Question

activity 5: shades of meaning directions: each of your vocabulary words is listed below with a word that is similar — but not exactly the same — in meaning. determine how the meanings of the two words differ, and write your answer in the right - hand column. an example answer has been provided in the first row. vocabulary word synonym how the meanings differ repulsive unappealing both words describe something negative or unwanted, but repulsive is a much stronger word; it implies that something is really disgusting. ameliorate enhance arbitrate intervene blasphemy scorn callous indifferent conjure summon

Explanation:

The differences are based on the specific semantic nuances of each pair of words. For example, for "ameliorate" and "enhance", the former is situation - oriented towards improvement of bad conditions, while the latter is more about adding value to existing good things. Each pair has distinct usage and connotation differences as described above.

Answer:

Vocabulary Word	Synonym	How the Meanings Differ
Arbitrate	Intervene	"Arbitrate" specifically means to settle a dispute by an impartial third - party decision; "intervene" is a more general term for getting involved in a situation, which may or may not be a dispute - settling action.
Blasphemy	Scorn	"Blasphemy" refers to speaking of something sacred in a disrespectful or irreverent way; "scorn" is a feeling or expression of contempt or disdain, which is a more general negative attitude not necessarily related to the sacred.
Callous	Indifferent	Both suggest a lack of concern, but "callous" implies a hard - heartedness or insensitivity developed over time, while "indifferent" is a more general lack of interest or concern.
Conjure	Summon	"Conjure" often has a magical or supernatural connotation, like bringing forth a spirit or an illusion; "summon" is more general, meaning to call someone or something to come, which may be in a non - magical context like a king summoning his subjects.