Question

4th day
new words
avid ave´id
cajole kə jōl´
rudimentary rü´də men´ tə rē
enhance in hance´
nuance nü´äns´
youve got to be a football expert
as an avid football fan, i try to see every game the jets play. whenever i can cajole my father into accompanying me, i try to do so. he has only a rudimentary knowledge of the game, and since i am steeped* in it, i enjoy explaining its intricate details to him. it certainly does enhance your appreciation of football when you are aware of every nuance of the sport.
sample sentences
use the new words in the following sentences. you may have to change the ending of a word.

1. since my grasp of algebra is _, i cannot solve the problem.
2. the parakeet refused to be _ into entering her cage.
3. it will _ your enjoyment of an opera if you know what the plot is about in advance.
4. _
5. bill clinton is an _ reader of mystery stories.

definitions
match the new words with their meanings.

1. avid _ a. eager
2. cajole _ b. slight variation in meaning, tone, etc.
3. rudimentary _ c. coax
4. enhance _ d. intensify, heighten
5. nuance _ e. elementary

todays idiom
to beard the lion in his den to visit and oppose a person on his own grounds
having decided to beard the lion, i stormed into the managers office to ask for a raise.
answers are on page 305

Explanation:

1. Since the person can't solve an algebra problem due to lack of knowledge, "rudimentary" (basic, elementary) fits as their grasp of algebra is basic.
2. "Cajole" means to coax, so the parakeet refused to be coaxed into entering her cage.
3. Knowing the plot in advance will "enhance" (intensify, heighten) enjoyment of an opera.
4. Bill Clinton is an "avid" (eager) reader of mystery stories.
5. Matching the words with definitions: "avid" - eager; "cajole" - coax; "rudimentary" - elementary; "enhance" - intensify, heighten; "nuance" - slight variation in meaning, tone, etc.

Answer:

1. rudimentary
2. cajoled
3. enhance
4. avid
5. 6. a. eager; 7. c. coax; 8. e. elementary; 9. d. intensify, heighten; 10. b. slight variation in meaning, tone, etc.