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.
the last remaining part; the part of least worth
to happen, occur; to happen to
an inheritance; a birthright
acting or working for self-gain only; a hired soldier, a soldier of fortune
an impressive piece of work, especially a musical composition or other work of art
lifeless, unable to move or act; slow, inactive
based on reasoning; able to make use of reason; sensible or reasonable
to irritate, annoy, or anger
a limitation or restriction; a criticism; (medicine) a narrowing of a passage in the body
a thin outer layer; a surface appearance or decoration; to cover with a thin layer
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.
befall
dregs
exasperate
heritage
inert
mercenary
opus
rational
stricture
veneer
exasperate
heritage
veneer
opus
inert
rational
dregs
stricture
mercenary
befall
mercenary
veneer
rational
dregs
inert
stricture
exasperate
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).
Two things that _____ a farmer are no rain and too much rain - both cause headaches.
Jurors try their best to remain _____ during endless hours of arguing and weighing evidence.
Despite my calling her repeatedly, my cat remained _____ , curled up in front of the fireplace, and refused to move.
Long ago, oak furniture was really made of oak, but nowadays thinly sliced oak is used to _____ cheaper, lighter woods.
There is a national museum in Washington, D.C. that provides visitors with an in-depth look at the history and _____ of Native Americans.
Among the troops that George Washington defeated at the Battle of Trenton was a group of _____ hired by the British.
A stroke is caused by a _____ in a blood vessel that reduces blood flow to an area of the brain.
Lola refuses to drink the last cup of coffee in the pot because she says that the _____ are bitter.
Mozart's grand _____ remains his Requiem, though some critics have preferred other works.
The racers have headed into the storm and will not turn back, no matter what _____ them.