English Synonyms and Antonyms Part 140

I ---- that man from the outset.

DOUBT, _n._ (page 138).

QUESTIONS.

1. To what cla.s.s of objects do we apply _disbelief_? _doubt_?

_hesitation_? _misgiving_? 2. Which of these words most commonly implies an unfavorable meaning? 3. What meaning has _skepticism_ as applied to religious matters?

EXAMPLES.

We feel no ---- in giving our approval.

The jury had ----s of his guilt.

We did all we could to further the enterprise, but still had our ----s as to the outcome.

DUPLICATE (page 141).

QUESTIONS.

1. Can you give the distinction between a _copy_ and a _duplicate_? a _facsimile_, and an _imitation_? 2. What sort of a _copy_ is a _transcript_?

EXAMPLES.

The ---- of an organ by the violinist was perfect.

This key is a ----, and will open the lock.

The signature was merely a printed ----.

DUTY (page 142).

QUESTIONS.

1. Do we use _duty_ and _right_ of civil things? or _business_ and _obligation_ of moral things? 2. Does _responsibility_ imply connection with any other person or thing?

EXAMPLES.

I go because it is my ----.

We recognize a ---- for the good conduct of our own children, but do we not also rest under some ---- to society to exercise a good influence over the children of others?

EAGER (page 142).

QUESTIONS.

1. What is the distinction between _eager_ and _earnest_ in the nature of the feeling implied? in the objects toward which it is directed? 2.

How does _anxious_ in this acceptation differ from both _eager_ and _earnest_?

EXAMPLES.

Hark! the shrill trumpet sounds to horse! away!

My soul's in arms, and ---- for the fray.

I am in ----. I will not equivocate; I will not excuse; I will not retreat a single inch; and I will be heard!

I am ---- to hear of your welfare, and of the prospects of the enterprise.

EASE (page 143).

QUESTIONS.

1. What does _ease_ denote, in the sense here considered? Does it apply to action or condition? 2. Is _facility_ active or pa.s.sive? _readiness_?

3. What does _ease_ imply, and to what may it be limited? 4. What does _facility_ imply? _readiness_? 5. To what is _expertness_ limited?

EXAMPLES.

He plays the violin with great ----, and delights an audience.

Whatever he did was done with so much ----, In him alone 'twas natural to please.

It is often said with equal truth that we ought to take advantage of the ---- which children possess of learning.

EDUCATION (page 143).

QUESTIONS.