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vocabulary power continued

1. engaging : charming

dictionary definition

1. envelop : surround

dictionary definition
exercise b multiple - meaning words
several of the words in the list have more than one meaning. fill in the word that best completes each sentence. in the space to the left, write in the number of the definition that helped you make your choice.
embroider v. 1. to ornament a piece of material with stitches that create a raised design or pattern 2. to make an ornament, pattern, or other design on cloth, leather, or other material with needlework 3. to exaggerate; to add untrue details to
employ v. 1. to provide with work and pay wages 2. to use; make use of (someone or something) 3. to occupy; to engage the attention of
endorse v. 1. to sign one’s name on the back of (a check or other document) to indicate its transfer or to assure that it is paid 2. to express public support or approval of

1. the fraternal order of police decided not to ____________ any of the candidates for mayor in the upcoming election.
2. as the company expanded, the owner decided to ____________ more people.
3. bricklayers ____________ a variety of different tools to build a chimney.
4. sometimes, people ____________ stories to make them sound more interesting to listeners.
5. bank tellers watch people ____________ their paychecks every day.

exercise c usage
on a separate sheet of paper, write a letter to a friend in which you use each of the words in the word list correctly. your letter should show that you understand the meaning of each vocabulary word.

Explanation:

1. The Fraternal Order of Police not supporting a candidate for mayor aligns with "endorse" meaning to express public support (definition 2).
2. A company expanding and taking on more employees fits "employ" as providing work and paying wages (definition 1).
3. Bricklayers using tools is an example of "employ" as making use of something (definition 2).
4. People adding untrue details to stories is "embroider" as exaggerating (definition 3).
5. Bank - tellers seeing people sign the back of paychecks is "endorse" as signing on the back of a document (definition 1).

Answer:

1. endorse (2)
2. employ (1)
3. employ (2)
4. embroider (3)
5. endorse (1)