BUILDING VOCABULARY SKILLS Fourth Edition Sherrie L Nist
BUILDING VOCABULARY SKILLS Fourth Edition Sherrie L. Nist Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One Chapter 4 agenda prospects antidote radical apathy reinforce bland relevant propaganda ruthless Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Ten Words in Context Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Ten Words in Context 1 agenda – noun There are two items on the agenda for today’s office meeting: the company’s new product and the holiday party. Ralph’s daily agenda includes driving his granddaughter to school, working at the soup kitchen, and walking his dog after dinner. Used with the permission of Randy Glasbergen Choose the meaning closest to that of the boldfaced word. “Besides eating and sleeping, what’s on your agenda for today? ” Agenda means A. a schedule. B. a desk. C. work. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Ten Words in Context 1 agenda – noun There are two items on the agenda for today’s office meeting: the company’s new product and the holiday party. Used with the permission of Randy Glasbergen Ralph’s daily agenda includes driving his granddaughter to school, working at the soup kitchen, and walking his dog after dinner. “Besides eating and sleeping, what’s on your agenda for today? ” Agenda means A. a schedule. B. a desk. C. work. Two items are on the schedule for discussion at today’s meeting. Ralph’s daily schedule includes the three activities listed. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Ten Words in Context 2 antidote – noun Because there was no antidote for the snake’s poison, the cat that was bitten died. For me, a good antidote to feeling low is to bake a batch of brownies. Antidote means A. a short story. B. a cause. C. a cure. Longtrekhome via Wikimedia Commons Meditation is a good antidote to stress. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Ten Words in Context 2 antidote – noun Because there was no antidote for the snake’s poison, the cat that was bitten died. For me, a good antidote to feeling low is to bake a batch of brownies. Longtrekhome via Wikimedia Commons Meditation is a good antidote to stress. Antidote means A. a short story. B. a cause. C. a cure. The cat died because there was no cure for the poison. Baking a batch of brownies (and then eating them) could be a cure for feeling low. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Ten Words in Context 3 apathy – noun Determined to shock her students out of their apathy, the history teacher showed up for class one day dressed as Joan of Arc. Voter apathy was high, causing a low turnout on election day. Old. York. Guy via Wikimedia Commons Apathy means A. pity. B. understanding. C. lack of interest. Pedestrians responding with apathy to a homeless man Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Ten Words in Context 3 apathy – noun Determined to shock her students out of their apathy, the history teacher showed up for class one day dressed as Joan of Arc. Voter apathy was high, causing a low turnout on election day. Old. York. Guy via Wikimedia Commons Apathy means A. pity. B. understanding. C. lack of interest. Pedestrians responding with apathy to a homeless man The students might be shocked out of their lack of interest if the teacher showed up for class dressed as Joan of Arc. Low turnout on election day would indicate that the voters lacked interest. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Ten Words in Context 4 bland – adjective The addition of a bright red scarf changed Linda’s grey outfit from bland to striking. Mexicans, accustomed to hot and spicy foods, often find American dishes bland by comparison. © Stephen Gibson | Dreamstime. com Bland means A. old. B. dull. C. bitter. Many people think plain rice cakes have a bland taste. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Ten Words in Context 4 bland – adjective The addition of a bright red scarf changed Linda’s grey outfit from bland to striking. Mexicans, accustomed to hot and spicy foods, often find American dishes bland by comparison. © Stephen Gibson | Dreamstime. com Bland means A. old. B. dull. C. bitter. The gray outfit by itself would seem dull; the bright red scarf would make the outfit striking. The hot and spicy foods make the less spicy American dishes seem dull by comparison. Many people think plain rice cakes have a bland taste. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Ten Words in Context 5 propaganda – noun J. Howard Miller, the War Production Co-ordinating Committee via Wikimedia Commons Until recently, the propaganda put out by cigarette companies said that nicotine didn’t harm people’s health. The political candidates ran TV ads made up largely of propaganda directed against their opponents. Propaganda means World War II A. research. propaganda to encourage B. complaints. American workers C. publicity. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Ten Words in Context 5 propaganda – noun J. Howard Miller, the War Production Co-ordinating Committee via Wikimedia Commons Until recently, the propaganda put out by cigarette companies said that nicotine didn’t harm people’s health. The political candidates ran TV ads made up largely of propaganda directed against their opponents. Propaganda means World War II A. research. propaganda to encourage B. complaints. American workers C. publicity. In order to sell cigarettes, tobacco companies would put out publicity saying that nicotine didn’t harm people’s health. Political candidates would put out publicity directed against their opponents. The words TV ads are a clue. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Ten Words in Context 6 prospects – noun The movie’s prospects for doing well at the box office were harmed by several bad reviews in the newspapers and on TV. What are my prospects of finding a hotel room in this town during Super Bowl weekend? Prospects means A. reasons. B. chances. C. fears. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Ten Words in Context 6 prospects – noun The movie’s prospects for doing well at the box office were harmed by several bad reviews in the newspapers and on TV. What are my prospects of finding a hotel room in this town during Super Bowl weekend? Prospects means A. reasons. B. chances. C. fears. Bad reviews would harm a movie’s chances for doing well at the box office. One would wonder about the chances of finding a hotel room in town on Super Bowl weekend. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Ten Words in Context Jennifer Parr via Wikimedia Commons 7 radical – adjective I won’t vote for the radical candidate—his beliefs are too extreme for me. Most students tried to change school policy through peaceful compromise, but a radical group wanted to take over the president’s office by force. Radical means Burning the flag A. extreme. in protest is B. average. a radical act. C. young. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Ten Words in Context Jennifer Parr via Wikimedia Commons 7 radical – adjective I won’t vote for the radical candidate—his beliefs are too extreme for me. Most students tried to change school policy through peaceful compromise, but a radical group wanted to take over the president’s office by force. Radical means Burning the flag A. extreme. in protest is B. average. a radical act. C. young. In the first item, the word extreme is a clue. In the second item, taking over the president’s office by force is an extreme way to try to change school policy. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Ten Words in Context 8 reinforce – verb Jonathan’s wisecrack reinforced the teacher’s opinion that he was interested only in fooling around. © Nigel Spiers | Dreamstime. com Some socks are reinforced at the heels and toes with extra layers of material so they won’t develop holes. Reinforce means A. to ruin. B. to make stronger. C. to repeat. The X-shaped braces reinforce this building’s wall. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Ten Words in Context 8 reinforce – verb Jonathan’s wisecrack reinforced the teacher’s opinion that he was interested only in fooling around. Some socks are reinforced at the heels and toes with extra layers of material so they won’t develop holes. Reinforce means A. to ruin. B. to make stronger. C. to repeat. © Nigel Spiers | Dreamstime. com The wisecrack would strengthen the teacher’s opinion that the student was interested only in fooling around. Extra layers of material would make the heels and toes stronger. The X-shaped braces reinforce this building’s wall. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Ten Words in Context 9 relevant – adjective History is always relevant to our lives because it shows us what results can follow certain actions. “The weather is not relevant to this conversation, ” Yvonne’s mother said. “Don’t change the subject when I bring up your speeding tickets. ” Relevant means A. known. B. related. C. threatening. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Ten Words in Context 9 relevant – adjective History is always relevant to our lives because it shows us what results can follow certain actions. “The weather is not relevant to this conversation, ” Yvonne’s mother said. “Don’t change the subject when I bring up your speeding tickets. ” Relevant means A. known. B. related. C. threatening. By showing us what results can follow certain actions, history is related to our lives. The topic of the weather is not related to the topic of Yvonne’s speeding tickets. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Ten Words in Context 10 ruthless – adjective My English teacher is a ruthless grader. He shows no mercy for weak reasoning or faulty grammar, so I’ve had to work extra hard on my papers. Barry is so ruthless that he would step on coworkers to advance himself. Ruthless means A. sweet. B. confusing. C. without mercy. Illustration by George Cruikshank (1839) via Wikimedia Commons A ruthless schoolmaster punishing a student Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Ten Words in Context 10 ruthless – adjective My English teacher is a ruthless grader. He shows no mercy for weak reasoning or faulty grammar, so I’ve had to work extra hard on my papers. Barry is so ruthless that he would step on coworkers to advance himself. Illustration by George Cruikshank (1839) via Wikimedia Commons A ruthless schoolmaster punishing a student Ruthless means A. sweet. B. confusing. C. without mercy. In the first item, the words shows no mercy are a clue. In the second item, someone who would step on his coworkers to advance himself is a person who is without mercy. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Sentence Check 1 Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Sentence Check 1 Complete the item with the correct word from the box. A. agenda F. prospects 1. B. antidote G. radical C. apathy H. reinforce D. bland I. relevant E. propaganda J. ruthless There are _____ drivers who make no effort to avoid hitting animals on the road. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Sentence Check 1 A. agenda F. prospects 1. B. antidote G. radical C. apathy H. reinforce D. bland I. relevant E. propaganda J. ruthless drivers who make no effort to There are _____ avoid hitting animals on the road. Drivers who make no effort to avoid hitting animals are merciless. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Sentence Check 1 A. agenda F. prospects 2. B. antidote G. radical C. apathy H. reinforce D. bland I. relevant E. propaganda J. ruthless Carlos’s personality is so _____ and unexciting that people tend not to notice him. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Sentence Check 1 A. agenda F. prospects 2. B. antidote G. radical C. apathy H. reinforce D. bland I. relevant E. propaganda J. ruthless bland Carlos’s personality is so _____ and unexciting that people tend not to notice him. A person who is unexciting would seem dull. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Sentence Check 1 A. agenda F. prospects 3. B. antidote G. radical C. apathy H. reinforce D. bland I. relevant E. propaganda J. ruthless Your statement isn’t _____; it has nothing to do with our conversation. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Sentence Check 1 A. agenda F. prospects 3. B. antidote G. radical C. apathy H. reinforce D. bland I. relevant E. propaganda J. ruthless relevant Your statement isn’t _____; it has nothing to do with our conversation. If the statement has nothing to do with the conversation, it is not related. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Sentence Check 1 A. agenda F. prospects 4. B. antidote G. radical C. apathy H. reinforce D. bland I. relevant E. propaganda J. ruthless Victoria will _____ the plant by tying its thin stem to a strong stick. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Sentence Check 1 A. agenda F. prospects 4. B. antidote G. radical C. apathy H. reinforce D. bland I. relevant E. propaganda J. ruthless Victoria will _____ reinforce the plant by tying its thin stem to a strong stick. Tying the thin stem to a strong stick would add support to it. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Sentence Check 1 A. agenda F. prospects 5. B. antidote G. radical C. apathy H. reinforce D. bland I. relevant E. propaganda J. ruthless My sister’s _____ of passing Accounting II aren’t good. She hasn’t studied all term. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Sentence Check 1 A. agenda F. prospects 5. B. antidote G. radical C. apathy H. reinforce D. bland I. relevant E. propaganda J. ruthless prospects of passing Accounting II aren’t My sister’s _____ good. She hasn’t studied all term. If she hasn’t studied all term, her chances of success in the course would not be good. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Sentence Check 1 A. agenda F. prospects 6. B. antidote G. radical C. apathy H. reinforce D. bland I. relevant E. propaganda J. ruthless All medicine cabinets should contain a general _____ for accidental poisoning. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Sentence Check 1 A. agenda F. prospects 6. B. antidote G. radical C. apathy H. reinforce D. bland I. relevant E. propaganda J. ruthless antidote All medicine cabinets should contain a general _____ for accidental poisoning. One would want to have on hand something that reduces the effects of a poison in case someone is accidentally poisoned. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Sentence Check 1 A. agenda F. prospects 7. B. antidote G. radical C. apathy H. reinforce D. bland I. relevant E. propaganda J. ruthless Every morning Lin writes out her _____, jotting down what she needs to accomplish that day. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Sentence Check 1 A. agenda F. prospects 7. B. antidote G. radical C. apathy H. reinforce D. bland I. relevant E. propaganda J. ruthless agenda Every morning Lin writes out her _____, jotting down what she needs to accomplish that day. If Lin writes down what she needs to accomplish each day, she is making a list of things to be done. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Sentence Check 1 A. agenda F. prospects 8. B. antidote G. radical C. apathy H. reinforce D. bland I. relevant E. propaganda J. ruthless Because my science teacher wants to do away with grading in his courses, many of the other teachers consider his views too _____. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Sentence Check 1 A. agenda F. prospects 8. B. antidote G. radical C. apathy H. reinforce D. bland I. relevant E. propaganda J. ruthless Because my science teacher wants to do away with grading in his courses, many of the other teachers radical consider his views too _____. Doing away with grading might be considered extreme. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Sentence Check 1 A. agenda F. prospects 9. B. antidote G. radical C. apathy H. reinforce D. bland I. relevant E. propaganda J. ruthless Sidewalk litter is a sign of _____, showing that people don’t care about a clean environment. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Sentence Check 1 A. agenda F. prospects 9. B. antidote G. radical C. apathy H. reinforce D. bland I. relevant E. propaganda J. ruthless apathy Sidewalk litter is a sign of _____, showing that people don’t care about a clean environment. Litter shows a lack of concern. The words don't care about are a clue. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Sentence Check 1 A. agenda F. prospects 10. B. antidote G. radical C. apathy H. reinforce D. bland I. relevant E. propaganda J. ruthless Advertisements are an important part of the _____ used by companies to persuade us to buy their products. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Sentence Check 1 A. agenda F. prospects 10. B. antidote G. radical C. apathy H. reinforce D. bland I. relevant E. propaganda J. ruthless propaganda Advertisements are an important part of the _____ used by companies to persuade us to buy their products. To persuade us to buy their products, companies present information that supports those products. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Chapter Review Try to define each of the words from this chapter. The words will appear one at a time as you advance the slides. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Chapter Review propaganda Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Chapter Review propaganda Ideas spread to support or oppose a cause; distorted information; publicity Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Chapter Review propaganda agenda Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Chapter Review propaganda agenda A list of things to be done; a schedule Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Chapter Review propaganda agenda bland Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Chapter Review propaganda agenda bland Dull; not interesting or exciting Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Chapter Review propaganda agenda bland reinforce Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Chapter Review propaganda agenda bland reinforce To strengthen; add support to Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Chapter Review propaganda agenda bland reinforce antidote Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Chapter Review propaganda agenda bland reinforce antidote Something that reduces the effects of a poison; anything that relieves a harmful situation; a cure Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Chapter Review propaganda radical agenda bland reinforce antidote Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Chapter Review propaganda radical agenda Favoring extreme changes, especially in politics and government ; extreme bland reinforce antidote Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Chapter Review propaganda radical agenda ruthless bland reinforce antidote Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Chapter Review propaganda radical agenda ruthless bland Lacking pity; merciless reinforce antidote Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Chapter Review propaganda radical agenda ruthless bland prospects reinforce antidote Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Chapter Review propaganda radical agenda ruthless bland prospects reinforce Chances of success antidote Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Chapter Review propaganda radical agenda ruthless bland prospects reinforce relevant antidote Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Chapter Review propaganda radical agenda ruthless bland prospects reinforce relevant antidote Related to the matter at hand; to the point Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Chapter Review propaganda radical agenda ruthless bland prospects reinforce relevant antidote apathy Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Chapter Review propaganda radical agenda ruthless bland prospects reinforce relevant antidote apathy Lack of interest and concern Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One / Chapter 4 Chapter Review propaganda radical agenda ruthless bland prospects reinforce relevant antidote apathy Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One Chapter 4 agenda prospects antidote radical apathy reinforce bland relevant propaganda ruthless Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
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