BUILDING VOCABULARY SKILLS

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

Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.
Unit One Chapter 4 agenda prospects antidote radical apathy reinforce See page 20 in textbook. bland relevant ruthless propaganda Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

1 agenda There are two items on the agenda for today’s office meeting:
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. Choose the meaning closest to that of the boldfaced word. Used with the permission of Randy Glasbergen “Besides eating and sleeping, what’s on your agenda for today?” Agenda means A. a schedule. B. a desk. C. work. See page 20 in textbook. ANSWER: A The next slide shows and explains the answer. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

1 agenda There are two items on the agenda for today’s office meeting:
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 “Besides eating and sleeping, what’s on your agenda for today?” Agenda means A. a schedule. B. a desk. C. work. See page 20 in textbook. 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. Meditation is a good antidote to stress. Longtrekhome via Wikimedia Commons Antidote means A. a short story. B. a cause. C. a cure. See page 20 in textbook. ANSWER: C The next slide shows and explains the answer. 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. Meditation is a good antidote to stress. Longtrekhome via Wikimedia Commons Antidote means A. a short story. B. a cause. C. a cure. See page 20 in textbook. 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. OldYorkGuy via Wikimedia Commons Pedestrians responding with apathy to a homeless man Apathy means A. pity. B. understanding. C. lack of interest. See page 20 in textbook. ANSWER: C The next slide shows and explains the answer. 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. OldYorkGuy via Wikimedia Commons Pedestrians responding with apathy to a homeless man Apathy means A. pity. B. understanding. C. lack of interest. See page 20 in textbook. 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 Many people think plain rice cakes have a bland taste. Bland means A. old. B. dull. C. bitter. See page 20 in textbook. ANSWER: B The next slide shows and explains the answer. 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 Many people think plain rice cakes have a bland taste. Bland means A. old. B. dull. C. bitter. See page 20 in textbook. 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. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit One / Chapter 4 Ten Words in Context 5 propaganda – noun 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 A. research. B. complaints. C. publicity. J. Howard Miller, the War Production Co-ordinating Committee via Wikimedia Commons World War II propaganda to encourage American workers See page 20 in textbook. ANSWER: C The next slide shows and explains the answer. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit One / Chapter 4 Ten Words in Context 5 propaganda – noun 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 A. research. B. complaints. C. publicity. J. Howard Miller, the War Production Co-ordinating Committee via Wikimedia Commons World War II propaganda to encourage American workers See page 20 in textbook. 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. See page 20 in textbook. ANSWER: B The next slide shows and explains the answer. 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. See page 20 in textbook. 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 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 A. extreme. B. average. C. young. Jennifer Parr via Wikimedia Commons Burning the flag in protest is a radical act. See page 21 in textbook. ANSWER: A The next slide shows and explains the answer. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit One / Chapter 4 Ten Words in Context 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 A. extreme. B. average. C. young. Jennifer Parr via Wikimedia Commons Burning the flag in protest is a radical act. See page 21 in textbook. 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. 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 X-shaped braces reinforce this building’s wall. See page 21 in textbook. ANSWER: B The next slide shows and explains the answer. 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 X-shaped braces reinforce this building’s wall. See page 21 in textbook. 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. 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. See page 21 in textbook. ANSWER: B The next slide shows and explains the answer. 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. See page 21 in textbook. 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 See page 21 in textbook. ANSWER: C The next slide shows and explains the answer. 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 See page 21 in textbook. 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 Complete the item with the correct word from the box. A. agenda B. antidote C. apathy D. bland E. propaganda F. prospects G. radical H. reinforce I. relevant J. ruthless 1. There are __________ drivers who make no effort to avoid hitting animals on the road. See page 22 in textbook. ANSWER: J The next slide shows and explains the answer. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit One / Chapter 4 Sentence Check 1 A. agenda B. antidote C. apathy D. bland E. propaganda F. prospects G. radical H. reinforce I. relevant J. ruthless 1. There are __________ drivers who make no effort to avoid hitting animals on the road. ruthless Drivers who make no effort to avoid hitting animals are merciless. See page 22 in textbook. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit One / Chapter 4 Sentence Check 1 A. agenda B. antidote C. apathy D. bland E. propaganda F. prospects G. radical H. reinforce I. relevant J. ruthless 2. Carlos’s personality is so __________ and unexciting that people tend not to notice him. See page 22 in textbook. ANSWER: D The next slide shows and explains the answer. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit One / Chapter 4 Sentence Check 1 A. agenda B. antidote C. apathy D. bland E. propaganda F. prospects G. radical H. reinforce I. relevant J. ruthless 2. Carlos’s personality is so __________ and unexciting that people tend not to notice him. bland See page 22 in textbook. A person who is unexciting would seem dull. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit One / Chapter 4 Sentence Check 1 A. agenda B. antidote C. apathy D. bland E. propaganda F. prospects G. radical H. reinforce I. relevant J. ruthless 3. Your statement isn’t __________; it has nothing to do with our conversation. See page 22 in textbook. ANSWER: I The next slide shows and explains the answer. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit One / Chapter 4 Sentence Check 1 A. agenda B. antidote C. apathy D. bland E. propaganda F. prospects G. radical H. reinforce I. relevant J. ruthless 3. Your statement isn’t __________; it has nothing to do with our conversation. relevant See page 22 in textbook. 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 B. antidote C. apathy D. bland E. propaganda F. prospects G. radical H. reinforce I. relevant J. ruthless 4. Victoria will __________ the plant by tying its thin stem to a strong stick. See page 22 in textbook. ANSWER: H The next slide shows and explains the answer. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit One / Chapter 4 Sentence Check 1 A. agenda B. antidote C. apathy D. bland E. propaganda F. prospects G. radical H. reinforce I. relevant J. ruthless 4. Victoria will __________ the plant by tying its thin stem to a strong stick. reinforce See page 22 in textbook. 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 B. antidote C. apathy D. bland E. propaganda F. prospects G. radical H. reinforce I. relevant J. ruthless 5. My sister’s __________ of passing Accounting II aren’t good. She hasn’t studied all term. See page 22 in textbook. ANSWER: F The next slide shows and explains the answer. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit One / Chapter 4 Sentence Check 1 A. agenda B. antidote C. apathy D. bland E. propaganda F. prospects G. radical H. reinforce I. relevant J. ruthless 5. My sister’s __________ of passing Accounting II aren’t good. She hasn’t studied all term. prospects See page 22 in textbook. 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 B. antidote C. apathy D. bland E. propaganda F. prospects G. radical H. reinforce I. relevant J. ruthless 6. All medicine cabinets should contain a general __________ for accidental poisoning. See page 22 in textbook. ANSWER: B The next slide shows and explains the answer. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit One / Chapter 4 Sentence Check 1 A. agenda B. antidote C. apathy D. bland E. propaganda F. prospects G. radical H. reinforce I. relevant J. ruthless 6. All medicine cabinets should contain a general __________ for accidental poisoning. antidote See page 22 in textbook. 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 B. antidote C. apathy D. bland E. propaganda F. prospects G. radical H. reinforce I. relevant J. ruthless 7. Every morning Lin writes out her __________, jotting down what she needs to accomplish that day. See page 22 in textbook. ANSWER: A The next slide shows and explains the answer. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit One / Chapter 4 Sentence Check 1 A. agenda B. antidote C. apathy D. bland E. propaganda F. prospects G. radical H. reinforce I. relevant J. ruthless 7. Every morning Lin writes out her __________, jotting down what she needs to accomplish that day. agenda See page 22 in textbook. 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 B. antidote C. apathy D. bland E. propaganda F. prospects G. radical H. reinforce I. relevant J. ruthless 8. Because my science teacher wants to do away with grading in his courses, many of the other teachers consider his views too __________. See page 22 in textbook. ANSWER: G The next slide shows and explains the answer. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit One / Chapter 4 Sentence Check 1 A. agenda B. antidote C. apathy D. bland E. propaganda F. prospects G. radical H. reinforce I. relevant J. ruthless 8. Because my science teacher wants to do away with grading in his courses, many of the other teachers consider his views too __________. radical See page 22 in textbook. Doing away with grading might be considered extreme. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit One / Chapter 4 Sentence Check 1 A. agenda B. antidote C. apathy D. bland E. propaganda F. prospects G. radical H. reinforce I. relevant J. ruthless 9. Sidewalk litter is a sign of __________, showing that people don’t care about a clean environment. See page 22 in textbook. ANSWER: C The next slide shows and explains the answer. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit One / Chapter 4 Sentence Check 1 A. agenda B. antidote C. apathy D. bland E. propaganda F. prospects G. radical H. reinforce I. relevant J. ruthless 9. Sidewalk litter is a sign of __________, showing that people don’t care about a clean environment. apathy See page 22 in textbook. 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 B. antidote C. apathy D. bland E. propaganda F. prospects G. radical H. reinforce I. relevant J. ruthless 10. Advertisements are an important part of the __________ used by companies to persuade us to buy their products. See page 22 in textbook. ANSWER: E The next slide shows and explains the answer. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit One / Chapter 4 Sentence Check 1 A. agenda B. antidote C. apathy D. bland E. propaganda F. prospects G. radical H. reinforce I. relevant J. ruthless 10. Advertisements are an important part of the __________ used by companies to persuade us to buy their products. propaganda See page 22 in textbook. 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 ANSWER: Ideas spread to support or oppose a cause; distorted information; publicity The next slide shows the answer. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit One / Chapter 4 Chapter Review propaganda agenda bland ANSWER: Something that reduces the effects of a poison; anything that relieves a harmful situation; a cure The next slide shows the answer. 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 ANSWER: Favoring extreme changes, especially in politics and government ; extreme The next slide shows the answer. reinforce antidote Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit One / Chapter 4 Chapter Review propaganda radical Favoring extreme changes, especially in politics and government ; extreme agenda bland reinforce antidote Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit One / Chapter 4 Chapter Review propaganda radical agenda ruthless bland ANSWER: Lacking pity; merciless The next slide shows the answer. reinforce antidote Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit One / Chapter 4 Chapter Review propaganda radical agenda ruthless bland prospects ANSWER: Chances of success The next slide shows the answer. reinforce antidote Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit One / Chapter 4 Chapter Review propaganda radical agenda ruthless bland prospects ANSWER: Related to the matter at hand; to the point The next slide shows the answer. reinforce relevant antidote Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit One / Chapter 4 Chapter Review propaganda radical agenda ruthless bland prospects reinforce relevant Related to the matter at hand; to the point antidote Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit One / Chapter 4 Chapter Review propaganda radical agenda ruthless bland prospects ANSWER: Lack of interest and concern The next slide shows the answer. reinforce relevant apathy antidote Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit One / Chapter 4 Chapter Review propaganda radical agenda ruthless bland prospects reinforce relevant apathy antidote Lack of interest and concern Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

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