeptical rejuvenate bias dearth authentic 1. The witch doctor can ( ) people with magic and potions. 2. The woman bought an ( ) work of art at a flea market. 3. Some people are ( ) about miracles. 4. The school could not buy new sports equipment because of a ( ) of funds. 5. The ( ) between parents and teens is sometimes obvious. 56

9 Verbal Master Level IV Unit 15 DEFINITION REVIEW Date: New Words marred heed divert negligence immutable 1. marred heed divert negligence immutable 2. marred heed divert negligence immutable 3. marred heed divert negligence immutable 4. marred heed divert negligence immutable 5. marred heed divert negligence immutable 6. marred heed divert negligence immutable 7. marred heed divert negligence immutable 8. marred heed divert negligence immutable 9. marred heed divert negligence immutable 10. marred heed divert negligence immutable 57

10 Verbal Master Level IV Unit 15 READING APPLICATION Date: The evening was marred by an unusual accident. The driver of the car had failed to heed the detour sign. This forced him to divert onto an unfinished ramp. His negligence cost him his car when he ran smack into an immutable concrete column. 1. How was the evening marred? QUESTIONS _ 2. What did the driver fail to heed? 3. Where was he forced to divert to? 4. What did his negligence cost him? 5. Why was the column immutable? MATCHING 1. marred a. to change course 2. heed b. can t be moved 3. divert c. to listen to 4. negligence d. carelessness 5. immutable e. ruined 58

11 Verbal Master Level IV Unit 15 SILENT READING Date: The evening was by an unusual accident. The driver of the car had failed to the detour sign. This forced him to onto an unfinished ramp. His cost him his car when he ran smack into an concrete column. negligence divert marred heed immutable 59

12 Verbal Master Level IV Unit 15 1 REINFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES Date: Circle the Correct Response - Yes or No 1. Can a vacation be marred by beautiful weather? yes or no 2. Should a person heed a warning? yes or no 3. Would a road flare be helpful to divert traffic away from your car? yes or no 4. Could a lawyer s negligence cause him to lose a case? yes or no 5. Is an ice sculpture immutable? yes or no Select the Answer that Best Completes the Sentence 1. The surface of the moon has remained ( heed / marred / immutable ) for over one million years. 2. Her beautiful face was ( negligence / heed / marred ) with an ugly scar. 3. The boy did not ( immutable / heed / divert ) the Beware of Dog sign. 4. The dam was used to ( immutable / marred / divert ) the flow of water away from the town. 5. He lost his wallet due to his own ( negligence / marred / heed ). Fill in the Blank with the Word that Best Fits marred heed divert negligence immutable 1. The Statue of Liberty is an ( ) figure in New York Harbor. 2. Exercise and good eating habits can help ( ) heart disease. 3. The parent s ( ) caused the child s accident. 4. The antique mirror was ( ) by a vandal with spray paint. 5. Drivers must ( ) all traffic signs and signals. 60

13 Verbal Master Level IV Unit 16 DEFINITION REVIEW Date: New Words trepidation bastion zealous indomitable pugnacity 1. trepidation bastion zealous indomitable pugnacity 2. trepidation bastion zealous indomitable pugnacity 3. trepidation bastion zealous indomitable pugnacity 4. trepidation bastion zealous indomitable pugnacity 5. trepidation bastion zealous indomitable pugnacity 6. trepidation bastion zealous indomitable pugnacity 7. trepidation bastion zealous indomitable pugnacity 8. trepidation bastion zealous indomitable pugnacity 9. trepidation bastion zealous indomitable pugnacity 10. trepidation bastion zealous indomitable pugnacity 61

14 Verbal Master Level IV Unit 16 READING APPLICATION Date: The soldiers sat in trepidation over the thought of attacking the enemy s bastion. They knew they would meet a zealous enemy unwilling to give in. They knew the enemy s indomitable behavior would prolong their pugnacity. 1. Why did the soldiers sit in trepidation? QUESTIONS _ 2. What was going to happen to the enemy s bastion? 3. What would the zealous enemy be unwilling to do? 4. What would the enemy s indomitable behavior do? 5. What would prolong the enemy s pugnacity? MATCHING 1. trepidation a. being unwilling to listen to the law 2. bastion b. nervous about what might happen 3. zealous c. crazily devoted to something 4. indomitable d. a castle-like building 5. pugnacity e. readiness to fight over something 62

15 Verbal Master Level IV Unit 16 SILENT READING Date: The soldiers sat in over the thought of attacking the enemy s. They knew they would meet a enemy unwilling to give in. They knew the enemy s behavior would prolong their. trepidation bastion indomitable pugnacity zealous 63

16 Verbal Master Level IV Unit 16 1 REINFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES Date: Circle the Correct Response - Yes or No 1. Would you feel trepidation about seeing a cartoon? yes or no 2. Can an animal build its own bastion? yes or no 3. Can a football coach be zealous with his team? yes or no 4. Can a child be indomitable? yes or no 5. Should a policeman show pugnacity towards citizens? yes or no Select the Answer that Best Completes the Sentence 1. The children huddled together in ( bastion / trepidation / pugnacity ) during the storm. 2. The fighter pilot was relieved of duty because of his ( indomitable / bastion / trepidation ) behavior. 3. The army s ( pugnacity / bastion / zealous ) was apparent in their willingness to continue fighting. 4. The father was ( pugnacity / trepidation / zealous ) in his search to find his missing child. 5. The king s ( indomitable / trepidation / bastion ) was a five story brick castle. Fill in the Blank with the Word that Best Fits trepidation bastion zealous indomitable pugnacity 1. The ( ) youth has been in jail four times. 2. The lonely girl felt ( ) with every squeaky noise that the house made. 3. Some people can be very ( ) in their beliefs. 4. The children s ( ) was their tree house. 5. The ( ) of the band was evident when they smashed their guitars and amps. 64

17 Verbal Master Level IV Unit 17 DEFINITION REVIEW Date: New Words revere denounce candid impartial disdain 1. revere denounce candid impartial disdain 2. revere denounce candid impartial disdain 3. revere denounce candid impartial disdain 4. revere denounce candid impartial disdain 5. revere denounce candid impartial disdain 6. revere denounce candid impartial disdain 7. revere denounce candid impartial disdain 8. revere denounce candid impartial disdain 9. revere denounce candid impartial disdain 10. revere denounce candid impartial disdain 65

18 Verbal Master Level IV Unit 17 READING APPLICATION Date: The parents could not understand why some children would try to revere gang membership. They knew they had to denounce gang behavior in very candid terms. This was no time to be impartial. Their disdain toward gangs must be clear. QUESTIONS 1. Who could not understand children revering gang membership? _ 2. Who had to denounce gang behavior? 3. What had to be done in candid terms? 4. Who couldn t be impartial? 5. Whose disdain must be clear? MATCHING 1. revere a. a feeling of great hate 2. denounce b. to speak out against 3. candid c. being neutral 4. impartial d. honest 5. disdain e. to honor 66

19 Verbal Master Level IV Unit 17 SILENT READING Date: The parents could not understand why some children would try to gang membership. They knew they had to gang behavior in very terms. This was no time to be. Their toward gangs must be clear. denounce candid revere impartial disdain 67

20 Verbal Master Level IV Unit 17 1 REINFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES Date: Circle the Correct Response - Yes or No 1. Should you revere a minister? yes or no 2. Would a parent denounce children using guns? yes or no 3. Is it good for a doctor to be candid about someone s health? yes or no 4. Are children impartial towards candy and ice cream? yes or no 5. Do opposing groups show disdain towards each others ideas? yes or no Select the Answer that Best Completes the Sentence 1. Our church chose to ( denounce / revere / disdain ) police brutality. 2. The student learned to ( impartial / denounce / revere ) the knowledge that his teacher possessed. 3. The nurse was ( disdain / denounce / candid ) with the patient about her chance of recovery. 4. The father showed ( disdain / revere / candid ) toward his son s poor choice of friends. 5. The mother could not be ( impartial / revere / denounce ) because she loved her daughter so much. Fill in the Blank with the Word that Best Fits revere denounce candid impartial disdain 1. The ( ) comments from the mayor told the truth about the town s finances. 2. Many Indians ( ) the teachings of their wise men. 3. Students ( ) the use of drugs in their school. 4. The juror was ( ) during the trial. 5. The students showed their ( ) for those who used drugs at school. 68

21 Verbal Master Level IV Unit 18 DEFINITION REVIEW Date: New Words extol pragmatic novel proponent rigorous 1. extol pragmatic novel proponent rigorous 2. extol pragmatic novel proponent rigorous 3. extol pragmatic novel proponent rigorous 4. extol pragmatic novel proponent rigorous 5. extol pragmatic novel proponent rigorous 6. extol pragmatic novel proponent rigorous 7. extol pragmatic novel proponent rigorous 8. extol pragmatic novel proponent rigorous 9. extol pragmatic novel proponent rigorous 10. extol pragmatic novel proponent rigorous 69

22 Verbal Master Level IV Unit 18 READING APPLICATION Date: The athlete seemed confused when the people started to extol his ability. The reason he won was more pragmatic. The reason was not novel. The reason was just that he was a proponent of rigorous daily practice. 1. What did the people start to extol? QUESTIONS _ 2. What was pragmatic? 3. What was not novel? 4. What did the athlete proponent? 5. What was rigorous? MATCHING 1. extol a. supporter 2. pragmatic b. new 3. novel c. praise 4. proponent d. demanding 5. rigorous e. based on experience 70

23 Verbal Master Level IV Unit 18 SILENT READING Date: The athlete seemed confused when the people started to his ability. The reason he won was more. The reason was not. The reason was just that he was an of daily practice. novel rigorous extol pragmatic proponent 71

24 Verbal Master Level IV Unit 18 1 REINFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES Date: Circle the Correct Response - Yes or No 1. Can a dog trainer extol his animals? yes or no 2. Should relaxation be rigorous? yes or no 3. Is it pragmatic to seek shelter from the rain? yes or no 4. Would cars be novel in the old west? yes or no 5. Should race car drivers proponent speeding on the highways? yes or no Select the Answer that Best Completes the Sentence 1. We ( pragmatic / extol / rigorous ) God during our church service. 2. The doctor s ( proponent / pragmatic / extol ) advice was easy for the patient to follow. 3. The cyclist tried a ( rigorous / pragmatic / novel ) approach to his practice. 4. Emergency room doctors follow a ( rigorous / extol / novel ) schedule. 5. The teachers ( proponent / extol / pragmatic ) good study habits. Fill in the Blank with the Word that Best Fits extol pragmatic novel proponent rigorous 1. The student s ( ) idea won her a science award. 2. Police cadets attend a ( ) training session. 3. The florist offered ( ) designs to suit the client s limited budget. 4. The coach likes to ( ) his team for a great game. 5. The boy scouts and girl scouts ( ) strong moral character. 72