Kap 8

Question 1

metonym

Answer 1

a word used as another term for something it relates to.

Owing to its prominent and distinctive presence in the Declaration of Independence, John Hancock’s name has become metonym for one’s signature.

Question 2

opprobrious

Answer 2

ignominious; disgraceful; dishonorable

The intractability (stubbornness) of the team’s general manager was opprobrious/ignominious to many in the organization; it impeded the process of building a quality franchise.

Question 3

ignominious

Answer 3

opprobrious; disgraceful; dishonorable

The intractability (stubbornness) of the team’s general manager was opprobrious/ignominious to many in the organization; it impeded the process of building a quality franchise.

Question 4

arresting

Answer 4

attracting attention

Though there was nothing particularly arresting/intriguing about Melvin, he was capable of not only holding an audience’s attention but also engaging his listeners’ interest in the topic.

Question 5

intriguing

Answer 5

exciting great interest

Though there was nothing particularly arresting/intriguing about Melvin, he was capable of not only holding an audience’s attention but also engaging his listeners’ interest in the topic.

Question 6

condign

Answer 6

fitting; well-deserved; meet

The prison sentence was condign/meet in the eyes of the jury, perfectly justified by the seriousness of the crime. The appeals court, however, felt differently, deeming it excessive.

Question 7

meet

Answer 7

fitting; well-deserved; condign

The prison sentence was condign/meet in the eyes of the jury, perfectly justified by the seriousness of the crime. The appeals court, however, felt differently, deeming it excessive.