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#LEVEL A, UNIT 2B VOCABULARY PRACTICE (due date: Friday, September 30)

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LEVEL A, UNIT 2B 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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to handle or use skillfully; to manage or control for personal gain or advantage

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to force, compel; to restrain, hold back

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to encircle, go or reach around; to enclose; to include with a certain group or class

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fair-minded, free from selfish motives; indifferent

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impossible to understand

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the strength needed to keep going or overcome physical or mental strain; staying power

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extremely dry; uninteresting, dull

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to wrinkle, make uneven; to annoy, upset; to flip through; material used for trimming edges; a ripple; a low drumbeat

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the greatest possible amount or degree; reaching the greatest possible amount or degree

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a large wave; to rise or swell like a wave

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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arid

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billow

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constrain

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disinterested

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encompass

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incomprehensible

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manipulate

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maximum

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ruffle

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stamina

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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disinterested

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maximum

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constrain

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ruffle

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encompass

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arid

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stamina

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incomprehensible

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manipulate

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billow

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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arid

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ruffle

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billow

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maximum

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constrain

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incomprehensible

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disinterested

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encompass

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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Hours of training in the pool had built up Will's _____ , and he easily passed the test for certification as an ocean lifeguard.

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She _____ through the book of short stories, unable to find one that caught her interest.

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Caroline's hands were so badly injured that she found it difficult to _____ ordinary kitchen appliances like can openers and toasters.

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During the months of _____ rainfall in the Amazon region, the river is often flooded.

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Sports referres must be impartial and _____ in order to call plays and penalties fairly.

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Snakes thrive in many different habitats, including the steamy jungle and the _____ desert.

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If you have studied geography, you know that a peninsula is _____ by water on three sides.

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The surfer stood mesmerized, her eyes hungrily watching the perfect _____ breaking far from shore.

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The range of an electric car is _____ by the limits of the battery that is powering it.

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Those who know the secret code can read words that look _____ to others.