#LEVEL A, UNIT 6A VOCABULARY PRACTICE (due date: Friday, December 2)

LEVEL A, UNIT 6A 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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extra space for moving along a certain route; allowance for mistakes or inaccuracies; margin of error

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to cause, bring about; to persuade

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friendly, good-natured

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an idle wanderer; a tramp; wandering; irresponsible

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clearness, accuracy

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someone or something that can predict the future; someone who gives astute answers or advice that seems authoritative

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marked by bloodshed, slaughter, or violence

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to confuse, make stupid

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flexible; to cause to become flexible

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to preserve; to keep from being damaged, lost, or wasted; to save

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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amiable

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befuddle

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clarity

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conserve

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gory

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induce

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leeway

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limber

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oracle

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vagabond

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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leeway

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conserve

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induce

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amiable

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vagabond

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befuddle

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oracle

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limber

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gory

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clarity

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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amiable

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vagabond

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induce

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gory

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befuddle

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conserve

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limber

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clarity

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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Christopher led a _____ existence, aimlessly wandering from place to place and never settling down for long.

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Weather forecasters have predicted a prolonged drought this coming summer, so it will be important for us to _____ water.

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I dropped my glasses in the lake, but the _____ of the water allowed me to see where they landed so I could swim down to get them.

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Many track events, such as the pole vault and the long jump, require athletes to be especially _____ and flexible.

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On a two-lane highway climbing a steep hill, an extra lane often provides _____ for cars to pass slow-moving vehicles.

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Although she claims to be a famous _____ , none of her predictions have proved to be correct.

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No amount of persuasion could _____ Donna to accompany us to the concert, so we gave up trying.

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Paula is an extremely talented mathematician, so even the most complex problems do not _____ or confuse her.

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Most of his classmates thought Ben was outgoing and _____ , and they found his company very pleasant.

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#LEVEL A, UNIT 6A VOCABULARY PRACTICE (due date: Friday, December 2)

LEVEL A, UNIT 6A VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

extra space for moving along a certain route; allowance for mistakes or inaccuracies; margin of error

to cause, bring about; to persuade

friendly, good-natured

an idle wanderer; a tramp; wandering; irresponsible

clearness, accuracy

someone or something that can predict the future; someone who gives astute answers or advice that seems authoritative

marked by bloodshed, slaughter, or violence

to confuse, make stupid

flexible; to cause to become flexible

to preserve; to keep from being damaged, lost, or wasted; to save

PARTS OF SPEECH

amiable

befuddle

clarity

conserve

gory

induce

leeway

limber

oracle

vagabond

SYNONYMS

leeway

conserve

induce

amiable

vagabond

befuddle

oracle

limber

gory

clarity

ANTONYMS

amiable

vagabond

induce

gory

befuddle

conserve

limber

clarity

COMPLETING THE SENTENCES

Christopher led a _____ existence, aimlessly wandering from place to place and never settling down for long.

Weather forecasters have predicted a prolonged drought this coming summer, so it will be important for us to _____ water.

I dropped my glasses in the lake, but the _____ of the water allowed me to see where they landed so I could swim down to get them.

Many track events, such as the pole vault and the long jump, require athletes to be especially _____ and flexible.

On a two-lane highway climbing a steep hill, an extra lane often provides _____ for cars to pass slow-moving vehicles.

Although she claims to be a famous _____ , none of her predictions have proved to be correct.

No amount of persuasion could _____ Donna to accompany us to the concert, so we gave up trying.

Paula is an extremely talented mathematician, so even the most complex problems do not _____ or confuse her.

Most of his classmates thought Ben was outgoing and _____ , and they found his company very pleasant.

Some moviegoers love to see blood and guts in a film, but I can't watch such _____ scenes.

LEVEL A, UNIT 6A VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

extra space for moving along a certain route; allowance for mistakes or inaccuracies; margin of error

to cause, bring about; to persuade

friendly, good-natured

an idle wanderer; a tramp; wandering; irresponsible

clearness, accuracy

someone or something that can predict the future; someone who gives astute answers or advice that seems authoritative

marked by bloodshed, slaughter, or violence

to confuse, make stupid

flexible; to cause to become flexible

to preserve; to keep from being damaged, lost, or wasted; to save

PARTS OF SPEECH

amiable

befuddle

clarity

conserve

gory

induce

leeway

limber

oracle

vagabond

SYNONYMS