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Classics 21201 English Words from Classical Origins
Pretest for Test 3 (Chs. 10-16)

Part I: WORD DISSECTION. Write the English meaning of the word parts (check for prefix and base); then choose the best definition and place its letter in the blank.
_____ 1. FACILITY _____________ + ility
. attractive b. ease of use c. capable d. effective
_____ 2. EFFUSIVE ___________ + ______________ + ive
. unrestrained b. sweaty c. efficacious d. joyful
_____ 3. AMITY ______________ + ity
. romantic love b. happiness c. peaceful relations d. helpfulness
_____ 4. RAPACIOUS ________________ + acious
a. greedy, vicious b. tending to rape c. untamed d. able to hold much
_____ 5. OBSEQUIOUS _____________ + _______________ + ious
a. overly eager to please b. trailing after c. implying something indecent d. unpleasant
_____ 6. PERORATION ____________ + ______________ + ation
. a long, tedious speech b. the end of a speech c. speaking through a crowd d. a prayer
_____ 7. DISCRETE _____________ + ______________
a. cautious, scrupulous b. growing apart c. confused d. individual
_____ 8. OBDURATE _____________ + _______________ + ate
. lasting a long time b. difficult to do c. miserable d. stubborn
_____ 9. ASTRINGENT _____________ + _______________ + ent
. causing tissues to constrict b. arranging in order c. in strands
d. bitterly selfish
_____ 10. APPROBATION _____________ + _______________ + ation
. accusation b. a trial period when one shows redemption c. approval
d. aptitude
_____ 10. ADMONISH _____________ + _______________ + ish
. get rid of b. to warn/scold mildly c. give approval d. retiligate

Part II: Using the clues provided, PRINT the correct word in the blank.
1. ___________________ : "in" + "cut"; penetrating, getting to the point -- Both reporters are excellent, but Lois Lane asks more **** questions than Clark Kent does.

2. ___________________ : "down" + "drag"; to take something desirable from -- Greasy hair tends to **** from a pleasing personal appearance.

3. ___________________ : "make, do"; subgroups, sides or cliques within a larger association -- Within that organization there are several warring ****.

4. ___________________ : "out" + "twist"; to get money by threats -- The gang tried to **** money from the shopkeeper.

5. ___________________ : "to, toward" + "separate, distinguish"; to discover by investigation -- I tried to **** your whereabouts after the tornado.

6. ___________________ : "back, again" + "birth"; a revival, rebirth -- With the addition of several new businesses, downtown Kent is undergoing a ****.

7. ___________________ : "believe"; reliable, convincing -- It was difficult to make a judgement because the testimony of both sides seemed ****.

8. ___________________ : "not" + "apart, in different directions" + "put, place"; slightly ill, or unwilling -- Feeling unable to attend, he sent a note saying he was ****.

9. ___________________ : "both, around" + "go"; atmosphere, surrounding environment -- The **** of the restaurant was pleasant, with soft music low lights, and little sound from the kitchen.

10. ___________________ : "seize"; to seize one's attention or affections -- The film "E.T." **** audiences everywhere.

11. ___________________ : "to toward" + "grow"; growth by gradual addition -- The constant **** of proteins can make your contact lenses cloudy.

12. ___________________ : "sharp, bitter"; sharp to taste or smell -- When ammonia was spilled in the basement, a/an **** odor was produced.

13. ___________________ : "aside, away" + "go"; stirring up rebellion against the government -- The King suspected him of **** and ordered that he be thrown into the dungeon.

14. ___________________ : "to, toward" + "make, do"; to move, influence -- The flooding in that area will **** real estate prices.

15. ___________________ : "out" + "read, choose"; qualified, worthy of choice -- First you must find out if you are **** to enter the contest.