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 quality of exceeding all moral bounds; an exceedingly evil act; huge size, immensity
short but full of meaning
to hesitate, stumble, lose courage; to speak hesitatingly; to lose drive, weaken, decline
to adjust or change to suit conditions
chillingly proud and scornful
a warning or feeling that something bad will happen; marked by fear, ominous
to abuse or belittle unjustly or maliciously
much boasted about in a vain or swaggering way
a physical defect; a hindrance, obstacle
to smile or speak in a silly, forced way; a silly, forced smile
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.
adapt
enormity
falter
foreboding
haughty
impediment
pithy
simper
vaunted
vilify
haughty
pithy
adapt
falter
vilify
simper
vaunted
foreboding
enormity
impediment
enormity
adapt
pithy
vaunted
falter
impediment
haughty
vilify
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).
An awkward _____ in the photograph made the judge appear ridiculous.
Voters have often embraced a _____ candidate who appears to disdain any challenge by opponents or reporters.
As the police chased them, the robbers threw boxes from the truck as _____ to stop them from being pursued.
After hours of long-winded, rambling speeches, the chariman's _____ summary was a relief to the listeners who were ready to go home.
The sheer _____ of solid waste has overwhelmed the largest landfills, which is why recycling is so important.
The defense lawyer proceeded to _____ the witness, insulting his appearance and ridiculing his manner of speech.
The toddler's first steps were bold and successful, but then he began to _____ and grab around for support.
The _____ talents of the young wrestler were undermined quickly when his little-known opponent pinned him.
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.
The human species is remarkable for its ability to _____ to virtually any kind of living condition.