#LEVEL A, UNIT 2B VOCABULARY PRACTICE (due date: Friday, September 30)

LEVEL A, UNIT 2B VOCABULARY PRACTICE
- Every answer will be found on the definitions page, so use the resource as a guide. -

DEFINITIONS
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the vocabulary word that matches the definition provided. (10 points)
          *You may only put one word in each box for your answer.
          *Each vocabulary word will only be used one time.

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to handle or use skillfully; to manage or control for personal gain or advantage

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to force, compel; to restrain, hold back

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to encircle, go or reach around; to enclose; to include with a certain group or class

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fair-minded, free from selfish motives; indifferent

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impossible to understand

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the strength needed to keep going or overcome physical or mental strain; staying power

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extremely dry; uninteresting, dull

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to wrinkle, make uneven; to annoy, upset; to flip through; material used for trimming edges; a ripple; a low drumbeat

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the greatest possible amount or degree; reaching the greatest possible amount or degree

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a large wave; to rise or swell like a wave

PARTS OF SPEECH
DIRECTIONS:
1. Select the part of speech for each vocabulary word provided. (10 points)
          *If there is more than one part of speech, select multiple options.
          *If a secondary part of speech is not listed below (ex. participial), it does not need to be included.

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arid

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billow

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constrain

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disinterested

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encompass

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incomprehensible

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manipulate

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maximum

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ruffle

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stamina

SYNONYMS
DIRECTIONS:
1. Select the word that means the SAME as the vocabulary word provided. (10 points)
          *You may only select one option for your answer.

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disinterested

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maximum

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constrain

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ruffle

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encompass

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1

arid

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1

stamina

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1

incomprehensible

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1

manipulate

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billow

ANTONYMS
DIRECTIONS:
1. Select the word that means the OPPOSITE of the vocabulary word provided. (8 points)
          *You may only select one option for your answer.

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arid

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ruffle

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billow

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maximum

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constrain

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incomprehensible

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1

disinterested

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encompass

COMPLETING THE SENTENCES
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the vocabulary word that best completes the sentence provided. (10 points)
          *You may only put one word in each box for your answer.
          *Each vocabulary word will only be used one time.
          *Look to see if the word requires a suffix to be added (example: -ed, -s, -es, -ing).

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Hours of training in the pool had built up Will's _____ , and he easily passed the test for certification as an ocean lifeguard.

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She _____ through the book of short stories, unable to find one that caught her interest.

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Caroline's hands were so badly injured that she found it difficult to _____ ordinary kitchen appliances like can openers and toasters.

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During the months of _____ rainfall in the Amazon region, the river is often flooded.

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Sports referres must be impartial and _____ in order to call plays and penalties fairly.

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Snakes thrive in many different habitats, including the steamy jungle and the _____ desert.

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If you have studied geography, you know that a peninsula is _____ by water on three sides.

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The surfer stood mesmerized, her eyes hungrily watching the perfect _____ breaking far from shore.

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The range of an electric car is _____ by the limits of the battery that is powering it.

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#LEVEL A, UNIT 2B VOCABULARY PRACTICE (due date: Friday, September 30)

LEVEL A, UNIT 2B VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

to handle or use skillfully; to manage or control for personal gain or advantage

to force, compel; to restrain, hold back

to encircle, go or reach around; to enclose; to include with a certain group or class

fair-minded, free from selfish motives; indifferent

impossible to understand

the strength needed to keep going or overcome physical or mental strain; staying power

extremely dry; uninteresting, dull

to wrinkle, make uneven; to annoy, upset; to flip through; material used for trimming edges; a ripple; a low drumbeat

the greatest possible amount or degree; reaching the greatest possible amount or degree

a large wave; to rise or swell like a wave

PARTS OF SPEECH

arid

billow

constrain

disinterested

encompass

incomprehensible

manipulate

maximum

ruffle

stamina

SYNONYMS

disinterested

maximum

constrain

ruffle

encompass

arid

stamina

incomprehensible

manipulate

billow

ANTONYMS

arid

ruffle

billow

maximum

constrain

incomprehensible

disinterested

encompass

COMPLETING THE SENTENCES

Hours of training in the pool had built up Will's _____ , and he easily passed the test for certification as an ocean lifeguard.

She _____ through the book of short stories, unable to find one that caught her interest.

Caroline's hands were so badly injured that she found it difficult to _____ ordinary kitchen appliances like can openers and toasters.

During the months of _____ rainfall in the Amazon region, the river is often flooded.

Sports referres must be impartial and _____ in order to call plays and penalties fairly.

Snakes thrive in many different habitats, including the steamy jungle and the _____ desert.

If you have studied geography, you know that a peninsula is _____ by water on three sides.

The surfer stood mesmerized, her eyes hungrily watching the perfect _____ breaking far from shore.

The range of an electric car is _____ by the limits of the battery that is powering it.

Those who know the secret code can read words that look _____ to others.

LEVEL A, UNIT 2B VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

to handle or use skillfully; to manage or control for personal gain or advantage

to force, compel; to restrain, hold back

to encircle, go or reach around; to enclose; to include with a certain group or class

fair-minded, free from selfish motives; indifferent

impossible to understand

the strength needed to keep going or overcome physical or mental strain; staying power

extremely dry; uninteresting, dull

to wrinkle, make uneven; to annoy, upset; to flip through; material used for trimming edges; a ripple; a low drumbeat

the greatest possible amount or degree; reaching the greatest possible amount or degree

a large wave; to rise or swell like a wave

PARTS OF SPEECH

arid

billow

constrain

disinterested

encompass

incomprehensible

manipulate

maximum

ruffle

stamina

SYNONYMS