Question

synonyms
choose the word or form of the word from this unit that is the same or nearly the same in meaning as the boldface word or expression in the phrase. write that word on the line. use a dictionary if necessary.

1. a child with an angelic expression
2. loot stolen by a mob of bandits
3. bravely faced the enraged crowd
4. did not allow political disharmony
5. programs that aid the needy
6. condense the story to only important details
7. statues of esteemed leaders
8. commandeered the reins of power
9. exhibited voraciousness at mealtime
10. a veneer of friendliness
11. partisans of the free market system
12. turned a blind eye to corrupt practices
13. timeworn expression on a greeting card
14. small change filched from the cash register
15. a disruptive dispute

antonyms
choose the word or form of 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 settlement between the two countries
2. initiated talks between the warring parties
3. yielded to many obstacles
4. tear down a third story on the house
5. retain feelings of guilt

writing: words in action
suppose that you are one of the explorers from the passage (pages 36 - 37). you want to persuade members of the national explorers club that you were the first to reach the north pole. write an argument using at least two details from the passage and three or more words from this unit to support your claim.
46 - unit 3

Explanation:

This is a vocabulary - related exercise asking for synonyms and antonyms of given words, and a writing task using specific vocabulary. For the synonym and antonym parts, one needs to know word - meanings and find appropriate equivalents or opposites. For the writing part, one has to construct an argument using unit - specific vocabulary.

Answer:

1. Synonyms:

• 1. cherubic
• 2. plunder
• 3. furious
• 4. discord
• 5. assist
• 6. summarize
• 7. respected
• 8. seized
• 9. greed
• 10. facade
• 11. advocates
• 12. ignore
• 13. trite
• 14. stole
• 15. quarrel

1. Antonyms:

• 1. conflict
• 2. terminated
• 3. resisted
• 4. build
• 5. discard

1. Writing: (No specific words from the unit are given in the reference answer, but an example could be) "Dear members of the National Explorers Club, I am the one who reached the North Pole first. My unwavering determination, like the sturdy ice of the Arctic, carried me through the harsh conditions. I overcame numerous obstacles with my indomitable spirit. I used my sharp - wittedness to navigate the treacherous terrain. I should be recognized as the first explorer to reach the North Pole."