Question

using the words
exercise i. syllabication and pronunciation
syllabicate the following words correctly, and place the major
stress mark () after the syllable that is accented when the word is
pronounced. two answers are correct in some instances.
example: a-bet

1. addiction
2. abject
3. academic
4. acclimate
5. accede
6. absolve

exercise ii. words out of context
in each of the following groups, select the item that best expresses
the meaning of the numbered word at the left.

1. abstain

a. transfer b. refrain c. indulge
d. vote

1. abhor

a. relish b. release c. frustrate
d. detest

1. abet

a. encourage b. initiate c. deplore
d. hamper

1. accede

a. offer b. renew c. demur
d. yield

1. abject

a. proud b. temperate c. wretched
d. scholarly
exercise iii. completing sentences
complete each of the following sentences by selecting the most ap-
propriate word from the group of words preceding the sentences.
make whatever adjustments are necessary to fit the words into the
sentences properly.
absolve academic acclimate
abject addiction abdicate

1. i chose an ______ career rather than business because i

felt that i was better suited to the life of a teacher and scholar.

1. convinced by the evidence presented by the defense, the jury

______ the defendant of all wrongdoing.

1. long accustomed to their own traditional way of life, the refu-

gees found it difficult to ______ themselves to a new lan-
guage and strange customs.

Explanation:

1. "Academic" means related to education and scholarship, which fits the context of a career as a teacher and scholar.
2. "Absolve" means to free from guilt or wrongdoing, which is what a jury does when convinced by evidence.
3. "Acclimate" means to adapt to a new environment, which is relevant for refugees adjusting to a new language and customs.

Answer:

1. academic
2. absolved
3. acclimate