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

LEVEL C, 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 provide more than is needed or wanted; to feed or fill to the point of overstuffing; an oversupply

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with extreme care or caution

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declared openly and without shame, acknowledged

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to change direction or course suddenly, turn aside, shift

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in a disguised state, under an assumed name or identity; the state of being disguised; a person in disguise

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giving freely, generous; plentiful, given abundantly

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overcrowded, filled or occupied to excess

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to make as small as possible, make the least of; to make smaller than before

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energetic, willing and able to start something new; showing boldness and imagination

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reckless; heartless, unjustifiable; loose in morals; a spoiled, pampered person; one with low morals

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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avowed

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bountiful

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congested

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enterprising

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gingerly

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glut

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incognito

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minimize

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veer

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wanton

SYNONYMS
DIRECTIONS:
1. Select the word that means the SAME as the vocabulary word provided. (8 points)
          *You may only select one option for your answer.

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enterprising

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congested

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gingerly

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wanton

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minimize

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avowed

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glut

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bountiful

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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wanton

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incognito

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minimize

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glut

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enterprising

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gingerly

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avowed

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congested

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bountiful

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 Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving by sharing with the Indians a _____ feast of meat, fish, squash, corn, and potatoes.

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Larry tries to _____ the seriousness of his illness by telling everyone that he is just fine.

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She tasted the soup very _____ because her friends had warned her that it was very hot and spicy.

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Police were looking for an _____ person who impersonated a famous banker by wearing similar clothes and imitating his voice.

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Stores hire extra staff to handle the _____ of returns that come in soon after the Christmas season.

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After the flood, the phone lines were _____ with calls from worried relatives seeking information about their loved ones.

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Martin Luther King Jr.'s many speeches and actions proved that he was an _____ believer in nonviolence.

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The motorcyclist _____ to avoid hitting the stalled car on the foggy highway.

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It is very _____ of you to start your own business and be successful with hard work and persistence!

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

LEVEL C, UNIT 2A VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

to provide more than is needed or wanted; to feed or fill to the point of overstuffing; an oversupply

with extreme care or caution

declared openly and without shame, acknowledged

to change direction or course suddenly, turn aside, shift

in a disguised state, under an assumed name or identity; the state of being disguised; a person in disguise

giving freely, generous; plentiful, given abundantly

overcrowded, filled or occupied to excess

to make as small as possible, make the least of; to make smaller than before

energetic, willing and able to start something new; showing boldness and imagination

reckless; heartless, unjustifiable; loose in morals; a spoiled, pampered person; one with low morals

PARTS OF SPEECH

avowed

bountiful

congested

enterprising

gingerly

glut

incognito

minimize

veer

wanton

SYNONYMS

enterprising

congested

gingerly

wanton

minimize

avowed

glut

bountiful

ANTONYMS

wanton

incognito

minimize

glut

enterprising

gingerly

avowed

congested

bountiful

COMPLETING THE SENTENCES

The Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving by sharing with the Indians a _____ feast of meat, fish, squash, corn, and potatoes.

Larry tries to _____ the seriousness of his illness by telling everyone that he is just fine.

She tasted the soup very _____ because her friends had warned her that it was very hot and spicy.

Police were looking for an _____ person who impersonated a famous banker by wearing similar clothes and imitating his voice.

Stores hire extra staff to handle the _____ of returns that come in soon after the Christmas season.

After the flood, the phone lines were _____ with calls from worried relatives seeking information about their loved ones.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s many speeches and actions proved that he was an _____ believer in nonviolence.

The motorcyclist _____ to avoid hitting the stalled car on the foggy highway.

It is very _____ of you to start your own business and be successful with hard work and persistence!

Police are authorized to issue a ticket to anyone who litters or shows a _____ disregard for the cleanliness of the neighborhood.

LEVEL C, UNIT 2A VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

to provide more than is needed or wanted; to feed or fill to the point of overstuffing; an oversupply

with extreme care or caution

declared openly and without shame, acknowledged

to change direction or course suddenly, turn aside, shift

in a disguised state, under an assumed name or identity; the state of being disguised; a person in disguise

giving freely, generous; plentiful, given abundantly

overcrowded, filled or occupied to excess

to make as small as possible, make the least of; to make smaller than before

energetic, willing and able to start something new; showing boldness and imagination

reckless; heartless, unjustifiable; loose in morals; a spoiled, pampered person; one with low morals

PARTS OF SPEECH

avowed

bountiful

congested

enterprising

gingerly

glut

incognito

minimize

veer

wanton

SYNONYMS

enterprising