13.07.2015 Views

The World of Words: Vocabulary for College Success ... - eLibrary

The World of Words: Vocabulary for College Success ... - eLibrary

The World of Words: Vocabulary for College Success ... - eLibrary

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

CHAPTER2<strong>Words</strong> in the NewsNews travels fast in today’s world. <strong>The</strong> Internet brings us the latest developmentsin politics, sports, and finance within seconds <strong>of</strong> when theyhappen. Videos shot on site using mobile phones show firsthand accounts<strong>of</strong> triumphs and disasters from faraway places. With so much in<strong>for</strong>mationavailable so fast, it is important to understand words that relate tothe news.Chapter Strategy: Context Clues <strong>of</strong> SubstitutionChapter <strong>Words</strong>:Part 1accord cartel entrepreneurappease catastrophe interveneattrition corroborate ominousbureaucracy diplomacy renegadePart 2apprehend hegemony radicalchaos pacify liberaldefer supplant conservativeepitome thrive reactionaryVisit the Student Companion Website at www.cengage.com/devenglish/richek8e totest your knowledge <strong>of</strong> these words be<strong>for</strong>e you study, hear each word pronounced,find additional practice exercises, and access more in<strong>for</strong>mation on words and topics.Copyright © Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.38

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!