THE 4000 ENGLISH WORDS ESSENTIAL FOR AN EDUCATED VOCABULARY

realpolitik cynical interpretation ofpolitics The Words 77reap harvestrebuff reject, snubrebuke criticize, reprimandrebus picture puzzlerebuttal reply, counterargumentrecalcitrant stubbornly resisting theauthority of anotherrecant retract a previous statementrecapitulate restate, summa[r]

(B) snicker : smirk(C) read : write(D) disengage : attack(E) drink : guzzlephlegmatic sluggishphobia fearphoenix rebirthphysic laxative, catharticphysique frame, musculaturepicaresque roguish, adventurous The Words 69picayune triflingpiecemeal one at a timepied mottled, brindledpiety d[r]

malfeasance wrong doing (especiallyby an official of government)malice spitemalign defamemalignant virulent, perniciousmalinger shirkmalleable moldable, tractable56 Vocabulary 4000 Quiz 19 (Matching)Match each word in the first column with its definition in the sec[r]

exclusive prohibitiveexcommunicate expelexcruciate tortureexecrable abominableexecute put into effectexegesis interpretation38 Vocabulary 4000 Quiz 12 (Antonyms)Directions: Choose the word most opposite in meaning to the capitalized word.Answers are on page 101.1. DISCORD[r]

accessory attachment, accompliceacclaim recognition, fameacclimate accustom oneself to aclimate, adjustacclivity ascent, inclineaccolade applause, tributeaccommodate adapt, assist, house10 Vocabulary 4000 accomplice one who aids alawbreakeraccord agreementaccost to approach and speak t[r]

contraband illicit goodscontraction shrinkagecontractual related to a contractcontrariety oppositioncontrast difference, comparisoncontravene opposecontretemps unfortunate occurrencecontrite apologeticcontrive arrange, artificialcontroversial subject to disputecontrovert disputecontumacy disobedienc[r]

86 Vocabulary 4000 Quiz 31 (Matching)Match each word in the first column with its definition in the second column.Answers are on page 102.1. SCRUPLES A. figure of speech2. SCYTHE B. proper, attractive3. SEEMLY C. long, curved blade4. SENTENTIOUS D. left-handed5. SERENDIPI[r]

misappropriation use dishonestlymisbegotten illegitimate, obtainedby dishonest meansmiscarry abortmiscegenation intermarriage betweenraces58 Vocabulary 4000 Quiz 20 (Analogies)Directions: Choose the pair that expresses a relationship most similar to thatexpressed in the c[r]

patrician aristocratpatrimony inheritancepatronize condescendpatronymic a name formed form thename of a fatherpatter walk lightlypaucity scarcity66 Vocabulary 4000 Quiz 23 (Matching)Match each word in the first column with its definition in the second column.Answers are o[r]

Analysis: DIS (away—negative); PASS (to feel)Meaning: Devoid of personal feeling, impartial.18. APATHETICAnalysis: A (without); PATH (to feel); IC (adjective ending)Meaning: Without feeling; to be uninterested. (The apathetic voters.)

(B) after the war, the Marshall Plan was enacted to rebuild Germany.(C) after the war, the Marshall Plan was enacted by the United States torebuild Germany.(D) after the war, the United States enacted the Marshall Plan to rebuildGermany.(E) aft[r]

Use farther when referring to distance, and use further whenreferring to degree.136 Vocabulary 4000 They went no further (degree) than necking.He threw the discs farther (distance) than the topseated competitor.Fewer/Less:Use fewer when referring to a number of items. Use less w[r]

126 Vocabulary 4000 As I came around the corner, a few momentspassed before I could recognize my old home.orComing around the corner, I paused a fewmoments before I could recognize my old home.Drill IIIAnswers and solutions begin on page 149.1. By focusing on poverty, [r]

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secular worldly, nonreligioussecure make safesedation state of calmsedentary stationary, inactivesedition treason, inciting rebellionseduce luresedulous diligentseedy rundown, ramshackleseemly proper, attractiveseethe fume, resentseismic pertaining to earthquakesseismology study of earthquakesself-e[r]

60. trans across transgression106 Vocabulary 4000 61. un not unkempt62. uni one uniqueRootsRoot Meaning Example1. ac bitter, sharp acrid2. agog leader demagogue3. agri—also agrari field agriculture4. ali other alienate5. alt high altostratus6. alter other alternative7. am love amiable8[r]