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BUILDING VOCABULARY SKILLS Fourth Edition Sherrie L. Nist Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five Chapter 25 discriminate site dismal subside dispense summon profound theoretical severity vocation Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Ten Words in Context Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Ten Words in Context 1 discriminate – verb Raul Carabeo via Wikimedia Commons It’s easy to discriminate between canned and fresh vegetables— fresh vegetables taste much better. Tests show that women tend to discriminate among colors better than men. Cherry red, cranberry red, and purplish red are all simply dark red to many men. Because these boys are identical twins, it is difficult to discriminate between them. Choose the meaning closest to that of the boldfaced word. Discriminate means A. to tell the difference. B. to become confused. C. to make an error. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Ten Words in Context 1 discriminate – verb Raul Carabeo via Wikimedia Commons It’s easy to discriminate between canned and fresh vegetables— fresh vegetables taste much better. Tests show that women tend to discriminate among colors better than men. Cherry red, cranberry red, and purplish red are all simply dark red to many men. Because these boys are identical twins, it is difficult to discriminate between them. Discriminate means A. to tell the difference. B. to become confused. C. to make an error. If fresh vegetables taste much better than canned, it would be easy to tell the difference between the two. If women see three different reds while men see all three colors as dark red, women must be able to tell the difference among colors better than men. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Ten Words in Context 2 dismal – adjective Tyrell was disappointed by the dismal news that his knee injury would keep him off the football team for a whole semester. “It is a dismal, rainy day, ” Mona told her disappointed children. “But we don’t have to cancel the picnic—we can have it on the kitchen floor. ” Tom Harpel via Wikimedia Commons Dismal means A. welcome. B. lengthy. C. gloomy. Dismal weather Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Ten Words in Context 2 dismal – adjective Tyrell was disappointed by the dismal news that his knee injury would keep him off the football team for a whole semester. “It is a dismal, rainy day, ” Mona told her disappointed children. “But we don’t have to cancel the picnic—we can have it on the kitchen floor. ” Tom Harpel via Wikimedia Commons Dismal means A. welcome. B. lengthy. C. gloomy. The news that Tyrell would be off the team for the whole semester would be gloomy news. The word disappointed is a clue. Rainy days can be gloomy— especially if the rain cancels a picnic. Dismal weather Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Ten Words in Context 3 dispense – verb The broken soda machine dispensed either a cup or soda, but not both together. Restroom soap holders that are supposed to dispense liquid soap at each push seem to be empty most of the time. Peter Merholz via Wikimedia Commons Dispense means A. to pay. B. to give out. C. to do without. A machine that dispenses paper towels Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Ten Words in Context 3 dispense – verb The broken soda machine dispensed either a cup or soda, but not both together. Restroom soap holders that are supposed to dispense liquid soap at each push seem to be empty most of the time. Peter Merholz via Wikimedia Commons Dispense means A. to pay. B. to give out. C. to do without. A machine that dispenses paper towels Soda machines give out sodas (preferably in a cup). When you push the button on a restroom soap holder, it is supposed to give out soap. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Ten Words in Context 4 profound – adjective Fritz von Uhde (1848– 1911) via Wikimedia Commons The death of a spouse can cause profound depression that, in some cases, can even lead to the death of the partner. Ever since her stepfather insulted her mother, Serena has had a profound hatred of him. Profound means A. deep. B. mild. C. accidental. Profound sadness Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Ten Words in Context 4 profound – adjective Fritz von Uhde (1848– 1911) via Wikimedia Commons The death of a spouse can cause profound depression that, in some cases, can even lead to the death of the partner. Ever since her stepfather insulted her mother, Serena has had a profound hatred of him. Profound means A. deep. B. mild. C. accidental. A depression that can lead to death must be a deep depression. Serena would have a deep hatred for a man who insulted her mother. Profound sadness Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Ten Words in Context 5 severity – noun © Zhukovsky | Dreamstime. com The severity of the fire could be seen in the burned, smoking ruins of the once beautiful building. Mark believes the severity of his punishment was too great. A hundred hours of weekend trash cleanup seemed too harsh a penalty for throwing two soft-drink cans onto the highway. Severity means A. gentleness. B. intensity. C. a cause. A photo showing the severity of the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Ten Words in Context 5 severity – noun © Zhukovsky | Dreamstime. com The severity of the fire could be seen in the burned, smoking ruins of the once beautiful building. Mark believes the severity of his punishment was too great. A hundred hours of weekend trash cleanup seemed too harsh a penalty for throwing two soft-drink cans onto the highway. Severity means A. gentleness. B. intensity. C. a cause. A photo showing the severity of the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. Burned, smoking ruins would suggest the intensity of the fire. If a hundred hours of cleanup seemed too harsh to Mark, he would believe the intensity of the punishment was too great. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Ten Words in Context 6 site – noun The oldest private home in the New England town was named a historical site. Wounded Knee, South Dakota, is the site of a conflict between the federal government and the Sioux Indians in 1973. Nina Aldin Thune via Wikimedia Commons Site means A. a state. B. a fact. C. a place. The Great Pyramid of Giza is a popular tourist site in Egypt. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Ten Words in Context 6 site – noun The oldest private home in the New England town was named a historical site. Wounded Knee, South Dakota, is the site of a conflict between the federal government and the Sioux Indians in 1973. Nina Aldin Thune via Wikimedia Commons Site means A. a state. B. a fact. C. a place. The oldest private home in the town would be considered a historic place. Wounded Knee is the place where the 1973 conflict occurred. The Great Pyramid of Giza is a popular tourist site in Egypt. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Ten Words in Context 7 subside – verb When I’m really furious, a walk around the block makes my anger subside. Connie sat in her car until the storm subsided. Then she dashed up the sidewalk and into the school building. © 2006 Walter Siegmund via Wikimedia Commons Subside means A. to begin. B. to lessen. C. to increase. The floodwater will have to subside before anyone can use this picnic table. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Ten Words in Context 7 subside – verb When I’m really furious, a walk around the block makes my anger subside. Connie sat in her car until the storm subsided. Then she dashed up the sidewalk and into the school building. © 2006 Walter Siegmund via Wikimedia Commons Subside means A. to begin. B. to lessen. C. to increase. A walk around the block can help lessen a person’s anger. Connie would wait for the storm to lessen before making a dash for the building. The floodwater will have to subside before anyone can use this picnic table. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Ten Words in Context 8 summon – verb Johann Rudolf Feyerabend via Wikimedia Commons When the king couldn’t sleep, he would summon the court clown to come and entertain him. The principal liked to summon troublesome students to his office by announcing their names over the loudspeaker. Summon means A. to send for. B. to see. C. to allow. An 1806 drawing of Death summoning a young woman Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Ten Words in Context 8 summon – verb Johann Rudolf Feyerabend via Wikimedia Commons When the king couldn’t sleep, he would summon the court clown to come and entertain him. The principal liked to summon troublesome students to his office by announcing their names over the loudspeaker. Summon means A. to send for. B. to see. C. to allow. If the king couldn’t sleep, he would send for the clown. The words to come are a clue. The principal would send for troublesome students by announcing their names. An 1806 drawing of Death summoning a young woman Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Ten Words in Context 9 theoretical – adjective At first, Phan enjoyed simply looking through his telescope. However, when questions occurred to him, he began to read theoretical explanations of what he was seeing. The teacher explained theoretical basis for the chemistry experiment so the class would understand why it worked as it did. Theoretical means A. about action. B. scientifically possible. C. only imagined. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Ten Words in Context 9 theoretical – adjective At first, Phan enjoyed simply looking through his telescope. However, when questions occurred to him, he began to read theoretical explanations of what he was seeing. The teacher explained theoretical basis for the chemistry experiment so the class would understand why it worked as it did. Theoretical means A. about action. B. scientifically possible. C. only imagined. As opposed to simply looking through the telescope, Phan began to read scientifically possible explanations of what he was seeing. The teacher would explain the scientifically possible basis for the experiment. The words why it worked as it did are a clue. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Ten Words in Context 10 vocation – noun Emile Adan via Wikimedia Commons Raising collies was just a hobby for Louise. Her vocation was library science. If you can’t decide on a career, you might wish to take a test that reveals which vocations you’re suited for. Vocation means A. recreation. B. an ability. C. an occupation. A 1914 painting of a young man learning a vocation from an expert shoemaker Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Ten Words in Context 10 vocation – noun Emile Adan via Wikimedia Commons Raising collies was just a hobby for Louise. Her vocation was library science. If you can’t decide on a career, you might wish to take a test that reveals which vocations you’re suited for. Vocation means A. recreation. B. an ability. C. an occupation. Louise’s hobby (raising collies) is contrasted with her occupation (library science). In the second item, the word career suggests that vocation means “an occupation. ” A 1914 painting of a young man learning a vocation from an expert shoemaker Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Sentence Check 1 Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Sentence Check 1 Complete the item with the correct word from the box. A. discriminate F. site 1. B. dismal G. subside C. dispense H. summon D. profound E. severity I. theoretical J. vocation Since the alligator and the crocodile look a lot alike, most people cannot _____ between them. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Sentence Check 1 A. discriminate F. site 1. B. dismal G. subside C. dispense H. summon D. profound E. severity I. theoretical J. vocation Since the alligator and the crocodile look a lot alike, most people cannot discriminate _____ between them. If the two creatures look a lot alike, it would be difficult for most people to distinguish one from the other. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Sentence Check 1 A. discriminate F. site 2. B. dismal G. subside C. dispense H. summon D. profound E. severity I. theoretical J. vocation Growing up with poverty gave Juanita a _____ desire to help others in need. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Sentence Check 1 A. discriminate F. site 2. B. dismal G. subside C. dispense H. summon D. profound E. severity I. theoretical J. vocation profound Growing up with poverty gave Juanita a _____ desire to help others in need. Growing up with poverty would give Juanita a deep desire to help others in need. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Sentence Check 1 A. discriminate F. site 3. B. dismal G. subside C. dispense H. summon D. profound E. severity I. theoretical J. vocation Near the shore, the waves were enormous, but as we rowed out into open water, they began to _____. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Sentence Check 1 A. discriminate F. site 3. B. dismal G. subside C. dispense H. summon D. profound E. severity I. theoretical J. vocation Near the shore, the waves were enormous, but as we subside rowed out into open water, they began to _____. In contrast with the enormous waves near the shore, the waves out in open water began to decrease. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Sentence Check 1 A. discriminate F. site 4. B. dismal G. subside C. dispense H. summon D. profound E. severity I. theoretical J. vocation I thought I was in trouble when my boss ____(e)d me to her office—until she told me I was getting a raise. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Sentence Check 1 A. discriminate F. site 4. B. dismal G. subside C. dispense H. summon D. profound E. severity I. theoretical J. vocation summoned I thought I was in trouble when my boss ______ me to her office—until she told me I was getting a raise. If one is ordered to appear in the boss’s office, he or she might worry about being in trouble. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Sentence Check 1 A. discriminate F. site 5. B. dismal G. subside C. dispense H. summon D. profound E. severity I. theoretical J. vocation Among the most dangerous ____s are deep-sea diving, mining, and construction. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Sentence Check 1 A. discriminate F. site 5. B. dismal G. subside C. dispense H. summon D. profound E. severity I. theoretical J. vocation Among the most dangerous _____ vocations are deep-sea diving, mining, and construction. The sentence gives three examples of dangerous occupations— deep-sea diving, mining, and construction. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Sentence Check 1 A. discriminate F. site 6. B. dismal G. subside C. dispense H. summon D. profound E. severity I. theoretical J. vocation This room is too _____. It needs a party to brighten it up. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Sentence Check 1 A. discriminate F. site 6. B. dismal G. subside C. dispense H. summon D. profound E. severity I. theoretical J. vocation This room is too _____. dismal It needs a party to brighten it up. A party would brighten up a room that is cheerless. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Sentence Check 1 A. discriminate F. site 7. B. dismal G. subside C. dispense H. summon D. profound E. severity I. theoretical J. vocation Do you think food machines at public schools should _____ only nutritious foods, such as fruit and juices? Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Sentence Check 1 A. discriminate F. site 7. B. dismal G. subside C. dispense H. summon D. profound E. severity I. theoretical J. vocation Do you think food machines at public schools should dispense only nutritious foods, such as fruit and juices? _____ Food machines give out food. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Sentence Check 1 A. discriminate F. site 8. B. dismal G. subside C. dispense H. summon D. profound E. severity I. theoretical J. vocation Medication should match the _____ of a problem. A powerful painkiller isn’t needed for a hangnail. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Sentence Check 1 A. discriminate F. site 8. B. dismal G. subside C. dispense H. summon D. profound E. severity I. theoretical J. vocation Medication should match the _____ severity of a problem. A powerful painkiller isn’t needed for a hangnail. The example that a powerful painkiller isn’t needed for a hangnail suggests that medication should match the intensity of a problem. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Sentence Check 1 A. discriminate F. site 9. B. dismal G. subside C. dispense H. summon D. profound E. severity I. theoretical J. vocation I can use the math formulas, but I don’t understand the _____ basis for them. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Sentence Check 1 A. discriminate F. site 9. B. dismal G. subside C. dispense H. summon D. profound E. severity I. theoretical J. vocation I can use the math formulas, but I don’t understand theoretical basis for them. _____ Using the math formulas is not the same as understanding theory that the formulas are based on. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Sentence Check 1 A. discriminate F. site 10. B. dismal G. subside C. dispense H. summon D. profound E. severity I. theoretical J. vocation Although the _____ where the hiker claimed a spaceship had landed was burned, no one believed his story. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Sentence Check 1 A. discriminate F. site 10. B. dismal G. subside C. dispense H. summon D. profound E. severity I. theoretical J. vocation Although the _____ where the hiker claimed site a spaceship had landed was burned, no one believed his story. The location where the hiker claimed a spaceship had landed was burned. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 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 Five/ Chapter 25 Chapter Review profound Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Chapter Review profound Deeply felt; deep Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Chapter Review profound subside Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Chapter Review profound subside To become less active; calm down; decrease; to lessen Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Chapter Review profound subside dispense Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Chapter Review profound subside dispense To give out in portions or amounts Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Chapter Review profound subside dispense discriminate Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Chapter Review profound subside dispense discriminate To see differences; distinguish; tell the difference Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Chapter Review profound subside dispense discriminate site Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Chapter Review profound subside dispense discriminate site The past, present, or future location of a building or buildings or an event; a place Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Chapter Review profound theoretical subside dispense discriminate site Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Chapter Review profound theoretical subside About or based on theory (as opposed to practice or practical use); based on a possible explanation; hypothetical; scientifically possible dispense discriminate site Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Chapter Review profound theoretical subside dismal dispense discriminate site Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Chapter Review profound theoretical subside dismal dispense Gloomy; cheerless; depressing discriminate site Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Chapter Review profound theoretical subside dismal dispense vocation discriminate site Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Chapter Review profound theoretical subside dismal dispense vocation discriminate A profession or occupation site Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Chapter Review profound theoretical subside dismal dispense vocation discriminate summon site Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Chapter Review profound theoretical subside dismal dispense vocation discriminate summon site To send for; order to appear Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Chapter Review profound theoretical subside dismal dispense vocation discriminate summon site severity Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Chapter Review profound theoretical subside dismal dispense vocation discriminate summon site severity The condition or quality of being severe; harshness; intensity; seriousness Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five/ Chapter 25 Chapter Review profound theoretical subside dismal dispense vocation discriminate summon site severity Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit Five Chapter 25 discriminate site dismal subside dispense summon profound theoretical severity vocation Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
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