Level F Unit 3

Level F Unit 3 1. Work out the RPS (provided on the last slide) by creating a key and defining the roots, prefixes, and suffixes in each word. 2. Use the context clue page to point out the synonym and antonym clues AS WELL AS the support and contrast signals. 3. Read every sentence. If there is a question, answer it on the sidelines.

Acculturation** • Every immigrant group newly arrived in another country goes through a slow process of ________. • Certain languages such as Afrikaans are the product of ______ and were created when two societies merged. ***What cultures formed the Old English language? Name the line.; • Modern American society can justly be said to be the end point of the _______ of diverse groups of immigrants.

abominate • I ______ cruelty yet do not always notice when I have said something cruel without meaning to. • No matter what their other likes or dislikes are, all Americans thoroughly ______ slavery in all its forms • The Biblical prophets . ______ idol worship of any kind and rallied vehemently against such practices.

adventitious • It was no _______ meeting that led to their writing songs together, for in fact they were cousins. • We must distinguish between the truly basic policies of our political party and those that are ________ and have little connection with the essential program. • His investments proved to be profitable, but they were _______ rather than the result of careful planning.

ascribe • You may _______ these holes to gophers or elves, but I blame the dog next door. • Some people say that they cannot understand her defeat in the elections, but I _____ it to her failure to discuss issues in simple terms. • You are following an all too familiar pattern in _______ your failures to anyone and everyone except yourself.

circuitous • I followed a ______ path through the woods, not because I feared pursuit, but because I was lost. • His line of questioning was so ______ that I began to suspect that he was not sure of what he was tyring to prove. • I was simply unable to follow the _______ reasoning by which she ‘proved’ that a straight line is not necessarily the shortest distance between two points.

commiserate • The family _______ with her after the loss of her old faithful dog. • Only someone who has suffered from bursitis can fully _________with me when I am in the throes of an acute attack. • _______ is a noble human emotion, but in itself it is no substitute for vigorous efforts to help other people.

enjoin • I ______ the to stop spending so much money or face the consequences. • Declaring the boycott to be illegal, the jidge ____ the labor union from applying it against the employing firm. • They are conscientious objectors to military service because they are _______ by a deep religious conviction not to take a human life.

expedite • The pleasant background music did not _____ my work, but instead distracted me. • The new computerized referral system will greatly ______ the processing of complaints by customers. • The worst way I can think of to ______ this program would be to set up a new Committee on _______ Programs.

expiate • The seemed more than willing to _______ their guilt by whatever means necessary. • He _______ the crime committed during his youth by a lifetime of service to humanity. • After he had seen the error of his ways, the villain attempted to ______ the dark decades of his past by acts of kindness.

ferment • Caught in the _______ of revolution, young men enlisted with local militias. • Wines from that part of France are produced by _____ the juice of the luscious grapes that grow on the hillsides. • With the deadline fast approaching, the local newspaper office was in a _______ of last minute activity and preparation.

inadvertent • The poor fellow was stronger than he realized, and the damage he did was _______. (what connection can you make with the sophomore curriculum? Write it on the line). • If, as you say, your slamming of the door on the way out was completely _____, you should be more careful in the future. • An experienced politician always tried to avoid making ________ remarks that may offend some voters.

nominal • Because so many of its patients were having financial trouble, the health clinic charged only______ fees. • While he remained the ______ leader of the group, the real power passed into the hands of his wily aide.

noncommittal • We questioned her quietly, carefully, and at length, but her answers remained _________. • We had hoped to learn his opinion of the new energy program, but he remained completely ______ during the interview. • When I spoke to Mother about going on the Easter tripo to Washington, her only response was a ________, “We’ll see”.

peculate • Investigators discovered that the clerk came up with a scheme to ______ money from the company. • Much of the money that the ‘robber barons’ _______ from public trust was never recovered– or even missed!!! • _______ was such a common offense among Roman provincial governors that, when asked how they made their fortunes, they simply replied, “In the provinces”. (Name one of the outlying areas of Rome that would have been considered provincial)

Proclivity** • Curious, patient, and fond of long walks outdoors, she soon displayed a _____ for nature study. • Since she seems to have a strong _____ both for science and form service to others, she should study medicine. • I learned that I would have to make a choice between my strong aversion to hard work and my equally strong _______ for eating. • **name one of your proclivities on the line

sangfroid • An experienced actor can perform with what seems like limitless _____, even when he forgets a line. • Who in the world can hope to match the unshakable ______ of the indestructible James Bond in moments of great peril? • It is only in my fantasies that I display the _______ associated with movie heroes who are as ‘cool as a cucumber’.

seditious • Dictators usually begin their reigns by searching out and silencing _______ opinion. • We Americans do not believe that honest criticism of our public officials, no matter how severe, should be regarded as ______. • Our military is prepared to deal with external aggression, but our best defense against _____ at home is the loyalty of the American people.

tenuous • My grasp of trigonometry was _____ until I attended extra help sessions. • He claims to be a close friend of the senator, but I believe the connection between them is _____. • Experienced lawyers know that the line between literal truth and slight but significant distortion of the facts is often a ______ one.

vitrolic • Though hurt by his _____ language, I had to admit that some of his points were valid. • You could have indicated frankly what you thought was wrong without embittering them with such _______ criticism. • Although hat critic is feared for _______ reviews, I have learned that there is usually a sound basis for her unfavorable judgements.

wheedle • The spy used charm and flattery to _______ the information from the diplomat. • As charming, clever, and persuasive as you may be, you will certainly not _______ me into lending you my tennis racquet. • Since he has been able to _______ almost anything he wants out of his parents, he is quite unprepared now to face the harsh realities of life.

Prefixes

Roots

Suffixes

Ab-

From, away from

Omen

Foreboding, portend or indicate

Ad

To, toward, near

Vent

come

Circ

Circle, ring

scrib

To write, record

ex

Without, to remove from

ped

feet

Pro

To go before Vert

Bend, turn

nom

name

Pecu

Private property

Sangui

blood

Vitre

glassy

Ous

Full of or having the qualities of

Context Clues: Synonym ad Antonym Synonym Context Clue Signal words

Antonym Context Clue Signal Words

Additionally, also, and, besides, furthermore, in addition, likewise, moreover

Although, but, despite, even though, however, in contrast, in spite of, instead of, nevertheless, on the contrary, on the other hand, rather than, still yet