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Chapter 1 – Learning New Words from the Context Part 1 – Contexts with Contrasting Words Group 2

Chapter 1 – Learning New Words from the Context Part 1 – Contexts with Contrasting Words Group 2. English 9. 1. Adjourn. Close a meeting; suspend the business of a meeting; disband; recess

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Chapter 1 – Learning New Words from the Context Part 1 – Contexts with Contrasting Words Group 2

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  1. Chapter 1 – Learning New Words from the ContextPart 1 – Contexts with Contrasting WordsGroup 2 English 9

  2. 1. Adjourn • Close a meeting; suspend the business of a meeting; disband; recess • When we visited Washington, D.C., Congress was not in session; it had adjourned for the Thanksgiving weekend.

  3. 2. astute • Shrewd; wise; sagacious • Crafty, cunning; sly; wily • Marie was the only one to solve the riddle; she is a very astute thinker. • An astute Greek tricked the Trojans into opening the gates of Troy.

  4. 3. Censure • Act of blaming; expression of disapproval; hostile criticisms; rebuke; reprimand • Ali was about to reach for the third slice of cake but was stopped by a look of censure in Mother’s eyes.

  5. 4. Demolish • Tear down; destroy; raze; smash; wreck • It took several days for the wrecking crew to demolish the old building. • Alternate Form: • demolition

  6. 5. Discharge • Unload • Dismiss; fire • After discharging its cargo, the ship will go into dry dock for repairs. • One employee was discharged.

  7. Dissent • Differ in opinion; disagree; object • There was nearly complete agreement on al’s proposal. Enid and Alice were the only ones who dissented. • Alternate Form: • dissension

  8. 7. Equitable • Fair to all concerned; just; impartial; objective; unbiased • The only equitable way for the three to share the $600 profit is for each to receive $200. • Alternate Form: • Inequitable – unfair or unjust

  9. 8. Exonerate • Free from blame; clear from accusation; acquit; absolve • The other driver exonerated Isabel of any responsibility for the accident.

  10. 9. Extemporaneous • Composed or spoken without preparation; offhand; impromptu; improvised. • It was obvious that the speaker’s talk was memorized, though she tried to make it seem extemporaneous.

  11. 10. Extricate • Free from difficulties; disentangle; disencumber; release • If you let your assignments pile up, you may get into a situation from which you will not be able to extricate yourself.

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  13. 11. Forfeit • Lose or have to give up as a penalty for some error, neglect, or fault; sacrifice • One customer gave a $150 deposit on an order of slipcovers. When they were delivered, she decided she didn’t want them. Of course, she forfeited her deposit.

  14. 12. Illegible • Not able to be read; very hard to read; not legible; undecipherable • It is fortunate that Miguel uses a computer to do his reports because his handwriting is illegible.

  15. 13. Inadvertently • Not done on purpose; unintentionally; thoughtlessly; accidentally; carelessly • I finally found my glasses on the the windowsill. I must have left them there inadvertently.

  16. 14. Inappropriate • Not fitting; unsuitable; unbecoming; not appropriate; improper • Since I was the one who nominated Bruce, it would be inappropriate for me to vote for another candidate.

  17. 15. Lucrative • Moneymaking; profitable; advantageous; remunerative • This year’s school dance was not so lucrative; we made only $150 compared to $375 last year.

  18. 16. Permanent • Lasting; enduring; intended to last; stable • Write to me at my temporary address, the Gateway Hotel. As soon as I find an apartment, I shall notify you of my permanent address.

  19. 17. Prohibit • Forbid; ban; enjoin; interdict • The library’s regulations prohibit the borrowing of reference books.

  20. 18. Punctual • On time; prompt; timely • Be punctual. If you are late, we shall have to depart without you.

  21. Rebuke • Express disapproval of; criticize sharply; censure severely; reprimand; reprove • Our coach rebuked the two players who were late for practice, but he praised the rest of the team for their punctuality.

  22. 20. Transient • Not lasting; passing soon; fleeting, short-lived; momentary • It rained all day upstate, but down here we had only a transient shower; it was over in minutes.

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