10.
prejudiced adj.
Causing to judge prematurely and unfairly
Many consumers are prejudiced against commercial goods made in
third-world countries.
Parts of speech
prejudice
v,
prejudice
n
TOEFL Prep I
Complete each sentence by filling in the blank with
the best word from the list. Change the form of the word if necessary.
Use each word only once.
biased counter de facto notion paradigm
1.
During the trial, the defense lawyer __________ each claim with an
opposite charge.
2.
The basketball coach was naturally __________ toward the taller
players.
3.
After we saw the fancy car that the Jacobses bought, we gave
up the __________ that they could not afford the basic things in
life.
4.
The battle was successful, as judged by the prevailing __________ of
that era.
5.
Even though Jovie was a cleaner, not a nanny, she was the baby’s
__________ caregiver because his parents worked so many hours.

jailed, and sentenced to life in prison for various crimes.
This only fueled Mandela’s notions about inequality
and justice. He took his demands to jail, where he
demanded the same dress and safety gear for Black prisoners as for White
prisoners. After 28 years in prison, Mandela was released, returning
immediately to public life. In 1994, he was elected the president of South
Africa.
1.
Which of the following best expresses the essential information of
this passage?
a.
Nelson Mandela used illegal means to achieve his ends.
b.
Nelson Mandela fought prejudice in South Africa.
c.
Nelson Mandela inspired Blacks around the world.
d.
Nelson Mandela was driven primarily by his religious beliefs.
2.
In the passage, the word amend is closest in meaning to
a.
ignore
b.
write down
c.
change
d.
discuss
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d
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b
2.
c
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Target Words
1.
curriculum
6.
parochial
2.
distinctly
7.
rigor
3.
erudite
8.
roster
4.
fortify
9.
secular
5.

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5.
implicitly adv.
Without being stated; unquestioningly
By joining the competition, she agreed implicitly to the rules.
Parts of speech
implicit
adj
6.
parochial adj.
Restricted in outlook; relating to the local parish
Marla moved from her rural community to get away from its
parochial thinking.
Sending your children to a parochial school can cost as much as
sending them to college.
7.
rigor n.
Strictness; difficult situations that come from following rules
strictly
The wrestler followed his diet with rigor.
The rigors of military life toughened the young men quickly.
Parts of speech
rigorous
adj
8.
roster n.
A list, especially of names

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