Lesson 21

Question 1

partisan (adj)

SYN biased

Answer 1

• the partisan political infighting caused congress’s influence to decline.
• his views reflected his partisan bias.

Question 2

phenomena (n)
SYN events
(adv) phenomenally
(adj) phenomenal

Answer 2

(historical phenomena-rare)

• rain showers are almost unknown phenomena in the Atacama desert of the Chile.
• the musician’s phenomenal performance was applauded by the critics.

Question 3

philanthropic (adj)
SYN humanitarian
(n) philanthropy, philanthropist

Answer 3

(philanthropic aids)

• the philanthropic work of the foundation benefits all sectors of society.
• his philanthropy is recognized around the world.

Question 4

placid (adj)
SYN calm
(adv) placidly

Answer 4

(placid village-lake)

• the placid nature of her personality made her easy to work with.
• the waves moved placidly toward shore.

Question 5

plentiful (adj)
SYN abundant
(adv) plentifully
(n) plenty

Answer 5

• examples of miro’s are plentiful.

* a balanced diet normally provides plenty of the necessary vitamins.

Question 6

scenic (adj)
SYN picturesque
(adv) scenically
(n) scenery , scene

Answer 6

(scenic route)

• the scenic route to the summit is much more interesting than the fastest route.
• the scenery in rural Japan is impressive.

Question 7

sheltered (adj)
SYN protected
(n) shelter

Answer 7

• she has led a sheltered life, her parents having done everything for her.
• everyone looked for shelter from the blazing sun.

Question 8

outburst (n)

SYN

Answer 8

• the joke caused an outburst of laughter from the audience.
• there was an outburst of complaints from the students when the teacher moved the test to Monday.