#LEVEL B, UNIT 2A VOCABULARY PRACTICE (due date: Friday, September 16)

LEVEL B, UNIT 2A 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 satisfy the needs of, try to make things easy and pleasant; to supply food and service

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risk, peril; to expose to danger or harm; to gamble

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a person who starts up and takes on the risk of a business

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allowing light to pass through; easily recognized or understood; easily seen through or detected

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the killing of one person by another

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to apply oil or grease; to make smooth, slippery, or easier to use

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shared, felt, or shown equally by two or more

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filled with resentment or anger over something unjust, unworthy, or mean

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wholly unharmed, not injured

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an easily spread disease causing a large number of deaths; a widespread evil; to annoy or bother

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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cater

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entrepreneur

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hazard

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homicide

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indignant

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lubricate

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mutual

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plague

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transparent

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unscathed

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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unscathed

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homicide

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hazard

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lubricate

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mutual

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indignant

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transparent

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plague

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entrepreneur

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cater

ANTONYMS
DIRECTIONS:
1. Select the word that means the OPPOSITE of the vocabulary word provided. (6 points)
          *You may only select one option for your answer.

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mutual

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cater

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indignant

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transparent

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plague

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unscathed

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 young couple's decision to move was a _____ agreement reached after hours of discussing their options.

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The plot of the mystery novel centers on a _____ and the detective's efforts to find the killer.

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Appearing _____ by the fall, the skater picked herself up and continued her routine without futher problems.

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The _____ of forest fires increases when the underbrush is dry and the weather hot.

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The staff at the nursing home tries hard to _____ to the needs of the residents.

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The front door had been squeaking so badly that Jeff bought a tiny can of oil to _____ its hinges.

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After waiting over an hour for the mayor to meet with them as promised, the citizens' group became _____ and vowed revenge at the voting polls.

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Sometimes birds get injured when they fly into _____ windows and doors.

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The world of technology has created business opportunities for many young _____ willing to try something new.

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LEVEL B, UNIT 2A VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

to satisfy the needs of, try to make things easy and pleasant; to supply food and service

risk, peril; to expose to danger or harm; to gamble

a person who starts up and takes on the risk of a business

allowing light to pass through; easily recognized or understood; easily seen through or detected

the killing of one person by another

to apply oil or grease; to make smooth, slippery, or easier to use

shared, felt, or shown equally by two or more

filled with resentment or anger over something unjust, unworthy, or mean

wholly unharmed, not injured

an easily spread disease causing a large number of deaths; a widespread evil; to annoy or bother

PARTS OF SPEECH

cater

entrepreneur

hazard

homicide

indignant

lubricate

mutual

plague

transparent

unscathed

SYNONYMS

unscathed

homicide

hazard

lubricate

mutual

indignant

transparent

plague

entrepreneur

cater

ANTONYMS

mutual

cater

indignant

transparent

plague

unscathed

COMPLETING THE SENTENCES

The young couple's decision to move was a _____ agreement reached after hours of discussing their options.

The plot of the mystery novel centers on a _____ and the detective's efforts to find the killer.

Appearing _____ by the fall, the skater picked herself up and continued her routine without futher problems.

The _____ of forest fires increases when the underbrush is dry and the weather hot.

The staff at the nursing home tries hard to _____ to the needs of the residents.

The front door had been squeaking so badly that Jeff bought a tiny can of oil to _____ its hinges.

After waiting over an hour for the mayor to meet with them as promised, the citizens' group became _____ and vowed revenge at the voting polls.

Sometimes birds get injured when they fly into _____ windows and doors.

The world of technology has created business opportunities for many young _____ willing to try something new.

Most people are _____ by junk mail they never requested and have no time to read.