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As it was getting late, Lucy made a motion to ________________ the meeting.
As it was getting late, Lucy made a motion to ________________ the meeting.
adjourn
A boxer who deliberately uses tactics that the rules of the ring ____ will lose the bout.
A boxer who deliberately uses tactics that the rules of the ring ____ will lose the bout.
forbid
A letter with a(n) _____________ address is undeliverable.
A letter with a(n) _____________ address is undeliverable.
illegible
The complex has eighty unfurnished apartments to lease to __________ tenants and four furnished ones to accommodate ________ families.
The complex has eighty unfurnished apartments to lease to __________ tenants and four furnished ones to accommodate ________ families.
It is illegal for a company to ____________________ toxic wastes into our state’s rivers.
It is illegal for a company to ____________________ toxic wastes into our state’s rivers.
Those who ____________ say they will not support the proposed settlement unless it is made more favorable.
Those who ____________ say they will not support the proposed settlement unless it is made more favorable.
Her remarks were not ___________ they had been prepared in advance.
Her remarks were not ___________ they had been prepared in advance.
The corporation’s ____________ new line of breakfast cereals should enable it to extricate itself from its financial difficulties.
The corporation’s ____________ new line of breakfast cereals should enable it to extricate itself from its financial difficulties.
Martha dashed out, _____________ leaving her keys behind.
Martha dashed out, _____________ leaving her keys behind.
School closes for the Christmas recess on December 24 and resumes on January __.
School closes for the Christmas recess on December 24 and resumes on January __.
Wendy shrank from the task of telling her parents about the car accident, but she finally got the __.
Wendy shrank from the task of telling her parents about the car accident, but she finally got the __.
Some garments __ in washing.
Some garments __ in washing.
When he learned of his failure, George thought of __ school.
When he learned of his failure, George thought of __ school.
I had thought that $60 would __ for my school supplies.
I had thought that $60 would __ for my school supplies.
I had to stand for the first half of the performance because I could not find a vacant __.
I had to stand for the first half of the performance because I could not find a vacant __.
The showers have just stopped, but they may soon __ again.
The showers have just stopped, but they may soon __ again.
Jobs, then, were not plentiful; now, there are __ openings.
Jobs, then, were not plentiful; now, there are __ openings.
It may be unpleasant, but we must not shy away from doing our __.
It may be unpleasant, but we must not shy away from doing our __.
These cups are __ for a special occasion.
These cups are __ for a special occasion.
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Word: Transient
- Definition: Temporary, not long-lasting, or fleeting.
- Example in context: Rain that lasts only a short period can be described as a transient shower.
Transient as a Noun
- Refers to a temporary guest or visitor.
- Hotels often accommodate mainly transients, with few permanent guests.
Sentence Completion Exercise
- Practice filling in the blanks with the appropriate vocabulary words to reinforce understanding.
Synonyms Exercise
- Replace repeated words in sentences with synonyms learned from the vocabulary lesson.
- Helps in expanding vocabulary and avoiding repetition in writing.
Antonyms Exercise
- Task involves selecting words that have opposite meanings to provided boldfaced words, enhancing understanding of word contrasts.
Concise Writing Exercise
- Encourages expressing thoughts succinctly, limiting responses to four words for clarity and brevity.
Examples of Vocabulary Usage
- "Permanent" can be used as the opposite of "transient."
- "Commendation" contrasts with terms relating to blame or criticism.
Contextual Understanding
- Recognizing words like "suitable" in various contexts (such as indicating appropriateness for a specific situation).
- Understanding roles of temporary versus permanent in various settings, including housing and employment.
Sentence Completion Exercise Overview
- Focus on utilizing context clues to fill in missing words in sentences.
- Examples provided involve various situational contexts such as holidays, emotional challenges, and common activities like school and sports.
Key Vocabulary and Contextual Usage
- Resume: Start again, as in the school resuming after Christmas.
- Shrink: To reduce in size, applicable to both fabric and personal emotions.
- Sober: Clear-minded; a consideration that emphasizes sound judgment.
- Suffice: Means to be enough; relates to budgeting for school supplies.
- Vacant: Unoccupied, often used when referring to seating availability.
Emotional and Social Dynamics
- Courageous Conversations: Highlights the challenge of discussing sensitive matters, such as accidents, with family.
- Consideration in Decisions: Importance of thoughtful reflection when facing setbacks or challenges, as seen in George's realization.
Practical Scenarios
- Performance Attendance: Addresses issues of finding seating and dealing with crowded venues.
- Social Commitments: Discusses the dynamics of being part of groups or committees.
Thematic Observations
- Transition in Employment: Reflects on past job scarcity and the current chances for employment.
- Handling Discomfort: Encompasses the idea of managing unpleasant situations, like pain, while fulfilling responsibilities during or after services.
Tasks and Inquiries
- Encourages engagement with questions related to the performance of tasks and the implications of decisions.
- Challenges the reader to draw on contextual evidence for conclusions in hypothetical scenarios.
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