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BUILDING VOCABULARY SKILLS Fourth Edition Sherrie L. Nist Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

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Ten Words in Context Unit Three/ Chapter 13 Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Ten Words in Context The department store was not accessible from her side of the road, so Kristin looked ahead for a U-turn. We always hung the candy canes on the Christmas tree’s highest branches, where they weren’t accessible to the younger children. Accessible means A. good to look at. B. within reach. C. desirable. Choose the meaning closest to that of the boldfaced word. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 1 accessible – adjective This sign tells people an area is accessible to wheelchairs. Federal Highway Administration – MUTCD via Wikimedia Commons

Ten Words in Context The department store was not accessible from her side of the road, so Kristin looked ahead for a U-turn. We always hung the candy canes on the Christmas tree’s highest branches, where they weren’t accessible to the younger children. Accessible means A. good to look at. B. within reach. C. desirable. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 1 accessible – adjective If the department store couldn’t be reached (wasn’t within reach) from her side of the road, Kristin would have to make a U-turn. If the candy canes were on the highest branches, they would not be within reach of little children. This sign tells people an area is accessible to wheelchairs. Federal Highway Administration – MUTCD via Wikimedia Commons

Ten Words in Context Nelson and Donna have different types of heroes. Although Nelson greatly admires Tom Brady, Donna is in awe of Oprah Winfrey. Sid is in awe of his gymnastics coach, whom he considers the greatest man he knows. Awe means A. anger. B. respect. C. hope. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 2 awe – noun This woman appears to be in awe of President Barak Obama. Pete Souza via Wikimedia Commons

Ten Words in Context Nelson and Donna have different types of heroes. Although Nelson greatly admires Tom Brady, Donna is in awe of Oprah Winfrey. Sid is in awe of his gymnastics coach, whom he considers the greatest man he knows. Awe means A. anger. B. respect. C. hope. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 2 awe – noun This woman appears to be in awe of President Barak Obama. Pete Souza via Wikimedia Commons If Oprah Winfrey is a hero to Donna, Donna must have great respect for her. If Sid considers the coach the greatest man he knows, Sid must have great respect for him.

Ten Words in Context Jamal was embarrassed but pleased when the teacher cited his essay as an example of good writing. Tired of picking up after her sister, Kim cited examples of her sloppiness: “stacks of papers, piles of dirty clothes, and unwashed dishes.” Cite means A. to forget. B. to mention. C. to ignore. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 3 cite – verb In his presentation, this man is citing the report he is holding. David C. Mercil, U.S. Navy via Wikimedia Commons

Ten Words in Context Jamal was embarrassed but pleased when the teacher cited his essay as an example of good writing. Tired of picking up after her sister, Kim cited examples of her sloppiness: “stacks of papers, piles of dirty clothes, and unwashed dishes.” Cite means A. to forget. B. to mention. C. to ignore. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 3 cite – verb In his presentation, this man is citing the report he is holding. David C. Mercil, U.S. Navy via Wikimedia Commons It would please Jamal to have the teacher mention his essay as an example of good writing. Kim mentions three specific examples of her sister’s sloppiness.

Ten Words in Context My former girlfriend and I weren’t very compatible; whenever she wasn’t angry with me, I was angry with her. Some sweet and salty foods are compatible: for example, chocolate- covered pretzels are delicious. Compatible means A. well-known. B. healthy. C. able to work together. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 4 compatible – adjective Compatible wolves Sander van der Wel via Wikimedia Commons Wolves that are NOT compatible Painting by George Bouverie Goddard via Wikimedia Commons

Ten Words in Context My former girlfriend and I weren’t very compatible; whenever she wasn’t angry with me, I was angry with her. Some sweet and salty foods are compatible: for example, chocolate- covered pretzels are delicious. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 4 compatible – adjective Compatible wolves Sander van der Wel via Wikimedia Commons Wolves that are NOT compatible Painting by George Bouverie Goddard via Wikimedia Commons If he is angry with the former girlfriend whenever she is not angry with him, the two would not be able to work together very well. If chocolate covered pretzels are delicious, the flavors must work together. Compatible means A. well-known. B. healthy. C. able to work together.

Ten Words in Context Since he had never been spanked, my little brother thought he was exempt from punishment—until he wrote on the walls in ink. Students with A averages were exempt from final exams, so the top three students began their vacation early while the rest of us sweated it out on exam day. Exempt means A. excused. B. in fear. C. hiding. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 5 exempt – adjective

Ten Words in Context Since he had never been spanked, my little brother thought he was exempt from punishment—until he wrote on the walls in ink. Students with A averages were exempt from final exams, so the top three students began their vacation early while the rest of us sweated it out on exam day. Exempt means A. excused. B. in fear. C. hiding. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 5 exempt – adjective If the little brother had never been spanked, he would have thought he was excused from punishment. If the top students were able to begin their vacation before exams, they must have been excused from the exams.

Ten Words in Context Most Hollywood movies have a happy ending: good prevails over evil. Although Kennedy prevailed over Nixon in 1960, eight years later Nixon won the presidency. Prevail means A. to win. B. to watch. C. to lose. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 6 prevail – verb The visitors prevailed in their game against the home team. © Kylene Arcaini from

Ten Words in Context Most Hollywood movies have a happy ending: good prevails over evil. Although Kennedy prevailed over Nixon in 1960, eight years later Nixon won the presidency. Prevail means A. to win. B. to watch. C. to lose. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 6 prevail – verb The visitors prevailed in their game against the home team. © Kylene Arcaini from If the movies have happy endings, good must win over evil. In the second sentence, the word won tells you the meaning of prevail.

Ten Words in Context My brother gave me a shove, which propelled me into the lake fully clothed. When the wind failed to propel the boat, we lowered the sails and turned on the motor. Propel means A. to support. B. to move forward. C. to raise. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 7 propel – verb Powerful engines propel this plane at high speed. Adrian Pingstone via Wikimedia Commons

Ten Words in Context My brother gave me a shove, which propelled me into the lake fully clothed. When the wind failed to propel the boat, we lowered the sails and turned on the motor. Propel means A. to support. B. to move forward. C. to raise. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 7 propel – verb Powerful engines propel this plane at high speed. Adrian Pingstone via Wikimedia Commons If one is shoved (from behind), one moves forward. If they had to turn on the motor, the wind must have failed to move the boat forward.

Ten Words in Context Mr. Tibbs isn’t rational; in addition to believing he came from another planet, he does crazy things like shoveling snow in his pajamas. The belief that breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck isn’t rational. The only bad luck it could really bring is stepping on a sharp piece of broken glass. Rational means A. helpful. B. kind. C. reasonable. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 8 rational – adjective

Ten Words in Context Mr. Tibbs isn’t rational; in addition to believing he came from another planet, he does crazy things like shoveling snow in his pajamas. The belief that breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck isn’t rational. The only bad luck it could really bring is stepping on a sharp piece of broken glass. Rational means A. helpful. B. kind. C. reasonable. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 8 rational – adjective Shoveling snow in pajamas and believing one is from another planet are not reasonable things. The word crazy is a clue. Believing that breaking a mirror can bring seven years bad luck is not reasonable.

Ten Words in Context Sue, who is slender, boasted, “Thin is in.” So Pat, who is heavy, gave this retort: “Well, fat is where it’s at.” When Shelley’s balding boyfriend made fun of her new perm, her retort was, “Jealous?” Retort means A. a wish. B. an answer. C. a fact. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 9 retort – noun When this coach questions a call, the referee is ready with a retort. Rikster2 via Wikimedia Commons

Ten Words in Context Sue, who is slender, boasted, “Thin is in.” So Pat, who is heavy, gave this retort: “Well, fat is where it’s at.” When Shelley’s balding boyfriend made fun of her new perm, her retort was, “Jealous?” Retort means A. a wish. B. an answer. C. a fact. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 9 retort – noun When this coach questions a call, the referee is ready with a retort. Rikster2 via Wikimedia Commons Heavy Pat gives a clever answer to slender Sue’s boast. Shelly gives a clever answer to her boyfriend’s teasing.

Ten Words in Context My dog Floyd refuses to retrieve a thrown Frisbee. Instead of running to bring it back, he only tilts his head and gives me a questioning look. I can’t retrieve my sweater from the library until tomorrow, since the library had closed by the time I realized the sweater was missing. Retrieve means A. to remember. B. to touch. C. to get back. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter retrieve – verb A dog retrieving a stick Divya Thakur via Wikimedia Commons

Ten Words in Context My dog Floyd refuses to retrieve a thrown Frisbee. Instead of running to bring it back, he only tilts his head and gives me a questioning look. I can’t retrieve my sweater from the library until tomorrow, since the library had closed by the time I realized the sweater was missing. Retrieve means A. to remember. B. to touch. C. to get back. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter retrieve – verb A dog retrieving a stick Divya Thakur via Wikimedia Commons In the first item, the words bring... back tell you the meaning. If the library had closed, one wouldn’t be able to get back the sweater.

Sentence Check 1 Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13

Sentence Check 1 Complete the item with the correct word from the box. A. accessibleB. aweC. citeD. compatibleE.exempt F. prevailG. propelH. rationalI. retortJ. retrieve 1. When I go bowling with Joan, she usually wins, but I always __________ in Scrabble. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13

1. When I go bowling with Joan, she usually wins, but I always __________ in Scrabble. A. accessibleB. aweC. citeD. compatibleE.exempt F. prevailG. propelH. rationalI. retortJ. retrieve Sentence Check 1 prevail The word wins tells you that prevail means win. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13

Sentence Check 1 2. Jet engines __________ a plane forward. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 A. accessibleB. aweC. citeD. compatibleE.exempt F. prevailG. propelH. rationalI. retortJ. retrieve

A. accessibleB. aweC. citeD. compatibleE.exempt F. prevailG. propelH. rationalI. retortJ. retrieve Sentence Check 1 propel The jet engines on an airplane move it forward. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter Jet engines __________ a plane forward.

Sentence Check 1 3. I ran back to the ladies’ room to __________ my purse, but someone had already taken it. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 A. accessibleB. aweC. citeD. compatibleE.exempt F. prevailG. propelH. rationalI. retortJ. retrieve

A. accessibleB. aweC. citeD. compatibleE.exempt F. prevailG. propelH. rationalI. retortJ. retrieve Sentence Check 1 She would run back to the ladies’ room to get back her purse. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter I ran back to the ladies’ room to __________ my purse, but someone had already taken it. retrieve

Sentence Check 1 4. In my family, a person is __________ from household chores on his or her birthday. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 A. accessibleB. aweC. citeD. compatibleE.exempt F. prevailG. propelH. rationalI. retortJ. retrieve

A. accessibleB. aweC. citeD. compatibleE.exempt F. prevailG. propelH. rationalI. retortJ. retrieve Sentence Check 1 One would be excused from doing household chores on his or her birthday. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter In my family, a person is __________ from household chores on his or her birthday. exempt

Sentence Check 1 5. The cabinet above the refrigerator was __________ to Tanya but not to her roommate Mieko, who was much shorter. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 A. accessibleB. aweC. citeD. compatibleE.exempt F. prevailG. propelH. rationalI. retortJ. retrieve

A. accessibleB. aweC. citeD. compatibleE.exempt F. prevailG. propelH. rationalI. retortJ. retrieve Sentence Check 1 accessible For Tanya, who is much taller, the cabinet is within reach. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter The cabinet above the refrigerator was __________ to Tanya but not to her roommate Mieko, who was much shorter.

Sentence Check 1 6. The general’s uniform and medals filled Scott with __________. However, Marla, who knew the general personally, felt only disrespect for him. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 A. accessibleB. aweC. citeD. compatibleE.exempt F. prevailG. propelH. rationalI. retortJ. retrieve

A. accessibleB. aweC. citeD. compatibleE.exempt F. prevailG. propelH. rationalI. retortJ. retrieve Sentence Check 1 awe The word disrespect tells you that awe means the opposite: respect. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter The general’s uniform and medals filled Scott with __________. However, Marla, who knew the general personally, felt only disrespect for him.

Sentence Check 1 7. My father thinks everything combines well with peanut butter. He even thinks peanut butter and onions are __________ in a sandwich. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 A. accessibleB. aweC. citeD. compatibleE.exempt F. prevailG. propelH. rationalI. retortJ. retrieve

A. accessibleB. aweC. citeD. compatibleE.exempt F. prevailG. propelH. rationalI. retortJ. retrieve Sentence Check 1 The word combines tells you that the father thinks that peanut butter and onions combine well in a sandwich. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter My father thinks everything combines well with peanut butter. He even thinks peanut butter and onions are __________ in a sandwich. compatible

Sentence Check 1 8. When Bridget writes up her experiment, she will __________ similar studies by other researchers, to show that her results match theirs. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 A. accessibleB. aweC. citeD. compatibleE.exempt F. prevailG. propelH. rationalI. retortJ. retrieve

A. accessibleB. aweC. citeD. compatibleE.exempt F. prevailG. propelH. rationalI. retortJ. retrieve Sentence Check 1 Bridget will mention the other studies to support her own results. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter When Bridget writes up her experiment, she will __________ similar studies by other researchers, to show that her results match theirs. cite

Sentence Check 1 9. Some people don’t think in a(n) _________ way. Their thoughts are governed by emotion, not reason. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 A. accessibleB. aweC. citeD. compatibleE.exempt F. prevailG. propelH. rationalI. retortJ. retrieve

A. accessibleB. aweC. citeD. compatibleE.exempt F. prevailG. propelH. rationalI. retortJ. retrieve Sentence Check 1 People whose thoughts are not governed by reason don’t think in a logical way. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter Some people don’t think in a ___________ way. Their thoughts are governed by emotion, not reason. rational

Sentence Check There are at least two versions of the joke in which a customer complains that a fly is in his soup. The waiter’s __________ is either “That’s okay—there’s no extra charge” or “Don’t worry—he won’t drink much.” Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 A. accessibleB. aweC. citeD. compatibleE.exempt F. prevailG. propelH. rationalI. retortJ. retrieve

A. accessibleB. aweC. citeD. compatibleE.exempt F. prevailG. propelH. rationalI. retortJ. retrieve Sentence Check 1 Each statement by the waiter is an example of a clever reply to the customer’s complaint. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter There are at least two versions of the joke in which a customer complains that a fly is in his soup. The waiter’s __________ is either “That’s okay—there’s no extra charge” or “Don’t worry—he won’t drink much.” retort

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 Three/ Chapter 13

accessible Chapter Review Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13

accessible Easily reached or entered; within reach Chapter Review Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13

accessible Chapter Review Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 compatible

accessible Chapter Review Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 compatible Able to get along well together; combining well

accessible Chapter Review Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 compatible cite

accessible Chapter Review Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 compatible cite To mention in support of a point; refer to

accessible Chapter Review Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 compatible cite retrieve

accessible Chapter Review Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 compatible cite retrieve To get (something) back

accessible Chapter Review Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 compatible cite retrieve awe

accessible Chapter Review Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 compatible cite retrieve awe Great respect mixed with wonder and amazement

accessible Chapter Review Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 compatible cite retrieve awe rational

accessible Chapter Review Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 compatible cite retrieve awe rational Reasonable; logical

accessible Chapter Review Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 compatible cite retrieve awe rational propel

accessible Chapter Review Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 compatible cite retrieve awe rational propel To provide the force that moves something; to move something forward

accessible Chapter Review Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 compatible cite retrieve awe rational propel prevail

accessible Chapter Review Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 compatible cite retrieve awe rational propel prevail To win or win out; triumph; defeat (someone or something)

accessible Chapter Review Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 compatible cite retrieve awe rational propel prevail exempt

accessible Chapter Review Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 compatible cite retrieve awe rational propel prevail exempt Free from some unpleasant duty or situation; excused

accessible Chapter Review Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 compatible cite retrieve awe rational propel prevail exempt retort

accessible Chapter Review Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 compatible cite retrieve awe rational propel prevail exempt retort A sharp, clever, or angry reply; an answer

accessible Chapter Review Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved. Unit Three/ Chapter 13 compatible cite retrieve awe rational propel prevail exempt retort

Unit Three Chapter 13 awe cite compatible exempt accessible propel rational retort retrieve prevail Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.