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LEVEL C, UNIT 13B VOCABULARY PRACTICE (due date: Friday, May 6)

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LEVEL C, UNIT 13B 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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the quality of exceeding all moral bounds; an exceedingly evil act; huge size, immensity

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short but full of meaning

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to hesitate, stumble, lose courage; to speak hesitatingly; to lose drive, weaken, decline

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to adjust or change to suit conditions

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chillingly proud and scornful

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a warning or feeling that something bad will happen; marked by fear, ominous

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to abuse or belittle unjustly or maliciously

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much boasted about in a vain or swaggering way

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a physical defect; a hindrance, obstacle

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to smile or speak in a silly, forced way; a silly, forced smile

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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adapt

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enormity

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falter

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foreboding

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haughty

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impediment

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pithy

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simper

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vaunted

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vilify

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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haughty

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pithy

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adapt

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falter

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vilify

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simper

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vaunted

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foreboding

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enormity

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impediment

ANTONYMS

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

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adapt

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pithy

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vaunted

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falter

1

impediment

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haughty

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vilify

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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An awkward _____ in the photograph made the judge appear ridiculous.

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Voters have often embraced a _____ candidate who appears to disdain any challenge by opponents or reporters.

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As the police chased them, the robbers threw boxes from the truck as _____ to stop them from being pursued.

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After hours of long-winded, rambling speeches, the chariman's _____ summary was a relief to the listeners who were ready to go home.

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The sheer _____ of solid waste has overwhelmed the largest landfills, which is why recycling is so important.

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The defense lawyer proceeded to _____ the witness, insulting his appearance and ridiculing his manner of speech.

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The toddler's first steps were bold and successful, but then he began to _____ and grab around for support.

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The _____ talents of the young wrestler were undermined quickly when his little-known opponent pinned him.

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I had a _____ that I wouldn't do well on the exam, and sure enough the test consisted of essay questions on areas that I hadn't studied.

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The human species is remarkable for its ability to _____ to virtually any kind of living condition.