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

LEVEL A, 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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a person who attacks violently (with blows or words)

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to portray; to represent or show in the form of a picture

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a person who does imitations; to imitate; to make fun of

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unfavorable, negative; working against, hostile

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belonging to the same period of time as oneself; a person of the same time

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a person who pretends to be what he or she is not or better than he or she really is; a two-faced person

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embarrassed; resembling a sheep in meekness, timid

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peaceful, calm; free of emotional upset; clear and free of storm; majestic, grand

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to meet face-to-face, especially as a challenge; come to grips with

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without any good reason or cause, unjustified

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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adverse

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assailant

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confront

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contemporary

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depict

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groundless

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hypocrite

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mimic

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serene

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sheepish

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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hypocrite

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adverse

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groundless

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mimic

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assailant

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sheepish

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contemporary

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serene

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confront

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depict

ANTONYMS
DIRECTIONS:
1. Select the word that means the OPPOSITE of the vocabulary word provided. (7 points)
          *You may only select one option for your answer.

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contemporary

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adverse

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assailant

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groundless

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confront

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sheepish

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serene

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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She was still shaken by the attack, but she was able to identify her _____ by the crooked scar he had above his eyebrow.

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When the accusations were proven to be _____ , the charges against her were dropped.

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Pesticides may have an _____ impact on animals other than pests, so homeowners should always use these poisons with care.

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He hired the _____ for his child's birthday party after hearing the guy pretend to be every single character in his child's favorite movie.

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They showed themselves to be _____ when they did the very things they told us we should not.

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My dog has a strong interest in protecting me and will fiercely _____ anyone he thinks is threatening me.

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With a _____ look on his face, Mark admitted that he had failed to complete his homework.

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Henry meditates every morning because it helps him feel _____ and peaceful.

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_____ clothing will probably look just as silly to the next generation as our parents does to us.

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

LEVEL A, UNIT 2A VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

a person who attacks violently (with blows or words)

to portray; to represent or show in the form of a picture

a person who does imitations; to imitate; to make fun of

unfavorable, negative; working against, hostile

belonging to the same period of time as oneself; a person of the same time

a person who pretends to be what he or she is not or better than he or she really is; a two-faced person

embarrassed; resembling a sheep in meekness, timid

peaceful, calm; free of emotional upset; clear and free of storm; majestic, grand

to meet face-to-face, especially as a challenge; come to grips with

without any good reason or cause, unjustified

PARTS OF SPEECH

adverse

assailant

confront

contemporary

depict

groundless

hypocrite

mimic

serene

sheepish

SYNONYMS

hypocrite

adverse

groundless

mimic

assailant

sheepish

contemporary

serene

confront

depict

ANTONYMS

contemporary

adverse

assailant

groundless

confront

sheepish

serene

COMPLETING THE SENTENCES

She was still shaken by the attack, but she was able to identify her _____ by the crooked scar he had above his eyebrow.

When the accusations were proven to be _____ , the charges against her were dropped.

Pesticides may have an _____ impact on animals other than pests, so homeowners should always use these poisons with care.

He hired the _____ for his child's birthday party after hearing the guy pretend to be every single character in his child's favorite movie.

They showed themselves to be _____ when they did the very things they told us we should not.

My dog has a strong interest in protecting me and will fiercely _____ anyone he thinks is threatening me.

With a _____ look on his face, Mark admitted that he had failed to complete his homework.

Henry meditates every morning because it helps him feel _____ and peaceful.

_____ clothing will probably look just as silly to the next generation as our parents does to us.

The decorations on ancient jars often _____ scenes of war.

LEVEL A, UNIT 2A VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

a person who attacks violently (with blows or words)

to portray; to represent or show in the form of a picture

a person who does imitations; to imitate; to make fun of

unfavorable, negative; working against, hostile

belonging to the same period of time as oneself; a person of the same time

a person who pretends to be what he or she is not or better than he or she really is; a two-faced person

embarrassed; resembling a sheep in meekness, timid

peaceful, calm; free of emotional upset; clear and free of storm; majestic, grand

to meet face-to-face, especially as a challenge; come to grips with

without any good reason or cause, unjustified

PARTS OF SPEECH

adverse

assailant

confront

contemporary

depict

groundless

hypocrite

mimic

serene

sheepish

SYNONYMS

hypocrite