lame N Date “A Problem” by Anton Chekhov “Luck” by Mark Twain Build Vocabulary Spelling Strategy Words that end in silent e drop the e before adding a suffix begin- ning with @ vowel. For example, the silent e in the word sublime is dropped when the suffix -ityis added to form the Word Bank word sublimity § 2 a Using the Root -ver- The Word Bank word veracity, which means “truthfulness” or “honesty,” contains the root -ver,, which comes from the Latin adjective verax, meaning “speaking the truth” or “truthful.” A. Directions: Determine the meaning of the italicized word in each sentence by using context clues and what you know about the Latin root -ver-. Write your definition on the line below. 1, Meeting a veracious individual can be a refreshing and reaffirming experience. 2. The judge asked the witness to verify her statement. 3. Verification of Chekhov's declining health could be seen in his exhausted appearance. \L Using the Word Bank B. Dmecrions: In the blank, write the letter of the definition next to the word it defines. . the expression on a person's face 1 zenith a __ 2. countenance _b. without slyness or cunning; frank 3. veracity c, a noble or exalted state 4. guileless 4. having to do with rheumatism ____ 5. prodigious . the highest point __ 6. sublimity f. truthfulness; honesty — 7. tacitum g. a small entrance hall or room ___ 8. rheumatic h, enormous —— 9. vestibule i. silent Using Antonyms ©. Directions: In the blank, write the letter of the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the Word Bank word. 1. prodigious 2. veracity —— 3. guileless a, petite a, sublimity a. innocent @ b, noticeable b, dishonesty b, frank c. elaborate c. silence c. truthful d. cunning d. sly d, enormous © Prentice-Hall, Inc. AProblem/Luck 149 = iliac