LEVEL A, UNIT 12B VOCABULARY PRACTICE (due date: Thursday, April 14)

LEVEL A, UNIT 12B 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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closely and firmly packed together; small; to squeeze together; an agreement between parties; a small case containing a mirror and face powder; a small car

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not enough; barely enough; marked by a small or insufficient amount

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tall, strong, and healthy

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beyond question or argument, definitely true

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to set aside for a special purpose; to mark an animal's ear for identification; an identifying mark or feature

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an instrument, tool; to put into effect

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to grow vigorously; to grow in wealth and possessions

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done in a way so as not to be seen or observed; sneaky, underhanded

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not clear; having two or more possible meanings

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of enormous size, strength, power, or scope

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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ambiguous

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compact

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earmark

1

implement

1

indisputable

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scant

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stealthy

1

strapping

1

thrive

1

titanic

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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stealthy

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indisputable

1

earmark

1

compact

1

scant

1

strapping

1

titanic

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thrive

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implement

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ambiguous

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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scant

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stealthy

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compact

1

strapping

1

titanic

1

thrive

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ambiguous

1

indisputable

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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The boulders that surrounded the yard were _____; they were so large that they dwarfed the house itself.

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Challenging crossword puzzles often use _____ clues that require careful thought to figure out.

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There has been such _____ rainfall during this growing season that farmers are worried that their crops will fail.

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All sorts of new _____ for specialized gardening tasks were on display at the Flower and Gardening Expo last week.

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The teachers decided to _____ those funds to buy library books; otherwise, the money would be spent for something else.

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My mother fished out her _____ from her purse to check her makeup in the mirror.

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The roses had not been doing well, but when I added fertilizer to the soil, they began to _____ .

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Mohammed is a _____ young man, and he will be happy to help move that heavy furniture for you.

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They were not allowed to be in that office, so they were _____ as they worked, taking care that no one saw them.

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LEVEL A, UNIT 12B VOCABULARY PRACTICE (due date: Thursday, April 14)

LEVEL A, UNIT 12B VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

closely and firmly packed together; small; to squeeze together; an agreement between parties; a small case containing a mirror and face powder; a small car

not enough; barely enough; marked by a small or insufficient amount

tall, strong, and healthy

beyond question or argument, definitely true

to set aside for a special purpose; to mark an animal's ear for identification; an identifying mark or feature

an instrument, tool; to put into effect

to grow vigorously; to grow in wealth and possessions

done in a way so as not to be seen or observed; sneaky, underhanded

not clear; having two or more possible meanings

of enormous size, strength, power, or scope

PARTS OF SPEECH

ambiguous

compact

earmark

implement

indisputable

scant

stealthy

strapping

thrive

titanic

SYNONYMS

stealthy

indisputable

earmark

compact

scant

strapping

titanic

thrive

implement

ambiguous

ANTONYMS

scant

stealthy

compact

strapping

titanic

thrive

ambiguous

indisputable

COMPLETING THE SENTENCES

The boulders that surrounded the yard were _____; they were so large that they dwarfed the house itself.

Challenging crossword puzzles often use _____ clues that require careful thought to figure out.

There has been such _____ rainfall during this growing season that farmers are worried that their crops will fail.

All sorts of new _____ for specialized gardening tasks were on display at the Flower and Gardening Expo last week.

The teachers decided to _____ those funds to buy library books; otherwise, the money would be spent for something else.

My mother fished out her _____ from her purse to check her makeup in the mirror.

The roses had not been doing well, but when I added fertilizer to the soil, they began to _____ .

Mohammed is a _____ young man, and he will be happy to help move that heavy furniture for you.

They were not allowed to be in that office, so they were _____ as they worked, taking care that no one saw them.

Sir Isaac Newton's contributions to science are _____ , and he is regarded as one of the greatest figures in the history of mathematics and physics.

LEVEL A, UNIT 12B VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

closely and firmly packed together; small; to squeeze together; an agreement between parties; a small case containing a mirror and face powder; a small car

not enough; barely enough; marked by a small or insufficient amount

tall, strong, and healthy

beyond question or argument, definitely true

to set aside for a special purpose; to mark an animal's ear for identification; an identifying mark or feature

an instrument, tool; to put into effect

to grow vigorously; to grow in wealth and possessions

done in a way so as not to be seen or observed; sneaky, underhanded

not clear; having two or more possible meanings

of enormous size, strength, power, or scope

PARTS OF SPEECH

ambiguous

compact

earmark

implement

indisputable

scant

stealthy

strapping

thrive

titanic

SYNONYMS