#LEVEL A, UNIT 5B VOCABULARY PRACTICE (due date: Friday, November 18)

LEVEL A, UNIT 5B 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 delay leaving; to linger, wait; to remain or stay for a while

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one aspect or side of a subject or problem; one of the cut surfaces of a gem

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overly self-satisfied, self-righteous

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something that interferes with progress; a disappointment, unexpected loss or defeat; a step-like recession in a wall

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having lost the power of feeling or movement; to dull the feelings of; to cause to lose feeling

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to act or work clumsily and awkwardly; to ruin something through clumsiness

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a brawl, a noisy quarrel; to wear away by rubbing; make ragged or worn; to strain, irritate

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with a sharp point; keen and alert; sharp and severe; rising quickly to a high point and lasting for a short time

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the length of time that something continues or lasts

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one living permanently in a given place

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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acute

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bungle

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duration

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facet

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fray

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inhabitant

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numb

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setback

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smug

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tarry

SYNONYMS
DIRECTIONS:
1. Select the word that means the SAME as the vocabulary word provided. (9 points)
          *You may only select one option for your answer.

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smug

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setback

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inhabitant

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facet

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acute

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bungle

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tarry

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fray

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numb

ANTONYMS
DIRECTIONS:
1. Select the word that means the OPPOSITE of the vocabulary word provided. (6 points)
          *You may only select one option for your answer.

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numb

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inhabitant

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acute

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smug

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setback

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tarry

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 did not want to go back to the office for the rest of the afternoon, so she _____ outside, window-shopping and savoring an ice cream cone over the next hour.

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Shane experienced a _____ when he got a C on the biology test, but he didn't allow this disappointment to discourage him from becoming a doctor.

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The _____ vision of birds of prey allows them to see a potential meal from far away.

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It was easy to tell by that _____ look on her face that she was quite pleased with herself.

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Most tigers prefer dense jungle, but lions are usually _____ of open terrain.

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James had the habit of absent-mindedly rubbing his shirt sleeves, which left them worn and _____ .

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Throughout the entire _____ of World War II, Americans faced shortages of many common household products.

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It was so bitterly cold out that night that even a brief ten-minute walk left my fingers and toes _____ .

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Hank has many strong characteristics, but greed is an unpleasant _____ to his personality.

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LEVEL A, UNIT 5B VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

to delay leaving; to linger, wait; to remain or stay for a while

one aspect or side of a subject or problem; one of the cut surfaces of a gem

overly self-satisfied, self-righteous

something that interferes with progress; a disappointment, unexpected loss or defeat; a step-like recession in a wall

having lost the power of feeling or movement; to dull the feelings of; to cause to lose feeling

to act or work clumsily and awkwardly; to ruin something through clumsiness

a brawl, a noisy quarrel; to wear away by rubbing; make ragged or worn; to strain, irritate

with a sharp point; keen and alert; sharp and severe; rising quickly to a high point and lasting for a short time

the length of time that something continues or lasts

one living permanently in a given place

PARTS OF SPEECH

acute

bungle

duration

facet

fray

inhabitant

numb

setback

smug

tarry

SYNONYMS

smug

setback

inhabitant

facet

acute

bungle

tarry

fray

numb

ANTONYMS

numb

inhabitant

acute

smug

setback

tarry

COMPLETING THE SENTENCES

She did not want to go back to the office for the rest of the afternoon, so she _____ outside, window-shopping and savoring an ice cream cone over the next hour.

Shane experienced a _____ when he got a C on the biology test, but he didn't allow this disappointment to discourage him from becoming a doctor.

The _____ vision of birds of prey allows them to see a potential meal from far away.

It was easy to tell by that _____ look on her face that she was quite pleased with herself.

Most tigers prefer dense jungle, but lions are usually _____ of open terrain.

James had the habit of absent-mindedly rubbing his shirt sleeves, which left them worn and _____ .

Throughout the entire _____ of World War II, Americans faced shortages of many common household products.

It was so bitterly cold out that night that even a brief ten-minute walk left my fingers and toes _____ .

Hank has many strong characteristics, but greed is an unpleasant _____ to his personality.

The new cook hoped he wouldn't _____ the cooking, ruin expensive food, and be fired.