Part 9

I await the sanction or the rejection of my proposition. Even keen competition need not induce deception. The author received compliments on his recent fiction. We had the option of joining the expedition but deemed it too hazardous. There is an eager absorption of nutriment by a healthy system. He has an impediment in speech, but his diction is choice. Their merriment implies no deception. He tries an examination on the rudiments of physiology. Obey your conscience despite temptations. Send a petition to the city council against flimsy partitions in buildings.

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terrific aquatic athletic despotic pathetic prolific intrinsic pugilistic democratic aristocratic vehement implement settlement amazement complement ensue beverage exhibition programme agricultural

Add --ic to angel, hero, tone, algebra, botany, drama, mason.

Pugilistic exhibitions were excluded from the athletic programme. The regiment had a full complement of heroic privates. In the newer settlements agricultural implements are necessary. Our government is democratic, not despotic or aristocratic. We viewed with amazement their use of alcoholic beverages and the pathetic scenes that ensued. The naval conflict was vehement, even terrific. The walrus is aquatic in habits. Our prairies give a prolific yield of wheat, whose intrinsic or inherent worth is great. The United States is a republic. A frantic struggle with a lunatic.

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deity agility facility civility sincerity iniquity docility alacrity vicinity dexterity Grecian magician optician politician electrician prescribe displayed negotiate worshipped certificate

Join --ity to intense, absurd, plural, noble, fatal, sincere, docile.

An optician prescribed for my eyes. The politician dwelt on the iniquity of his opponents and his own sincerity. A magician displayed agility and dexterity. Ancient Grecian deities were publicly worshipped by sacrifices. An electrician negotiated for a residence in our vicinity. Civility and sincerity are certificates of refinement. Accepting the challenge with alacrity, he showed his facility in handling weapons. Don't meddle with the gas-meter. Juicy pears are extremely agreeable to the palates of fever patients.

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apprise criticise catechise advertise supervise analyse paralyse enterprise compromise enfranchise gaiety surety sobriety notoriety propriety collapse habitual definition disputant intoxicating

NOTE: Chastise, comprise, demise, despise, devise, disguise, exercise, merchandise, revise, surprise, surmise, also end in ise.

There is no surety that the enterprise will not collapse. He criticised the propriety of using gestures. The deceased was paralysed for years before his demise. To analyse means to resolve into simpler elements. The disputants compromised by agreeing to accept my definition. I apprised the foreigners that they could not vote, as they were not enfranchised. Their disloyalty was a matter of public notoriety. Habitual temperance in using intoxicating liquors is laudable sobriety. Mention the provinces comprised in Canada. Explain the meaning of numerator and denominator.

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baptize utilize realize civilize tantalize patronize authorize familiarize emphasize sympathize addict verdict dedicate contradict predicate assertion missionary justifiable licentious bereavement

Join --ize to equal, brutal, real, central, signal, pauper.

He realizes that the verdict is justifiable. Emphasize the predicate. I am authorized to contradict his assertions. Refrain from tantalizing dumb creatures. Patronize home products. The church was dedicated to divine worship. The heathens were baptized in the presence of many spectators. Previously they were addicted to licentious practices. Missionaries aid in civilizing savage peoples. I sincerely sympathize with you in your bereavement. Familiarize yourself with the means of utilizing waste products.

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gaiety aquatic analyse civility beverage sincerely sanction facility criticise optician paralyse dexterity negotiate magician docility decision vehement recognize conscience intoxicate physiology spectator implement emphasize worshipper competition programme bereavement

The worshippers criticised the spectators for lack of civility. The magician's dexterity was advertised on the programme. The optician vehemently condemns beverages that intoxicate. Recognize the sanction of a sincere conscience. He analyses sentences with facility. The mayor's decision recognized the aquatic exhibition. He negotiated a loan to organize an implement factory. His bereavement has paralysed all gaiety. Elephants are remarkable for their docility. There is keen competition in our physiology class. The missionary emphasized the iniquity of perjury.

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genius radius exodus impetus stimulus gladiolus terminus narcissus apparatus ignoramus siphon graphic epitaph phaeton phantom vision solicitor extraordinary encouragement manufacturing

Use no hyphen in barefaced, greyhound, breastplate, breadstuffs.

The Bible contains a graphic account of the exodus from Egypt. The narcissus and gladiolus are favourite flowers. Describe the difference between a phaeton and a carriage. The epitaph on the solicitor's tomb was composed by a genius, not an ignoramus. The radius of a circle can readily be computed without special apparatus. Encouragement is a great stimulus to exertion. The terminus of the steamboat route is an important site for manufacturing. The weight of the atmosphere causes liquids to flow in a siphon. A phantom is a fancied, not a real, vision. Abundant harvests give an extraordinary impetus to trade.

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perilous covetous timorous frivolous poisonous felicitous disastrous boisterous gluttonous miraculous mileage acreage mortgage equipage disparage republic allowance adventure exaggerate automobile

Add --ous to fibre, nerve, pomp, resin, riot, venom, wonder, zeal.

The acreage under cultivation is exaggerated. He disparages the importance of our felicitous relations with the republic. A gluttonous person is too covetous of dainty victuals. Senators have an ample mileage allowance. To the timorous the adventure appeared perilous. His recovery after swallowing the poisonous draught was miraculous. The automobile is our latest equipage. It may be disastrous to mortgage the residence. Avoid being frivolous or boisterous. Beware the bite of a venomous reptile.

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session evasion version decision collision derision omission dimension dissension digression ninths eighths twelfths thirtieths ninetieths calculate utterance parliament penniless pronunciation

Form words in --sion from confuse, infuse, possess, depress, omit, revise. Add --ths to forty, sixty, eighty, hundred, thousand.

There was an omission of two-eighths from the total. The utterance of a penniless passenger gives a new version of the collision. Dissensions in parliament prolonged the session. How many ninetieths equal eleven-thirtieths? His address contained serious digressions from the main issue. Calculate the dimensions of the rectangle to the twelfth of an inch. The decision to modify pronunciation was greeted with cries of derision. There should be no evasion of duty. How much is two-thirds of one-ninth?

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function quotation exemption redemption completion inflection institution conjunction transaction consumption mosque opaque unique oblique antique renown campaign chameleon congratulate triumphant

Write words in --tion from exert, digest, donate, incline, reject.

The conjunction has no inflection. His collection of antique vases is renowned. The chameleon is unique in some respects. What is the function of the hyphen? The worshippers in the mosque are not Christians. I congratulated the general upon the triumphant completion of his campaign. Explain the difference between vertical and oblique lines. Ground glass is somewhat opaque. A foreign institution secured exemption from taxation. Consumption is often fatal. I cited quotations from English authors. The redemption of the notes was a costly transaction.

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duellist jeweller traveller towelling imperilled chiselled medallist apparelled councillor victualler gentian artesian comedian barbarian Presbyterian decrepit costume extricate scrutinize exhaustible

Note: Words ending in one _l_ double it on adding a vowel suffix.

The comedian is a noted duellist, excelling in the use of the sword. The traveller was apparelled in the native barbarian costume. The councillor advocated artesian wells to give an inexhaustible supply of excellent water. The jeweller chiselled a gentian on the medallist's watch. The licensed victuallers scrutinized the quality of the towelling. A Presbyterian clergyman imperilled his life to extricate the decrepit vagrant. He shovelled the snow away to steer the sleigh easily. People who affect too much politeness rarely effect much real good.

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opaque acreage epitaph twelfths decrepit covetous solicitor oblique phaeton equipage omission mortgage frivolous ninetieths victualler inflection campaign counsellor apparelled apparatus felicitous completion automobile miraculous parliament exhaustible congratulate Presbyterian

There was an omission of the phaeton, automobile, and other equipages from the mortgage. The frivolous solicitor was covetous of being made king's counsellor. The epitaph of the Presbyterian minister is very felicitous. A decrepit victualler was oddly apparelled. The acreage under cereals is a great encouragement. Parliament congratulated the army upon the completion of the campaign. Our prairies appear inexhaustible in fertility. How much is eight-twelfths of seven-ninetieths? A miraculous rescue.

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labor valor dolor arbor fervor succor rancor glamor splendor demeanor honorary valorous dolorous humorist clamorous cypress corporal sycamore appreciate accomplish

NOTE: Instead of the final _or_ in many noun forms _our_ is recognized as a variant. The _u_ in the latter form is invariably dropped when the suffix _ous_ is added.

The mien of the humorist when off the stage is dolorous. The corporal's valorous demeanor was highly commended. He was elected honorary president of the federated labor union. The villain's malice and rancor were severely censured. Her beauty and splendor cast a glamor over all. Deeds of valor are accomplished in the joyous fervor of youth. When in danger of drowning he was very clamorous for succor. In my garden is an arbor sheltered by cypress and sycamore trees. Filled with dolor at the prospect of death. I appreciate Arbor Day.

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duteous piteous aqueous gaseous bounteous righteous plenteous nauseous courteous erroneous typify mystify rectify beautify sanctify illuminate almsgiving manuscript compassionate circumstantial

Add --ify to class, pure, false, glory, ample, intense, just, diverse.

Steam is aqueous vapor. He was very courteous when requested to rectify the erroneous statement. Castor-oil typifies a nauseous draught. Bounteous almsgiving and righteous behavior beautified his life. Gaseous products from coal illuminate our houses. A plenteous peach yield. The circumstantial evidence merely mystified the jurors. Her piteous appeal fell on compassionate ears. A duteous daughter sanctifies a home. He was accused of falsifying the manuscript. A pair of moccasins. He related an anecdote of a penniless acquaintance of ours.

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dubious hilarious obnoxious laborious penurious notorious delirious ingenious luxurious abstemious rarefy liquefy putrefy stupefy rascality corduroy telephone vagabond phonograph temperature

Join --ous to injury, envy, mystery, vary, victory, study.

When delirious his temperature was so high as to cause anxiety. He seemed dubious of victory. When he won there was hilarious rejoicing. Heat liquefies metals. Using tobacco tends to stupefy a youth. He is not luxurious, but rather penurious, in his tastes. Obnoxious weeds should be ruthlessly destroyed. Instances of long life are chiefly among the abstemious. Putrefied meat is poisonous. The vagabond was notorious for his rascality. Edison is a type of the laborious and ingenious inventor. To him we owe the phonograph. The telephone was invented by a Canadian, Dr. Bell. The air is rarefied as one ascends. Corduroy trousers.

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cavalier fusilier grenadier brigadier chevalier gaselier chandelier electrolier financier chiffonier geranium aquarium gymnasium harmonium nasturtium resolute originally inadequate discordant establishment

NOTE: No capital is needed in such phrases as, morocco leather, plaster of paris, french polish, prussian blue, turkey red, etc.

Originally soldiers were described by the particular weapon used; as, grenadier, fusilier, bombardier. The chandelier is the most ancient, next the gaselier, and now the electrolier. The financier encouraged the establishment of a gymnasium. Place a bouquet of geraniums and nasturtiums on the chiffonier. The brigadier was resolute in exacting obedience. Our school aquarium is inadequate. The church harmonium is woefully discordant. Cavaliers or chevaliers were armed horsemen.

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mutineer domineer gazetteer buccaneer scrutineer athlete compete secrete complete concrete secede accede concede precede stampede cupola asthma militia naphtha orchestra

NOTE: Agreed, exceed, indeed, proceed, succeed.

The mutineers seized the ship and started as buccaneers. He proceeded to complete the cupola. The athlete conceded the advantage to his rival. He graciously acceded to my request. Some dissatisfied members seceded from the orchestra. A wooden pavement preceded the concrete one. The scrutineer succeeded in preventing our secreting the ballots. The militia domineered over the citizens. Purchase a naphtha launch. Fire caused the tethered horses to stampede. We did not compete for publishing the gazetteer. Asthma is frequently fatal.

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accede militia piteous asthma cypress concrete succor gaselier naphtha adequate sanctify splendor ingenious rascality putrefy telephone sycamore plenteous aquarium humorous orchestra financier geranium preceding nauseous obnoxious demeanor manuscript

The militia proceeded to succor the cavalry. The financier's demeanor was obnoxious to the orchestra. Sycamore trees are plenteous, but cypresses are scarce. The orchestra played humorous pieces at the aquarium. Concrete the cellar. It was piteous to witness the asthma patients. Telephone for an adequate supply of naphtha. A piece of ingenious rascality. In the preceding year the queen acceded to the request of her subjects. Putrefying vegetables are dangerous. A manuscript shows a gaselier.

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judicious capacious malicious audacious sagacious veracity ferocity vivacity scarcity capacity adhere sincere austere cashmere hemisphere reticule renegade adherence characterize archipelagos

Change ferocity, vivacity, capacity, sagacity, veracity to forms in --ous. Make nouns in --ity from atrocious, capacious, sagacious.

The sagacious collie exhibits no ferocity. The audacious renegade adhered to his malicious fiction. Though austere in features he has great vivacity in manner. A sincere, judicious adherence to right principles characterized the governor. I am conscious of the scarcity of men with eminent business capacity. Veracity signifies strict regard for truth. Genuine cashmere shawls come from Asia. There are few archipelagos in our hemisphere. A foreign guide carried a bowie knife in a capacious reticule.

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fictitious vexatious ambitious infectious expeditious curiosity inferiority generosity university immensity opium asylum gypsum quorum museum committee inordinate overwhelm magnificent acknowledge

Make noun forms of words in --ious, and adj. forms of those in --ity.

The university possesses a magnificent museum. Infectious diseases are readily spread. Hire an expeditious conveyance. Be cautious to abstain from opium. The patients at the asylum gave fictitious names. Gypsum frequently contains the fossil remains of extinct animals. Owing to the lack of a quorum the committee transacted no business. Inordinate curiosity is often vexatious to others. Though almost overwhelmed by adversity they manifested princely generosity. The immensity of the British empire is now fully acknowledged. He is ambitious to control the woollen industry.

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secrecy privacy delicacy clemency obstinacy cordial congenial parochial centennial testimonial beacon matron venison environs oblivion beguile revenue heighten ceremony complexion

Write sec. person sing. of pray, prayed, bless, hate, ruled; _e.g._, burnest.

The delicacy of the matron's complexion is very noticeable. The city's environs have asphalt avenues. The emperor is renowned for clemency. The centennial ceremonies rescued many quaint customs from oblivion. The rector maintained secrecy as to his parochial revenues. Congenial companions beguiled a tedious voyage. Obstinacy merely heightened the culprit's guilt. The princess is most cordial towards friends in the privacy of her home. Beacon lights are essential to the safety of sailors. I won a testimonial for good behavior. Savory venison is digestible.

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accurate duplicate intricate elaborate collegiate initiate fascinate anticipate expectorate emancipate indicative nominative transitive subjunctive comparative obscene crescent sciatica ascertain condescend

Write verb forms like prayeth, from love, mourn, fear, see, reign.

I ascertained that the principal of the Collegiate Institute anticipates a big attendance. The crescent moon is the Turkish symbol. His scheme is too elaborate and intricate. I sent a receipt in duplicate. He distinguishes accurately between the indicative and the subjunctive mood. The empress condescended to occupy a comparatively mean cottage. Serpents are said to fascinate and stupefy their prey. England emancipated negro slaves about 1808. Refrain from obscene language. A skilful doctor relieved my sciatica. Avoid coughing and expectorating phlegm on the street.

REVIEW OF THE DIFFICULT WORDS.

abscess absorption abstemious acceptable acknowledge acquaintance acquittal adherence adjacent admissible adversary affidavit agriculture amazement ambitious analyse anecdote aniline annoyance anticipate apologize apothecary apparel appliance appreciate aquarium archipelago aristocratic arrogance artesian artifice artillery ascertain asphalt asthma asylum athlete audacious austere authorize automobile auxiliary baptize barbarian battalion beneficial benevolent bereavement beverage bivouac boisterous bouquet bounteous brigadier buccaneer campaign cannibal capacity cashmere cataract catarrh cauliflower cavalier cemetery centennial cereals ceremony chandelier changeable characterize chorister citadel civilian clamorous clemency collegiate colliery comedian commercial committee commiserate comparative compassionate competition complete complement complexion compliments compulsory concede conceit concrete confectionery congenial congratulate conscience consonant conspiracy consumption conveyance cordial corduroy cornice coroner corridor costume councillor counsellor counterfeit courteous covetous crescent criticise curriculum cursory cypress damageable deception decision decrepit deference delicacy delirious demeanor descendants despicable dexterous diameter dilatory diligence disparage dissension divisible docility doctrine dromedary duplicate duteous dynamite economical electrician eligible eloquence emancipate embarrass emphasize enfranchise encouragement epitaph equipage erroneous especially estuary exaggerate excellence exclamatory executor exemption exhaustible expedition extinct extraordinary facility familiarize fascinate fanatical feasible felicity ferocious fiction financier frivolous function gaselier gentian gluttonous gorgeous government Grecian gymnasium hazardous heinous hemisphere humorist identical idolatrous imbecile immigrant impassable impediment imperilling implement impostor inadequate incessant incisor indolence infectious integer interrogative intoxicant intricate inveigle judicious license lieutenant liquefy luxuriant machinist magician magnificent malicious manuscript marriageable merciless merriment mimicking miraculous moccasin mortgage museum naphtha nasturtium nauseous negotiate ninetieths nominative nutriment obituary obligatory obnoxious obscene offensive officious omission optician opponent orchestra original overwhelm palatable paralyse parliament parochial peaceable penurious periodical permanent phaeton phonograph phosphorus physical physiology picnicker piteous plaintiff plausible plenteous pleurisy politician preceding predicate Presbyterian pretence privacy programme projectile promissory pronunciation provincial putrefy raiment rancor rascality receipt recurrence recommend redemption renewal renowned reprieve rescuing resolute reticent reticule revenue righteous roguery sagacious saleable sanction sanctuary sanguine savory scarcity sciatica scrutinize seceded secrecy secrete secretary serviceable shrubbery signature sincerely sobriety solicitor solstice spectator splendor stampede stationary stationer stimulus suffice supersede supervise surfeit sycamore sympathize tantalize telephone temperament temptation testimonial timorous tragical transaction treachery triumphant typify utilize utterance variance vehement venison veracity vexatious vicinity victualler vivacity wearisome woollen worshipper

SMALL DIFFICULT WORDS.