LEVEL B, UNIT 15A VOCABULARY PRACTICE

LEVEL B, UNIT 15A 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 public outcry; any loud and continued noise; to call for by loud, continued outcries

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lawful, rightful; reasonable, justifiable

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to store up, save; a hidden store or supply

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merry fun, gaiety; laughter

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to perform the duties of an office; to conduct a religious ceremony; to referee

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slightly ill; disinclined to do something

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shrewd; wise in a keen, practical way

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a bitter, long-term quarrel; to fight or quarrel with

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able to bear up under difficult conditions or harsh treatment; brave and tough

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official, coming from a source that calls for obedience or belief; dictatorial

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. (9 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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The child _____ all his pennies in a big piggy bank so that he could help pay for a puppy.

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All around town there was a _____ when the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve.

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The bank officer would not cash the check because she questioned whether the signature was _____ .

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The two neighbors _____ for years over the exact boundary line between their properties.

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Government websites are _____ sources for statistics on population, public health, economics, and similar topics.

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The coyote is an extraordinary, _____ species that can thrive in almost any environment.

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Karina asked her uncle, a priest, to _____ at her wedding.

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Even the most confident and experienced leaders seek _____ advice from their staff when making major decisions.

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The children found the clowns' antics so hilarious that they could not contain their _____ .

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LEVEL B, UNIT 15A VOCABULARY PRACTICE

LEVEL B, UNIT 15A VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

a public outcry; any loud and continued noise; to call for by loud, continued outcries

lawful, rightful; reasonable, justifiable

to store up, save; a hidden store or supply

merry fun, gaiety; laughter

to perform the duties of an office; to conduct a religious ceremony; to referee

slightly ill; disinclined to do something

shrewd; wise in a keen, practical way

a bitter, long-term quarrel; to fight or quarrel with

able to bear up under difficult conditions or harsh treatment; brave and tough

official, coming from a source that calls for obedience or belief; dictatorial

PARTS OF SPEECH

SYNONYMS

ANTONYMS

COMPLETING THE SENTENCES

The child _____ all his pennies in a big piggy bank so that he could help pay for a puppy.

All around town there was a _____ when the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve.

The bank officer would not cash the check because she questioned whether the signature was _____ .

The two neighbors _____ for years over the exact boundary line between their properties.

Government websites are _____ sources for statistics on population, public health, economics, and similar topics.

The coyote is an extraordinary, _____ species that can thrive in almost any environment.

Karina asked her uncle, a priest, to _____ at her wedding.

Even the most confident and experienced leaders seek _____ advice from their staff when making major decisions.

The children found the clowns' antics so hilarious that they could not contain their _____ .

She claims to be _____ with a cold, but I suspect she is just pretending to be sick.

LEVEL B, UNIT 15A VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

a public outcry; any loud and continued noise; to call for by loud, continued outcries

lawful, rightful; reasonable, justifiable

to store up, save; a hidden store or supply

merry fun, gaiety; laughter

to perform the duties of an office; to conduct a religious ceremony; to referee

slightly ill; disinclined to do something

shrewd; wise in a keen, practical way

a bitter, long-term quarrel; to fight or quarrel with

able to bear up under difficult conditions or harsh treatment; brave and tough

official, coming from a source that calls for obedience or belief; dictatorial

PARTS OF SPEECH

authoritative

clamor

feud

hardy

hoard

indisposed

legitimate

mirth

officiate

sagacious

SYNONYMS

sagacious

indisposed

clamor

mirth

hardy

officiate

hoard

feud

legitimate

authoritative

ANTONYMS

mirth

indisposed

sagacious

clamor

feud

legitimate

hardy

hoard

authoritative

COMPLETING THE SENTENCES

The child _____ all his pennies in a big piggy bank so that he could help pay for a puppy.

All around town there was a _____ when the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve.

The bank officer would not cash the check because she questioned whether the signature was _____ .

The two neighbors _____ for years over the exact boundary line between their properties.

Government websites are _____ sources for statistics on population, public health, economics, and similar topics.

The coyote is an extraordinary, _____ species that can thrive in almost any environment.

Karina asked her uncle, a priest, to _____ at her wedding.