IVS: CHAPTER 4 WORDS: DETERRENT INNOVATION IMPLICATION REVITALIZE INEQUITY SPARSE INFIRMITY SUBJECTIVE INFRINGE SUCCINCT

IVS: CH. 4 - TEN WORDS IN CONTEXT: 1. Deterrent (dĭ-tûr'ənt) - noun As a deterrent to burglars, my father put a sign on our lawn that says, "Beware of pit bull." a. reward b. prevention c. reason 2. Implication (ĭm-plĭ-kā'shən) - noun When the boss said that company profits were down, the implication was that nobody would be getting a raise. a. minor fault b. demand c. something suggested

3. Inequity (ĭn-ĕk'wĭt-ē) - noun Most Americans consider it an inequity that some millionaires pay less in taxes than ordinary citizens do. a. injustice b. physical weakness c. question 4. Infirmity (ĭn-fûr'mə-tē) - noun Rick uses a wheelchair, but he doesn't let his infirmity keep him from traveling. a. relationship b. disability c. secret

5. Infringe (ĭn-frĭnj') - verb When my mother is doing her homework, no one is allowed to infringe on her quiet time. a. interfere with b. protect c. recognize 6. Innovation (ĭn'-ə-vā'shən) - noun When commercial bakers first offered sliced bread, it was considered an exciting innovation. a. something new b. weakness c. imitation

7. Revitalize (rē-vīt'ə-līz') - verb When Dwight is tired after work, he finds a brief nap revitalizes him for an evening out with friends. a. refresh(es) b. amuse(s) c. tire(s) out 8. Sparse (spărs) - adjective Unfortunately, the turnout for the team's first pep rally was sparse. Organizers hope to have better attendance at the next one. a. long b. thin c. crowded

9. Subjective (səb-jĕk'tĭv) - adjective Mary, a highly subjective judge of her son's abilities, feels he's brilliant in every respect. The boy's father, however, has a less emotional view of him. a. one-sided b. boring c. impersonal 10. Succinct (sək-sĭngkt') - adjective Your telegram should be succinct so that you get your message across clearly without paying for more words than necessary. a. wordy b. prejudiced c. brief and clear

IVS: CH. 4 - MATCHING WORDS WITH DEFINITIONS: 1. Injustice; unfairness; an instance of injustice Inequity 2. A new custom, method, or invention; something newly introduced Innovation 3. Based on personal opinions, feelings, and attitudes; not objective Subjective 4. Something that discourages or prevents a certain action Deterrent 5. Expressed clearly in a few words; to the point; concise Succinct 6. To renew the strength and energy of; restore to a vigorous, active condition Revitalize 7. A physical weakness or defect; ailment Infirmity 8. Distributed thinly; not thick or crowded Sparse 9. To intrude or trespass on; to go beyond the limits considered proper Infringe 10. An idea that is communicated indirectly, through a suggestion or hint Implication