Word Bank : Averse / Detract / Disdain / Divulge / Elation / Endow / Expulsion / Mortify / Nullify / Ominous.
1-2 Some people are so ____ to living near a nuclear plant that they want the plant's license to be ____. They say plants infringes on every homeowner's right to safety.
3-4 Shannon is ____(e)d with beautiful curly hair, but her self-image is so low that she feels her hair ____s from her looks. However, others find her hair to be one of her many attractive physical attributes.
5-6 When someone ____(e)d to college officials that a certain student was selling drugs, an investigation began that led to that student's ____ from school.
7-8 Amy was ____ by the low grade she received for her class speech, a grade she considered a sign of the teacher's ____ for her. However, the teacher's rationale for the grade was that the speech was incoherent. In addition to the lack of logic, it contained little solid information.
9-10 Marty had believed his headaches and blurred vision were ____ signs of some terrible syndrome, so he felt ____ when he learned that he simply needed glasses.
I'll do the first two; then it'll be your turn. Once you finish, post your completed sentences, and someone might be able to check them for you. Be careful not to guess, though. That'll be just TOO obvious!
1-2 Some people are so averse to living near a nuclear plant that they want the plant's license to be nullified. They say the plant infringes on every homeowner's right to safety.
Your turn …
1. averse
2. nullified
3. endowed
4. elated
5. disdain
6. expulsion
7. divulge
8. detract
9. ominous
10. mortified
Correct: 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 10
Incorrect: 4, 5, 7, 8
I don't agree with 4, 5, 7, 8,10
Marty had believed his headaches and blurred vision were __________ signs of some terrible syndrome, so he felt __________(e)d when he learned that he simply needed glasses.
Marty had believed his headaches and blurred vision were ominous signs of some terrible syndrome, so he felt elated when he learned that he simply needed glasses.
1-2 Some people are so averse to living near a nuclear plant that they want the plant's license to be nullified. To understand this, one can break down the words: "averse" means having a strong dislike or opposition, and "nullify" means to make something invalid or cancel its effect. Therefore, people who are averse to living near a nuclear plant want its license nullified to eliminate any potential harm or risks they associate with it.
3-4 Shannon is endowed with beautiful curly hair, but her self-image is so low that she feels her hair detracts from her looks. To understand this, "endowed" means to be naturally given or gifted with something, and "detract" means to diminish or take away from something. In this case, Shannon has naturally curly hair, which is considered beautiful by others, but she personally feels that her hair detracts from her overall appearance or beauty.
5-6 When someone divulged to college officials that a certain student was selling drugs, an investigation began that led to that student's expulsion from school. To understand this, "divulge" means to reveal or disclose information, and "expulsion" means to force someone to leave or be removed from a place, in this case, the school. Therefore, when someone revealed the information about the student selling drugs to college officials, it resulted in an investigation and ultimately led to the student being expelled from school.
7-8 Amy was mortified by the low grade she received for her class speech, a grade she considered a sign of the teacher's disdain for her. To understand this, "mortify" means to cause extreme embarrassment or humiliation, and "disdain" means a feeling of contempt or lack of respect. Amy was deeply embarrassed and humiliated by the low grade she received for her speech, and she interpreted it as a sign that the teacher had a lack of respect or dislike for her.
9-10 Marty had believed his headaches and blurred vision were ominous signs of some terrible syndrome, so he felt elated when he learned that he simply needed glasses. To understand this, "ominous" means foreboding or indicating something bad is about to happen, and "elated" means extremely happy or joyful. Marty initially thought that his symptoms indicated a serious medical condition, but he felt very happy and relieved when he learned that the cause was simply a need for glasses, which is a much less concerning issue.