Sadlier Vocabulary Workshop® Achieve Grade 12 / Level H Aligned to the

Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE): English Language Arts (ELA) for Grades 11–12

GRADE 12+ / LEVEL H

KEY ALIGNED CONTENT

LANGUAGE L
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
ELAGSE11‐12L4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple‐meaning words and phrases based on
grades 11‐12 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word’s position or function in a
sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.

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Vocabulary in Context: Overview, p. 7 In the Vocabulary in Context overview notes, students review
Example [Level H, p. 7] the importance of studying a word’s context to find clues to its
meaning. These clues might be in the immediate or adjoining
A contrast clue consists of an antonym for or a phrase that means
sentence or phrase in which the word appears; in the topic or
the opposite of the missing word. For example:
subject matter of the passage; or in the physical features—such
“My view of the situation may be far too rosy,” I admitted. “On as photographs, illustrations, charts, graphs, captions, and
the other hand, yours may be a bit (optimistic, bleak).” headings—of a page itself.
In this sentence, rosy is an antonym of the missing word, bleak. There are three types of context clues emphasized at this level of
This is confirmed by the presence of the phrase on the other hand, the program: a restatement clue, a contrast clue, and an
which indicates that the answer must be the opposite of rosy. inference clue.
Reading Passages: Unit 1 "Fascinating Rhythm: The Life of Beginning with an engaging nonfiction passage to introduce unit
George Gershwin" (Biographical Sketch), pp. 12–13; Unit 2 words, every unit in the Student Edition provides multiple
"The Code‐breakers of Bletchley Park" (Historical exposures to new vocabulary. These passages are the starting
Nonfiction), pp. 24–25; Unit 3 "Charles Ponzi and His points for discussions of word meanings and semantic
Scheme" (Informational Essay), pp. 36–37; Unit 4 "Putting relationships.
Social Media in Perspective" (Speech), pp. 56–57; Unit 5 At least 15 of the 20 vocabulary words for each unit are
"The Comics and Cartoons of Winsor McCay" (Informational introduced within the context of a two‐page, multi‐paragraph
Essay), pp. 68–69; Unit 6 "Origins of Anarchism" ( Magazine Reading Passage.
Article), pp. 80–81; Unit 7 "On the Edge" (First‐Person
Narrative), pp. 100–101; Unit 8 "Target This! " (Persuasive As emphasized throughout the program, students use context
clues to determine the meanings of unfamiliar words in each
Essay), pp. 112–113; Unit 9 "Volunteer Profile: Jennifer
Yoder" (Profile), pp. 124–125; Unit 10 "A River of English" passage then apply what they learn throughout the unit and the
(Humorous Essay), pp. 144–145; Unit 11 "Remarks unit review.
Prepared for Delivery Before Congress" (Script for Political
Speech), pp. 156–157; Unit 12 "Matriarchal Society" (
Expository Essay), pp. 168–169; Unit 13 "Time to Clean Up
Space" (Newspaper Editorial), pp. 188–189; Unit 14 "A Gap
Year Makes Sense" (Persuasive Essay), pp. 200–201; Unit 15
"Justice for the Amistad" (Newspaper Article), pp. 212–213
Example [Level H, Unit 4, pp. 56–57]
The obloquies they posted on Internet forums publicized their
leaders’ bilious corruption, helping to spread the word and
rouse the hoi polloi.
Definitions: Unit 1 Set A, pp. 14–15, Unit 1 Set B, pp. 18–19; In each unit, there is a Definitions section for the 10 new words
Unit 2 Set A, pp. 26–27, Unit 2 Set B, pp. 30–31; Unit 3 Set in Set A and for 10 additional words in Set B. Students see the
A, pp. 38–39, Unit 3 Set B, pp. 42–43; Unit 4 Set A, pp. 58– importance of context as they read each illustrative sentence
59, Unit 4 Set B, pp. 62–63; Unit 5 Set A, pp. 70–71, Unit 5 then write the unit word in the blank in order to complete the
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Sadlier Vocabulary Workshop® Achieve Grade 12 / Level H Aligned to the
Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE): English Language Arts (ELA) for Grades 11–12

GRADE 12+ / LEVEL H

LANGUAGE L
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
ELAGSE11‐12L4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple‐meaning words and phrases based on
grades 11‐12 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word’s position or function in a
sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.

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107; Unit 8 Set A, pp. 114–115, Unit 8 Set B, pp. 118–119; sentence. This activity prepares for the student for the more
Unit 9 Set A, pp. 126–127, Unit 9 Set B, pp. 130–131; Unit challenging "complete‐the‐sentence‐using‐context‐clues"
10 Set A, pp. 146–147, Unit 10 Set B, pp. 150–151; Unit 11 exercises in each unit.
Set A, pp. 158–159, Unit 11 Set B, pp. 162–163; Unit 12 Set
A, pp. 170–171, Unit 12 Set B, pp. 174–175; Unit 13 Set A,
pp. 190–191, Unit 13 Set B, pp. 194–195; Unit 14 Set A, pp.
202–203, Unit 14 Set B, pp. 206–207; Unit 15 Set A, pp.
214–215, Unit 15 Set B, pp. 218–219
Example [Level H, Unit 12 Set A, p. 170]
3. charisma (n.) the special personal magnetism that makes an
(kǝ riz’ mǝ) individual exceptionally appealing to other people;
a divinely bestowed gift or power
According to leading pundits, the dynamic
young politician has the _charisma_ of a born
leader.
Using Context: Unit 1 Set A, p. 15, Unit 1 Set B, p. 19; Unit 2 Set There are two Using Context activities for each unit, covering
A, p. 27, Unit 2 Set B, p. 31; Unit 3 Set A, p. 39, Unit 3 Set B, words in Set A and Set B. It is a transitional exercise that has
p. 43; Unit 4 Set A, p. 59, Unit 4 Set B, p. 63; Unit 5 Set A, p. students determine if a vocabulary word makes sense in the
71, Unit 5 Set B, p. 75; Unit 6 Set A, p. 83, Unit 6 Set B, p. context of a sentence. Students practice strategies for using
87; Unit 7 Set A, p. 103, Unit 7 Set B, p. 107; Unit 8 Set A, p. context to determine correct word usage.
115, Unit 8 Set B, p. 119; Unit 9 Set A, p. 127, Unit 9 Set B,
p. 131; Unit 10 Set A, p. 147, Unit 10 Set B, p. 151; Unit 11
Set A, p. 159, Unit 11 Set B, p. 163; Unit 12 Set A, p. 171,
Unit 12 Set B, p. 175; Unit 13 Set A, p. 191, Unit 13 Set B, p.
195; Unit 14 Set A, p. 203, Unit 14 Set B, p. 207; Unit 15 Set
A, p. 215, Unit 15 Set B, p. 219
Example [Level H, Unit 5 Set A, p. 71]
3. It something of a convention in movies and videos to
depict ghosts as recognizable but diaphanous beings.
Choosing the Right Word: Unit 1 Set A, p. 16, Unit 1 Set B, p. The Choosing the Right Word exercises for sets A and B present
20; Unit 2 Set A, p. 28, Unit 2 Set B, p. 32; Unit 3 Set A, p. a pair of words. Students consider figurative, extended, or
40, Unit 3 Set B, p. 44; Unit 4 Set A, p. 60, Unit 4 Set B, p. abstract meanings before selecting the word that best fits the
64; Unit 5 Set A, p. 72, Unit 5 Set B, p. 76; Unit 6 Set A, p. context of the given sentence.
84, Unit 6 Set B, p. 88; Unit 7 Set A, p. 104, Unit 7 Set B, p.
108; Unit 8 Set A, p. 116, Unit 8 Set B, p. 120; Unit 9 Set A,
p. 128, Unit 9 Set B, p. 132; Unit 10 Set A, p. 148, Unit 10
Set B, p. 152; Unit 11 Set A, p. 160, Unit 11 Set B, p. 164;
Unit 12 Set A, p. 172, Unit 12 Set B, p. 176; Unit 13 Set A, p.
192, Unit 13 Set B, p. 196; Unit 14 Set A, p. 204, Unit 14 Set
B, p. 208; Unit 15 Set A, p. 216, Unit 15 Set B, p. 220

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Sadlier Vocabulary Workshop® Achieve Grade 12 / Level H Aligned to the
Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE): English Language Arts (ELA) for Grades 11–12

GRADE 12+ / LEVEL H

LANGUAGE L
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
ELAGSE11‐12L4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple‐meaning words and phrases based on
grades 11‐12 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word’s position or function in a
sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.

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Example [Level H, Unit 11 Set A, p. 160]
4. Very few of the world’s problems can be understood in
terms of a simple (bravado, dichotomy) of right and
wrong.
Completing the Sentence: Unit 1 Set A, p. 17, Unit 1 Set B, p. For Completing the Sentence for Set A and Set B, students rely
21; Unit 2 Set A, p. 29, Unit 2 Set B, p. 33; Unit 3 Set A, p. on embedded context clues to help them choose and write the
41, Unit 3 Set B, p. 45; Unit 4 Set A, p. 61, Unit 4 Set B, p. word that logically and/or figuratively fits into a blank in a given
65; Unit 5 Set A, p. 73, Unit 5 Set B, p. 77; Unit 6 Set A, p. sentence.
85, Unit 6 Set B, p. 89; Unit 7 Set A, p. 105, Unit 7 Set B, p.
109; Unit 8 Set A, p. 117, Unit 8 Set B, p. 121; Unit 9 Set A,
p. 129, Unit 9 Set B, p. 133; Unit 10 Set A, p. 149, Unit 10
Set B, p. 153; Unit 11 Set A, p. 161, Unit 11 Set B, p. 165;
Unit 12 Set A, p. 173, Unit 12 Set B, p. 177; Unit 13 Set A, p.
193, Unit 13 Set B, p. 197; Unit 14 Set A, p. 205, Unit 14 Set
B, p. 209; Unit 15 Set A, p. 217, Unit 15 Set B, p. 221
Example [Level H, Unit 4 Set B, p. 65]
1. The relief we felt when we realized they were safe was so
profound and overwhelming as to be utterly __ineffable_
Synonyms: Unit 1 Sets A & B, p. 22; Unit 2 Sets A & B, p. 34; Drawing 15 words from both sets in each unit, the Synonyms
Unit 3 Sets A & B, p. 46; Unit 4 Sets A & B, p. 66; Unit 5 Sets activity requires students to rely on context clues to help find a
A & B, p. 78; Unit 6 Sets A & B, p. 90; Unit 7 Sets A & B, p. unit word to match each given synonym.
110; Unit 8 Sets A & B, p. 122; Unit 9 Sets A & B, p. 134; In each unit review, the Synonyms exercises feature complete
Unit 10 Sets A & B, p. 154; Unit 11 Sets A & B, p. 166; Unit sentences that reinforce meanings while providing students with
12 Sets A & B, p. 178; Unit 13 Sets A & B, p. 198; Unit 14 examples of usage and context.
Sets A & B, p. 210; Unit 15 Sets A & B, p. 222
Example [Level H, Unit 7 Sets A & B, p. 110]
10. vowed to defeat his adversary
___nemesis _
Synonyms: Review Units 1–3, p. 52; Review Units 4–6, p. 96;
Review Units 7–9, p. 140; Review Units 10–12, p. 184;
Review Units 13–15, p. 228
Example [Level H, Review Units 7–9, p. 140]
1. Now that the underpinning for the new subway line has
been laid out, the actual construction can begin.
___infrastructure _
Antonyms: Unit 1 Sets A & B, p. 22; Unit 2 Sets A & B, p. 34; The Antonyms activity for each unit requires students to use
Unit 3 Sets A & B, p. 46; Unit 4 Sets A & B, p. 66; Unit 5 Sets context clues to help find a unit word to match each given
A & B, p. 78; Unit 6 Sets A & B, p. 90; Unit 7 Sets A & B, p. antonym.
110; Unit 8 Sets A & B, p. 122; Unit 9 Sets A & B, p. 134;
Unit 10 Sets A & B, p. 154; Unit 11 Sets A & B, p. 166; Unit
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Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE): English Language Arts (ELA) for Grades 11–12

GRADE 12+ / LEVEL H

LANGUAGE L
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
ELAGSE11‐12L4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple‐meaning words and phrases based on
grades 11‐12 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word’s position or function in a
sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.

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12 Sets A & B, p. 178; Unit 13 Sets A & B, p. 198; Unit 14

Sets A & B, p. 210; Unit 15 Sets A & B, p. 222
Example [Level H, Unit 12, p. 178]
1. fortifying relationship with her friends and family
___debilitating _
Vocabulary in Context: Unit 1 Sets A & B (Symphonic Poem), p. Located at the end of each unit, the Vocabulary in Context
23; Unit 2 Sets A & B (Cryptography), p. 35; Unit 3 Sets A & reading selection is related in theme to the Reading Passage. It
B (Serge Alexandre “Sasha” Stavisky), p. 47; Unit 4 Sets A & incorporates at least six words, including words not introduced
B (Presenting the News), p. 67; Unit 5 Sets A & B (Charles earlier in the Reading Passage, thereby ensuring that all unit
M. Schulz), p. 79; Unit 6 Sets A & B (Death of President words are presented in context.
William McKinley), p. 91; Unit 7 Sets A & B (Kayaks), p. 111; The questions following the selection require students to use
Unit 8 Sets A & B (RFID), p. 123; Unit 9 Sets A & B (Habitat context to match the correct definition or synonym to the
for Humanity), p. 135; Unit 10 Sets A & B (James Augustus boldface unit word featured in each item.
Henry Murray), p. 155; Unit 11 Sets A & B (Pericles' Funeral
Oration), p. 167; Unit 12 Sets A & B (Women in Ancient
Greece), p. 179; Unit 13 Sets A & B (The Superman
Strategy), p. 199; Unit 14 Sets A & B (The Post‐Graduate
Program), p. 211; Unit 15 Sets A & B (Oliver Wendell
Holmes, Jr.), p. 223
Example [Level H, Unit 3, p. 47]
With his charisma, good looks, and rapacity, things that other
people had to pay for came to Stavisky gratis.
5. What does gratis most likely mean as it is used in paragraph
3?
a. cheap c. free of charge
b. honorably b. out of nowhere
Vocabulary in Context: Informational Text (online*): Unit 1 The Vocabulary in Context: Informational Text reading selection
"Before There Were Movies"; Unit 2 "Noah's Mark"; Unit 3 for each unit is followed by five multiple‐choice questions that
"Patently Dangerous"; Unit 4 "Journalism, Anyone?"; Unit 5 help students review recently studied vocabulary words.
"Rowdy Ball"; Unit 6 "Someone Who Made a Difference"; The questions following the selection require students to use
Unit 7 "A Lifelong Reformer"; Unit 8 "The Great Migration"; context to match the correct definition or synonym to the
Unit 9 "A True Patriot"; Unit 10 "Who Got Here First?"; Unit boldface unit word featured in each item.
11 "The Erie Canal"; Unit 12 "America's Game"; Unit 13
"Canyon of Mysteries"; Unit 14 "Tough Time"; Unit 15
"Genius Rediscovered"
Example [Level H, Unit 7]
Undaunted, Stanton worked tirelessly to get legislation passed
on behalf of women and to imbue all women with the desire for
equal treatment under the law.

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Sadlier Vocabulary Workshop® Achieve Grade 12 / Level H Aligned to the
Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE): English Language Arts (ELA) for Grades 11–12

GRADE 12+ / LEVEL H

LANGUAGE L
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
ELAGSE11‐12L4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple‐meaning words and phrases based on
grades 11‐12 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word’s position or function in a
sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.

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4. The meaning of imbue is

O a. infuse
O b. expunge
O c. paint
O d. see
Vocabulary in Context: Literary Text (online*): Unit 1 Charlotte The Vocabulary in Context: Literary Text pages contain excerpts
Brontë (several works); Unit 2 Edgar Allan Poe (several from classic literature. Each excerpt uses one of the vocabulary
works); Unit 3 Charles Dickens (several works); Unit 4 Henry words from the unit and provides students with exposures to the
Fielding (several works); Unit 5 George Meredith (several vocabulary in the context of authentic literature.
works); Unit 6 Henry David Thoreau ("Walden," "A Week on In addition to providing practice in the sort of vocabulary
the Concord and Merrimack Rivers"); Unit 7 Somerset exercises found on standardized tests, students practice deriving
Maugham (several works); Unit 8 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle meaning from context.
(several works); Unit 9 Wilkie Collins (several works); Unit
10 H.L. Menchken (several works); Unit 11 Mark Twain
(several works); Unit 12 Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley ("The
Last Man" and "Frankenstein"); Unit 13 Nathaniel
Hawthorne ("The Scarlet Letter" and "The House of the
Seven Gables"); Unit 14 Jonathan Swift ("Gulliver's Travels"
and "The Battle of the Books"); Unit 15 Anthony Trollope
(several works)
Example [Level H, Unit 15]
3. “Those lawyers can never understand that there can be
anything of friendly feeling about money. They can’t put
friendly feelings into their unconscionable bills.” (Miss
Mackenzie)
Something unconscionable is

O a. forgettable
O b. mediocre
O c. honorable
O d. unreasonable
Vocabulary for Comprehension: Review Units 1–3: Part 1 Vocabulary for Comprehension, Part 1 provides a passage with
(Early Colleges in America), pp. 48–49; Review Units 1–3: unit words embedded in context. Students answer text‐based
Part 2 (Social Security Act of 1935), pp. 50–51; Review Units questions that require citing evidence from the text to support
4–6: Part 1 (Jorge Luis Borges), pp. 92–93; Review Units 4– their answers.
6: Part 2 (Child Prodigy: Maria Gaëtano Agnesi), pp. 94–95; In addition to providing vocabulary‐in‐context questions
Review Units 7–9: Part 1 (Miguel de Cervantes, from "Don featured in Part 1, some Vocabulary for Comprehension, Part 2
Quixote"), pp. 136–137; Review Units 7–9: Part 2 (Mary W. exercises ask students to compare paired passages, similar to
Shelley, from "The Last Man"), pp. 138–139; Review Units items on the SAT and ACT exams.
10–12: Part 1 (Castles), pp. 180–181; Review Units 10–12:
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Sadlier Vocabulary Workshop® Achieve Grade 12 / Level H Aligned to the
Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE): English Language Arts (ELA) for Grades 11–12

GRADE 12+ / LEVEL H

LANGUAGE L
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
ELAGSE11‐12L4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple‐meaning words and phrases based on
grades 11‐12 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word’s position or function in a
sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.

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Part 2 (Tourism in Iceland), pp. 182–183; Review Units 13–

15: Part 1 (The Seasons), pp. 224–225; Review Units 13–15:
Part 2 (The British Museum), pp. 226–227
Example [Level H, Review Units 1–3, Part 2, pp. 50–51]
Roosevelt was sanguine that certain provisions of this act would
help the United States during the most catastrophic economic
collapse in world history.
2. As it is used in line 4, “sanguine” most nearly means

O a. having a naturally optimistic outlook.

O b. feigning confidence in front of others.
O c. strategizing in difficult situations.
O d. presenting claims without evidence.
Two‐Word Completions: Review Units 1–3, p. 53; Review Units In Two‐Word Completions, students practice with word‐
4–6, p. 97; Review Units 7–9, p. 141; Review Units 10–12, p. omission (cloze) exercises that appear on college entrance
185; Review Units 13–15, p. 229 exams, including the SAT. Students use word knowledge and
Example [Level H, Review Units 1–3, p. 53] context clues to determine which pair of words best completes
the sentence. This also supports reading comprehension.
4. At the park, the small child’s ________ , and yet exuberant,
facial expressions revealed that the boy was intrigued and
thrilled by the playground equipment. He was positively
________ to his mother’s entreaties to climb into his stroller
and return home.
a. quizzical … oblivious c. supine … chimerical
b. iconic … rapacious d. noisome … ribald

Two‐Word Completions: (online*): Cumulative Review I;

Cumulative Review II; Cumulative Review III; Cumulative
Review IV
Final Mastery Test: pp. 232–236
Example [Level H, Final Mastery Test, p. 233]
26. Far from solving the problem, all we’ve done is offer a(n)
______________ of ______________ attempts at a solution.
a. cognate … iconoclastic c. charisma … execrable
b. plethora … abortive d. didactic … de facto

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Sadlier Vocabulary Workshop® Achieve Grade 12 / Level H Aligned to the
Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE): English Language Arts (ELA) for Grades 11–12

GRADE 12+ / LEVEL H

LANGUAGE L
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
ELAGSE11‐12L4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple‐meaning words and phrases based on
grades 11‐12 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word’s position or function in a
sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.

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Word Study: Idioms: Word Study Units 1–3, p. 54; Word Study As part of the Word Study lessons in alternating unit reviews, the
Units 7–9, p. 142; Word Study Units 13–15, p. 230 Choosing the Right Idiom activity helps students practice using
Example [Level H, Word Study Units 7–9, p. 142] context clues to figure out the meaning of figurative expressions.
Read each sentence. Use context clues to figure out the meaning
of each idiom in boldface. Then write the letter of the definition
for the idiom in the sentence.

2. The weekend is over. Tomorrow is Monday, and we go back

to the salt mines.
_i (time to return to something unpleasant, such as work)__
Word Study: Denotation and Connotation: Word Study Units Alternating with the Idioms in the Word Study section that
4–6, p. 98; Word Study Units 10–12, p. 186 follows each unit review, Word Study: Denotation and
Example [Level H, Review Units 4–6, p. 98] Connotation helps students understand the difference between
a word’s literal meaning and informal, implied meanings. They
negative 2. The (obloquy, reproach) endured by the study examples of words with implied meanings—or
journalist caused him to resign. connotations—that have positive, negative, or neutral
implications.
In the Expressing the Connotation exercises, students read each
sentence then consider context clues before selecting one of
two vocabulary words that best expresses the desired
connotation (positive, negative, or neutral).
Word Study: Classical Roots: Word Study Units 1–3 (sem, simil, In Word Study: Classical Roots, students use context clues to
simul—like; together; at the same time), p. 55; Word Study help choose which word based on the featured root best
Units 4–6 (gen—race, kind, class; origin, birth), p. 99; Word completes the sentence.
Study Units 7–9 (mal—bad, ill), p. 143; Word Study Units
10–12 (chron—time), p. 187; Word Study Units 13–15
(temp—time), p. 231
Example [Level H, Word Study Units 10–12, p. 187]
4. an exceptionally accurate clock, watch, or other timepiece
The marine biologist especially values her underwater
__chronometer when she dives.
Choosing the Right Meaning (online*): Cumulative Review I; The second feature of each online Cumulative Review, Choosing
Cumulative Review II; Cumulative Review III; Cumulative the Right Meaning exercises offer a sophisticated challenge for
Review IV students as they analyze subtle differences before selecting the
Example [Level H, Cumulative Review II] one of four closely related words that best fits the context of the
given sentence.
The man whom Edgar Allan Poe appointed his literary executor
proved to be a malicious sycophant whose baseless slanders
gave rise to myths about Poe that have endured to this day.
2. The word sycophant is used to mean

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Sadlier Vocabulary Workshop® Achieve Grade 12 / Level H Aligned to the
Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE): English Language Arts (ELA) for Grades 11–12

GRADE 12+ / LEVEL H

LANGUAGE L
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
ELAGSE11‐12L4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple‐meaning words and phrases based on
grades 11‐12 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word’s position or function in a
sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.

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O a. defamer
O b. toady
O c. flatterer
O d. yes‐man

Final Mastery Test: pp. 232–236 The Final Mastery Test provides practice in using context to
Example [Level H, p. 236] decode and determine the meaning of unfamiliar words
presented in the following sections: Two‐Word Completions,
Choosing the Right Meaning Supplying Words in Context, and Choosing the Right Meaning.
65. The terrible storm was a traumatic event for the entire
community.
The word traumatic most nearly means

a. naughty b. jolting c. ribald d. waggish

LANGUAGE L
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
ELAGSE11‐12L4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple‐meaning words and phrases based on
grades 11‐12 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
Identify and correctly use patterns of word changes that indicate different meanings or parts of speech (e.g.,
conceive, conception, conceivable).

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Student Resources: Word Structure: Greek and Latin Roots In Word Structure: Greek and Latin Roots, students are shown
(online*) how to use their knowledge of the meaning of word parts—
Example [Level H, Unit 1, Student Resources, Word Structure: including prefixes, suffixes, and roots or bases—to help
Greek and Latin Roots] determine the meaning of unfamiliar words in which these word
Adjective Suffix Meaning Sample Words parts appear. The first section in the lesson introduces a variety
‐ able, ‐ible able, capable of believable, incredible of prefixes and suffixes. The second section focuses on Greek
and Roman roots.

Greek Root Meaning Sample Words

‐ dem‐, ‐demo‐ people epidemic, democracy

Latin Root Meaning Sample Words

‐cap‐, ‐capt‐, ‐cept‐, take captive, concept,
‐cip‐, ‐ceive‐ recipient

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Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE): English Language Arts (ELA) for Grades 11–12

GRADE 12+ / LEVEL H

LANGUAGE L
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
ELAGSE11‐12L4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple‐meaning words and phrases based on
grades 11‐12 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
Identify and correctly use patterns of word changes that indicate different meanings or parts of speech (e.g.,
conceive, conception, conceivable).

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Word Study: Classical Roots: Word Study Units 1–3 (sem, simil, In Word Study: Classical Roots, students discover how words
simul—like; together; at the same time), p. 55; Word Study with a pattern of shared Latin or Greek roots and affixes may
Units 4–6 (gen—race, kind, class; origin, birth), p. 99; Word vary in structure while retaining similarities in meaning.
Study Units 7–9 (mal—bad, ill), p. 143; Word Study Units
10–12 (chron—time), p. 187; Word Study Units 13–15
(temp—time), p. 231
Example [Level H, Word Study Units 10–12, p. 187]
4. an exceptionally accurate clock, watch, or other timepiece
The marine biologist especially values her underwater
__chronometer when she dives.
Games and Study Aids: Greek Roots – Matching Challenge and Two online video games, Greek Roots – Matching Challenge and
Latin Roots – Matching Challenge (online*) Latin Roots – Matching Challenge, encourage students to score
points as they identify a Greek and Latin root in unit vocabulary
words that move across the screen during each 30‐second
round. Buzzer, bell, and zap sound effects can be muted.

LANGUAGE L
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
ELAGSE11‐12L4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple‐meaning words and phrases based on
grades 11‐12 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and
digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning, its part of speech, or its
etymology, or its standard usage.
Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning
in context or in a dictionary).

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Vocabulary in Context: p. 7 In the Vocabulary in Context overview notes, students review

Example [Level H, p. 7] the importance of studying a word’s context to find clues to its
meaning. These clues might be in the immediate or adjoining
An inference clue implies but does not directly state the
sentence or phrase in which the word appears; in the topic or
meaning of the missing word or words. For example:
subject matter of the passage; or in the physical features—such
“A treat for all ages,” the review read, “this wonderful novel as photographs, illustrations, charts, graphs, captions, and
combines the __________ of a scholar with the skill and headings—of a page itself.
artistry of an expert __________ .” There are three types of context clues emphasized at this level of
a. ignorance . . . painter c. wealth . . . surgeon
the program: a restatement clue, a contrast clue, and an
inference clue.
b. wisdom . . . beginner d. knowledge . . . storyteller

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GRADE 12+ / LEVEL H

LANGUAGE L
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
ELAGSE11‐12L4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple‐meaning words and phrases based on
grades 11‐12 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and
digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning, its part of speech, or its
etymology, or its standard usage.
Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning
in context or in a dictionary).

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In this sentence, there are several inference clues: (a) the word
scholar suggests knowledge; (b) the words novel, artistry, and
skill suggests the word storyteller. These words are inference
clues because they suggest or imply, but do not directly state,
the missing word or words.
Definitions: Unit 1 Set A, pp. 14–15, Unit 1 Set B, pp. 18–19; The Definitions section at the beginning of each unit serves as a
Unit 2 Set A, pp. 26–27, Unit 2 Set B, pp. 30–31; Unit 3 Set master reference of information for each of the unit words.
A, pp. 38–39, Unit 3 Set B, pp. 42–43; Unit 4 Set A, pp. 58– Presented in two 10‐word sets, each entry in the numbered
59, Unit 4 Set B, pp. 62–63; Unit 5 Set A, pp. 70–71, Unit 5 study list is presented in alphabetical order in a dictionary‐style
Set B, pp. 74–75; Unit 6 Set A, pp. 82–83, Unit 6 Set B, pp. format.
86–87; Unit 7 Set A, pp. 102–103, Unit 7 Set B, pp. 106– Students are instructed to note carefully the spelling,
107; Unit 8 Set A, pp. 114–115, Unit 8 Set B, pp. 118–119; pronunciation, part or parts of speech, and definition for each
Unit 9 Set A, pp. 126–127, Unit 9 Set B, pp. 130–131; Unit new word. There is also an illustrative sentence, plus synonyms
10 Set A, pp. 146–147, Unit 10 Set B, pp. 150–151; Unit 11 and antonyms.
Set A, pp. 158–159, Unit 11 Set B, pp. 162–163; Unit 12 Set
A, pp. 170–171, Unit 12 Set B, pp. 174–175; Unit 13 Set A, For words with multiple meanings, the entry includes the
additional part of speech, definition, and illustrative sentence.
pp. 190–191, Unit 13 Set B, pp. 194–195; Unit 14 Set A, pp.
202–203, Unit 14 Set B, pp. 206–207; Unit 15 Set A, pp.
214–215, Unit 15 Set B, pp. 218–219
Example [Level H, Unit 12 Set A, p. 170]
3. charisma (n.) the special personal magnetism that makes an
(kǝ riz’ mǝ) individual exceptionally appealing to other people;
a divinely bestowed gift or power
According to leading pundits, the dynamic
young politician has the _charisma_ of a born
leader.
Synonyms: Unit 1 Sets A & B, p. 22; Unit 2 Sets A & B, p. 34; For the Synonyms activity in each unit, students are directed to
Unit 3 Sets A & B, p. 46; Unit 4 Sets A & B, p. 66; Unit 5 Sets use a dictionary if necessary.
A & B, p. 78; Unit 6 Sets A & B, p. 90; Unit 7 Sets A & B, p.
110; Unit 8 Sets A & B, p. 122; Unit 9 Sets A & B, p. 134;
Unit 10 Sets A & B, p. 154; Unit 11 Sets A & B, p. 166; Unit
12 Sets A & B, p. 178; Unit 13 Sets A & B, p. 198; Unit 14
Sets A & B, p. 210; Unit 15 Sets A & B, p. 222
Example [Level H, Unit 7 Sets A & B, p. 110]
10. vowed to defeat his adversary
___nemesis _

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Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE): English Language Arts (ELA) for Grades 11–12

GRADE 12+ / LEVEL H

LANGUAGE L
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
ELAGSE11‐12L4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple‐meaning words and phrases based on
grades 11‐12 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and
digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning, its part of speech, or its
etymology, or its standard usage.
Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning
in context or in a dictionary).

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Antonyms: Unit 1 Sets A & B, p. 22; Unit 2 Sets A & B, p. 34; For the Antonyms activity in each unit, students are directed to
Unit 3 Sets A & B, p. 46; Unit 4 Sets A & B, p. 66; Unit 5 Sets use a dictionary as needed.
A & B, p. 78; Unit 6 Sets A & B, p. 90; Unit 7 Sets A & B, p.
110; Unit 8 Sets A & B, p. 122; Unit 9 Sets A & B, p. 134;
Unit 10 Sets A & B, p. 154; Unit 11 Sets A & B, p. 166; Unit
12 Sets A & B, p. 178; Unit 13 Sets A & B, p. 198; Unit 14
Sets A & B, p. 210; Unit 15 Sets A & B, p. 222
Example [Level H, Unit 12, p. 178]
1. fortifying relationship with her friends and family
___debilitating _
Word Study: Classical Roots: Word Study Units 1–3 (sem, simil, For Word Study: Classical Roots, students are directed to use a
simul—like; together; at the same time), p. 55; Word Study print or online dictionary as needed.
Units 4–6 (gen—race, kind, class; origin, birth), p. 99; Word
Study Units 7–9 (mal—bad, ill), p. 143
Example [Level H, Word Study Units 7–9, p. 143]
From the list of words above, choose the one that corresponds
to each of the brief definitions below. Write the word in the
blank space in the illustrative sentence below the definition. Use
an online or print dictionary if necessary.

4. wrongdoing or misconduct in public office

The politician was accused of __malfeasance when
the crooked scheme became public knowledge.

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GRADE 12+ / LEVEL H

LANGUAGE L
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
ELAGSE11‐12L4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple‐meaning words and phrases based on
grades 11‐12 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and
digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning, its part of speech, or its
etymology, or its standard usage.
Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning
in context or in a dictionary).

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Study Aids: iWords Audio Program (online*) The online iWords Audio Program provides a recording of each
Example [Level H, Unit 1, Games and Study Aids: iWords] vocabulary word as a model for correct pronunciation. It also
includes a definition or definitions, part or parts of speech, and
examples of usage for every vocabulary word presented at this
level.
In addition to hearing the pronunciation of each of the 20
vocabulary words for every unit, students can listen to the entire
Reading Passage for every unit. The iWords oral models and
practice are especially helpful to ELL students.

Student Resources: Pronunciation Key—p. 11 & online* The pronunciation is indicated for every basic word in the
Example [Level H, Unit 1, Student Resources: Pronunciation Key] program. Symbols used in the Pronunciation Key are similar to
those used in most recent standard dictionaries. The author has
primarily consulted Webster’s Third New International
Dictionary and The Random House Dictionary of the English
Language (Unabridged). Many English words have multiple
accepted pronunciations. The author has given one
pronunciation when such words occur in this book except when
the pronunciation changes according to the part of speech. For
example, the verb project is pronounced prə jekt’, and the noun
form is pronounced präj’ ekt.

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GRADE 12+ / LEVEL H

LANGUAGE L
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
ELAGSE11‐12L5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word
meanings.
Interpret figures of speech (e.g., hyperbole, paradox) in context and analyze their role in the text.

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Word Study: Idioms: Word Study Units 1–3, p. 54; Word Study As part of the Word Study lessons in each review, students learn
Units 7–9, p. 142; Word Study Units 13–15, p. 230 about figures of speech in the form of idioms.
Example [Level H, Word Study Units 7–9, p. 142] An idiom is an informal expression whose literal meaning does
not help the reader or listener figure out what the expression
Read each sentence. Use context clues to figure out the meaning
means. English is particularly rich in idioms and idiomatic
of each idiom in boldface. Then write the letter of the definition
expressions, such as “raining cats and dogs,” “the apple of my
for the idiom in the sentence.
eye,” and “a dark horse.”
2. The weekend is over. Tomorrow is Monday, and we go back After introductory instruction, students practice Choosing the
to the salt mines. Right Idiom by matching an idiom used in context with its
_i (time to return to something unpleasant, such as work)__ definition (in the adjacent column).

Enriching Your Vocabulary (online*): Cumulative Review I Located in the online Cumulative Reviews, each Enriching Your
(“What’s in a Name”); Cumulative Review II (“Borrowed Vocabulary activity includes a reading passage explaining the
Words”); Cumulative Review III (“Loanwords from Greek”; origin of colorful expressions or figures of speech. After reading
Cumulative Review IV (“The Heritage of Literature”) the introduction, students match each phrase with its definition.
Example [Level H, Cumulative Review I]
In the column on the left are 8 more eponyms. With or without a
dictionary, line up each word to its meaning in the column on
the right.
2. gerrymander
_to divide a region into oddly shaped electoral districts to
give one party unfair advantage during an election _ _ __

LANGUAGE L
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
ELAGSE11‐12L5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word
meanings.
Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations.

SADLIER VOCABULARY WORKSHOP ACHIEVE LEVEL H FEATURE & LOCATION DESCRIPTION

Program Overview: Denotation, Connotation, and Shades of Located in the TE front matter and online, Overview: Denotation
Meaning: Teacher’s Edition, p. T39 & online* and Connotation defines terms used to distinguish between the
Example [Level H, Program Overview: Denotation, Connotation, dictionary meaning of a word and its connotation or tone—that
and Shades of Meaning, online*] is, the emotions or associations it normally arouses in people
using, hearing, or reading it. Included are examples comparing
Word Denotation
the denotation and connotation of three words.
winsome charming
ostentatious overly showy, pretentious

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GRADE 12+ / LEVEL H

LANGUAGE L
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
ELAGSE11‐12L5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word
meanings.
Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations.

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precept rule
Word Connotation
winsome favorable (positive)
ostentatious unfavorable (negative, pejorative)
precept neutral
Choosing the Right Word: Unit 1 Set A, p. 16, Unit 1 Set B, p. The Choosing the Right Word exercises for sets A and B present
20; Unit 2 Set A, p. 28, Unit 2 Set B, p. 32; Unit 3 Set A, p. a pair of words. Students consider figurative, extended, or
40, Unit 3 Set B, p. 44; Unit 4 Set A, p. 60, Unit 4 Set B, p. abstract meanings before selecting the word that best fits the
64; Unit 5 Set A, p. 72, Unit 5 Set B, p. 76; Unit 6 Set A, p. context of the given sentence.
84, Unit 6 Set B, p. 88; Unit 7 Set A, p. 104, Unit 7 Set B, p.
108; Unit 8 Set A, p. 116, Unit 8 Set B, p. 120; Unit 9 Set A,
p. 128, Unit 9 Set B, p. 132; Unit 10 Set A, p. 148, Unit 10
Set B, p. 152; Unit 11 Set A, p. 160, Unit 11 Set B, p. 164;
Unit 12 Set A, p. 172, Unit 12 Set B, p. 176; Unit 13 Set A, p.
192, Unit 13 Set B, p. 196; Unit 14 Set A, p. 204, Unit 14 Set
B, p. 208; Unit 15 Set A, p. 216, Unit 15 Set B, p. 220
Example [Level H, Unit 11 Set A, p. 160]
4. Very few of the world’s problems can be understood in
terms of a simple (bravado, dichotomy) of right and
wrong.
Synonyms: Unit 1 Sets A & B, p. 22; Unit 2 Sets A & B, p. 34; In the Synonyms activity in each unit, students learn about the
Unit 3 Sets A & B, p. 46; Unit 4 Sets A & B, p. 66; Unit 5 Sets relationship of words with similar meanings. After this
A & B, p. 78; Unit 6 Sets A & B, p. 90; Unit 7 Sets A & B, p. preparation, they learn about the nuances or shades of meaning
110; Unit 8 Sets A & B, p. 122; Unit 9 Sets A & B, p. 134; that distinguish synonyms from each other in the Word Study:
Unit 10 Sets A & B, p. 154; Unit 11 Sets A & B, p. 166; Unit Denotation and Connotation lessons provided in the review at
12 Sets A & B, p. 178; Unit 13 Sets A & B, p. 198; Unit 14 the end of every three units.
Sets A & B, p. 210; Unit 15 Sets A & B, p. 222
Example [Level H, Unit 7 Sets A & B, p. 110]
10. vowed to defeat his adversary
___nemesis _
Synonyms: Review Units 1–3, p. 52; Review Units 4–6, p. 96;
Review Units 7–9, p. 140; Review Units 10–12, p. 184;
Review Units 13–15, p. 228
Example [Level H, Review Units 7–9, p. 140]
1. Now that the underpinning for the new subway line has
been laid out, the actual construction can begin.
___infrastructure _

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GRADE 12+ / LEVEL H

LANGUAGE L
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
ELAGSE11‐12L5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word
meanings.
Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations.

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Word Study: Denotation and Connotation: Word Study Units Alternating with the Idioms in the Word Study section that
4–6, p. 98; Word Study Units 10–12, p. 186 follows each unit review, Word Study: Denotation and
Example [Level H, Review Units 4–6, p. 98] Connotation helps students understand the difference between
a word’s literal meaning and informal, implied meanings. They
negative 3. The black and (portentous, ominous) gathering study examples of words with implied meanings—or
storm clouds reflected the darkness our family connotations—with emotional associations that are positive,
faced. negative, or neutral.
In the Expressing the Connotation exercises, students read each
sentence then consider context clues before selecting one of
two vocabulary words that best expresses the desired
connotation (positive, negative, or neutral).

LANGUAGE L
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
ELAGSE11‐12L6 Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain‐specific words and phrases, sufficient for
reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in
gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression..

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Throughout the program Throughout the program students build and use vocabulary
knowledge through a variety of increasingly sophisticated
language arts activities. These activities include gleaning
extended and short reading selections for context clues that
unlock the meaning of unfamiliar words and phrases, as well as
improve comprehension. Students practice regularly selecting
and using the right words in their speaking and writing. Word‐
relationship and word‐building lessons covering synonyms,
antonyms, roots, and shades of meaning likewise help equip
students for independent development of academic and
domain‐specific words and phrases.

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ADDITIONAL ALIGNED CONTENT

READING LITERARY RL
Craft and Structure
ELAGSE11‐12RL4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and
connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple
meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful. (Include Shakespeare as well as other authors.)

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Overview: Vocabulary and Reading: pp. 8–9 & online* Located in the textbook front matter, Vocabulary and Reading
Example [Level H, Program Overview for Students] explains that word knowledge is essential to reading
comprehension, also the importance of being able to use
Vocabulary in Context Questions check your ability to use context clues to figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words
context to identify a word’s meaning. For example: when reading.
 As it is used in paragraph 2, “adherents” most nearly means . . . There are three types of activities or lessons in the program that
Use the word’s context in a passage to select the best answer, combine vocabulary development and reading comprehension:
particularly when the vocabulary word has more than one Reading Passages, Vocabulary in Context, and Vocabulary for
meaning. The answer choices may contain two (or more) correct Comprehension.
meanings of the word in question. Choose the meaning that best Students receive instruction on preparing for the kinds of
fits the context. questions that accompany extended reading selections: Main
Questions About Tone show your understanding of the author’s Idea Questions, Detail Questions, Vocabulary in Context
attitude toward the topic of the passage. To determine the tone, Questions, Inference Questions, Questions About Tone, and
pay attention to the author’s word choice. The author’s attitude Questions About Author's Technique.
may be positive (respectful), negative (scornful), or neutral
(distant). These are typical questions:
 The author’s primary purpose in the passage is to . . .
 Which word best describes the author’s tone?
Vocabulary in Context: Literary Text (online*): Unit 1 Charlotte The Vocabulary in Context: Literary Text activities contain
Brontë (several works); Unit 2 Edgar Allan Poe (several excerpts from classic literature. Each excerpt uses one of the
works); Unit 3 Charles Dickens (several works); Unit 4 Henry vocabulary words from the unit and provides students with
Fielding (several works); Unit 5 George Meredith (several exposures to the vocabulary in the context of authentic
works); Unit 6 Henry David Thoreau ("Walden," "A Week on literature.
the Concord and Merrimack Rivers"); Unit 7 Somerset In addition to providing practice in the sort of vocabulary
Maugham (several works); Unit 8 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle exercises found on standardized tests, students practice deriving
(several works); Unit 9 Wilkie Collins (several works); Unit meaning from context. Furthermore, they are able to glimpse
10 H.L. Menchken (several works); Unit 11 Mark Twain the artistry of great American writers in their careful choice and
(several works); Unit 12 Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley ("The use of words in relation to the elements of story.
Last Man" and "Frankenstein"); Unit 13 Nathaniel
Hawthorne ("The Scarlet Letter" and "The House of the
Seven Gables"); Unit 14 Jonathan Swift ("Gulliver's Travels"
and "The Battle of the Books"); Unit 15 Anthony Trollope
(several works)
Example [Level H, Unit 15]
3. “Those lawyers can never understand that there can be
anything of friendly feeling about money. They can’t put
friendly feelings into their unconscionable bills.” (Miss
Mackenzie)
Something unconscionable is

O a. forgettable

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GRADE 12+ / LEVEL H

READING LITERARY RL
Craft and Structure
ELAGSE11‐12RL4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and
connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple
meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful. (Include Shakespeare as well as other authors.)

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O b. mediocre
O c. honorable
O d. unreasonable
Vocabulary for Comprehension: Review Units 7–9: Part 1 Reviews begin with a two‐part Vocabulary for Comprehension
(Miguel de Cervantes, from Don Quixote), pp. 136–137; feature designed to furnish students with practice in
Review Units 7–9: Part 2 (Mary W. Shelley, from The Last standardized‐test formats modeled on the reading sections of
Man), pp. 138–139 the SAT® and ACT® exams.
Example [Level H, Review Units 7–9, Part 2, pp. 138–139] Vocabulary for Comprehension Part 1 and Part 2 for Review
My father gave the best promises for amendment, but his social Units 7–9 feature literary selections.
disposition, his craving for the usual diet of admiration, and
more than all, the prudent man’s bête‐noir, gambling, which
fully possessed him, made his good resolutions transient, his
promises vain.
9. As it is used in line 70, “bête‐noir” most nearly means
A) lure.
B) dark pleasure.
C) excitement.
D) nemsis.

READING INFORMATIONAL RI
Craft and Structure
ELAGSE11‐12RI4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative,
connotative, and technical meanings; analyze how an author uses and refines the meaning of a key term or terms over
the course of a text (e.g., how Madison defines faction in Federalist No. 10).

SADLIER VOCABULARY WORKSHOP ACHIEVE LEVEL H FEATURE & LOCATION DESCRIPTION

Overview: Vocabulary and Reading: pp. 8–9 Located in the textbook front matter and the Overview section
Example [Level H, p. 9] online, Vocabulary and Reading explains that vocabulary
knowledge is essential to reading comprehension, also the
Inference Questions ask you to make inferences or draw
importance of being able to use context clues to figure out the
conclusions from the passage. These questions often begin like
meaning of unfamiliar words when reading.
this:
 It can be most reasonably inferred from the information in There are three types of activities or lessons in the program that
the fifth paragraph (lines 53–69) that . . . combine vocabulary development and reading comprehension:
 The passage clearly implies that . . . Reading Passages, Vocabulary in Context, and Vocabulary for
The inferences you make and the conclusions you draw must be Comprehension.
based on the information in the passage. Using the facts you Students receive instruction on preparing for the kinds of
learn from the passage in addition to the knowledge and questions that accompany extended reading selections: Main
reasoning you already have helps you understand what is implied Idea Questions, Detail Questions, Vocabulary‐in‐Context
and reach conclusions that are logical. Questions, Inference Questions, Questions About Tone, and
Questions About Author's Technique.

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Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE): English Language Arts (ELA) for Grades 11–12

GRADE 12+ / LEVEL H

READING INFORMATIONAL RI
Craft and Structure
ELAGSE11‐12RI4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative,
connotative, and technical meanings; analyze how an author uses and refines the meaning of a key term or terms over
the course of a text (e.g., how Madison defines faction in Federalist No. 10).

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They are also given five general strategies to help as they read
the passages and answer the questions.
Reading Passages: Unit 1 "Fascinating Rhythm: The Life of Each of the 15 Reading Passages is a two‐page informational
George Gershwin" (Biographical Sketch), pp. 12–13; Unit 2 text that introduces at least 15 of the 20 unit vocabulary words
"The Code‐breakers of Bletchley Park" (Historical in a natural, multi‐paragraph context. The selections represent a
Nonfiction), pp. 24–25; Unit 3 "Charles Ponzi and His variety of nonfiction genres that students commonly encounter
Scheme" (Informational Essay), pp. 36–37; Unit 4 "Putting at school and in their non‐academic activities.
Social Media in Perspective" (Speech), pp. 56–57; Unit 5 Students read the words in context to activate prior knowledge
"The Comics and Cartoons of Winsor McCay" then draw on context clues to help them determine the meaning
(Informational Essay), pp. 68–69; Unit 6 "Origins of of unfamiliar words.
Anarchism" ( Magazine Article), pp. 80–81; Unit 7 "On the
Edge" (First‐Person Narrative), pp. 100–101; Unit 8 "Target In addition, the Reading Passages provide context clues and
This! " (Persuasive Essay), pp. 112–113; Unit 9 "Volunteer information referenced in other activities in the unit and review,
including Choosing the Right Word and the Writing: Words in
Profile: Jennifer Yoder" (Profile), pp. 124–125; Unit 10 "A
River of English" (Humorous Essay), pp. 144–145; Unit 11 Action writing prompts.
"Remarks Prepared for Delivery Before Congress" (Script
for Political Speech), pp. 156–157; Unit 12 "Matriarchal
Society" ( Expository Essay), pp. 168–169; Unit 13 "Time to
Clean Up Space" (Newspaper Editorial), pp. 188–189; Unit
14 "A Gap Year Makes Sense" (Persuasive Essay), pp. 200–
201; Unit 15 "Justice for the Amistad" (Newspaper Article),
pp. 212–213
Example [Level H, Unit 4, pp. 56–57]
The obloquies they posted on Internet forums publicized their
leaders’ bilious corruption, helping to spread the word and
rouse the hoi polloi.
Vocabulary in Context: Unit 1 Sets A & B (Symphonic Poem), p. Located at the end of each unit, the Vocabulary in Context
23; Unit 2 Sets A & B (Cryptography), p. 35; Unit 3 Sets A & reading selection is related in theme to the Reading Passage. It
B (Serge Alexandre “Sasha” Stavisky), p. 47; Unit 4 Sets A & incorporates at least six words, including words not introduced
B (Presenting the News), p. 67; Unit 5 Sets A & B (Charles earlier in the Reading Passage, thereby ensuring that all unit
M. Schulz), p. 79; Unit 6 Sets A & B (Death of President words are presented in context.
William McKinley), p. 91; Unit 7 Sets A & B (Kayaks), p. 111; The questions following the selection require students to use
Unit 8 Sets A & B (RFID), p. 123; Unit 9 Sets A & B (Habitat context to match the correct definition or synonym to the
for Humanity), p. 135; Unit 10 Sets A & B (James Augustus boldface unit word featured in each item.
Henry Murray), p. 155; Unit 11 Sets A & B (Pericles' Funeral
Oration), p. 167; Unit 12 Sets A & B (Women in Ancient
Greece), p. 179; Unit 13 Sets A & B (The Superman
Strategy), p. 199; Unit 14 Sets A & B (The Post‐Graduate
Program), p. 211; Unit 15 Sets A & B (Oliver Wendell
Holmes, Jr.), p. 223
Example [Level H, Unit 3, p. 47]
With his charisma, good looks, and rapacity, things that other
people had to pay for came to Stavisky gratis.

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Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE): English Language Arts (ELA) for Grades 11–12

GRADE 12+ / LEVEL H

READING INFORMATIONAL RI
Craft and Structure
ELAGSE11‐12RI4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative,
connotative, and technical meanings; analyze how an author uses and refines the meaning of a key term or terms over
the course of a text (e.g., how Madison defines faction in Federalist No. 10).

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5. What does gratis most likely mean as it is used in paragraph

3?
a. cheap c. free of charge
b. honorably b. out of nowhere
Vocabulary in Context: Informational Text (online*): Unit 1 The Vocabulary in Context: Informational Text reading selection
"Before There Were Movies"; Unit 2 "Noah's Mark"; Unit 3 for each unit is followed by five multiple‐choice questions that
"Patently Dangerous"; Unit 4 "Journalism, Anyone?"; Unit 5 help students review recently studied vocabulary words.
"Rowdy Ball"; Unit 6 "Someone Who Made a Difference"; The questions following the selection require students to use
Unit 7 "A Lifelong Reformer"; Unit 8 "The Great Migration"; context to match the correct definition or synonym to the
Unit 9 "A True Patriot"; Unit 10 "Who Got Here First?"; Unit boldface unit word featured in each item.
11 "The Erie Canal"; Unit 12 "America's Game"; Unit 13
"Canyon of Mysteries"; Unit 14 "Tough Time"; Unit 15 Students may reference a pop‐out wordlist at any time.
"Genius Rediscovered"
Example [Level H, Unit 7]
Undaunted, Stanton worked tirelessly to get legislation passed
on behalf of women and to imbue all women with the desire for
equal treatment under the law.
4. The meaning of imbue is
O a. infuse
O b. expunge
O c. paint
O d. see
Vocabulary for Comprehension: Review Units 1–3: Part 1 Reviews begin with a two‐part Vocabulary for Comprehension
(Early Colleges in America), pp. 48–49; Review Units 1–3: feature designed to furnish students with practice in
Part 2 (Social Security Act of 1935), pp. 50–51; Review Units standardized‐test formats modeled on the reading sections of
4–6: Part 1 (Jorge Luis Borges), pp. 92–93; Review Units 4– the SAT® and ACT® exams.
6: Part 2 (Child Prodigy: Maria Gaëtano Agnesi), pp. 94–95; In Vocabulary for Comprehension: Part 1, students are
Review Units 10–12: Part 1 (Castles), pp. 180–181; Review presented with a single nonfiction passage similar to those that
Units 10–12: Part 2 (Tourism in Iceland), pp. 182–183; appear in the SAT® and ACT® exams. Based on their reading of
Review Units 13–15: Part 1 (The Seasons), pp. 224–225; that passage, students must answer questions assessing reading
Review Units 13–15: Part 2 (The British Museum), pp. 226– comprehension and vocabulary skills. These assessment items
227 mirror those found in the SAT® and ACT® exams and require
Example [Level H, Review Units 1–3, Part 2, pp. 50–51] students to refer to the passage, and occasionally to cite text
evidence, in order to answer them.
Roosevelt was sanguine that certain provisions of this act would
help the United States during the most catastrophic economic In Vocabulary for Comprehension: Part 2, students are
collapse in world history. presented with either a single passage or paired passages, two
texts related in subject matter or theme, and asked to answer
2. As it is used in line 4, “sanguine” most nearly means questions about those texts, including questions requiring
O a. having a naturally optimistic outlook. comparative analysis and evaluation. Again, both passages and
O b. feigning confidence in front of others. assessment items are modeled on those that appear in the SAT®
O c. strategizing in difficult situations. and ACT® exams.
O d. presenting claims without evidence.

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Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE): English Language Arts (ELA) for Grades 11–12

GRADE 12+ / LEVEL H

WRITING SL
Text Types and Purposes
ELAGSE11‐12W1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning
and relevant and sufficient evidence.

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Writing: Words in Action: Unit 1 Sets A & B (Opinion), p. 22; The Writing: Words in Action activity in each unit presents a
Unit 2 Sets A & B (Persuasive Essay), p. 34; Unit 6 Sets A & B writing prompt linked to the Reading Passage. The prompt may
(Persuasive Essay), p. 90; Unit 8 Sets A & B (Opinion), p. ask students to interact with their reading and vocabulary in a
122; Unit 9 Sets A & B (Argument), p. 134; Unit 13 Sets A & variety of ways, including expanding on the theme of the
B (Persuasive Essay), p. 198; Unit 14 Sets A & B (Opinion), p. passage, expressing feelings about the subject, and relating the
210; Unit 15 Sets A & B (Opinion), p. 222 passage to personal experience. Students are directed to use
Example [Level H, Unit 1, p. 22] three or more words from the current unit.
George Gershwin had both great talent and great fortune. Is it
fortune or talent that is more consequential in a person’s life?
In a brief essay, support your opinion with specific examples
from your studies, reading (pages 12–13), and experience. Use
three or more words from this Unit.
Timed Essays (online*): Units 1–15 The Timed Essay for each unit includes a theme‐setting
Example [Level H, Unit 5] statement followed by a detailed writing assignment. Students
complete their persuasive essay on the computer, guided by the
Statement: following sets of instructions:
I don’t think there is anything on earth more wonderful than
1. Writing Your Thesis Statement (1‐2 minutes)
those wistful incomplete friendships one makes now and then in
an hour’s talk. You never see the people again, but the lingering 2. Prewriting (3‐4 minutes)
sense of their presence in the world is like the glow of an unseen 3. Writing Your Draft (17‐18 minutes)
city at night. 4. Editing and Revising Your Draft (2‐3 minutes)
John Dos Passos, 1917 The Timed Essay page includes a pop‐out list of unit words for
Assignment: easy reference.
What do you think about Dos Passos’s view of these brief, but
memorable encounters? Plan and write an essay in which you
develop your thoughts in response to it. To begin, write a thesis
statement. Then take notes and use them to write a clear, firm,
full statement of your views. Present your ideas clearly and
persuasively. Support your position with facts and examples
drawn from your reading, studies, experiences, or observations.
Use the following pointers to guide you. You have 25 minutes
total.

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GRADE 12+ / LEVEL H

WRITING SL
Text Types and Purposes
ELAGSE11‐12W2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and
information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

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Writing: Words in Action: Unit 3 Sets A & B (Compare and The Writing: Words in Action activity in each unit presents a
Contrast Essay), p. 46; Unit 4 Sets A & B (Cause and Effect writing prompt linked to the Reading Passage. The prompt may
Essay), p. 66; Unit 5 Sets A & B (Compare and Contrast ask students to interact with their reading and vocabulary in a
Essay), p. 78; Unit 7 Sets A & B (Descriptive Essay), p. 110; variety of ways, including expanding on the theme of the
Unit 11 Sets A & B (Political Statement), p. 166; Unit 12 Sets passage, expressing feelings about the subject, and relating the
A & B (Compare and Contrast Essay), p. 178 passage to personal experience. Students are directed to use
Example [Level H, Unit 4, p. 66] three or more words from the current unit.
Consider the causes and effects of some of the great social and
political revolutions of the twentieth and twenty‐first centuries.
Write an essay that describes some causes of these major
uprisings. Use details from the passage (pages 56–57), personal
experience, and three or more words from this Unit.

LANGUAGE L
Conventions of Standard English
ELAGSE11‐12L2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing.
b. Spell correctly.

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Definitions: Unit 1 Set A, pp. 14–15, Unit 1 Set B, pp. 18–19; The 20 vocabulary words in each unit are organized into two
Unit 2 Set A, pp. 26–27, Unit 2 Set B, pp. 30–31; Unit 3 Set sets: Set A and Set B. For each set, ten words in the numbered
A, pp. 38–39, Unit 3 Set B, pp. 42–43; Unit 4 Set A, pp. 58– study list are presented in a dictionary‐style format. Students are
59, Unit 4 Set B, pp. 62–63; Unit 5 Set A, pp. 70–71, Unit 5 directed to carefully note the correct spelling of each word. They
Set B, pp. 74–75; Unit 6 Set A, pp. 82–83, Unit 6 Set B, pp. practice the correct spelling as they write in the unit word to
86–87; Unit 7 Set A, pp. 102–103, Unit 7 Set B, pp. 106– complete the illustrative sentence.
107; Unit 8 Set A, pp. 114–115, Unit 8 Set B, pp. 118–119;
Unit 9 Set A, pp. 126–127, Unit 9 Set B, pp. 130–131; Unit
10 Set A, pp. 146–147, Unit 10 Set B, pp. 150–151; Unit 11
Set A, pp. 158–159, Unit 11 Set B, pp. 162–163; Unit 12 Set
A, pp. 170–171, Unit 12 Set B, pp. 174–175; Unit 13 Set A,
pp. 190–191, Unit 13 Set B, pp. 194–195; Unit 14 Set A, pp.
202–203, Unit 14 Set B, pp. 206–207; Unit 15 Set A, pp.
214–215, Unit 15 Set B, pp. 218–219
Example [Level H, Unit 1, p. 14]
Note the spelling, pronunciation, part(s) of speech, and
definition(s) of each of the following words. Then write the
appropriate form of the word in the blank spaces in the
illustrative sentence(s) following.

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Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE): English Language Arts (ELA) for Grades 11–12

GRADE 12+ / LEVEL H

LANGUAGE L
Conventions of Standard English
ELAGSE11‐12L2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing.
b. Spell correctly.

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Completing the Sentence: Unit 1 Set A, p. 17, Unit 1 Set B, p. For Completing the Sentence, students write the unit word that
21; Unit 2 Set A, p. 29, Unit 2 Set B, p. 33; Unit 3 Set A, p. best completes each sentence in the exercise, referring back to
41, Unit 3 Set B, p. 45; Unit 4 Set A, p. 61, Unit 4 Set B, p. the Definitions sections as needed for the correct spelling.
65; Unit 5 Set A, p. 73, Unit 5 Set B, p. 77; Unit 6 Set A, p.
85, Unit 6 Set B, p. 89; Unit 7 Set A, p. 105, Unit 7 Set B, p.
109; Unit 8 Set A, p. 117, Unit 8 Set B, p. 121; Unit 9 Set A,
p. 129, Unit 9 Set B, p. 133; Unit 10 Set A, p. 149, Unit 10
Set B, p. 153; Unit 11 Set A, p. 161, Unit 11 Set B, p. 165;
Unit 12 Set A, p. 173, Unit 12 Set B, p. 177; Unit 13 Set A, p.
193, Unit 13 Set B, p. 197; Unit 14 Set A, p. 205, Unit 14 Set
B, p. 209; Unit 15 Set A, p. 217, Unit 15 Set B, p. 221
Example [Level H, Unit 4 Set B, p. 65]
1. The relief we felt when we realized they were safe was so
profound and overwhelming as to be utterly __ineffable_
Synonyms: Unit 1 Sets A & B, p. 22; Unit 2 Sets A & B, p. 34; For the Synonyms activities that follow sets A and B—also in the
Unit 3 Sets A & B, p. 46; Unit 4 Sets A & B, p. 66; Unit 5 Sets review at the end of every three units, students write the
A & B, p. 78; Unit 6 Sets A & B, p. 90; Unit 7 Sets A & B, p. appropriate synonym, referring back to the Definitions sections
110; Unit 8 Sets A & B, p. 122; Unit 9 Sets A & B, p. 134; as needed for the correct spelling of each unit word.
Unit 10 Sets A & B, p. 154; Unit 11 Sets A & B, p. 166; Unit
12 Sets A & B, p. 178; Unit 13 Sets A & B, p. 198; Unit 14
Sets A & B, p. 210; Unit 15 Sets A & B, p. 222
Example [Level H, Unit 7 Sets A & B, p. 110]
10. vowed to defeat his adversary
___nemesis _
Synonyms: Review Units 1–3, p. 52; Review Units 4–6, p. 96;
Review Units 7–9, p. 140; Review Units 10–12, p. 184;
Review Units 13–15, p. 228
Example [Level H, Review Units 7–9, p. 140]
1. Now that the underpinning for the new subway line has
been laid out, the actual construction can begin.
___infrastructure _
Antonyms: Unit 1 Sets A & B, p. 22; Unit 2 Sets A & B, p. 34; To complete the Antonyms activity for sets A and B, students
Unit 3 Sets A & B, p. 46; Unit 4 Sets A & B, p. 66; Unit 5 Sets write the appropriate antonym, referring back to the Definitions
A & B, p. 78; Unit 6 Sets A & B, p. 90; Unit 7 Sets A & B, p. sections as needed for the correct spelling of each unit word.
110; Unit 8 Sets A & B, p. 122; Unit 9 Sets A & B, p. 134;
Unit 10 Sets A & B, p. 154; Unit 11 Sets A & B, p. 166; Unit
12 Sets A & B, p. 178; Unit 13 Sets A & B, p. 198; Unit 14
Sets A & B, p. 210; Unit 15 Sets A & B, p. 222

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GRADE 12+ / LEVEL H

LANGUAGE L
Conventions of Standard English
ELAGSE11‐12L2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and
spelling when writing.
b. Spell correctly.

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Example [Level H, Unit 12, p. 178]
1. fortifying relationship with her friends and family
___debilitating _
Word Study: Classical Roots: Word Study Units 1–3 (sem, simil, After studying the featured classical base or affix in Word Study:
simul—like; together; at the same time), p. 55; Word Study Classical Roots, students consider the list of choices then write
Units 4–6 (gen—race, kind, class; origin, birth), p. 99; Word the word that corresponds to the brief definition and best
Study Units 7–9 (mal—bad, ill), p. 143; Word Study Units completes the illustrative sentence, checking spelling against the
10–12 (chron—time), p. 187; Word Study Units 13–15 given list of words.
(temp—time), p. 231
Example [Level H, Word Study Units 10–12, p. 187]
4. an exceptionally accurate clock, watch, or other timepiece
The marine biologist especially values her underwater
__chronometer when she dives.

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