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

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Chapter Exercises 163■ Companion <strong>Words</strong>Complete each sentence with the best word. You may use choices morethan once, and some items may have more than one correct answer.Choices: to, <strong>of</strong>, from, in, <strong>for</strong>, back, about1. Hatred is the antithesis love.2. Dimercaprol is used as an antidote arsenic poisoning.3. <strong>The</strong> first-class seaman is a subordinate the admiral.4. A good stereo system keeps high and low notes equilibrium.5. Eating pork is antithetical the beliefs <strong>of</strong> Jews and Muslims.6. We extricated ourselves the stuck elevator by climbing out.7. <strong>The</strong> revelations huge executive bonuses shocked the public.8. <strong>The</strong> exploits Robin Hood have been the subject <strong>of</strong> manymovies.9. In the army, the private is subordinate the sergeant.10. Please don’t revert to biting your nails.■ Writing with Your <strong>Words</strong>To practice effective writing, complete each sentence with an interestingphrase that indicates the meaning <strong>of</strong> the italicized word.Copyright © Cengage Learning. All Right Reserved.1. If I had to subdue a lion,2. One policy that I think is equitable is3. First she lost her equilibrium, and then4. I was shocked by the revelation that....

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