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Unit Two: Chapter 9 • bolster • relegate• depreciate • replete• indiscriminate • sedentary• inquisitive • tenet• nebulous • terse

TEN WORDS IN CONTEXT Choose the meaning closest to that of the boldfaced word. 1 bolster Bolster meansA. to reach. B. to replace. C. to support. • The front porch was sagging, so we had to bolster it with cinder blocks until it could be repaired.• When Yoko was in the hospital, visits from friends bolstered her spirits. – verb

TEN WORDS IN CONTEXT Choose the meaning closest to that of the boldfaced word. Bolster means A. to reach. B. to replace. C. to support. • The front porch was sagging, so we had to bolster it with cinder blocks until it could be repaired.• When Yoko was in the hospital, visits from friends bolstered her spirits. Cinder blocks would support the sagging porch. Visits from friends would support Yoko’s spirits while she was in the hospital. 1 bolster – verb

TEN WORDS IN CONTEXT Choose the meaning closest to that of the boldfaced word. 2 depreciate – verbDepreciate meansA. to become better.B. to become less valuable. C. to become definite. • As soon as you drive a new car off the lot, it depreciates; it’s immediately worth less than you paid for it.• The property depreciated when the city built a sewage plant nearby.

TEN WORDS IN CONTEXT Choose the meaning closest to that of the boldfaced word. Depreciate means A. to become better. B. to become less valuable. C. to become definite. • As soon as you drive a new car off the lot, it depreciates; it’s immediately worth less than you paid for it.• The property depreciated when the city built a sewage plant nearby.If the car is worth less than you paid for it, it has become less valuable. Having a sewage plant built next door would make a property become less valuable. 2 depreciate – verb

TEN WORDS IN CONTEXT Choose the meaning closest to that of the boldfaced word. 3 indiscriminate • Some people end up hopelessly in debt because of indiscriminate spending, so be selective about what and how much you buy.• I confess to an indiscriminate love of chocolate. I don’t distinguish between plain old Hershey bars and fancy imported chocolates—I adore them all. – adjectiveIndiscriminate meansA. healthy. B. unenthusiastic. C. not selective.

TEN WORDS IN CONTEXT Choose the meaning closest to that of the boldfaced word. • Some people end up hopelessly in debt because of indiscriminate spending, so be selective about what and how much you buy.• I confess to an indiscriminate love of chocolate. I don’t distinguish between plain old Hershey bars and fancy imported chocolates—I adore them all. Indiscriminate means A. healthy. B. unenthusiastic. C. not selective. The word selective suggests that indiscriminate means “not selective.” A person who doesn’t distinguish between plain old Hershey bars and fancy imported chocolates is not selective in his or her love of chocolate. 3 indiscriminate – adjective

TEN WORDS IN CONTEXT • Inquisitive students usually do better than those who are less curious and less eager to learn. • Small children are naturally inquisitive. They wonder about the world around them, and they are constantly asking “Why?” 4 inquisitive Choose the meaning closest to that of the boldfaced word. Inquisitive meansA. hard-working. B. particular. C. questioning. – adjective

TEN WORDS IN CONTEXT • Inquisitive students usually do better than those who are less curious and less eager to learn.• Small children are naturally inquisitive . They wonder about the world around them, and they are constantly asking “Why?” Choose the meaning closest to that of the boldfaced word. Inquisitive meansA. hard-working. B. particular. C. questioning. Students who are less curious are contrasted with students who are questioning. Children who are constantly asking “Why?” are children who are questioning. 4 inquisitive – adjective

TEN WORDS IN CONTEXT Choose the meaning closest to that of the boldfaced word. Nebulous means A. indefinite. B. long. C. specific. 5 nebulous – adjective• When I ask Leonard what he wants for his birthday, he never gives me any specific ideas. He just gives a nebulous answer like “Oh, something I can use.”• “A good essay cannot be nebulous,” the English instructor explained. “It must contain sharp, precise details.”

TEN WORDS IN CONTEXT Choose the meaning closest to that of the boldfaced word. Nebulous means A. indefinite. B. long. C. specific. • When I ask Leonard what he wants for his birthday, he never gives me any specific ideas. He just gives a nebulous answer like “Oh, something I can use.” • “A good essay cannot be nebulous,” the English instructor explained. “It must contain sharp, precise details.”Saying “Oh, something I can use” shows that Leonard is indefinite about what he wants. An essay that does not contain sharp, precise details is indefinite. 5 nebulous – adjective

TEN WORDS IN CONTEXT Choose the meaning closest to that of the boldfaced word. Relegate means A. to send. B. to punish. C. to reward. • At family gatherings, we kids were always relegated to the kitchen table, while the adults ate in the dining room.• When we have overnight guests, my parents give them my room and relegate me to a cot in the attic. 6 relegate – verb

TEN WORDS IN CONTEXT Choose the meaning closest to that of the boldfaced word. Relegate means A. to send. B. to punish. C. to reward. • At family gatherings, we kids were always relegated to the kitchen table, while the adults ate in the dining room.• When we have overnight guests, my parents give them my room and relegate me to a cot in the attic.In the first item, the kids were sent to the kitchen table. In the second item, the speaker would be sent to a cot in the attic. 6 relegate – verb

TEN WORDS IN CONTEXT Choose the meaning closest to that of the boldfaced word. Replete means A. replaced. B. filled. C. followed. • The show was replete with dazzling effects, including gorgeous scenery, glittering costumes, dramatic lighting, and thrilling music.• The book of household hints got an excellent review. “It’s replete with good advice,” the critic wrote. “Every homeowner should purchase a copy.” 7 replete – adjective A table replete with food

TEN WORDS IN CONTEXT Choose the meaning closest to that of the boldfaced word. Replete means A. replaced. B. filled. C. followed. • The show was replete with dazzling effects, including gorgeous scenery, glittering costumes, dramatic lighting, and thrilling music.• The book of household hints got an excellent review. “It’s replete with good advice,” the critic wrote. “Every homeowner should purchase a copy.”A show that includes gorgeous scenery, glittering costumes, dramatic lighting, and thrilling music is filled with dazzling effects. To get an excellent review, the book would have to be filled with good advice. A table replete with food 7 replete – adjective

TEN WORDS IN CONTEXT Choose the meaning closest to that of the boldfaced word. Sedentary means A. involving much walking. B. involving stress. C. involving much sitting. • People in sedentary occupations, such as bus drivers and writers, need to make a special effort to exercise.• My older sister’s lifestyle is so sedentary that the longest walk she ever takes is from her living-room couch to the front seat of her car. 8 sedentary – adjective A sedentary group of women

TEN WORDS IN CONTEXT Choose the meaning closest to that of the boldfaced word. Sedentary means A. involving much walking. B. involving stress. C. involving much sitting. • People in sedentary occupations, such as bus drivers and writers, need to make a special effort to exercise.• My older sister’s lifestyle is so sedentary that the longest walk she ever takes is from her living-room couch to the front seat of her car.Driving a bus and writing are occupations that involve much sitting. If the longest walk the sister ever takes is from her living-room couch to the front seat of the car, her lifestyle must involve much sitting. 8 sedentary – adjective A sedentary group of women

TEN WORDS IN CONTEXT Choose the meaning closest to that of the boldfaced word. Tenet means A. a principle. B. a ritual. C. a prediction. • One of the basic tenets of democracy is freedom of speech.• This world might be a paradise if everyone lived by such tenets as “Never cause suffering.” 9 tenet – noun

TEN WORDS IN CONTEXT Choose the meaning closest to that of the boldfaced word. Tenet means A. a principle. B. a ritual. C. a prediction. • One of the basic tenets of democracy is freedom of speech.• This world might be a paradise if everyone lived by such tenets as “Never cause suffering.”Freedom of speech is one of the basic principles of democracy. “Never cause suffering” is a principle that could help make the world a paradise. 9 tenet – noun

TEN WORDS IN CONTEXT Choose the meaning closest to that of the boldfaced word. Terse means A. dishonest. B. unclear. C. short. 10 terse • I was hurt by Roberto’s terse response to my invitation. All he said was “No thanks.”• A British humor magazine once gave this terse advice to people about to marry: “Don’t.” – adjective

TEN WORDS IN CONTEXT Choose the meaning closest to that of the boldfaced word. Terse means A. dishonest. B. unclear. C. short. • I was hurt by Roberto’s terse response to my invitation. All he said was “No thanks.”• A British humor magazine once gave this terse advice to people about to marry: “Don’t.”The first item gives an example of a short response. The second item gives an example of a short bit of advice. 10 terse – adjective

SENTENCE CHECK 1 1. John considers Arlene rude because her comments are usually __________, but I prefer her brief, clear answers to his long-winded ones. 2. Phan’s TV viewing is ___________. He just watches whatever happens to be on. Complete each item with the correct word from the box. A. bolster B. depreciate C. indiscriminate D. inquisitive E. nebulous F. relegate G. replete H. sedentary I. tenet J. terse

SENTENCE CHECK 1 1. John considers Arlene rude because her comments are usually __________, but I prefer her brief, clear answers to his long-winded ones. 2. Phan’s TV viewing is ___________. He just watches whatever happens to be on. Complete each item with the correct word from the box. A. bolster B. depreciate C. indiscriminate D. inquisitive E. nebulous F. relegate G. replete H. sedentary I. tenet J. terse The words brief and clear define the word terse . Since Phan watches whatever happens to be on, his TV viewing is not based on careful selection . terse indiscriminate

SENTENCE CHECK 1 3. When a sofa leg broke, we _______(e)d that end of the sofa with a pile of books. 4. Houses and antiques often increase in value as they get older, but most other things, like cars, computers, and appliances, tend to __________. Complete each item with the correct word from the box. A. bolster B. depreciate C. indiscriminate D. inquisitive E. nebulous F. relegate G. replete H. sedentary I. tenet J. terse 5. A large sign in the boys’ treehouse stated their club’s main __________: “No Girls or Snakes Allowed!!!”

SENTENCE CHECK 1 3. When a sofa leg broke, we __________ that end of the sofa with a pile of books. 4. Houses and antiques often increase in value as they get older, but most other things, like cars, computers, and appliances, tend to __________. 5. A large sign in the boys’ treehouse stated their club’s main __________: “No Girls or Snakes Allowed!!!” Complete each item with the correct word from the box. A. bolster B. depreciate C. indiscriminate D. inquisitive E. nebulous F. relegate G. replete H. sedentary I. tenet J. terse A pile of books would support the end of the sofa. In contrast with things that increase in value, most things decrease . The sign states the club’s main principle . bolstered depreciate tenet

SENTENCE CHECK 1 6. The refrigerator was __________ with all kinds of marvelous foods for the party. 7. The catcher worried that unless he started playing better, he’d be _______(e)d to the minor leagues. Complete each item with the correct word from the box. A. bolster B. depreciate C. indiscriminate D. inquisitive E. nebulous F. relegate G. replete H. sedentary I. tenet J. terse

SENTENCE CHECK 1 6. The refrigerator was __________ with all kinds of marvelous foods for the party. 7. The catcher worried that unless he started playing better, he’d be __________ to the minor leagues. Complete each item with the correct word from the box. A. bolster B. depreciate C. indiscriminate D. inquisitive E. nebulous F. relegate G. replete H. sedentary I. tenet J. terse In preparation for a party, the refrigerator would be well-filled with marvelous foods. Being sent to the minor leagues is being assigned to a less important place . relegated replete

9. When we were children, my active sister was always playing tag or jumping rope. I was more __________, preferring to spend hour after hour just sitting and reading.SENTENCE CHECK 1 8. Before this semester, my thoughts about a career were __________, but now I have a much clearer idea of what work I want to do. Complete each item with the correct word from the box. A. bolster B. depreciate C. indiscriminate D. inquisitive E. nebulous F. relegate G. replete H. sedentary I. tenet J. terse 10. The book Answers to 1,001 Interesting Questions sounds like the perfect gift for a(n) _______ person.

9. When we were children, my active sister was always playing tag or jumping rope. I was more __________, preferring to spend hour after hour just sitting and reading. 10. The book Answers to 1,001 Interesting Questions sounds like the perfect gift for an _________ person. SENTENCE CHECK 1 8. Before this semester, my thoughts about a career were __________, but now I have a much clearer idea of what work I want to do. Complete each item with the correct word from the box. A. bolster B. depreciate C. indiscriminate D. inquisitive E. nebulous F. relegate G. replete H. sedentary I. tenet J. terse In contrast with the clearer idea, the person’s thoughts were vague . The words just sitting suggest the meaning of sedentary . A book that answers 1001 questions would be appropriate for a curious person. nebulous sedentary inquisitive