Question

antonyms
choose the word from this unit that is most nearly opposite in
meaning to the boldface word or expression in the phrase.
write that word on the line. use a dictionary if necessary.

1. a very magnanimous remark
2. retentive mind that cannot remember details
3. the inspired lyrics to that song
4. mayor who tries to relinquish power
5. butter that does not soften

completing
the sentence
from the words in this unit, choose the one that best completes each
of the following sentences. write the word in the space provided.

1. some of the episodes in the series were wonderfully fresh and original; others

were just plain ______________.

1. i dont object to the inclusion of anecdotes in a serious lecture, but they should at

the very least be ______________ to the subject.

1. there is nothing wrong with ______________ the great singers of the past

as long as you eventually develop a style that is all your own.

1. when the temperature outside dropped suddenly, the muddy water in the ditch

______________ into a mass of icy sludge.

1. the purpose of military ______________ remains the same whether cavalry

or helicopters are used: to learn as much as possible about the enemy.

1. in any crisis, the longer a person ______________, the greater the danger

is likely to become.

1. in spite of his size, he was so ______________ that we tended to forget that

he was even in the room.

1. the novel contains an interesting study of a misers ______________ lust for

gold and its evil effects on those around him.

1. by whose authority did you ______________ to yourself the right to decide

how the clubs money would be spent?

1. she received housing vouchers and food stamps as a result of the governments

______________.

Explanation:

To solve these vocabulary problems, we analyze each one based on context and word meanings:

Antonyms Section

1. "a very magnanimous remark"

Magnanimous means generous/forgiving. Its antonym (from typical vocabulary units) is "miserly" (or similar, but common antonym for magnanimous in vocab contexts is miserly or selfish—assuming the unit has miserly).

1. "retentive mind that cannot remember details"

Retentive means good at remembering. Its antonym is "forgetful" (or absent - minded, but likely forgetful).

1. "the inspired lyrics to that song"

Inspired means creative/inspirational. Its antonym is "uninspired" (or dull).

1. "mayor who tries to relinquish power"

Relinquish means give up. Its antonym is "seize" (or retain—if the unit has retain, but seize is also opposite in "holding on" vs "giving up").

1. "butter that does not soften"

Soften means to become soft. Its antonym (in context of butter) is "harden" (as butter that doesn’t soften would harden).

Completing the Sentence Section

1. "Some of the episodes in the series were wonderfully fresh and original; others were just plain ______."

Opposite of "fresh/original" is "trite" (meaning unoriginal, clichéd).

1. "I don't object to the inclusion of anecdotes in a serious lecture, but they should at the very least be ______ to the subject."

Meaning "related to", so "germane" (or relevant—if the unit has germane).

1. "There is nothing wrong with ______ the great singers of the past as long as you eventually develop a style that is all your own."

Meaning "imitating", so "emulating" (or copying—emulate is common here).

1. "When the temperature outside dropped suddenly, the muddy water in the ditch ______ into a mass of icy sludge."

Meaning "turned into" (in a solidifying way), so "congealed" (or froze—congeal fits for sludge).

1. "The purpose of military ______ remains the same whether cavalry or helicopters are used: to learn as much as possible about the enemy."

Meaning "reconnaissance" (military scouting), so "reconnaissance".

1. "In any crisis, the longer a person ______, the greater the danger is likely to become."

Meaning "hesitates", so "dithers" (or wavers—dither is common in vocab).

1. "In spite of his size, he was so ______ that we tended to forget that he was even in the room."

Meaning "unobtrusive", so "unobtrusive" (or inconspicuous—unobtrusive fits).

1. "The novel contains an interesting study of a miser's ______ lust for gold and its evil effects on those around him."

Meaning "intense", so "insatiable" (a miser’s lust for gold is insatiable).

1. "By whose authority did you ______ to yourself the right to decide how the club's money would be spent?"

Meaning "claim", so "usurp" (or seize—usurp means take without right).

1. "She received housing vouchers and food stamps as a result of the government's ______."

Meaning "aid/program", so "benevolence" (or welfare program—benevolence fits as a noun for government aid).

These answers assume a standard vocabulary unit (e.g., from a textbook like Vocabulary from Classical Roots or similar). Adjust based on the specific word list in the unit.

Answer:

To solve these vocabulary problems, we analyze each one based on context and word meanings:

Antonyms Section

1. "a very magnanimous remark"

Magnanimous means generous/forgiving. Its antonym (from typical vocabulary units) is "miserly" (or similar, but common antonym for magnanimous in vocab contexts is miserly or selfish—assuming the unit has miserly).

1. "retentive mind that cannot remember details"

Retentive means good at remembering. Its antonym is "forgetful" (or absent - minded, but likely forgetful).

1. "the inspired lyrics to that song"

Inspired means creative/inspirational. Its antonym is "uninspired" (or dull).

1. "mayor who tries to relinquish power"

Relinquish means give up. Its antonym is "seize" (or retain—if the unit has retain, but seize is also opposite in "holding on" vs "giving up").

1. "butter that does not soften"

Soften means to become soft. Its antonym (in context of butter) is "harden" (as butter that doesn’t soften would harden).

Completing the Sentence Section

1. "Some of the episodes in the series were wonderfully fresh and original; others were just plain ______."

Opposite of "fresh/original" is "trite" (meaning unoriginal, clichéd).

1. "I don't object to the inclusion of anecdotes in a serious lecture, but they should at the very least be ______ to the subject."

Meaning "related to", so "germane" (or relevant—if the unit has germane).

1. "There is nothing wrong with ______ the great singers of the past as long as you eventually develop a style that is all your own."

Meaning "imitating", so "emulating" (or copying—emulate is common here).

1. "When the temperature outside dropped suddenly, the muddy water in the ditch ______ into a mass of icy sludge."

Meaning "turned into" (in a solidifying way), so "congealed" (or froze—congeal fits for sludge).

1. "The purpose of military ______ remains the same whether cavalry or helicopters are used: to learn as much as possible about the enemy."

Meaning "reconnaissance" (military scouting), so "reconnaissance".

1. "In any crisis, the longer a person ______, the greater the danger is likely to become."

Meaning "hesitates", so "dithers" (or wavers—dither is common in vocab).

1. "In spite of his size, he was so ______ that we tended to forget that he was even in the room."

Meaning "unobtrusive", so "unobtrusive" (or inconspicuous—unobtrusive fits).

1. "The novel contains an interesting study of a miser's ______ lust for gold and its evil effects on those around him."

Meaning "intense", so "insatiable" (a miser’s lust for gold is insatiable).

1. "By whose authority did you ______ to yourself the right to decide how the club's money would be spent?"

Meaning "claim", so "usurp" (or seize—usurp means take without right).

1. "She received housing vouchers and food stamps as a result of the government's ______."

Meaning "aid/program", so "benevolence" (or welfare program—benevolence fits as a noun for government aid).

These answers assume a standard vocabulary unit (e.g., from a textbook like Vocabulary from Classical Roots or similar). Adjust based on the specific word list in the unit.