Wordly Wise Book 9 Lesson 16

16A 1. Correct 2. A truism is a truth known so well it is almost unnecessary to say it. 3. To default on something is to fail to pay what or when one should. 4. To contravene is to act against. 5. Correct 6. Correct 7. Correct 8. An eminent poet is one who stands above others in worth, rank, or fame. 9. Correct 10. An exponent of universal health is one who makes it popular. 11. Correct 12. A spry person is one who is lively. 13. Correct 14. Chagrin is a feeling of embarrassment or annoyance caused by failing or being disappointed. 15. Correct 16B 1. B Defaulting, C Default 2. A Exponent, B Exponent 3. A Belated, B Belated 4. A Doldrums, B Doldrums, 5. A Eminence, B Eminent, Eminent 6. A, - Contravene, B Contravene 7. B Emblazoned, C Emblazoned 8. A Spry, B Spry 16C 1. Contravene To act against or counter. 2. Antecede To come before 3. Nova Stars that start to become brighter/new

4. Benefactor Someone who sponsors something else 5. Credible Believable 6. Magnanimous Very generous/FORGIVING 7. Tangible Perceptible by touch 8. Martyr Someone who is willing to die for his or her cause, i.e. terrorist! 9. ? 10. Gregarious Very social 16D 1. None 2. B 3. A 4. A, B, C 5. B, C 6. A, B, C 7. A, C 8. A, B 9. C 10. B, C

16E 1. They have their shirts emblazoned. 2. It takes great strength to break the pain barrier 3. He won by default 4. Womens entry was belated until 1972. 5. He was an exponent into bringing it into the U.S. 6. The king and queen! 7. Spry 8. His or her goal would be only to finish. 9. It not only requires physical endurance but also courage and endurance. 10. From lack of body fluids and exhaustion.