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Answer Key (cont.)VOCABULARYCopyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved.4 bizarre, unique Bill’s bizarre behaviorembarrassed everyonein the auditorium.5 scenic, panoramic The panoramic displayof natural beautyamazed the travelers.Transparency 33Vocabulary: ConnotationsPOSITIVENEGATIVE1 assertive aggressiveMr. Jorgenson did not gain many votes at thedebate because he was too aggressive.2 meticulous finickyKim is meticulous about the condition of herroom and cleans it twice a day.3 slim skinnyBecause he exercises regularly and eatsbalanced meals, Juan is slim and healthy.4 versatile fickleTo be a success on Broadway, an actor mustbe versatile—able to sing, dance, and act.5 serene apatheticCoach Carbone cut Maria from the JV teambecause of her apathetic attitude.Transparency 34Vocabulary: Frequently Confused Words1 stationery The park bench was stationaryand could not be moved overto the baseball field.2 veracity The lionesses ate their kill witha voracity that was frightening.3 allusions The magician created manyillusions during his performance.4 swayed The suede jacket costs over 200dollars.5 alluded He eluded his pursuers by hidingin the old, abandoned warehouse.Transparency 35Vocabulary: Synonyms1 My little sister’s incessant whining annoys me.Additional synonyms: continual, unceasing2 The referee did not appreciate the player’simpertinent actions, so he removed the playerfrom the game.Additional synonyms: bold, saucy3 The cat was nimble, quickly jumping overthe fence to escape the dog.Additional synonyms: spry, active4 When I throw the ball, my dog retrieves it.Additional synonyms: fetch, reclaimTransparency 36Vocabulary: Frequently Confused Words1 A Principal means “of chief importance,”“a chief person, such as the head of aschool,” or “an amount of money onwhich interest is computed.” A student’sdrawing might show the head of a school.Example sentence: The principal made anannouncement to the entire student body.1 B Principle means “a basic rule or truth.”A student’s drawing might illustrate aprinciple, such as “Honesty is the bestpolicy” or “Do unto others as you wouldhave others do unto you.”Example sentence: It is important to act onprinciple if you wish to be taken seriously.2 AAdesert is a dry area and to desert means“to abandon.” A student might draw adesert setting.Example sentence: Cacti grow in the desert.2 B Adessert is a sweet, end-of-meal dish. Astudent might draw a favorite dessert.Example sentence: We had watermelonfor dessert at the picnic.3 A Compliment means “an act of courtesy orrespect.” A student might draw two peopleshaking hands.ANSWER KEY 33