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Answers to Self-Test 2: Vocabulary in Context |
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In the following
sentences the examples are underlined. Compare
your definition to the correct definition listed under each sentence.
1. Several epidemics have found their way around the world like the
Definition: Epidemic (s) means sickness or disease that spreads quickly.
2. Falling asleep in class and being drowsy at work were just two examples of her fatigue.
Definition: Fatigue means very tired; to need sleep and rest.
3. We used a liquid fertilizer, regular dry fertilizer and worms to mulch our flower bed.
Definition: Mulch means to cover a garden with a protective coating in order to keep the soil moist, protect the roots and to prevent weeds.
4. Her neuroses include anxiety, depression, and compulsive behavior.
Definition: Neuroses are various disorders of the mind or emotions.
5. The terrain was very difficult with mud, large rocks, and big holes.
Definition: Terrain is a
geographic area.
In the following sentences, the synonyms are underlined.
6. History books describe sailors who were marooned
on an island leaving them alone and helpless.
7. Consumable books are those with perforated pages. The holes in these pages made them easier to tear out.
8. The young mother nurtured her child by protecting him as much as possible.
9. There was no clear pattern to the random burglaries.
10. It’s very easy to singe hair using a curling iron. Once, I even burned my skin by dropping the iron on my head.
In the following
sentences, the antonyms are underlined. Compare
your definition to the correct definition listed under each sentence.
11. Latent fingerprints can be seen when police use a special chemical spray.
Definition: Latent means difficult to see.
12. I have such high esteem for my father that I would never say anything rude to him.
Definition: Esteem means respect.
13. Plagiarism is a serious problem in college. It prevents students from doing their own work and helping them expand their knowledge.
Definition: Plagiarism means using someone else’s work as your own; cheating.
14. Rather than a stimulating exercise, the students were totally bored.
Definition: Stimulating means interesting.
15. The flock of geese turned the clear, smooth surface of the lake into a lot of ripples.
Definition: Ripples mean wavy or choppy surface, usually in water.
Compare your definition to the correct definition listed under each sentence.
16. My son’s arm mended after being broken in two places.
Definition: Mended means healed, improved.
17. They jostled each other in the crowded auditorium.
Definition: Jostled means to bump or push.
18. In many cultures, people take a snooze in the afternoon and then go back
to work or school in the later afternoon.
Definition: Snooze means to nap or sleep.
19. One of the things employers dislike most is when their employees are tardy. If employees are not in their positions on time, the business loses money.
Definition: Tardy means to be late.
20. The woman was unconscious for three weeks before slowly opening her eyes and moving her fingers.
Definition: Unconscious means to not be aware of the surroundings.