Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved.<strong>Ans</strong>wer Key<strong>Vocabulary</strong>Transparency 26<strong>Vocabulary</strong>: Synonyms1 They bought the dilapidated house and fixedit up.Additional synonyms: decayed, ramshackle2 He separated the eggs according to the recipebefore making the cake.Additional synonyms: detached, divided3 Douglass was an eloquent orator, and manypeople came to hear him speak.Additional synonyms: articulate, persuasive4 The rowdy soccer fans stopped the game bythrowing trash onto the field.Additional synonyms: excited, wildTransparency 27<strong>Vocabulary</strong>: Frequently Confused Words1 A Accept means “receive.” A student’s drawingmight show a person giving somethingto another person.Example sentence: Will you accept this giftas a thank you for all your help?1 B Except means “omit.” A student’s drawingmight show one item out <strong>of</strong> many set tothe side.Example sentence: We will take all oursports equipment with us except our skis.2 A Assistance means “help.” A student’sdrawing might show a young personhelping an elderly one.Example sentence: The boy was willing tohelp when his neighbor needed assistanceclimbing the stairs.2 B Assistants means “helpers, especially subordinates.”A student’s drawing mightshow an <strong>of</strong>fice setting with several workers.Example sentence: The director’s assistantsmade sure the actors were ready for the nextscene.3 A Stationery is writing paper, or paper forcorrespondence. A student’s drawing mightVOCABULARYshow a teenager writing to his or her friend.Example sentence: I keep a box <strong>of</strong> stationeryin my desk.3 B Stationary means “immovable.” A student’sdrawing might show a large statue andsomeone trying without success to move it.Example sentence: The statue is stationary,so we will not be able to move it to thecenter <strong>of</strong> the park.Transparency 28<strong>Vocabulary</strong>: ConnotationsAcross1 As a synonym for fan, zealot has a negativeconnotation, implying an extreme attitude.2 As a synonym for well known, notorious has anegative connotation, indicating famegarnered by wrongdoing.3 As a synonym for spur-<strong>of</strong>-the-moment, rashhas a negative connotation, implying a lack<strong>of</strong> judgment.4 As a synonym for inflexible, stubborn has anegative connotation, implying a desire to becontrary.5 As a synonym for inflexible, steadfast has apositive connotation, implying loyalty.6 As a synonym for fan, enthusiast has apositive connotation, suggesting vigor andsupport.Down7 As a synonym for well known, celebrated has apositive connotation, suggesting worthiness<strong>of</strong> recognition.8 As a synonym for spur-<strong>of</strong>-the-moment, spontaneoushas a positive connotation, implyingenergy and creativity.Transparency 29<strong>Vocabulary</strong>: Prefixes1 prevent I will do everything in my powerto prevent the closing <strong>of</strong> the library.ANSWER KEY 31
<strong>Ans</strong>wer Key (cont.)VOCABULARY5ST6EE7C1Z E A L O TL2ENB3R ASHA4S T U B B O REA D F A S TNTH U S I A8SPONTANEOUSTTO R I O U S2 premeditated The crime was clearlypremeditated.3 prejudice His classmates are free fromprejudice.4 prelude My favorite part <strong>of</strong> thatopera is the prelude.Transparency 30<strong>Vocabulary</strong>: Definitions1 animosity A great deal <strong>of</strong> animosity developedwhen the deal fell apart.2 loathe Tom loathes waking up early onweekends.3 reject He will reject your <strong>of</strong>fer to buythe company.4 evacuate The rescue squad evacuated thevillage when the floodwatersrose.5 evasive The team’s tight end made anevasive move and scored atouchdown.6 elude The escaped convict tried toelude his pursuers by wading ina stream.Transparency 31<strong>Vocabulary</strong>: Suffixes1 initiative Please take the initiative andgo meet her.2 prospective He is a prospective client, soplease be friendly.3 attractive You are quite attractive in thatnew suit.4 submissive The horse was submissive afterthe harness was put on him.Transparency 32<strong>Vocabulary</strong>: Deadwood Adjectives1 frightful, appalling The appalling weatherconditions caused theChans to cancel theparty.2 hearty, voracious Grandma cooked us ahearty breakfast beforewe left for school.3 modest, simple The governor’s familylives in a modest homein the suburbs.Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved.32 ELEMENTS OF LANGUAGE | Third Course | Daily Language Activities