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.
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
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.
amiable
befuddle
clarity
conserve
gory
induce
leeway
limber
oracle
vagabond
leeway
conserve
induce
amiable
vagabond
befuddle
oracle
limber
gory
clarity
amiable
vagabond
induce
gory
befuddle
conserve
limber
clarity
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).
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.