The sentence in this exercise contains an italicized word beginning with one of the three prefixes. When appropriate, the root word and its meaning are given in parentheses after the sentence. Step 1: Taking the context into consideration, write your own definition of the word. Step 2: Write the dictionary definition of the word. Choose the definition that fits the way in which the word is used in the sentence. Step 3: Write a sentence of your own in which you use the word correctly.

Opposing the concept of a strong central government, the candidate described herself as ultraconservative.

YOUR DEFINITION __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

DICTIONARY DEFINITION __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

SENTENCE __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The below statement corresponds to a numbered sentence in the passage. It contains a blank and is followed by four answer choices. Decide which choice fits best in the blank. The word or phrase that you choose must express roughly the same meaning as the italicized word in the passage. Write the letter of your choice on the answer line.

The Romans believed that the jester, with his abusive $\underline{?}$ , would absorb ill luck from those he abused. ________________ (buffoonery)

a. nastiness b. curses c. joking d. rivals

The sentence in this exercise contains an italicized word beginning with one of the three prefixes. When appropriate, the root word and its meaning are given in parentheses after the sentence. Step 1: Taking the context into consideration, write your own definition of the word. Step 2: Write the dictionary definition of the word. Choose the definition that fits the way in which the word is used in the sentence. Step 3: Write a sentence of your own in which you use the word correctly.

Great Uncle Fred jokingly refers to himself as superannuated. (Latin root word: annus, "year")

YOUR DEFINITION __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

DICTIONARY DEFINITION __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

SENTENCE __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Decide which form of the vocabulary word in parentheses best completes the sentence. The form given may be correct. Write your answer on the answer line.

Several publications are devoted solely to $\underline{?}$ contemporary ideas and situations. (lampoon) _______________________

Titanium occurs in the magnetic mineral ilmenite ($FeTiO_3$) , which is often found mixed with sand . The ilmen ite can be separated from the sand with magnets. The titanium can then be extracted from the ilmenite by the following set of reactions: $FeTiO_3(s) + 3 Cl_2(g) + 3C(s) \longrightarrow 3 CO(g) + FeCl_2(s) + TiCl_4(g)$ $TiCl_4(g) + 2 Mg(s) \longrightarrow 2 MgCl_2(l) + Ti(s)$ Suppose that an ilmenite-sand mixture contains 22.8% ilmenite by mass and that the first reaction is carried out with a 90.8% yield. If the second reaction is carried out with an 85.9% yield, what mass of titanium can be obtained from 1.00 kg of the ilmenite-sand mixture?

The following statement contains an italicized vocabulary word. Decide whether the sentence is true or false, and write True or False on the answer line.

Levity is a lack of proper seriousness for the occasion. _____________________

Decide which vocabulary word or related form best expresses the meaning of the italicized word or phrase in the sentence. On the answer line, write the letter of the correct choice.

English literature of-the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries contains humorous attacks on people that would be considered libelous today.

a. lampoons b. buffoons c. farces d. regalements

On the answer line, write the word from the vocabulary list that fits each definition.

Of, relating to, or characterized by a sarcastic, mocking, or witty attack on human vice or folly, sometimes with the intent to bring about improvement ___________________

Decide which vocabulary word or related form best expresses the meaning of the italicized word or phrase in the sentence. On the answer line, write the letter of the correct choice.

Solana offered several inadequate excuses that were clearly meant in jest.

a. satirical b. ironic c. jocular d. farcical

On the answer line, write the word from the vocabulary list that fits each definition.

Given to or characterized by joking; fun-loving; meant in jest ___________________

Decide which form of the vocabulary word in parentheses best completes the sentence. The form given may be correct. Write your answer on the answer line.

Rachel discovered that young campers respond well to criticism when it is delivered $\underline{?}$ . (jocular) _______________________

The sentence in this exercise contains an italicized word beginning with one of the three prefixes. When appropriate, the root word and its meaning are given in parentheses after the sentence. Step 1: Taking the context into consideration, write your own definition of the word. Step 2: Write the dictionary definition of the word. Choose the definition that fits the way in which the word is used in the sentence. Step 3: Write a sentence of your own in which you use the word correctly.

That some people have extrasensory perception seems to be borne out by scientific studies.

YOUR DEFINITION __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

DICTIONARY DEFINITION __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

SENTENCE __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The following statement contains an italicized vocabulary word. Decide whether the sentence is true or false, and write True or False on the answer line.

Farce is serious drama with a humorous moral. _____________________

The below statement corresponds to a numbered sentence in the passage. It contains a blank and is followed by four answer choices. Decide which choice fits best in the blank. The word or phrase that you choose must express roughly the same meaning as the italicized word in the passage. Write the letter of your choice on the answer line.

These jesters were kept as much for good luck as for $\underline{?}$. ________________ (galement)

a. entertainment b. advice c. wisdom d. prestige