vocabulary in context
some of the words you have studied in this unit appear in boldface type. read the passage below and then circle the letter of the correct answer for each word as it is used in context.
the statistics on american political elections are sufficient to shake the aplomb of many observers. the cost and duration of these contests have precipitated much commentary recently. the 2012 presidential campaign, for example, cost $2 billion and an additional $5 billion was spent to pay for all elections in that year. compare france, which caps presidential campaign costs at $30 million. from one perspective, the reasons for such monumental costs are not occult. the population and geographical area of the united states are intrinsic factors that make elections expensive. although many critics dismiss television campaign commercials as drivel, the temptation for many candidates to ingratiate themselves with voters is often too strong to resist. the result is that tens of millions of dollars are spent to disseminate political messages on the airwaves.
the duration of campaigns is another source of concern. in france and britain, election campaigns for president and prime - minister, respectively, are restricted to several weeks. in the united states, the presidential cycle now exceeds eighteen months. in 1960, john f. kennedy announced his candidacy just eleven months before the election. today, however, more and more states are holding earlier primaries and caucuses to gain electoral influence. this front - loaded primary schedule compels candidates to employ earlier electioneering and fundraising strategies. some observers credit the more protracted schedule with benefits, for example, national exposure of comparatively unknown figures (at the time) such as jimmy carter and bill clinton. but the disadvantages of a marathon campaign season are clear. campaigning and fundraising are full - time jobs, forcing potential candidates to set aside their other commitments. for incumbents, this means subordinating the job of governing to the reelection imperative.
1. if your aplomb is shaken, you do not have
a. confusion c. embarrassment
b. self - confidence d. shock
2. the word precipitate most nearly means
a. produce c. revoke
b. reflect d. invite
3. if an explanation is occult, it is
a. rational c. refractory
b. transparent d. mysterious
4. intrinsic factors may be described as
a. inherent c. secondary
b. external d. supernatural
5. drivel is
a. irresponsibility c. camaraderie
b. nonsense d. eloquence
6. if you ingratiate yourself with others, you
a. grow overly familiar c. make yourself agreeable
b. boast shamelessly d. invite cooperation

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vocabulary in context
some of the words you have studied in this unit appear in boldface type. read the passage below and then circle the letter of the correct answer for each word as it is used in context.
the statistics on american political elections are sufficient to shake the aplomb of many observers. the cost and duration of these contests have precipitated much commentary recently. the 2012 presidential campaign, for example, cost $2 billion and an additional $5 billion was spent to pay for all elections in that year. compare france, which caps presidential campaign costs at $30 million. from one perspective, the reasons for such monumental costs are not occult. the population and geographical area of the united states are intrinsic factors that make elections expensive. although many critics dismiss television campaign commercials as drivel, the temptation for many candidates to ingratiate themselves with voters is often too strong to resist. the result is that tens of millions of dollars are spent to disseminate political messages on the airwaves.
the duration of campaigns is another source of concern. in france and britain, election campaigns for president and prime - minister, respectively, are restricted to several weeks. in the united states, the presidential cycle now exceeds eighteen months. in 1960, john f. kennedy announced his candidacy just eleven months before the election. today, however, more and more states are holding earlier primaries and caucuses to gain electoral influence. this front - loaded primary schedule compels candidates to employ earlier electioneering and fundraising strategies. some observers credit the more protracted schedule with benefits, for example, national exposure of comparatively unknown figures (at the time) such as jimmy carter and bill clinton. but the disadvantages of a marathon campaign season are clear. campaigning and fundraising are full - time jobs, forcing potential candidates to set aside their other commitments. for incumbents, this means subordinating the job of governing to the reelection imperative.
1. if your aplomb is shaken, you do not have
a. confusion  c. embarrassment
b. self - confidence  d. shock
2. the word precipitate most nearly means
a. produce  c. revoke
b. reflect  d. invite
3. if an explanation is occult, it is
a. rational  c. refractory
b. transparent  d. mysterious
4. intrinsic factors may be described as
a. inherent  c. secondary
b. external  d. supernatural
5. drivel is
a. irresponsibility  c. camaraderie
b. nonsense  d. eloquence
6. if you ingratiate yourself with others, you
a. grow overly familiar  c. make yourself agreeable
b. boast shamelessly  d. invite cooperation

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# Brief Explanations:
1. "Aplomb" means self - confidence. When one's aplomb is shaken, self - confidence is lost.
2. "Precipitate" means to cause or bring about, similar to "produce".
3. "Occult" means mysterious or hidden.
4. "Intrinsic" means inherent or essential.
5. "Drivel" refers to nonsense or foolish talk.
6. "Ingratiate" means to make oneself pleasing or agreeable to others.

# Answer:
1. b. self - confidence
2. a. produce
3. d. mysterious
4. a. inherent
5. b. nonsense
6. c. make yourself agreeable

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