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VOCABULARYFor theHigh School StudentHAROLD LEVINEWORD POWER

WORD POWER YEAH!

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1. ALTERNATIVENounChoice; one of two or more things offered for choiceOther or remaining choiceIf given the choice of making either an oral or a written report, I would pick the second alternative.2. BEVERAGENounDrink; liquid for drinkingOrange juice is a healthful beverage.

3. BLUNDERnounMistake or error caused by stupidity or carelessnessHave you ever committed the blunder of mailing a letter without a postage stamp?4. CONTROVERSYnounDispute; quarrel; debate; strifeThe Republicans and the Democrats have been engaged in a controversy over which party is responsible for the increased taxes.CONTROVERSIALadjectiveArousing controversy; contentious; disputations5. CUSTODYNounCare; safekeeping; guardianshipThe treasurer has custody of our clubs financial records.6. DIMINUTIVEadjectiveBelow average size; small; tinyTo an observer in an airplane high over the city, even the largest buildings seem diminutive.Me 107. DISPELverbDrive away by scattering; scatter; disperseThe two officers were commended for their skill in dispelling the move and preventing violence.

8. DORMANTadjectiveInactive as if asleep; sleeping; quiet; sluggish; restingIn early spring, new buds begin to appear on trees and shrubs that have been dormant all winter.9. EXCLUSIVELYadverbSolely; without sharing with others; undividedlyMrs. Lopez had bought the encyclopedia for all of her children, but the oldest behaved as if it were exclusively his.EXCLUSIVEAdjectiveSole; single; unshared

10. EXEMPTadjectiveFreed or released from a duty, liability, or rule to which others are subject.A certain portion of each persons income is legally exempt from taxations.EXEMPTIONNounImmunity; impunity11. IMPERILVerbEndanger; jeopardizeThe fishing vessel was imperiled by high winds, but it managed to reach port safely.

12. LINEAGEnounDescent (in a direct line from a common ancestor); ancestry; family; extractionA study of Franklin D. Roosevelts lineage shows that he was descended from a Dutch ancestor who settled in America about 1638.13. MAJORadjectiveGreater; larger; more important; principalWhen the major companies in an industry raise prices, the smaller ones usually follow suit.14. OBJECTIVEnounAim or end (of an action); goalOur fund has already raised $650; its objective is $1000.OBJECTIVEadjectiveInvolving facts, rather than personal feelings or opinions.College admission committees consider two kinds of date: subjective evidence, such as letters of recommendation; and objective evidence, such as your scores on college-entrance tests.15. OPINIONATEDadjectiveUnduly attached to ones own opinion; obstinate; stubbornIf you keep arguing that you are right, in the face of overwhelming objective evidence that you are wrong, you are opinionated.16. PRESENTLYadverbIn a little time; shortly; soon; before longWe dont have to wait long for our bus. It will be here presently.17. PROCRASTINATEverbPut things off; delay; postpone; defer; dawdleWhen a book is due, return it to the library promptly. Otherwise you will be fined 10 cents for every day you procrastinate.18.PRODIGIOUSadjectiveExtraordinary in size, quantity, or extent; vast; enormous; huge; amazingThe average American city requires a prodigious amount of fresh milk daily.PRODIGYNounSomething extraordinary; wonder; phenomenon19.PROTRACTverbDraw out; lengthen in time; prolong; extendThe visitors had planned to stay for a few hours only, but they were persuaded to protract their visit.20. RETAINverbKeep; continue to have, hold, or useThe department store is closing down it restaurant but retaining its lunch counter.RETENTIVEadjectiveHaving the power to retain or remember; tenaciousDora has a retentive memory.SENTENCE COMPLETION

DIRECTIONS:Fill each blank with the lesson word that best fits the meaning of the sentence.

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