#LEVEL B, UNIT 3A VOCABULARY PRACTICE (due date: Friday, October 7)

LEVEL B, UNIT 3A 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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a loafer, idler; a buzzing or humming sound; a remote-control device; a male bee; to make a buzzing sound; to speak in a dull tone of voice

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to burn slightly; a burn at the ends or edges

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a family of young animals, especially birds; any group having the same nature and origin; to think over in a worried, unhappy way

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to reach a high point of development; to end, climax

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vertical, straight; good, honest; in a vertical position

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the quality of giving off light, brightness, glitter

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cross, complaining, irritable; contrary

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a public speech for a formal occasion

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able to read and write; showing an excellent educational background; having knowledge or training

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to give in to a wish or desire, give oneself up to

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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brood

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culminate

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drone

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indulge

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literate

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luster

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oration

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peevish

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singe

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upright

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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singe

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indulge

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luster

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peevish

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literate

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upright

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brood

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oration

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culminate

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drone

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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indulge

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culminate

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peevish

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drone

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literate

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luster

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upright

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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Because of the wind, it was hard to keep the folding tables and chairs _____ .

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The candle flame _____ the edge of the curtain.

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She tried not to feel _____ about getting up at 4:00 AM to drive her mother-in-law to the airport.

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After a long hike, it is tempting to _____ in a big, hearty meal.

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Rather than _____ over losing the game, it is better to start preparing for the next season.

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Winston Churchill was admired for his moving _____ to the British public during World War II.

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Jenna's grandmother is _____ in three languages: Spanish, English, and Portuguese.

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The long, drawn-out jury trial _____ in a verdict of not guilty.

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When she polished the old silver platter, it shone with a gleaming _____ .

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#LEVEL B, UNIT 3A VOCABULARY PRACTICE (due date: Friday, October 7)

LEVEL B, UNIT 3A VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

a loafer, idler; a buzzing or humming sound; a remote-control device; a male bee; to make a buzzing sound; to speak in a dull tone of voice

to burn slightly; a burn at the ends or edges

a family of young animals, especially birds; any group having the same nature and origin; to think over in a worried, unhappy way

to reach a high point of development; to end, climax

vertical, straight; good, honest; in a vertical position

the quality of giving off light, brightness, glitter

cross, complaining, irritable; contrary

a public speech for a formal occasion

able to read and write; showing an excellent educational background; having knowledge or training

to give in to a wish or desire, give oneself up to

PARTS OF SPEECH

brood

culminate

drone

indulge

literate

luster

oration

peevish

singe

upright

SYNONYMS

singe

indulge

luster

peevish

literate

upright

brood

oration

culminate

drone

ANTONYMS

indulge

culminate

peevish

drone

literate

luster

upright

COMPLETING THE SENTENCES

Because of the wind, it was hard to keep the folding tables and chairs _____ .

The candle flame _____ the edge of the curtain.

She tried not to feel _____ about getting up at 4:00 AM to drive her mother-in-law to the airport.

After a long hike, it is tempting to _____ in a big, hearty meal.

Rather than _____ over losing the game, it is better to start preparing for the next season.

Winston Churchill was admired for his moving _____ to the British public during World War II.

Jenna's grandmother is _____ in three languages: Spanish, English, and Portuguese.

The long, drawn-out jury trial _____ in a verdict of not guilty.

When she polished the old silver platter, it shone with a gleaming _____ .

Those who live next to a busy street or highway get used to the constant _____ of traffic.

LEVEL B, UNIT 3A VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

a loafer, idler; a buzzing or humming sound; a remote-control device; a male bee; to make a buzzing sound; to speak in a dull tone of voice

to burn slightly; a burn at the ends or edges

a family of young animals, especially birds; any group having the same nature and origin; to think over in a worried, unhappy way

to reach a high point of development; to end, climax

vertical, straight; good, honest; in a vertical position

the quality of giving off light, brightness, glitter

cross, complaining, irritable; contrary

a public speech for a formal occasion

able to read and write; showing an excellent educational background; having knowledge or training

to give in to a wish or desire, give oneself up to

PARTS OF SPEECH

brood

culminate

drone

indulge

literate

luster

oration

peevish

singe

upright

SYNONYMS

singe