Transcript Vocabulary

Vocabulary- Unit 1
Lesson B
adjourn
• v: close a meeting; suspend the business
of a meeting; disband
– When we visited Washington D.C., Congress
was not in session; it had adjourned for the
Thanksgiving weekend.
astute
• adj: shrewd; wise; crafty; cunning
– The only one to solve the riddle was Joel; he
is a very astute thinker.
censure
• n: act of blaming; expression of
disapproval; hostile criticism; rebuke
– Bill was about to reach for a third slice of cake
but was stopped by a look of censure in
Mother’s eyes.
demolish
• v: tear down; destroy
– It took several days for the wrecking crew to
demolish the old building.
discharge
• v: unload
– After discharging its cargo, the ship will go
into dry dock for repairs.
dissent
• v: differ in opinion; disagree; object
– There was nearly complete agreement on
Al’s proposal. Enid and Alice were the only
ones who dissented.
equitable
• Adj. fair to all concerned; just
The only equitable way for the three
partners to share the $600 profit is for
each to receive $200.
exonerate
• v. free from blame; clear from accusation
The other driver exonerated Isabel of any
responsibility for the accident.
extemporaneous
• adj: composed or spoken without
preparation; offhand; impromptu;
improvised
It was easy to tell that the speaker’s talk was
memorized, though she tried to make it
seem extemporaneous.
extricate
• v: free from difficulties; disentangle
If you let your assignments pile up, you may
get into a situation from which you will not
be able to extricate yourself.
forfeit
• v: lose or have to give up as a penalty for
some error, neglect, or fault
One customer gave a $50 deposit on an
order of slipcovers. When they were
delivered, she decided she didn’t want
them. Of course, she forfeited her deposit.
illegible
• adj: not able to read; very hard to read; not
legible
It is fortunate that Roger types his reports
because his handwriting is illegible.
inadvertently
• adv: not done on purpose; unintentionally;
thoughtlessly; accidentally
First I couldn’t locate my glasses; but after a
while I found them on the windowsill. I
must have left them there inadvertently.
inappropriate
• adj: not fitting; unsuitable; unbecoming;
not appropriate
Since I was the one who nominated Bruce, it
would be inappropriate for me to vote for
another candidate.
lucrative
• adj: money-making; profitable
This year’s school dance was not so
lucrative; we made only $70 compared to
$240 last year.
permanent
• adj. 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.
prohibit
• v: forbid; ban
The library’s regulations prohibit the
borrowing of reference books.
punctual
• adj: on time; prompt
Be punctual. If you are late, we shall have to
depart without you.
rebuke
• v: express disapproval of; criticize sharply;
censure severely; reprimand; reprove
Our coach rebuked the two players who were
late for practice, but praised the rest of the
team for being punctual.
transient
• adj: not lasting; passing soon; fleeting;
short-lived; momentary
It rained all day upstate, but here we had
only a transient shower, it was over in
minutes.
transient
• n: visitor or guest staying for only a short
time
The hotel’s customers are mainly transients;
only a few are permanent guests.
Exercise 1. On your paper, enter the letter of the
word or expression that has most nearly the SAME
MEANING as the italicized word.
1.
vote to adjourn
(A) join (B) disband (C) disapprove (D) approve
2.
cater to transients
(A) civilians (B) short-time visitors (C) permanent guests
(D) novices
3.
severely censured
(A) banned (B) objected (C) discharged (D) rebuked
4.
record of punctuality
(A) promptness (B) attendance (C) achievement
(D) lateness
5.
temporary filling
(A) not intended to last (B) fragile (C) enduring
(D) not painful
6. inequitable treatment
(A) fair (B) crafty (C) unwise (D) unjust
7. omitted inadvertently
(A) temporarily (B) on purpose (C) accidentally
(D) permanently
8. discharging supplies
(A) unloading (B) destroying (C) unsuitable (D) fleeting
9. impromptu remark
(A) inappropriate (B) cunning (C) hostile
(D) extemporaneous
10. completely exonerated
(A) set free (B) freed from blame (C) disproved
(D) prohibited
Exercise 2. On your paper, enter the letter of the
word NOT RELATED in meaning to the other
words in each line.
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(A) object (B) disagree (C) demolish (D) dissent
(A) ban (B) exonerate (C) prohibit (D) forbid
(A) stable (B) legible (C) permanent (D) lasting
(A) abundant (B) plentiful (C) lucrative (D) galore
(A) hinder (B) overburden (C) encumber (D) discharge
(A) improvised (B) softened (C) mitigated (D) lessened
(A) temporary (B) momentary (C) prompt (D) short-lived
(A) appropriate (B) transient (C) becoming (D) suitable
(A) reprimand (B) forfeit (C) censure (reprove)
(A) shrewd (B) extemporaneous (C) offhand (D) impromptu
Exercise 3. Which of the two terms makes the sentences correct?
Enter the letter of the correct word on your paper.
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The inscription on the old monument is hard to read; it is almost
_________. (A) legible (B) illegible
If the jury’s verdict is ______________, the defendant will be
exonerated.
(A) guilty (B) not guilty
Rhoda has already had two slices of pizza, while some of us haven’t had
even one. It isn’t ____________!
(A) inequitable (B) equitable
If you are impatient, you may fall into a trap from which it will be hard to
______________ yourself.
(A) extricate (B) raze
Should the new business prove lucrative, many investors will
___________ it.
(A) enter (B) avoid