HOLT McDOUGAL LITERATURE Vocabulary Practice and Tests Answer Keys GRADES 6-12 | rere Contr hs iso 1: 11. F passive 16. A hindrance P63 | Exercise 1: Wordbusting 12.1 abrasive 17. B turbulent Nore 13, E reconcile 18. J irreducible 14, H denote 19. D ultimate + For each Vocabulary Word, students should ill eee 15. C somber 20. G necessitate in at least one of the context, structure, and sound boxes. ‘+ Check that students vary the boxes they use P.70 | Exercise 3: Sentence Completion throughout the exercise 2.c 26. D ‘+ Make sure students look up each word in the 22.D 27.B dictionary and fil in the dictionary box; answers 23.4 28..C will vary depending on the dictionary used. 24. 29.4 _ 25.4 30. E p.65 | Exercise 2: Context Clues ee TILE buoyant 16. G invigorating 12,J incandescent 17. F_ opaque p.71 | Exercise 1: Wordbusting 13. B benign 18. C oppressive ee 14.1 murky 19. H animated Nores 15. D incessant 20. A congruent + For each Vocabulary Word, students should fil | inat least one of the context, structure, and .66 | Exercise 3: Sentence Completion | ewe ors Pian aot + Check that students vary the boxes they use AD ety throughout the exercise | BB 28. A ‘+ Make sure students look up each word in the mC 29.c dictionary and filin the dictionary box; answers eal Bate will vary depending on the dictionary use. P78 | Bac 2 Contec ; 11. H figurative 16. D authenticity 7 Eeercion te Word basing) 12. I intensive 17. A simile . — 13. G metaphor 18. E cadence 2 vse echutulay Woe stensstod et | MI adage 18. allusion | inat east one ofthe context, structure, ane 15. B potency 20. F fallacy : | sound boxes. 3 ‘+ Check that students vary the boxes they use p.74 | Exercise 3: Sentence Completion 5 throughout the exercise | 2A 26.C 3 «+ Make sure students lok up each word inthe 2D 2. | dictionary and fil in the dictionary box: answers. | 23.E 28.A | will vary depending on the dictionary used. 4B 29.C | 25.B 30. E(© Houghton Min Harcourt Pubshing Company Practice Answer Key (continued) Grade p.75 | Exercise 1: Wordbusting Norss * For each Vocabulary Word, students should fill in a least one of the context, structure, and sound boxes. CCheck that students vary the boxes they use throughout the exercise Make sure stuclents look up each word in the dictionary and fill in the dictionary box; answers will vary depending on the dictionary used. p.77 | Exercise 2: Context Clues 16. C rostrum 17. E inventory 18. H soliloquy 19. B tripod 20. A ingenuous 11. D oratory 12. J ovation 13. F replica 14.1 encore 15. G intonation p.78 | Exercise 3: Sentence Completion 21.8 26. A 2A 27.8 2A 28D 24. B 29.E 25. 30, B p-79 | Exercise 1: Wordbusting Notes * For each Vocabulary Word, students should fill in at least one of the context, structure, and sound boxes. * Check that students vary the boxes they use throughout the exercise ‘Make sure students look up each word in the dictionary and fill in the dictionary box; answers will vary depending on the dictionary used. p-81 | Exercise 2: Context Clues 11. C inaudible 16. A panorama 12. B predominant 17. G resourceful 13. E mimic 18.1 orthodox 14. F discretion 19. H nominal 15. D hectic 20.J lavish p-82 | Exercise 3: Sentence Completion 21.D 26.C 22.B 27.B 2B.A 28.C 24.B 29.B 25. E 30. D p.83 | Exercise 1: Wordbusting fe + Toc cach Vocabulary Word sade shuld i in at least one ofthe conten, structure, and sound boxes. | = Check that students vary the boxes they use | throughout the exercise. | ‘+ Make sure students look up each word in the Gictonary and fil inthe iconary box answers will vary depending on the dictionary used. p.85 | Exercise 2: Context Clues 11.1 statute 16. E_ hypothetical 12. B asterisk 17. H thesis 13, C brochure 18. G perspective 14, F discredit 19. J jurisdiction 15. D recession 20, A bibliography p.86 | Exercise 3: Sentence Completion 2. 26. D 22.5 27.D 23.B 28.B 24D 29. B 25.A 30. E 95Practice Answer Key (continued) Grade 9 © ; 11.1 ideology 16. C tentative P.87 | Exercise 1: Wordbusting 12.G ponderous 17. J_ inconvenient 13. A applicable 18, D trivial Notes ‘ For each Vocabulary Word, students should fill {nat least one of the context, structure, and sound boxes, ‘+ Check that students vary the boxes they use throughout the exercise ‘+ Make sure students look up each word in the dictionary and fill in the dictionary box; answers will vary depending on the dictionary used p.89 | Exercise 2: Context Clues 17. G satirical 18, C dissuade 11. B denounce 12, D galvanize 13. J bilingual 19.1 fluent 14. F deficient 20. A chronologi- 15. E infamous cal 16. H biographical p.90 | Exercise 3: Sentence Completion 21.D 26.C 22. 27.8 23. 28.A 24.8 29.B 25. E 30. D p.91 | Exercise 1: Wordbusti Nores * For each Vocabulary Word, students should fill inat least one of the context, structure, and sound boxes, + Check that students vary the boxes they use throughout the exercise + Make sure students look up each word in the dictionary and fill in the dictionary box; answers will vary depending on the dictionary used, 96 14, E premature 15, B immaterial 19. H optimistic 20. F perceptible p-94 | Exercise 3: Sentence Completion 21.C 26. D 22. 27.C 23.D 28.E 24.B 29.E 25. B 30. A p.95 | Exercise 1: Wordbusting Nores | | + Foreach Vocabulary Word, students should fil | in at least one of the context, structure, and sound boxes. ‘* Check that students vary the boxes they use throughout the exercise, * Make sure students look up each word in the dictionary and fill in the dictionary box; answers will vary depending on the dictionary used. p.97 | Exercise 2: Context Clues 11, H clamber 16. F affirmation 12.J incalculable 17. C affected 13. A acclaim 18. E priority 14. B influential 19. G prominence 15.1 perennial 20. D circumscribe p.98 | Exercise 3: Sentence Completion 2A 26. C 22. B 27.D 2A 28. D 24, D 29. 25.E 30. C larcourt Publishing Company(© Houghton Min Harcourt Pubshing Company Practice Answer Key (continued) Grade 9 p.99 | Exercise 1: Wordbusting Notes * For each Vocabulary Word, students should fill in at least one of the context, structure, and sound boxes, * Check that students vary the boxes they use throughout the exercise. ‘+ Make sure students look up each word in the dictionary and fill in the dictionary box; answer will vary depending on the dictionary used. p.101 | Exercise 2: Context Clues 11. H frenzied 16. G volatile 12.1 haphazard 17. F_equation 13. C dubious 18. J essence 14, A grueling 19. D liability 15. E unkempt 20. B vanity p.102 | Exercise 3: Sentence Completion 21.D 26. D WA 2A 23. E 28. B 24. 29. E 25. 30. B 103 | Exercise 1: Wordbusting Nores + Foreach Vocabulary Word, students shoul fill inat least one ofthe conten, structure, and sound boxes. + Check that students vary the boxes they se | throughout the exercze | + Make sure students look up each word inthe | etionary an filin the dictionary box answers lependng on the dictionary used Ln p.105 | Exercise 2: Context Clues 11. D functional 16.1 disrupt 12.F paramount 17. A autonomous 13. B collaborate ‘18, E. collective 14. C depict 19. J virtual 15. H transcribe 20. G reluctant p.106 | Exercise 3: Sentence Completion 21. 26. A 22.B 27.E 23.B 28. D 24. D 29.B 25. 30. A p.107 | Exercise 1: Wordbusting Nores + Foreach Vocabulary Word, students should fill inat least one ofthe context, structure, and sound boxes, * Check that students vary the boxes they use throughout the exercise ‘+ Make sure students ook up each word in the dictionary and fill in the dictionary box; answers will vary depending on the dictionary used. p.109 | Exercise 2: Context Clues 11. B nimble 16.] discreet 12. D connive 17.1 transpire 13. C raucous 18, H instigate 14. E convey 19. F wry 15. A skep! 20. G intimidate P-110 | Exercise 3: Sentence Completion 21.8 26.4 2.8 27. 2A 28. D WE 29.4 25. 30.C 97Practice Answer Key (continued) Grade 9 p.111 | Exercise 1: Wordbusting Word, ould fill of the context, structure, and sound boxes, | © Check that students vary the boxes they use throughout the exercise ‘+ Make sure students look up each word in the ictionary and fll n the dictionary box; answers will vary depending on the dictionary used, p.113 | Exercise 2: Context Clues 16. J medley 17. C reprimand 18. G indivisible 19. A promenade 20. D drastic 11. F alteration 12. E initiative 13. B irretrievable 14.1 amends 15. H intervention p.114 | Exercise 3: Sentence Completion 2A 26.D 2.8 2A 23.C 28.C 24.D 29.8 25. B 30. B p.115 | Exercise 1: Wordbusting Nores ‘+ For each Vocabulary Word, students should fill in at least one of the context, structure, and sound boxes. ‘© Check that students vary the boxes they use throughout the exercise, + Make sure students look up each word in the dictionary and fill n the dictionary box; answers will vary depending on the dictionary used. 98 p-117 | Exercise 2: Context Clues 11. E retract 16. H dwindle 12. D surpass 17. F wary 13. A agility 18. C exasperate 14.1 suscept 19. B_ nonchalant 15, J veneer 20. G elapse p.118 | Exercise 3: Sentence Completion 21.8 26.A 22. D 27.C 23. 28. D 24. E 29.4 25. B 30. B 119 | Exercise 1: Wordbusting Notes * For each Vocabulary Word, students should fill in at least one of the context, structure, and sound boxes, ‘+ Check that students vary the boxes they use throughout the exercise. ‘+ Make sure students look up each word in the in the dictionary box; answers nary used, onary and will vary depending on the i p.121 | Exercise 2: Context Clues 11. C collateral 16. B assess 12. H emerge 17. G contaminate 13. D comply 18, F immunity 14.1 expend 19, E maintenance 15. A condolence 20. J depreciate 122 | Exercise 3: Sentence Completion 2.D 26. C 22.C 2.E 23.E 28. B 24. A 29. 25.B 30. D ing Company Harcourt Pub(© Houghton Min Harcourt Pubshing Company P ractice Answer Key (continued) I Connecting New Words and Patterns p.126 | Analogies 1. (B); Antonym. Belligerent, which means quarrelsome, means the opposite of peaceful. Disappointed and pleased have opposite meanings. 2 (A); Synonym. Manifest, which means show, means the same as reveal. Endure, which means to hold out or last, has a meaning similar to persist. 3. (B); Synonym. Meander and wander have similar meanings, as do wiggle and squirm. (B); Characteristic Quality. A disciple, or follower, is characteristically fervent, or devoted. An inventor is characteristically creative. 4 5. (B); Cause and Effect. Practice can result in dexterity, or skill. Study can result in knowledge. 6. (D); Performer and Related Action. A diplomat negotiates with other countries, just as a lawyer settles a lawsuit. 7, (©; Antonym. Intact, or whole, means the opposite of damaged. Valued means the opposite of scorned. 8 (D); Synonym. Recede and withdraw have similar meanings, as do predict and forecast. 9. (D); Degree. Something that is hideous is extremely unattractive, just as someone who is overjoyed is extremely pleased. 10, (E); Degree. To replenish something is to provide it again when it runs out. To refill something is to fill it again. p.127 | Analogies 1. (D);Synonym. An emissary is a messenger, just as a doctor is a physician. Grade 9 2, (©; Characteristic Quality. A citadel, or hilltop fortress, is characteristically elevated, or high. A courtyard, or inner patio, is char- acteristically walled. 3. (D); Performer and Related Object. A herald, or messenger, delivers a message, just as a mail carrier delivers a letter. 4 (D); Synonym. Medieval and gothic, adjectives which refer to the period in Europe's history called the Middle Ages, have similar meanings, as do intentional and purposeful 5. (E); Antonym. Prowess, which means great ability, means the opposite of ineptitude, or incompetence. Pride and humility are also opposite in meaning 6. (C); Cause and Effect. Some believe a potion can result in magic, just as a sedative can result in tranquility 7. (©);Synonym. Garb and clothing have the same meaning, as do whiskers and beard. 8. (E); Synonym. Undergo and endure have similar meanings, as do gratify and please. 9. (E); Synonym. Amity and friendship have similar meanings, as do richness and wealth. 10, (B); Function. ‘The function of an omen is to foretell the future. The function of a crane is to lift something heavy. p.128 | Analogies 1, (D); Performer and Related Action. A benefactor is someone who helps the needy, just as a patron is someone who supports individuals or causes. 2. (E); Synonym. Moor, as in to moor a boat, and secure have similar meanings, as do speak and talk. 3. (B); Antonym. Plaintive, which means sad, is opposite in meaning to joyous. Moderate and excessive are also opposite in meaning, 4, (B); Characteristic Quality. A villain is characteristically sinister, just as a benefactor is characteristically kindly. 99Practice Answer Key (conned) Grade 9 5. (E); Synonym. Cope and handle possess similar meanings, as do recall and remember. 6. (A); Synonym. Agitation and commotion are similar in meaning, as are assault and attack. (©; Part and Whole. A grandparent, like all your relatives, is a part of your genealogy, or family history, in the same way that an item is a part of a list. 7, (B); Antonym. Spurn, which means reject, is opposite in meaning to accept. Forbid and authorize also have opposite meanings. 9. (B);Synonym. Kindle and ignite have simi- lar meanings, as do conceal and hide. 10, (A); Synonym. Smug and self-satisfied have similar meanings, as do hesitant and unsure. 129 | Analo: 1. (B); Classification. A rabbit is classified as fauna, or animal life, just as a rosebush is classified as vegetation, or plant life. (D); Part and Whole. Laren is one stage of ‘metamorphosis, a dramatic change, just as a blueprint is one part of the construction process. (B); Synonym. Sector and division have similar meanings, as do territory and region. (D); Characteristic Quality. A tiger is characteristically carnivorous, or meat- ating, just as a monkey is characteristically acrobatic. (D); Classification. A daffodil is classified as flora, or plant life, just as a beazer is clas- sified as an animal. (D); Performer and Related Action. One expects a horde of people to wander, ust as one expects a cast to perform. 7. (D); Synonym. Centrifugal, which means moving out from the center, has a meaning similar to outward. Heated and warm also have similar meanings. 2 3, 4 5, 100 © 8. (B); Antonym. Stagnant and moving have opposite meanings, as do still and active. (C); Part and Whole. Contrast is an ele- ment of irony, just as conflict is an element of drama. 10, (D); Degree. Tolerate and endure have simi- Jar meanings but differ in degree: Endure implies withstanding much greater suffer- ing. Torment and torture are also similar, but to torture is more severe than to torment. p.130 | Analogies 1. (D); Synonym. Culmination, which means the highest point, has a meaning similar to peak, Elevation and height also have similar meanings. 2. (A); Synonym. Superfluous and excessive have similar meanings, as do changeless and monotonous. 3. (©); Characteristic Quality. A host is char- acteristically genial, or pleasant, just as a guest is characteristically polite. (B); Characteristic Quality. Credentials are characteristically written, just as a speech is characteristically uttered. (©; Antonym. Preposterous, which means senseless or ridiculous, is opposite in meaning to sensible. Harmless and destruc- tive also have opposite meanings. (A); Classification. Larceny, or theft, is classified as a crime. An apple is classified asa fruit 7. (A); Performer and Related Action. An advocate is someone who supports someone else. An opponent is someone who opposes. 4 5. 6 8. (D); Synonym. Hoax and trick have similar meanings, as do sport and game. 9. (A); Synonym. Lethal and dendly have the same meaning, as do vital and essential. 10. (E); Performer and Related Action. A plaintiff is someone who sues, or files a law- suit. A tailor is someone who sews clothing. Harcourt Publishing Company (© Houghton mit(© Houghton Min Harcourt Pubshing Company Practice Answer Key (coniued) Grade p.131 | Analogies 1, (D); Degree. Abhor, which means hate, is stronger in meaning than dislike. Idolize, which means worship, is stronger in mean- ing than admire. 2. (B); Synonym. Alll four words mean ‘ongoing. 3. (E); Characteristic Quality. An ant is char- acteristically diligent, or hard-working, just as a bee is characteristically busy. 4. (B); Antonym, Contemptible and admirable have opposite meanings, as do handsome and ugly. 5, (A); Synonym. Impertinent, which means rude, has a meaning similar to impolite. Reverent and respectful also have similar meanings. 6. (A); Synonym. Jovial and jolly have similar meanings, as do aaluable and precious. 7, (A); Antonym. Malicious, or mean, is opposite in meaning to kind. Scarce and abundant are also opposite in meaning. 8 (D); Synonym. Obtuse, or dense, has a meaning similar to dull. Common and ondi- nary also have similar meanings 9. (E); Synonym. Quota and share have simi- lar meanings, as do portion and part. 10, (A);Synonym. Dupe and deceive have sim- ilar meanings, as do fool and trick when they are used as verbs. 132 | Analogies 1. (C); Performer and Related Action. An adversary, or opponent, is someone who opposes. A teammate is someone who plays. 2. ©); Antonym. Acknowledge and ignore are opposite in meaning, as are write and erase. 3. (A);Synonym. Subsequent, which means next, has the same meaning as following © when following is used as an adjective. Last and final also have the same meaning. 4 (B); Antonym. Ostracize, which means to keep out, is opposite in meaning to include. Enter and exit also have opposite meanings. 5. (BE); Antonym. Lax and strict are opposite in meaning, as are gentle and harsh. 6. (D); Degree. To exploit is to use to the degree of abusing, just as to exaggerate is to describe to the degree of distorting facts. 7. (B); Action and Related Object. One sur- ‘mounts an obstacle just as one overcomes a difficulty. 8, (A); Synonym. Elude and escape have simi- lar meanings, as do trap and catch. 9. (D); Synonym. Defraud, or cheat, has a meaning similar to swindle. Begin and start also have similar meanings. 10, (C); Degree. To wrangle is to disagree to the extent of an argument. To adore is to like to an extreme extent. p.133 | Analogies 1. (D);Synonym. Pungent and sharp have similar meanings, as do lively and active. 2. (D); Degree. Incandescent is similar in meaning to bright, but much stronger, just as gigantic implies greater size than big does. 3. (B); Classification. Breakfast is classified asa repast, or meal. Gray is classified as a color. 4, (©); Synonym. Congruent, which means agreement or corresponding, has a mean- ing similar to harmonious. Precise and exact also have similar meanings. 5. (A); Antonym. Animated, which means lively, is opposite in meaning to depressed. Curious and disinterested are also opposite in meaning. 101Practice Answer Key (conimed) Grade 9 o 6. (A); Antonym. Apathy, a lack of interest or feeling, is opposite in meaning to concern, just as fension is opposite in meaning to relaxation. 7. (B); Synonym. Incessant, or never ending, has a meaning similar to constant. Earnest and sincere also have similar meanings. 8 (8); Antonym. Opaque and transparent have opposite meanings, as do plentiful and scarce. 9 (A); Synonym. Inverse and opposite have similar meanings, as do difficult and hard 10, (D); Antonym. Tantalizing and repulsive are opposite in meaning, as are calming and upsetting p.134 | Analogies 1, (A); Synonym. Denote, which means signi- fy, has the same meaning as mean when mean is a verb. Create and invent also have the same meaning, 2. (C); Function. The function of a simile is to compare two dissimilar things. The function of an adjective is to modify a noun. 3. (E);Synonym. Authenticity, the state of being real or true, has a meaning similar to genuineness, just as magnificence and splen- dor have similar meanings. 4 (B); Antonym. Ultimate, or final, means the opposite of initial, or first. Fictitious, or imaginary, means the opposite of actual. (A); Part and Whole. Metaphor is a literary device used in poetry, just as shading is a technique used in drawing. 6. (B); Synonym. Cadence and beat have the same meaning, as do melody and tune. 7. (A); Antonym. Hindrance, which means obstacle, means the opposite of help. Creation and destruction also have opposite meanings. 8 (A); Characteristic Quality. Sandpaper is characteristically abrasive, or gritty, just as ‘water is characteristically wet. 102 5. 9. (B); Characteristic Quality. A waterfall is characteristically turbulent, just as the sunshine is characteristically warm. 10. (E); Characteristic Quality. An adage is characteristically an old saying, Rain is characteristically wet. p.135 | Analogies 1. (E); Part and Whole. A soliloquy, or mono- logue, is part of a drama. A song is part of a ‘musical comedy. 2. (B); Antonym. Inaudible, which means unable to be heard, is opposite in meaning to loud. Obscure and prominent are also opposite in meaning. (B); Characteristic Quality. A panorama, which is a broad vista or view, is character- istically wide, just as lace is characteristically delicate 3. 4, (D); Antonym. Discretion, which means freedom to make decisions and choices, is nearly opposite in meaning to restriction. Enthusiasm, which means intense interest, is opposite in meaning to disinterest. (B); Antonym. Hectic and calm have oppo- site meanings, as do relaxed and tense. (D); Antonym, Lavish, or extravagant, is opposite in meaning to meager, which means sparse or spare. Expensive and cheap are also opposite in meaning. (A); Synonym. To inventory items in a store is the same thing as to list them, just as to remark is to comment. 8, (E);Synonym. Predominant, which means of first importance, is similar in meaning to supreme, just as present and now have simi- lar meanings. 9, (B); Part and Whole. Intonation is an ele- ment of speech, just as melody is an element of music. 10, (D); Characteristic Quality. A tripod is characteristically three-legged, just as a bicy- cle is characteristically tr0o-wheeled. 6 7, Harcourt Publishing Company (© Houghton mit(© Houghton Min Harcourt Pubshing Company Practice Answer Key (contimed) Grade 9 p.136 | Analogies 1. (A); Part and Whole. Titles of books make up a bibliography, just as entries of words make up a dictionary. (D); Synonym. Infamous and scandalous have similar meanings, as do heroic and brave. 3. (C); Location. A judge works in a jurisdic- tion, just as a salesperson works in a territory. 2 4. (©); Antonym. Dissuade, or discourage, is ‘opposite in meaning to encourage. Occupy and vacate are also opposite in meaning. 5, (E); Synonym. Discredit also means disbe- lief and therefore the two are similar in meaning, just as famous is similar in mean- ing to well-known. (D); Classification. Recession, or a tempo- rary business slump, is considered a classi- fication of economics, just as a doctor is Classified as a professional 7. (A); Antonym. Chronological, which means in time order, is opposite in meaning to random. Chaotic, which can mean unsettled and disorderly, is opposite in meaning to orderly. 8, (D); Classification. An asterisk is a type of mark, just as a period is a type of punctuation. 9. (D); Antonym. Denounce and praise are nearly opposite in meaning, as are avoid and encounter. 10, (D); Classification. A statute is classified as a law, just as a fine is classified as a penalty. p.137 | Analogies 1, (©;Synonym. Applicable and appropriate have similar meanings, as do strange and odd 2. (A); Antonym. Influential and powerless are opposite in meaning, as are efernal and temporary. © (D);Synonym. Trivial, or unimportant, means nearly the same as insignificant. Complicated means nearly the same as complex. 4. (©); Antonym. Optimistic and negative are opposite in meaning, as are safe and dangerous. 5. (D); Synonym. Ponderous, which means massive, has a meaning similar to bulky. Heavy and weighty also have similar meanings. 6. (D); Synonym. Perceptible and noticenble have nearly the same meaning, as do neces- sary and needed. 7. (C); Classification. A perennial is classified asa plant, just asa sofa is classified as furniture. 8. (B); Degree. To acclaim is to approve with enthusiasm. To adore something is to like it intensely. 9. (B); Performer and Related Object. Affirmation, meaning testimony by one who cannot conscientiously swear an oath, is performed by a witness. In the same way, an author performs, or writes books. 10, (A); Synonym. Clamber and climb have nearly the same meaning, as do sprint and run p.138 | Analogies 1. (©; Antonym. Haphazard, or disorderly, means the opposite of systematic, just as hostile means the opposite of friendly. 2. (D);Synonym. Paramount, which means ranking higher than any other, has the same meaning as supreme. Practiced has the same meaning as rehearsed. 3. (A);Synonym. Unkempt and untidy have the same meaning, as do unorganized and disorderly. 4. (A); Antonym. Volatile, which means changeable or shifting, means the opposite of stable. Exciting and dull also have oppo- site meanings. 103Practice Answer Key (conned) Grade 9 -O 5. (B); Action and Related Object. You tran- scribe notes, just as you translate a language. 6. (A); Part and Whole. An equation is part of mathematics, just as a sentence is part of language. 7. (A); Degree. Frenzied and upset are similar in meaning, but frenzied suggests rushed activity. In the same way, ecstatic suggests a stronger degree of response than pleased. 8, (E); Antonym. Liability and advantage have nearly opposite meanings, as do debt and credit. 9. (D); Synonym. Dubious and questionable have nearly the same meaning, as do rough and uneven. 10, (B);Synonym. Grueling and exhausting have similar meanings, as do thrilling and exciting. p.139 | Analogies 1. (B); Synonym. Drastic and severe have nearly the same meaning, as do stormy and violent, (A); Performer and Related Action. Thugs intimidate their victims, just as champs cele- brate their victories. 2. 3. (B); Synonym. To promenade is to walk, just as to lounge is to li, 4, (D); Antonym. Instigate, or start, means the opposite of halt. Oppose and promote are also opposite in meaning. 5. (B); Characteristic Quality. A gymnast is characteristically nimble, or agile, just as an antelope is characteristically speedy. (E); Synonym. Taking the initiative ina situation is the same as taking the first step, just as a regulation is the same thing as a rule, 6 7. (A); Synonym. Alteration and change have nearly the same meaning, as do method and system, 104 8, (©); Part and Whole. Songs are part of a ‘medley, just as vegetables are part of a salad. 9. (E); Antonym. Discreet, or cautious, means the opposite of careless. Proud means the opposite of ashamed. 10, (A); Synonym. Indivisible and united have similar meanings, as do unspoiled and fresh. p.140 | Analogi 1, (A); Cause and Effect. A vaccination can result in immunity to a disease, just as exer- cise can result in strength 2. (A); Antonym. Agility is the opposite of sluggishness, just as angularity is the oppo- site of roundness. 3. (A); Synonym. Wary and cautious have the same meaning, as do funny and comic. 4, (D); Synonym. Surpass means nearly the same thing as excel, just as harm means nearly the same thing as hurt. 5. (A); Antonym. Dwindle, which means to lessen, is opposite in meaning to increase. Appear means the opposite of vanish, (©; Synonym. Comply and obey have the same meaning, as do adjust and adapt 7. (A); Antonym. Contamtinate, or pollute, means the opposite of purify. Destroy and build also have opposite meanings. 8, (D); Action and Related Object. You expend, or use, resources, just as you spend money. (A); Antonym. Nontchalant, or uncon- cerned, means the opposite of concerned. Sloppy and orderly also have opposite meanings. 6 9. 10. (B);Synonym. Retract, which means to pulll back, means nearly the same as with- drazw. Accuse and blame also have nearly the same meaning. {© Houghton Mittin Harcourt Publishing Company(© Houghton Min Harcourt Pubshing Company Practice Answer Key (comin) Reading New Words in Context p.144 | Exercise ‘inding Synonyms. Answers will vary. The following are possible responses. 1. disaster 12, deeply felt 2. resupply 13, surrounded by 3. depress land 4, severe difficulty 14, aggressive 5. angered 15. work out 6. give out 16. skill 7. reveal 17. horrible 8, eliminate 18, fade away 9. records 19, not noticeable 10, story of ahero 20, wander 11, whole p.145 | Exercise 2: Reading Strategically 14D WA 2A 12.C 3B 13. D 4.D 14.C 5.C 15. B 6.D 16. A WE 17.E BA 18. B xB 19. B 10. E 20. C p.150 | Exerci ing Synonyms Answers will vary. The following are possible responses. 1. kings 11. think seriously 2. friendship 12, search, 3. of the Middle Ages 13. bring back 4. pious 14. fortress 5. clothing 15. tempt 6. respectable 16. damage 7. inherited 17. messenger 8. code of knight- 18, drink hood 19. warning 9. skill 20. person who 10. endure makes heraldry Grade 9 ° p.151 | Exercise 2: Reading Strategically LA 1.8 2c 12.8 3.B B.A ac 14.C SE 15. A 6c 16. B LA WE BE 18.A BA 19.8 10. B 20.E p.156 | Exercise 1: Finding Synonyms Answers will vary. The following are possible responses. 1. large 11. obedient 2. silly 12, sad 3. disturbance 13, excessive pride 4. family history 14, self-righteous 5, wicked 15, distant 6. ghost 16, starts a fire 7. immoral 17, rejects, 8 preoccupation 18, patron 9. marshes 19, desires 10, deals with 20. boils Reading Strategically WA 2c 13,.C ie 15.B 16. A WE 18. A 19. A 20.C 105Practice Answer Key (continued) rade —— o 169 | Exercise 2: Reading Strategically p.162 | Exercise 1: Finding Synonyms oe t 5 Answers will vary. The following are possible 3B 13.C response AE naan 1. characteristic 11. animals 5.D 15. C 2. weird 12. violent change 6.D 16.D 3. related 13. dramatic 2c WA 4. concerned with change 8B 18. E human beings 14, meat-eating 9E 19.E 5. humanlike being 15. invade 10, A 20. E 6. preying 16. opposite of 7, moving away what is expected from center 17. large group 6. put up with fete coi p.174 | Exercise 1: Finding Synonyms 9. grainy. 19. section Ansivers will vary. The following are possible 10, plants 20, stale responses. 1. impossible to 11. stupid p.163 | Exercise 2: Reading Strategically understand 12. showy LA WWD 2, negative person 13. outgoing an Wal 3. dull person person 3A BE 4, expecting the 14, wealthy busi- aA “D worst ness person 5.E E 5. hate 15. perfectly 6D 16.8 6. evil 16. agreeableness 7B 17.c 7. hard-working ‘17. continually ac 18.B 8 deserving scom; 18, limit 9.8 19.D despicable 19. friendly WE 0.E 9. trick 20. disrespectful 10. pleasant p.175 | Exercise 2: Reading Strategically a p.168 | Exercise 1: Finding Synonyms LA 1B é Answers will vary. The following are possible zc we z responses. BA 13.C 3 1, gruesome 12. extraordinary 4c 14. D. = 2. threatening 13, potential 5.B 15. E 8 3. deadly 14, complainant 6B 16.E 4, theft 15. ridiculous 7c 17.B 5. high point 16. defender 8A 18.4 6. misinterpret 17, unproven 9A 19.D 7. unimportant 10. D 20.D 8. control 9. burdensome number 10. certification 20. trick 11. good-natured 106(© Houghton Min Harcourt Pubshing Company Practice Answer Key (comin) enn ° p.187 | Exercise 2: Reading Strategically eee 1c WE p-180 | Exercise 1: Finding Synonyms 2c RE Ansiwers will vary. The following are possible 3A BE responses. aE WA 1, mismatched 11. difficult 5.B 15.B 2. admit 12. apply 6A 16.4 3. respect 13. overcome 7.D 7.8 4. later 14, enemy 8D 18.E 5. use 15. throw out 9. 19.D 6. extreme 16. careless 10. D 20.¢ 7. exclude 17. cheat 8 unprejudiced 18, dependent 9. escape 19, liquid sub- 10. forerunner; stance example 20. fights Answers will vary. The following are possible responses p.181 | Exercise 2: Readi 1. most 14, not literal Lc 2. old saying 15. direct compari- 2B 3. difficulty son 3.C 4, mean 16. comparison aA 5. inactive using words 5.B 6. bring together such as 6D 7. genuineness like or as LE 8, require 17, rhythm ac 9. references 18, power aA 10. deeply 19, basic; can’t be 10.E 11, mistaken idea made simpler 12, stormy 20. serious p.186 | Exercise ing Synonyms Answers will vary. The following are possible responses. 1. enlivening 12. in the opposite 2, in agreement way 3. entry 13. shower 4. sage 14, food 5. intimidating 15, tempting 6. trip 16. sharp 7. dark 17, hungry 8. glowing 18. lively 9. gloomy 19, continuous 10. indifference 20, cheerful 11. good 107Practice Answer Key (continued) Grade 9 p.198 | Exercise 1: Finding Synonyms Answers will vary. The following are possible responses 1. clever 14, person who 2. prolonged imitates others applause 15, naive 3. overruling 16. conventional 4, list 17, reproduction 5. elaborate 18, three-legged 6. platform stand 7. very small 19, wide, unbroken 8. judgment ene 9, frenzied 20. repeat perfor- 10, not hearable 11. public speaking 12, the rise and fall of the voice 13. a speech given in drama, revealing the character's thoughts mance p.199 | Exercise 2: Reading Strategically WA 12.D BB 14.C 15. 16.C 7.8 18.B 19.D 20. D ae OUM>MBO>>O Bee 108 p.204 | Exercise 1: Finding Synonyms Answers will vary. The following are possible responses. 1. pamphlet 13, authority 2. to turn aside 14, a starlike sym- 3. cast doubt on bol 4. point of view 15, in time order 5. notorious 16, research paper 6. put down 17. a time of eco- 7. lacking nomic trouble 8, sarcastic 18, proficiency ina 9. list of books Janguage 10. about a person’s 19, using two lan- life guages 11. arouse 20. supposed 12. law 205 | Exercise 2: Reading Strategically 1B 1.D 2A WE 3.D BA 4.8 4.8 5.C 15. B 6D 16.B 7D 7.D BA 18.E 9.E 19. 10. 20. C larcourt Publishing Company(© Houghton Min Harcourt Pubshing Company Practice Answer Key (comin) P.210 | Exercise 1: Finding Synonyms Anszwers will vary. The following are possible respons 1. lasting 12. beyond mea- 2. touched sure 3. hopeful 13. state of impor- 4, climb tance 5. limit 14, hesitant 6. doctrine 15, praises 7. unimportant 16. relevant 8, verifications 17, lacking signifi- 9. noticeable cance 10. having astrong 18, heavy effect 19, awkward 11, most important 20. too early thing p.211 | Exercise 2: Reading Strategically 1D n.d 2E RE 3.C BA 4.8 aA BA 15.C 6c 16. C 7.8 7D 8D 18.4 aC 1.5 10. E 20. 8B p-216 | Exercise 1: Finding Synonyms Answers will vary. The following are possible responses, 1. major 11. group effort 2. doubtful 12, independent 3. show 13, careless 4, abalanced group 14. difficult of elements 15, wildly excited 5. most essential part 16. write down 6. hesitant 17. effective 7, drawback 18. disturb 8. explosive 19. almost 9. conceitedness 20, messy 10. work together Grade ° p.217 | Exercise 2: Reading Strategically LA WE 2.8 WE 3.B 13.D 4c 14.8 BC 15, E 6D 16. D 7c A 8B 18. E BA 19. 10. D 20.D p.222 | Exercise 1: Finding Synonyms Answers will vary. The following are possible responses. 1. disbelieving 13, cannot be 2. close recovered 3, scold 14, ironic 4, plot something 15. rowdy 5, enterprise 16. march 6. changes 17. graceful 7. major 18. give 8, occur 19. collection 9. secretive 20. something 10, make afraid given to make 11. start up for some- 12. action to stop thing done p.223 | Exercise 2: Reading Strategically xe WA 2B 12.C 3c 13.C aA 14.8 5A 15.B 6B 16. Cc 17.C aB 18. D %.D 19. E 10.C 20. B 109Practice Answer Key (continued) a p-229 | Exercise 2: Reading Strategically © i LE WA p-228 | Exercise 1 1g Synonyms aie aan Answers will vary. The following are possible 3A 13.8 responses. 4B 1. 1. facade 12, pass 5.C 15.E 2. casual 13, expression of 6c 16. B 3. frustrate sorrow LA 7.C 4, vulnerable 14, pollute ac 18.C 5. cautious 15. take back %D 19.C 6, evaluate 16. upkeep 10. B 20.4 7. use 17, fell in value 8, security 18, nimbleness 9 exceed 19. exit 10. decrease 20. go along with 11. protection larcourt Publishing Company 110(© Houghton Min Harcourt Pubshing Company Tests Answer Key Grade 9 eras p.3 | Test1 xe 2C 3.B aE 5.C p.4 | Test2 LA 2.8 3.E 4c 5.D p.5 | Test3 1E 2.8 3.D 4.8 5.B p.6 | Testa 1D 2A 3.B 4.D 5.B p.7 | Test 1B 2D 3c 4c 5c p.8 | Test6 LA 2 3 ye woo 6E 7.D BA 9D 10. D 6A LE &D 9c 10. B 6.5 TA 8.C 9.D 10.D 6E nC aC 9c 10.B 6D 7D &E 9B 10. A 2 >aman Been p.9 | Test7 1B 2A 3.D 4B 5.C P-10 | Test8 LE 2B 3.D 4.8 5.C p.11 | Testo 1D 2.8 3.E 4A 5.D p.12 | Test10 1D 2£E 3.D 4A 5.C p.13 | Test 11 1D A 3.D aE 5A p14 | Test 12 1D 2.8 3.D aE 5.C 6c 2c BE 9E 10.4 6A 7D ac 9c 10. A 6c LA &B %E 10.C 6c nC aC 2A 10.A 6 a 9. 10. anourn 11Tests Answer Key (contin) rade __ ° p.15 | Test 13 p.21 | Test 19 LA 6B LA 65 2c LE 2c ZA 3B BA 3.E aA 4c 9c 4A %D 5.D 10.C 5.B 10.C p.16 | Test 14 p.22 | Test20 1D 6.B 1D 6A 2C 7D 2c 7. BA B.C 3A 8B aE 9.8 4.D %.D 5.B 10.B 5.C 10. D p.17 | Test 15 p.23 | Test 21 1.D 6B xe 6A 2E 7c 2A 7.D BA B.A 3.C 8c 4.8 o£ 4E 9.D 5.C 10. D 5.B 10.D p.18 | Test 16 p.24 | Test 22 xe 6.8 1.D 6D 2E 7. 28 7.C 3.3 BE 3.D &D ac 9D ac 9D 5.B 10. 5.E 10. A p.19 | Test 17 p.25 | Test 23 1.8 6A LA 6B = 2D 7B 2.D LA 2 BA 8E 3.B aA 8 4c 9. 4.8 9c 2 5A 10.D 5.E 10.D 3 p.20 | Test 18 p.26 | Test 24 g LA 6.C 1.B 6C = 2£ 2c 2A 7c 3 BA B.C 3.8 B.C g 4.D 9.E 4A 9.8 2 5.B 10.D 5.D 10. 6 112(© Houghton Min Harcourt Pubshing Company Tests Answer Key (continued) Grade 9 p.27 | Test 25 yeeye Pm a>o p28 | Test 26 ie 2. 3.D aA 5.B p.29 | Test27 LE 2A 3.C 4D 5.E p.30 | Test 28 1c 2B 3.C 4c 5.B p.31 | Test 29 1B 2.0 3.B 4E 5.C p.32 | Test30 O>0>0 yaeye 6.C 7C 8.D 9.8 10. D 6.C 2E 8.D 9.8 10. D Bees p.35 | Test 1 PartA 1D 2B 3D aA 5.C 6A 7.8 &E 9B 10.C p.39 | Test 1 PartB 2A 22.B 23.E 24.D 25.D 26.C 27.8 28. B 29.5 30.C 31.A 32.D 33. A 34.B 35.C 36. A 37.E 38.D 39. 40. B 41.E 42.A 43. 44, B 45.4 1. 12E 13.C 14.B 15.D 16. D 17.C 18. A 19.E 20.B 113Tests Answer Key (continued) Grade 9 p.44 | Test 1 PartC 71. (B); Synonym. Amity and friendship have similar meanings, as do richness and wealth, 72. (A); Synonym. Assault and attack are similar in meaning, as are agitation and commotion. 73, (D); Characteristic Quality. A tiger is char- acteristically carnivorous, or meat-eating, just as a monkey is characteristically acrobatic. 74, (D); Performer and Related Action. One expects a cast to perform, just as one expects a horde of people to wander. 75. (D); Synonym. Centrifugal, which means moving out from the center, has a meaning similar to outward. Heated and warm also have similar meanings. 76. (A); Synonym. Changeless and monotonous have similar meanings, as do superfluous and excessive. 77. (B); Characteristic Quality. Credentials are characteristically written, just as a speech is characteristically uttered. 78. (C); Part and Whole. Conflict is an element of drama, just as contrast is an element of irony. 79. (B); Classification. A rabbit is classified as fura, or animal life, just as a tree is classi- fied as vegetation, or plant life. 80, (A); Classification. A tree is classified as flora, or plant life, just as yellow is classified asa color. 81, (©); Part and Whole. A grandparent, like all your relatives, is a part of your genealogy, or family history, in the same way that an item is a part of a list. 82. (C); Characteristic Quality. Sugar is char- acteristically granular, just as mayonnaise is characteristically smooth. (©); Cause and Effect. An infection can cause an inflammation, just as a vines can cause a disense. 114 ° 84, (A); Classification. Larceny, or theft, is classified as a crime. An apple is classified asa fruit. 85. (©); Synonym. Makeup and cosmetics have the same meaning, as do garb and clothing. (A); Synonym. Manifest, which means show, means the same thing as reveal Endure, which means to hold out or last, has a meaning similar to persist 87. (E); Synonym. Meander and wander have similar meanings, as do wiggle and squirm. 88. (D); Performer and Related Action. A diplomat negotiates with other countries, just asa lawyer settles a lawsuit. 89. (E); Performer and Related Action. A plaintiff is someone who sues, or files a law- suit. A tailor is someone who sews clothing, 90. (D);Synonym. Predict and forecast have similar ‘meanings, as do recede and withdraw. 91. (D); Performer and Related Action. One expects a quorum of people to decide, just as ‘one expects a senate to debate. 92. (E); Degree. To replenish something is to provide it again when it runs out. To refill something is to fill it again. 93, (D); Antonym. Sparse, which means thinly spread, is opposite in meaning to dense. In the same way, joyous and sad are opposite in meaning. 94, (E); Synonym. Speak and talk have similar meanings, as do moor (as in to moor a boat) and secure. 95. (B); Antonym. Still and active have oppo- ite meanings, as do stagnant and moving. 96. (E); Synonym. Territory and region have similar meanings, as do sector and division. 97. (D); Degree. Tolerate and endure have simi- lar meanings but differ in degree: Endure implies withstanding much greater suffer- ing than does tolerate. Torment and torture are also similar, but to forture is more severe than to forment. (© Houghton Min Harcourt Pubishing Company(© Houghton Min Harcourt Pubshing Company Tests Answer Key (continued) Grade 9 98. (C); Antonym. Valued means the oppo- site of scorned. Infact, or whole, means the opposite of damaged. 99. (B); Synonym. Vital and essential have the same meaning, as do lethal and deadly. 100. (B); Performer and Related Action. A win- ner is someone who triumphs. An advocate is someone who supports someone else. p.47 | Test 2Part A 1D WA 2B 2D 3A 3.E 48 4c 5.C 15.C 6E 16. A LE 7.D &D 18. B 9B 19. A 10.B 20.D p.51 | Test2PartB 21.D 46. B 2.D 47.D 23.B 48.D 24.C 49,4 25.B 50. E 26.D SLE 2A 52. 28. B 53. B 29.8 54. A 30.D 31.8 32. 33.B BAA 35. A 36. B 37.D 38.D 63.5 39.E 64.5 40. E 65. ALA 66. D aE 67.C 43, E 68. A 44.C 69. A 45.5 70. B p.56 | Test 2PartC 71. (©); Characteristic Quality. Sandpaper is characteristically abrasive, or gritty, just as milk is characteristically wet. 72. (O); Degree. To adore isto like to an extreme extent. To wrangle is to disagree to the extent of an argument. 73. (A); Classification. Beard is a type of hair, just as sage is a type of herb. 74, (E); Characteristic Quality. A bee is charac- teristically busy, just as an ant is characteris- tically diligent, or hard-working. 75. (B); Synonym. Cadence and beat have the same meaning, as do melody and tune. 76, (D); Antonym. Calming and upsetting are opposite in meaning, as are tantalizing and repulsive. 77. (B); Synonym. All four words have the meaning of ongoing. 78. (B); Classification. Yellow is classified as a color, just as breakfast is classified as a repast, or meal. 79. (D); Synonym. Common and ordinary have similar meanings. Obtuse, or dense, has a meaning similar to dull. 80. (©); Synonym. Congruent, which means in agreement or corresponding, has a mean- ing similar to harmonious. Precise and exact also have similar meanings. 81, (A); Synonym. Create and invent have the same meaning, Denote, which means signi- fy, has the same meaning as mea when used as a verb. 82. (A); Antonym. Curious and disinterested are opposite in meaning. Animated, which means lively, is opposite in meaning to depressed. 83. (A); Synonym. Elude and escape have simi- lar meanings, as do trap and catch. 84, (E); Synonym. Impartial and fair have the same meaning, as do unbroken and whole. 115Tests Answer Key (continued) Grade 9 85. (D); Degree. Incandescent is similar in meaning to bright, but much stronger, just as gigantic implies greater size than big. 86. (B); Synonym. Incessant, or never-ending, has a meaning similar to constant, Earnest and sincere also have similar meanings. 87. (E); Synonym. Inverse and opposite have similar meanings, as do cautious and careful. (A);Synonym. Jovial and jolly have simi- lar meanings, as do valuable and precious. (B); Antonym. Lax and strict are opposite in meaning, as are gentle and harsh. 8 8 (B); Synonym. Magnetic and fascinating have similar meanings, just as ingenuous, or naive, has a meaning similar to unsophisticated. 91. (A); Antonym. Malicious, or mean, is opposite in meaning to kind. Scarce and abundant are also opposite in meaning 92.(D); Synonym. Objective is similar in ‘meaning to detached. In the same way, obvious and clear have similar meanings. 93. (D); Antonym., Opaque and transparent have opposite meanings, as do common and rare. 94, (E); Characteristic Quality. A panorama, which is a broad vista or view, is charac- teristically wide, just as lace is characteristi- cally delicate (B); Synonym. Portion and part have sim- ilar meanings, as do quota and share (the noun form), 95. 96. (A); Antonym. Problem means the oppo- site of solution. Hindrance, which means obstacle, means the opposite of help. 97. (D); Synonym. Pungent and sharp have similar meanings, as do lively and active. 98. (A); Synonym. Reverent and respectful have similar meanings. Impertinent, which ‘means not showing proper respect, has a meaning similar to rude. 116 99, 100. . (D); Characteristic Quality. A tripod is characteristically three-legged, just as a bicycle is characteristically two-wheeled. (B);Synonym. To be victorious is to be triumphant, ast as to be predominant is to be supreme. p.59 | Test 3 Part A 4c WA 2B 12E BA 13.C 4c 14.83 5A 15.C 6B 16.B 7D 7.D BE 18D 9D 19.C 10. E 20. A p.63 | Test3 PartB 21. 46. B 22.B 47.D 23.A 48. E 24.C 49. D 25.4 50. E 26. B SLA 27.D 52.E 28. E 53,.C 29.D 54. B 30. E 55. D 31. A 56. B 3B2.E 57.C 33. 58. B 34.B 59. D 35.D 60. A 36. B 61.C 37.C 62. B 38. B 63. 39.D 64. 40. A 65.4 4a. 66. B 42. B 67.D 43.4 68. D 44.C 69. D 45. A 70. E {© Houghton Mittin Harcourt Publishing Company(© Houghton Min Harcourt Pubshing Company Tests Answer Key (continued) Grade 9 p.69 | Test 3 PartC 71. (B); Antonym. Ashamed means the oppo- site of proud, just as discreet, or careful, means the opposite of careless. 72. (B); Classification. An asterisk is classified asa symbol, just as a house is classified as a building. 73. (A); Synonym. Clamber and climb have nearly the same meaning, as do scamper and run. 74, (©); Synonym. Comply and obey have the same meaning, as do adjust and adapt. 75. (B); Action and Related Object. Someone might compose a song, just as someone might convey land. 76. (A); Antonym. Contaminate, or pollute, means the opposite of purify. Destroy and build also have opposite meanings. (©);Synonym. Feeling and emotion have similar meanings, as do ideology and belief. 78, (A); Degree. Frenzied, or frantic, is stronger in degree than upset. Ecstatic is stronger in degree than pleased. 79. (D); Synonym. Heroic and brave have similar meanings, as do infamous and scandalous. x 80. (C): Antonym. Hostile means the opposite of friendly, just as haphazard, or disorderly, means the opposite of systematic. 81, (A); Cause and Effect. A vaccination can result in immunity to a disease, just as exer- cise can result in strength. 82. (B); Synonym. Initiative and enterprise have similar meanings, as do calm and tranquility. 83, (A); Performer and Related Action. A thug intimidates a victim, just as a champ cele- brates a victory. 84, (©); Location. A judge works in a jurisdic- tion, just as a salesperson works in a territory. 85. (C); Synonym. To lounge is to lie, just as to promenade is to walk ° 86. (C); Part and Whole. Songs are part of a medley, just as vegetables are part of a salad. 87. (B); Characteristic Quality. A gymnast is characteristically nimble, just as a tiger is characteristically wild 88, (C); Antonym. Occupy and oucate have opposite meanings. Dissuade, or discour- age, is opposite in meaning to encourage. 89, (D); Antonym. Oppose and promote are opposite in meaning. Instigate, or start, means the opposite of halt 90. (E); Synonym. Original and fresh have similar meanings. Ponderous, which ‘means massive, has a meaning similar to bulky. 91. (D); Synonym. Perceptible and noticeable have nearly the same meaning, as do nec- essary and needed. 92, (D); Synonym. Rough and uneven have nearly the same meaning, as do dubious and questionable. 93. (C); Classification. A soft is classified as a type of furnishings, just as a perennial is lssified as a plant. 94, (A); Part and Whole. A statement is part of language, just as an equation is part of ‘mathematics. 95. (D); Classification. A statute is classified as a law, just asa fine is classified as a penalty. 96. (E); Synonym. Stormy and violent have nearly the same meaning, as do drastic and severe. 97. (C); Antonym. Strange and familiar have opposite meanings, as do collective and separate. 98. (B); Action and Related Object. You tran- scribe notes, just as you translate a language. 99. (A); Synonym. Unorganized and disorderly have the same meaning, as do unkempt and untidy. 100, (1D); Action and Related Object. You write a thesis, just as you mail a letter 117