LEVEL A, UNIT 14B VOCABULARY PRACTICE (due date: Friday, May 20)

LEVEL A, UNIT 14B 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 preserve, honor, or celebrate the memory of

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to change completely in appearance or form; to make into something else

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answering or replying; reacting readily to requests, suggestions, etc.; showing interest and understanding

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to do a favor or service for, help out; to provide for, supply with; to have space for; to make fit or suitable

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to unite; to combine elements into a unified whole

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strained or improbable (in the sense of not being logical or believable), going far afield from a topic

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a sacred or holy place; refuge or protection from capture or punishment; a place of refuge or protection

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humbly obedient; tending to give in to authority, obeying without protest

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to make high in rank, power, character, or quality; to fill with pride, joy, or noble feeling; to praise, honor

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one whose job it is to assign work to others; one who uses his or her power to make people work very hard

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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accommodate

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amalgamate

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commemorate

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exalt

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far-fetched

1

responsive

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sanctuary

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submissive

1

taskmaster

1

transform

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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accommodate

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amalgamate

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taskmaster

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transform

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submissive

1

commemorate

1

sanctuary

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responsive

1

far-fetched

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exalt

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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accommodate

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amalgamate

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responsive

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exalt

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far-fetched

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transform

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submissive

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commemorate

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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National anthems are a celebration of pride, so it is no wonder that these songs _____ bravey and beautiful scenery.

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This wildlife _____ is always full of animals that seem to know they cannot be hunted here.

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Only one restaurant could _____ our team; two others said they had no space suitable for the banquet.

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Every year in India on October 2, the nation _____ the birthday of Mahtma Gandhi (1869-1948).

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When he told me that aliens from outer space had eaten his homework, I said that I doubted he expected me to accept this _____ excuse.

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We agreed that she should be the _____ for the project because she had the skills to assign jobs fairly.

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In a corporate merger, two companies are _____ into one, generally for the sake of greater efficiency and profitability.

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When he obeyed the most outrageous demands without a murmur, we decided he was very _____ .

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After we complained about the design, she immediately changed it, which indicated how _____ she was to our needs.

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LEVEL A, UNIT 14B VOCABULARY PRACTICE (due date: Friday, May 20)

LEVEL A, UNIT 14B VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

to preserve, honor, or celebrate the memory of

to change completely in appearance or form; to make into something else

answering or replying; reacting readily to requests, suggestions, etc.; showing interest and understanding

to do a favor or service for, help out; to provide for, supply with; to have space for; to make fit or suitable

to unite; to combine elements into a unified whole

strained or improbable (in the sense of not being logical or believable), going far afield from a topic

a sacred or holy place; refuge or protection from capture or punishment; a place of refuge or protection

humbly obedient; tending to give in to authority, obeying without protest

to make high in rank, power, character, or quality; to fill with pride, joy, or noble feeling; to praise, honor

one whose job it is to assign work to others; one who uses his or her power to make people work very hard

PARTS OF SPEECH

accommodate

amalgamate

commemorate

exalt

far-fetched

responsive

sanctuary

submissive

taskmaster

transform

SYNONYMS

accommodate

amalgamate

taskmaster

transform

submissive

commemorate

sanctuary

responsive

far-fetched

exalt

ANTONYMS

accommodate

amalgamate

responsive

exalt

far-fetched

transform

submissive

commemorate

COMPLETING THE SENTENCES

National anthems are a celebration of pride, so it is no wonder that these songs _____ bravey and beautiful scenery.

This wildlife _____ is always full of animals that seem to know they cannot be hunted here.

Only one restaurant could _____ our team; two others said they had no space suitable for the banquet.

Every year in India on October 2, the nation _____ the birthday of Mahtma Gandhi (1869-1948).

When he told me that aliens from outer space had eaten his homework, I said that I doubted he expected me to accept this _____ excuse.

We agreed that she should be the _____ for the project because she had the skills to assign jobs fairly.

In a corporate merger, two companies are _____ into one, generally for the sake of greater efficiency and profitability.

When he obeyed the most outrageous demands without a murmur, we decided he was very _____ .

After we complained about the design, she immediately changed it, which indicated how _____ she was to our needs.

In that movie, a chemical accident enables the hero to _____ from a meek scholar into a menacing strongman.

LEVEL A, UNIT 14B VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

to preserve, honor, or celebrate the memory of

to change completely in appearance or form; to make into something else

answering or replying; reacting readily to requests, suggestions, etc.; showing interest and understanding

to do a favor or service for, help out; to provide for, supply with; to have space for; to make fit or suitable

to unite; to combine elements into a unified whole

strained or improbable (in the sense of not being logical or believable), going far afield from a topic

a sacred or holy place; refuge or protection from capture or punishment; a place of refuge or protection

humbly obedient; tending to give in to authority, obeying without protest

to make high in rank, power, character, or quality; to fill with pride, joy, or noble feeling; to praise, honor

one whose job it is to assign work to others; one who uses his or her power to make people work very hard

PARTS OF SPEECH

accommodate

amalgamate

commemorate

exalt

far-fetched

responsive

sanctuary

submissive

taskmaster

transform

SYNONYMS