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English I Vocabulary. Lesson 5. 1. jaded : adj. worn out; dulled, as from overindulgence syn: exhausted; wearied ant: fresh 2. gist : n. the main point syn: idea; essence 3. advocate : v. to recommend; to speak in favor of
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Lesson 5 1. jaded: adj. worn out; dulled, as from overindulgence syn: exhausted; wearied ant: fresh 2. gist: n. the main point syn: idea; essence 3. advocate: v. to recommend; to speak in favor of syn: promote; encourage ant: oppose; contest 4. efface: v. to obliterate; to wipe out syn: erase ant: enshrine 5. charisma: n. personal appeal or attraction; magnetism syn: charm
Lesson 5 6. ogre: n. a brute; a large monster; a frightful giant 7. mesmerize: v. to hypnotize syn: captivate; entrance ant: bore 8. entity: n. anything having existence, either physical or mystical 9. bandy: v. to exchange words; to discuss casually 10. dastardly: adj. Cowardly and treacherous syn: dishonorable; shameful ant: righteous
Exercise I charismaeffaceogreadvocate gist bandy mesmerize 1. Joan, who _____ the cleanup of the James River, is always trying to gain supporters for her cause. The usual _____ of her speech focuses on the effects of the river’s pollution on future generations. Her eloquent speech _____ audiences, and her ______ helps her to win the hearts of people who are not even affected by the James River. Joan hopes someday to ______ the irresponsible dumping practices that continue to foul the James River.
Exercise I (continued) dastardly gist entity jaded ogre bandy charisma 2. The _____ athlete, accustomed to winning first place, wanted to be happy with her third-place trophy, but deep down, she felt that months of intensive training had gone to waste. On the bus ride home, she refused to _______ compliments or even joke about the race with her teammates. She could think only about the ______ runner who intentionally tripped her early in the race and likely cost her the win. Myra could not believe that such an unsportsmanlike _______ was allowed to compete in track meets. Myra didn’t see the other girl after the race, but merely thinking of that horrid _____ would haunt Myra for weeks to come.
Exercise II • Sally described enough of the movie for Bill to get the gist of it, but not enough to … • The jury was shocked when, during the trial, the dastardly criminal … • Mom would not bandy any comments about extending my curfew because she felt that … • The jaded artist decided to find a new career when … • The revolutionaries effaced statues of the former dictator because … • Mondello the Great mesmerized children at the birthday party by … • Someone who advocates good manners might become angry if you … • The overwhelming charisma of the cult leader made it easy for him to … • The linebackers on the football team looked like ogres compared to … • Mom had to explain to Maggie that an imaginary friend is not a real entity; it is …
Exercise IV • If you didn’t understand the gist of the lecture, then you should find the teacher after class and ask… • When someone who advocates energy conservation sees lights left on, he or she might … • 3. If you efface your fears of flying, then you might be willing to …