#LEVEL B, UNIT 2B VOCABULARY PRACTICE (due date: Friday, September 30)

LEVEL B, UNIT 2B 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 throw a stream of things; to strike successively; to hurry

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usual, expected, routine

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a government in power; a form or system of rule or management; a period of rule

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ready for use, at hand

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to persuade not to do something

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a lack of interest or concern

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absolutely necessary, not to be neglected

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to delay; to stop or prevent from happening

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a piece of burning wood; a troublemaker; an extremely energetic or emotional person

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balanced, suspended; calm, controlled; ready for action

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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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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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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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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A group of concerned neighbors banded together to fight the _____ that City Hall showed to the problems they had expressed about the local neighborhood.

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His new shoes are too tight and _____ his ability to dance well.

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Environmentalists try to _____ people from wasting water.

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I had just walked out of the house when I was _____ by a barrage of snowballs.

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During power outages, generators are _____ in hospitals as they cannot function without a continuous supply of electricity.

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The transition from the reign of one government to a new _____ can be a time of great turmoil in any society.

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In some cultures, it is _____ for a guest to belch after eating as a sign of appreciation for the meal.

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He stood for a few seconds at the end of the high diving board, _____ to do a backward triple somersault dive.

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A crowd with a _____ as a leader is more likely to get out of control than one led by a levelheaded person.

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#LEVEL B, UNIT 2B VOCABULARY PRACTICE (due date: Friday, September 30)

LEVEL B, UNIT 2B VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

to throw a stream of things; to strike successively; to hurry

usual, expected, routine

a government in power; a form or system of rule or management; a period of rule

ready for use, at hand

to persuade not to do something

a lack of interest or concern

absolutely necessary, not to be neglected

to delay; to stop or prevent from happening

a piece of burning wood; a troublemaker; an extremely energetic or emotional person

balanced, suspended; calm, controlled; ready for action

PARTS OF SPEECH

SYNONYMS

ANTONYMS

COMPLETING THE SENTENCES

A group of concerned neighbors banded together to fight the _____ that City Hall showed to the problems they had expressed about the local neighborhood.

His new shoes are too tight and _____ his ability to dance well.

Environmentalists try to _____ people from wasting water.

I had just walked out of the house when I was _____ by a barrage of snowballs.

During power outages, generators are _____ in hospitals as they cannot function without a continuous supply of electricity.

The transition from the reign of one government to a new _____ can be a time of great turmoil in any society.

In some cultures, it is _____ for a guest to belch after eating as a sign of appreciation for the meal.

He stood for a few seconds at the end of the high diving board, _____ to do a backward triple somersault dive.

A crowd with a _____ as a leader is more likely to get out of control than one led by a levelheaded person.

If you reserve a book that is currently checked out, the librarian will notify you when it becomes _____ .

LEVEL B, UNIT 2B VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

to throw a stream of things; to strike successively; to hurry

usual, expected, routine

a government in power; a form or system of rule or management; a period of rule

ready for use, at hand

to persuade not to do something

a lack of interest or concern

absolutely necessary, not to be neglected

to delay; to stop or prevent from happening

a piece of burning wood; a troublemaker; an extremely energetic or emotional person

balanced, suspended; calm, controlled; ready for action

PARTS OF SPEECH

available

customary

dissuade

firebrand

hinder

indifference

indispensable

pelt

poised

regime

SYNONYMS

firebrand

customary

regime

indispensable

indifference

pelt

dissuade

poised

hinder

available

ANTONYMS

available

firebrand

indifference

customary

dissuade

hinder

poised

indispensable

COMPLETING THE SENTENCES

A group of concerned neighbors banded together to fight the _____ that City Hall showed to the problems they had expressed about the local neighborhood.

His new shoes are too tight and _____ his ability to dance well.

Environmentalists try to _____ people from wasting water.

I had just walked out of the house when I was _____ by a barrage of snowballs.

During power outages, generators are _____ in hospitals as they cannot function without a continuous supply of electricity.

The transition from the reign of one government to a new _____ can be a time of great turmoil in any society.

In some cultures, it is _____ for a guest to belch after eating as a sign of appreciation for the meal.

He stood for a few seconds at the end of the high diving board, _____ to do a backward triple somersault dive.