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Vocabulary Builder 6
Directions: Here are ten groups of words that are frequently confused and
misused. Look at the definitions; then fill in the correct word in the sentences.
1. adapt, adopt
Adapt means to adjust.
Adopt means to take by choice.
(A) The committee decided to _______________ the new regulations.
(B) It is difficult to _______________ to a new environment.
2. adverse, averse
Adverse means acting against.
Averse means having a strong dislike.
(A) The jury made an _______________ decision, so he was hanged.
(B) An anorexic is _______________ to food.
3. allusion, delusion, illusion
Allusion means an implied or indirect reference.
Delusion means a false belief.
Illusion means an unreal image.
(A) That poor man is under the _______________ that he is the president.
(B) I am not familiar enough with mythology to understand all the
_______________ s to it in this poem.
(C) A good painter can give you the _______________ of broad space in his works.
4. complement, compliment
Complement means to complete or make perfect.
Compliment means to praise.
(A) I must _______________ you on your choice of flowers for the party.
(B) They are just the right flowers to _______________ the table setting.
5. council, counsel

Immigrate means to come into a country to make one’s home there.
Emigrate means to leave one’s country to go and live in another.
(A) Many venturesome people _______________ from England to Austra-
lia.
(B) If you _______________ to this country, you will have to learn the
language.
Vocabulary Builder 6 Answers
1. A. adopt
B. adapt
2. A. adverse
B. averse
3. A. delusion
B. allusion
C. illusion
4. A. compliment
B. complement
5. A. council
B. counsel
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6. A. elicit
B. illicit
7. A. explicit
B. implicit
8. A. ingenious
B. ingenuous
9. A. infer

Vocabulary Builder 8
Directions: Choose the appropriate definitions for the underlined words.
Write the number in the space provided.
1. (1) on the surface; not deep
(2) not serious; not complete
____ The article gave a superficial analysis of the country’s economic woes.
____ The parachutist was treated for superficial cuts and bruises.
2. (1) working very well; sharp
(2) severe; strong
____ She suffered from acute back pain after the accident.
____ Most animals have an acute sense of smell.
3. (1) thoroughly planned
(2) intentional; on purpose
____ It was an accident; she didn’t break the vase deliberately.
____ The President is taking deliberate steps to balance the federal budget.
4. (1) merciful in judgment
(2) allowing less than the highest standards
____ Some people felt that the jury was too lenient with the man who shot
the senator.
____ It is believed that lenient teachers produce mediocre students.
5. (1) concerning people who have a close relationship
(2) personal; private
____ The two women are intimate friends.
____ They share even their most intimate thoughts.
6. (1) to become or make strong
(2) to combine into fewer or one
____ The two major labor unions consolidated to form one large powerful
union.
____ The United States is attempting to consolidate its position in the
Caribbean.

6. The correct answer is 2/1.
7. The correct answer is 3/1/2.
8. The correct answer is 2/1.
9. The correct answer is 2/1.
10. The correct answer is 1/2.
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