EXERCISE XX.

_Tell the difference in meaning between_--

1. The acceptance (acceptation) of this word is doubtful.
2. The acts (actions) of Napoleon were carefully observed.
3. The colonel's advance (advancement) was not long delayed.
4. Literature has been Dr. Holmes's avocation (vocation).
5. The list of African dialects is approaching completeness (completion).
6. The completion (completeness) of this new dictionary of the Latin
language will make scholars glad.
7. The professor advised me, when I went to Rome, to be especially careful
in my observation (observance) of the religious ceremonies of Passion
Week.
8. This proposal (proposition) made both Republican and Democratic
senators indignant.
9. His mother's solicitude (solicitation) induced Washington when he was a
boy to give up his intention of going to sea.
10. Shall I give your son a stimulus (stimulant)?


EXERCISE XXI.

_Insert the proper word in each blank, and give the reason for your
choice_:--

ACCEPTANCE, ACCEPTATION.
1. The word "livery" is used in its original ----.