Vocabulary Unit 4

Note the spelling, pronunciation, part(s) of speech, and definition(s) of each of the following words. Then write the word in the blank spaces in the illustrative sentence(s) following. Finally, study the lists of synonyms and antonyms. 1. affiliated (adj., part.) associated, connected Being ________________ with a well-known law firm is often an important first step on the way to a successful political career.

• affiliated

• alienated

• disjointed

• estranged

Note the spelling, pronunciation, part(s) of speech, and definition(s) of each of the following words. Then write the word in the blank spaces in the illustrative sentence(s) following. Finally, study the lists of synonyms and antonyms. 2. ascertain (v.) to find out We need to ________________ what it will cost to remodel our kitchen.

• ascertain

• abandon

• fabricate

• ignore

Note the spelling, pronunciation, part(s) of speech, and definition(s) of each of the following words. Then write the word in the blank spaces in the illustrative sentence(s) following. Finally, study the lists of synonyms and antonyms. 3. attainment (n.) an accomplishment, the act of achieving In addition to his abilities as a leader, Abraham Lincoln was a man of high literary ________________. SYNONYMS: achievement, fulfillment ANTONYMS: failure, defeat, frustration

• attainment

• rejection

• obstacle

• ignorance

Note the spelling, pronunciation, part(s) of speech, and definition(s) of each of the following words. Then write the word in the blank spaces in the illustrative sentence(s) following. Finally, study the lists of synonyms and antonyms. 4. bequeath (v.) to give or pass on as an inheritance Few people will make enough money in their lifetimes to be in a position to ________________ a fortune to their heirs.

• bequeath

• confiscate

• borrow

• spend

Note the spelling, pronunciation, part(s) of speech, and definition(s) of each of the following words. Then write the word in the blank spaces in the illustrative sentence(s) following. Finally, study the lists of synonyms and antonyms. 5. cogent (adj.) forceful, convincing; relevant, to the point A group of legal scholars held a press conference to present a ________________ plea for reform of the state's prison system.

• cogent

• vapid

• spurious

• diffuse

Note the spelling, pronunciation, part(s) of speech, and definition(s) of each of the following words. Then write the word in the blank spaces in the illustrative sentence(s) following. Finally, study the lists of synonyms and antonyms. 6. converge (v.) to move toward one point, approach nearer together The television coverage resumed as soon as the delegates ________________ on the hall to hear the keynote speaker's address.

• converge

• diverge

• expand

• scatter

Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: When a scuffle broke out, the commissioner ordered the police to __________ the crowd.

• disperse

• gather

• ignore

• welcome

Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: In many of the world's cultures, young people are taught to __________ their ancestors.

• esteem

• ignore

• criticize

• forget

Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court should be someone whom all parties hold in high __________.

• esteem

• regret

• conflict

• doubt

Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: The judge ordered the remarks __________ from the court record.

• expunge

• enlarge

• endorse

• enforce