LEVEL A, UNIT 12A VOCABULARY PRACTICE (due date: Thursday, April 7)

LEVEL A, UNIT 12A 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 stop short and refuse to go on; to refuse abruptly; to prevent from happening; (in baseball) an illegal motion made by a pitcher

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thorough, deep; showing great effort; concentrated

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to kidnap, carry off by force

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a planned movement; a skillful plan; a scheme; to perform or carry out a planned movement

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harsh, shrill; unpleasant sounding

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an action taken to destroy something or to prevent it from working properly; to take destructive action to destroy something or to prevent it from working properly

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too great to be counted; unpredictable, uncertain

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to consult, talk over, exchange opinions; to present as a gift, favor, or honor

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extremely cold; lacking in warmth or feeling

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possessing or acting with bravery or boldness

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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abduct

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balk

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confer

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frigid

1

incalculable

1

intensive

1

maneuver

1

sabotage

1

strident

1

valiant

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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strident

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confer

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balk

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valiant

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intensive

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maneuver

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incalculable

1

sabotage

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frigid

1

abduct

ANTONYMS
DIRECTIONS:
1. Select the word that means the OPPOSITE of the vocabulary word provided. (7 points)
          *You may only select one option for your answer.

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incalculable

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frigid

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strident

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maneuver

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confer

1

intensive

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valiant

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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Those who say they were _____ by aliens and taken to other planets never offer credible evidence of their experiences.

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The _____ that the astronauts accomplished in space was tricky and delicate.

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Before making a decision, the President wants to _____ with the Cabinet and invite the members to give their input.

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The manager came out to warn the baseball pitcher that a _____ in that situation would be disastrous.

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Those who didn't want the dam _____ efforts to build it by destroying the earth-moving machines.

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Many of my friends love rock music, but I find it harsh and _____ compared to folk music, which is my favorite style.

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An _____ attempt was made to find the puppy, including a search of streets and parks within a five-mile area.

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Prepare for the _____ temperatures by bringing along plenty of warm clothes.

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He loved the story of the _____ firefighters who rescued the families from the burning building.

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LEVEL A, UNIT 12A VOCABULARY PRACTICE (due date: Thursday, April 7)

LEVEL A, UNIT 12A VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

to stop short and refuse to go on; to refuse abruptly; to prevent from happening; (in baseball) an illegal motion made by a pitcher

thorough, deep; showing great effort; concentrated

to kidnap, carry off by force

a planned movement; a skillful plan; a scheme; to perform or carry out a planned movement

harsh, shrill; unpleasant sounding

an action taken to destroy something or to prevent it from working properly; to take destructive action to destroy something or to prevent it from working properly

too great to be counted; unpredictable, uncertain

to consult, talk over, exchange opinions; to present as a gift, favor, or honor

extremely cold; lacking in warmth or feeling

possessing or acting with bravery or boldness

PARTS OF SPEECH

abduct

balk

confer

frigid

incalculable

intensive

maneuver

sabotage

strident

valiant

SYNONYMS

strident

confer

balk

valiant

intensive

maneuver

incalculable

sabotage

frigid

abduct

ANTONYMS

incalculable

frigid

strident

maneuver

confer

intensive

valiant

COMPLETING THE SENTENCES

Those who say they were _____ by aliens and taken to other planets never offer credible evidence of their experiences.

The _____ that the astronauts accomplished in space was tricky and delicate.

Before making a decision, the President wants to _____ with the Cabinet and invite the members to give their input.

The manager came out to warn the baseball pitcher that a _____ in that situation would be disastrous.

Those who didn't want the dam _____ efforts to build it by destroying the earth-moving machines.

Many of my friends love rock music, but I find it harsh and _____ compared to folk music, which is my favorite style.

An _____ attempt was made to find the puppy, including a search of streets and parks within a five-mile area.

Prepare for the _____ temperatures by bringing along plenty of warm clothes.

He loved the story of the _____ firefighters who rescued the families from the burning building.

The effect of rainforest destruction is _____ ; we don't know, for example, how many plant species have become extinct.

LEVEL A, UNIT 12A VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

to stop short and refuse to go on; to refuse abruptly; to prevent from happening; (in baseball) an illegal motion made by a pitcher

thorough, deep; showing great effort; concentrated

to kidnap, carry off by force

a planned movement; a skillful plan; a scheme; to perform or carry out a planned movement

harsh, shrill; unpleasant sounding

an action taken to destroy something or to prevent it from working properly; to take destructive action to destroy something or to prevent it from working properly

too great to be counted; unpredictable, uncertain

to consult, talk over, exchange opinions; to present as a gift, favor, or honor

extremely cold; lacking in warmth or feeling

possessing or acting with bravery or boldness

PARTS OF SPEECH

abduct

balk

confer

frigid

incalculable

intensive

maneuver

sabotage

strident

valiant

SYNONYMS

strident