Advanced WP: CHAPTER 1 WORDS:

AFFINITY PROXIMITY

FLEDGLING SAGACIOUS

HACKNEYED SUPPLANT

INCESSANT UNASSAILABLE

OPULENCE VOLUMINOUS

The short story class is full of fledgling writers. They’re all enthusiastic, but since they’re beginners, they’re shy about sharing their work.

a. old b. new c. different

2. fledgling - adjective

AWP: CH. 1 - TEN WORDS IN CONTEXT:

It is hard for someone with an affinity for warm weather to be happy living in Alaska.

a. a preference b. a fear c. ignorance

1.affinity- noun

The hackneyed phrase “have a nice day!” is heard so often that it has become almost meaningless.

a. worn out b. insulting c. funny

Mrs. Raglan finally insisted that her husband see a doctor about his incessant snoring- it didn’t bother him, but she wasn’t getting any sleep.

a. silent b. wise c. non-stop

3. hackneyed - adjective

4. incessant - adjective

The opulence of the magnificent, luxurious resort was in stark contrast to the poverty of the little fishing village at its gates.

a. closeness b. riches c. permanence

The proximity of the railroad tracks worries neighborhood parents when their children play outside.

a. similarity b. contrast c. nearness

5. opulence- noun

6. proximity - noun

Often when you are faced with a difficult situation, the sagacious thing is to do nothing right away, but wait to see what happens

a. silly b. intelligent c. strong

Acme Company fired its entire accounting staff today. It intends to supplant these employees with part time workers.

a. To replace b. to restore c. to support

7. sagacious- adjective

8. supplant- verb

“My opponent may try to attack me,” said the candidate, “but my record is unassailable. On every issue, I’ve voted for the benefit of this city.”

a. untrue b. undeniable c. unimportant

Denise chose a wedding dress in a “southern belle” style, with a long, voluminous skirt. Now she’s worried she’ll trip over all those yards of material.

a. valuable b. cut short c. large

9. unassailable- adjective

10. voluminous- adjective

1. New and untried; inexperienced; newly hatched

AWP: CH. 1 - MATCHING WORDS WITH DEFINITIONS:

Fledgling

2. luxury

3. closeness

4. overused; stale; trite

5. Impossible to deny

6. big; bulky

7. To take the place of

8. A natural attraction or liking

9. wise; sensible

10. ______ constant; without stopping

opulence

proximity

hackneyed

unassailable

voluminous

supplant

affinity

sagacious

incessant