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

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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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The decorations on ancient jars often _____ scenes of war.