UNIT 2 Group A: ameliorate – ingratiate Exercise I. Definitions ...
UNIT 2 Group A: ameliorate – ingratiate Exercise I. Definitions ...
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English 11 Vocabulary / Krauth<br />
<strong>UNIT</strong> 2<br />
<strong>Group</strong> A: <strong>ameliorate</strong> <strong>–</strong> <strong>ingratiate</strong><br />
<strong>Exercise</strong> I. <strong>Definitions</strong><br />
Directions: Using a dictionary, write the part of speech, the etymology, the definition,<br />
and any forms of the word (i.e. noun, verb, adjective, adverb).<br />
EXAMPLE: democracy, noun, [Gk, demos, people + kratia, rule] government by the people<br />
democrat (noun), democratic (adj.), democratically (adv.)<br />
1. <strong>ameliorate</strong><br />
2. aplomb<br />
3. bombastic<br />
4. callow<br />
5. drivel<br />
6. epitome<br />
7. exhort<br />
8. ex officio<br />
9. infringe<br />
10. <strong>ingratiate</strong><br />
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<strong>Exercise</strong> II. Etymological Roots -- Prefixes<br />
For each root in column I, write the letter of its correct meaning from column II.<br />
___ 1. epi A. in, into<br />
___ 2. tom B. to cut<br />
___ 3. fic C. thanks<br />
___ 4. in D. around, among<br />
___ 5. grat E. to make; to work<br />
<strong>Exercise</strong> III. Words Out of Context<br />
In each of the following groups, select the item that best expresses the meaning of the<br />
numbered word at the left.<br />
1. <strong>ameliorate</strong> a. impress b. improve c. confuse d. destroy<br />
2. bombastic a. crazy b. loud c. comic d. pompous<br />
3. exhort a. to urge b. to blame c. to yell d. to force<br />
4. infringe a. annoy b. trespass c. hate d. compete<br />
5. callow a. inexperienced b. afraid c. bitter d. confused<br />
<strong>Exercise</strong> IV. Completing Sentences<br />
Complete each of the following sentences by selecting the most appropriate word from<br />
the group of words preceding the sentences. Make whatever adjustments are necessary to<br />
fit the words into the sentences properly.<br />
aplomb drivel epitome<br />
ex officio infringe <strong>ingratiate</strong><br />
1. Tina attempted to ______________________ herself at her new workplace with the<br />
hopes that her boss might give her a promotion in the near future.<br />
2. Not one to lose his cool in a tense or stressful situation, James always acts with<br />
_____________________.<br />
3. The principal does not serve any leadership role but sits in on every student council<br />
meeting as a(n) ________________________ advisor.<br />
4. Public speakers, if they’re experienced and talented, can often speak in a coherent and<br />
captivating manner on any subject without descending to the level of<br />
_____________________.<br />
5. Marcus’s sense of style and dress is the _____________________ of fashion, for<br />
everyone marvels at his tasteful clothing and urbane manner.<br />
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<strong>Exercise</strong> V. Synonyms and Antonyms<br />
Classify each of the following pairs of words as “S” for synonyms and “A” for antonyms.<br />
1. <strong>ameliorate</strong> <strong>–</strong> exacerbate 6. epitome <strong>–</strong> paragon<br />
2. aplomb <strong>–</strong> hesitation 7. exhort <strong>–</strong> advise<br />
3. bombastic <strong>–</strong> highfalutin 8. ex officio <strong>–</strong> honorary<br />
4. callow <strong>–</strong> green 9. infringe <strong>–</strong> impose<br />
5. drivel <strong>–</strong> hogwash 10. <strong>ingratiate</strong> <strong>–</strong> kowtow<br />
<strong>Exercise</strong> VI. Word Roundup<br />
1. The Latin root fic(or fac or fec), meaning “to make or do”, appears in words such as<br />
office or ex officio, which you defined in this lesson. Define the following words<br />
using the meaning of fic in your definitions:<br />
a. confection<br />
b. facile<br />
c. olfactory<br />
d. proficient<br />
e. facsimile<br />
2. The Greek root epi, meaning “among or around”, appears in words such as epitome,<br />
which you also defined in this lesson. Define the following words using the meaning<br />
of epi in your definitions:<br />
a. epidemic<br />
b. epiphany<br />
c. epitaph<br />
d. epithet<br />
e. epigram<br />
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<strong>Exercise</strong> VII. Framing Sentences<br />
Write the following sentences on a separate sheet of paper.<br />
Use each of the following words in an illustrative, original sentence.<br />
1. <strong>ameliorate</strong> (v.) 4. callow (adj.) 7. exhort (v.)<br />
2. aplomb (n.) 5. drivel (n.) 8. ex officio (adj.)<br />
3. bombastic (adj.) 6. epitome (n.) 9. infringe (v.)<br />
10. <strong>ingratiate</strong> (v.)<br />
<strong>Exercise</strong> VIII. Enriching the Lesson: Literary Terms<br />
Define each of the following words and phrases as they relate to literature. You may<br />
need to use a literature text book (index or glossary), an encyclopedia, or the internet to<br />
research these terms.<br />
1. tragedy<br />
2. catastrophe<br />
3. narrative<br />
4. persona (or voice)<br />
5. tone<br />
6. point of view<br />
7. mood<br />
8. atmosphere<br />
9. imagery<br />
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