ACCESSORY, _n._ (page 13).
QUESTIONS.
1. Which words of this group are used in a good, and which in a bad sense? 2. Which are indifferently either good or bad? 3. To what does _ally_ generally apply? _colleague_? 4. How does an _a.s.sociate_ compare in rank with a princ.i.p.al? 5. Is _a.s.sistant_ or _attendant_ the higher word? How do both these words compare with _a.s.sociate_? 6. In what sense are _follower_, _henchman_, and _retainer_ used? _partner_? 7. What is the legal distinction between _abettor_ and _accessory_? 8. To what is _accomplice_ nearly equivalent? Which is the preferred legal term?
EXAMPLES.
The Senator differed with his ---- in this matter.
The baron rode into town with a great array of armed ----.
France and Russia seem to have become firm ----.
The ---- called to the ---- for a fresh bandage.
All persons, but especially the young, should take the greatest care in the choice of their ----.
As he was not present at the actual commission of the crime, he was held to be only an ---- and not an ----.
ACCIDENT (page 14).
QUESTIONS.
1. What is the difference between _accident_ and _chance_? 2. How does _incident_ differ from both? 3. What is the special significance of _fortune_? 4. How does it differ in usage from _chance_? 5. How are _accident_, _misadventure_, and _mishap_ distinguished?
EXAMPLES.
Gambling clings almost inseparably to games of ----.
Bruises and contusions are regarded as ordinary ---- of the cavalry service.
The prudent man is careful not to tempt ---- too far.
The misplacement of the switch caused a terrible ----.
Great thoughts and high purposes keep one from being greatly disturbed by the little ---- of daily life.
ACQUAINTANCE (page 15).
QUESTIONS.
1. What does _acquaintance_ between persons imply? 2. How does _acquaintance_ differ from _companionship_? _acquaintance_ from _friendship_? from _intimacy_? 3. How does _fellowship_ differ from _friendship_?
EXAMPLES.
A public speaker becomes known to many persons whom he does not know, but who are ready promptly to claim ---- with him.
The ---- of life must bring us into ---- with many who can not be admitted within the inner circle of ----.
The ---- of school and college life often develop into the most beautiful and enduring ----.
Between those most widely separated by distance of place and time, by language, station, occupation, and creed, there may yet be true ---- of soul.
ACRIMONY (page 15).
QUESTIONS.
1. How does _acerbity_ differ from _asperity_? _asperity_ from _acrimony_? 2. How is _acrimony_ distinguished from _malignity_?
_malignity_ from _virulence_? 3. What is implied in the use of the word _severity_?
EXAMPLES.
A certain ---- of speech had become habitual with him.
To this ill-timed request, he answered with sudden ----.
A constant sense of injustice may deepen into a settled ----.
This smooth and pleasing address veiled a deep ----.
Great ---- will be patiently borne if the sufferer is convinced of its essential justice.
ACT (page 16).
QUESTIONS.
1. How is _act_ distinguished from _action_? from _deed_? 2. Which of the words in this group necessarily imply an external effect? Which may be wholly mental?
EXAMPLES.