#LEVEL A, UNIT 3A VOCABULARY PRACTICE (due date: Friday, October 7)

LEVEL A, UNIT 3A 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 keep within set limits; to confine

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to look at or think about with great intensity and satisfaction; to take great personal joy in

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any trade, profession, or occupation; a sense of fitness or special calling for one's work

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of, relating to, or involving the entire world; comprehensive

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to dry up, wilt, sag; to cause someone to feel ashamed, humiliated, or very small

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to provide with a reason for doing; to push on to some goal

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wise; a very wise person

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a false idea; something that one seems to see or to be aware of that really does not exist

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difference, variety; a condition of having many different types or forms

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an intolerant, prejudiced, or biased person

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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bigot

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diversity

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gloat

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global

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illusion

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motivate

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restrict

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sage

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vocation

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wither

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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gloat

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sage

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bigot

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restrict

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vocation

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diversity

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wither

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illusion

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1

motivate

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global

ANTONYMS
DIRECTIONS:
1. Select the word that means the OPPOSITE of the vocabulary word provided. (9 points)
          *You may only select one option for your answer.

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wither

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motivate

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restrict

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vocation

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diversity

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illusion

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global

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sage

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gloat

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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After finally winning a game against their archrival, the team couldn't help but _____ .

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Some people have been able to successfully turn a hobby into a _____ , allowing them to earn money doing something they enjoy.

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Warmer average temperatures all over the world have led to _____ concerns about what the consequences of such climate change may be.

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After she had her first child, she often called her mother for her ____ advice.

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After four days, the beautiful long-stem roses Wanda sent me no longer looked fresh; in fact, several had _____ entirely.

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Magicians rely on producing _____ when they perform.

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The sleeves on the dress were so tight, they _____ the movement of my arms.

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Many colleges strive for _____ in each freshman class so that incoming students will represent a variety of backgrounds, interests, and talents.

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Companies often hire speakers who _____ their workers to achieve the company's goals.

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#LEVEL A, UNIT 3A VOCABULARY PRACTICE (due date: Friday, October 7)

LEVEL A, UNIT 3A VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

to keep within set limits; to confine

to look at or think about with great intensity and satisfaction; to take great personal joy in

any trade, profession, or occupation; a sense of fitness or special calling for one's work

of, relating to, or involving the entire world; comprehensive

to dry up, wilt, sag; to cause someone to feel ashamed, humiliated, or very small

to provide with a reason for doing; to push on to some goal

wise; a very wise person

a false idea; something that one seems to see or to be aware of that really does not exist

difference, variety; a condition of having many different types or forms

an intolerant, prejudiced, or biased person

PARTS OF SPEECH

bigot

diversity

gloat

global

illusion

motivate

restrict

sage

vocation

wither

SYNONYMS

gloat

sage

bigot

restrict

vocation

diversity

wither

illusion

motivate

global

ANTONYMS

wither

motivate

restrict

vocation

diversity

illusion

global

sage

gloat

COMPLETING THE SENTENCES

After finally winning a game against their archrival, the team couldn't help but _____ .

Some people have been able to successfully turn a hobby into a _____ , allowing them to earn money doing something they enjoy.

Warmer average temperatures all over the world have led to _____ concerns about what the consequences of such climate change may be.

After she had her first child, she often called her mother for her ____ advice.

After four days, the beautiful long-stem roses Wanda sent me no longer looked fresh; in fact, several had _____ entirely.

Magicians rely on producing _____ when they perform.

The sleeves on the dress were so tight, they _____ the movement of my arms.

Many colleges strive for _____ in each freshman class so that incoming students will represent a variety of backgrounds, interests, and talents.

Companies often hire speakers who _____ their workers to achieve the company's goals.

No one can accuse Pauline of being a _____ ; she is tolerant and fair-minded and considers many different points of view.

LEVEL A, UNIT 3A VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

to keep within set limits; to confine

to look at or think about with great intensity and satisfaction; to take great personal joy in

any trade, profession, or occupation; a sense of fitness or special calling for one's work

of, relating to, or involving the entire world; comprehensive

to dry up, wilt, sag; to cause someone to feel ashamed, humiliated, or very small

to provide with a reason for doing; to push on to some goal

wise; a very wise person

a false idea; something that one seems to see or to be aware of that really does not exist

difference, variety; a condition of having many different types or forms

an intolerant, prejudiced, or biased person

PARTS OF SPEECH

bigot

diversity

gloat

global

illusion

motivate

restrict

sage

vocation

wither