#LEVEL C, UNIT 1A VOCABULARY PRACTICE (due date: Friday, September 2)

LEVEL C, UNIT 1A 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 rich mass of ore in a mine; something very valuable, profitable, or rewarding; a source of wealth or prosperity; a very large amount; sudden profit or gain

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a passage taken from a book, article, etc.; to take such a passage; to quote

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to feel about hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly and uncertainly

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a watch, especially at night; any period of watchful attention

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to return, go back

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applause; enthusiastic praise or approval

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a person who moves slowly or falls behind; falling behind; slow to move, act, or respond

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lacking politeness or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with or deal with; rude

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to make or force one's way by pushing or elbowing; to bump, brush against; to compete for

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to work with, work together

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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bonanza

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churlish

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collaborate

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excerpt

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grope

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jostle

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laggard

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plaudits

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revert

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vigil

SYNONYMS
DIRECTIONS:
1. Select the word that means the SAME as the vocabulary word provided. (9 points)
          *You may only select one option for your answer.

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grope

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plaudits

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collaborate

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churlish

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jostle

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laggard

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revert

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excerpt

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bonanza

ANTONYMS
DIRECTIONS:
1. Select the word that means the OPPOSITE of the vocabulary word provided. (5 points)
          *You may only select one option for your answer.

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churlish

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plaudits

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laggard

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collaborate

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revert

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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During the gold rush of 1849, thousands of prospectors poured into California in hopes of unearthing a _____ that would make them rich for life.

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The captain maintained a _____ at the wheel during the whoel storm so a large wave wouldn't overturn his ship.

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George Patton had a reputation for _____ behavior such as slapping a badly wounded soldier in a hospital.

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_____ his way through the crowd at the noisy board meeting, the storeowner stepped to the microphone to present his argument.

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There is no room for _____ in our speed-walking club; everyone walks briskly in order to keep up with the group.

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During the lecture, our professor read an _____ from the author's novel.

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Unfortunately, after several days of being pleasant, he _____ right back to his old irritable and disagreeable self which proved he never really changed.

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The composer, the lyricist, and the writer discussed working on a new musical together because they were eager to _____ with one another.

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The singer felt a sigh of relief when she heard the _____ in the audience after her performance.

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#LEVEL C, UNIT 1A VOCABULARY PRACTICE (due date: Friday, September 2)

LEVEL C, UNIT 1A VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

a rich mass of ore in a mine; something very valuable, profitable, or rewarding; a source of wealth or prosperity; a very large amount; sudden profit or gain

a passage taken from a book, article, etc.; to take such a passage; to quote

to feel about hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly and uncertainly

a watch, especially at night; any period of watchful attention

to return, go back

applause; enthusiastic praise or approval

a person who moves slowly or falls behind; falling behind; slow to move, act, or respond

lacking politeness or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with or deal with; rude

to make or force one's way by pushing or elbowing; to bump, brush against; to compete for

to work with, work together

PARTS OF SPEECH

bonanza

churlish

collaborate

excerpt

grope

jostle

laggard

plaudits

revert

vigil

SYNONYMS

grope

plaudits

collaborate

churlish

jostle

laggard

revert

excerpt

bonanza

ANTONYMS

churlish

plaudits

laggard

collaborate

revert

COMPLETING THE SENTENCES

During the gold rush of 1849, thousands of prospectors poured into California in hopes of unearthing a _____ that would make them rich for life.

The captain maintained a _____ at the wheel during the whoel storm so a large wave wouldn't overturn his ship.

George Patton had a reputation for _____ behavior such as slapping a badly wounded soldier in a hospital.

_____ his way through the crowd at the noisy board meeting, the storeowner stepped to the microphone to present his argument.

There is no room for _____ in our speed-walking club; everyone walks briskly in order to keep up with the group.

During the lecture, our professor read an _____ from the author's novel.

Unfortunately, after several days of being pleasant, he _____ right back to his old irritable and disagreeable self which proved he never really changed.

The composer, the lyricist, and the writer discussed working on a new musical together because they were eager to _____ with one another.

The singer felt a sigh of relief when she heard the _____ in the audience after her performance.

In the blinding blizzard, the hiker _____ his way toward his friends who were only a few steps ahead of him.

LEVEL C, UNIT 1A VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

a rich mass of ore in a mine; something very valuable, profitable, or rewarding; a source of wealth or prosperity; a very large amount; sudden profit or gain

a passage taken from a book, article, etc.; to take such a passage; to quote

to feel about hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly and uncertainly

a watch, especially at night; any period of watchful attention

to return, go back

applause; enthusiastic praise or approval

a person who moves slowly or falls behind; falling behind; slow to move, act, or respond

lacking politeness or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with or deal with; rude

to make or force one's way by pushing or elbowing; to bump, brush against; to compete for

to work with, work together

PARTS OF SPEECH

bonanza

churlish

collaborate

excerpt

grope

jostle

laggard

plaudits

revert

vigil

SYNONYMS

grope

plaudits

collaborate

churlish