Vocabulary Unit 11

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. allude (v.) to refer to casually or indirectly In his speech, the candidate __________ to his opponent's lack of military experience.

• alluded

• eluded

• alluding

• alludes

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. clairvoyant (adj.) supernaturally perceptive; (n.) one who possesses extrasensory powers, seer Few people are taken in by the __________ pronouncements of fortune-tellers and mediums.

• clairvoyant

• mundane

• opaque

• pedestrian

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. clairvoyant (adj.) supernaturally perceptive; (n.) one who possesses extrasensory powers, seer The police sometimes use __________ to help them solve difficult missing-person cases.

• clairvoyants

• detectives

• psychologists

• witnesses

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. conclusive (adj.) serving to settle an issue; final When they weighed all the evidence in the case, the members of the jury found the testimony of the expert witness to be __________. SYNONYMS: decisive, convincing, definitive ANTONYMS: unsettled, provisional, indefinite

• conclusive

• provisional

• indefinite

• unsettled

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. disreputable (adj.) not respectable, not esteemed Supermarket tabloids frequently publish stories about the __________ behavior of celebrities.

• disreputable

• commendable

• reputable

• admirable

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. endemic (adj.) native or confined to a particular region or people; characteristic of or prevalent in a field Scientists have yet to identify many plant and animal species __________ to the rain forests.

• endemic

• nomadic

• exotic

• universal

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. exemplary (adj.) worthy of imitation, commendable; serving as a model The Medal of Freedom is awarded to U.S. civilians for __________ achievements in various fields.

• exemplary

• mediocre

• insignificant

• questionable

Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: It is sometimes difficult to __________ the motives behind another person's actions.

• fathom

• ignore

• predict

• describe

Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: The great passenger liner Titanic still lies buried several thousand __________ beneath the ocean's surface.

• fathoms

• meters

• miles

• kilometers

Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: Folklore has it that a serpent's most outstanding trait is __________, just as a fox's is craftiness.

• guile

• bravery

• loyalty

• generosity