#LEVEL B, UNIT 1A VOCABULARY PRACTICE (due date: Friday, September 2)

LEVEL B, UNIT 1A 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 begin to grow, come into being

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evil, bad; spiteful; having bad habits or an ugly disposition; painfully severe or extreme

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to suggest or hint slyly; to edge into something indirectly

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not important, minor; ordinary, commonplace

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a pause in fighting, temporary peace

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a brief summary; a short written account of one's education, working experience, or qualifications for a job

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to get down from, step down from; to come down from the air, land; lighted up

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ordinary, dull, routine, without variation

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a powerful family or group of rulers that maintains its position or power for some time

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to ask questions, examine by questioning

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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alight

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dynasty

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germinate

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humdrum

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insinuate

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interrogate

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résumé

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trivial

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truce

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vicious

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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trivial

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alight

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humdrum

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résumé

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dynasty

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insinuate

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germinate

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vicious

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1

truce

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interrogate

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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germinate

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alight

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trivial

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humdrum

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insinuate

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truce

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vicious

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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Without saying so directly, the gossip columnist managed to _____ that the basketball superstar had been arrested for shoplifting.

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The parents finally convinced the fighting children to declare a _____ and go on with the game.

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The character is considered a _____ villain because he takes advantage of the weaknesses of his friend.

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Even though some diaries tell exciting secrets, most are full of _____ details that interest only the person keeping the diary and mean nothing to everyone else.

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The couple was presented with a cake that was _____ with fifty candles for their golden anniversary.

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Many bulbs planted in the fall will _____ underground during the winter and bloom in the spring.

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"I demand to see my lawyer," snarled the prisoner to the detectives who were about to _____ him.

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Henry VIII and Elizabeth I belonged to the Tudor _____ , which ruled England in the sixteenth century.

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The "help wanted" ad asked job applicants to submit a _____ and cover letter stating their salary requirements.

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LEVEL B, UNIT 1A VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

to begin to grow, come into being

evil, bad; spiteful; having bad habits or an ugly disposition; painfully severe or extreme

to suggest or hint slyly; to edge into something indirectly

not important, minor; ordinary, commonplace

a pause in fighting, temporary peace

a brief summary; a short written account of one's education, working experience, or qualifications for a job

to get down from, step down from; to come down from the air, land; lighted up

ordinary, dull, routine, without variation

a powerful family or group of rulers that maintains its position or power for some time

to ask questions, examine by questioning

PARTS OF SPEECH

alight

dynasty

germinate

humdrum

insinuate

interrogate

résumé

trivial

truce

vicious

SYNONYMS

trivial

alight

humdrum

résumé

dynasty

insinuate

germinate

vicious

truce

interrogate

ANTONYMS

germinate

alight

trivial

humdrum

insinuate

truce

vicious

COMPLETING THE SENTENCES

Without saying so directly, the gossip columnist managed to _____ that the basketball superstar had been arrested for shoplifting.

The parents finally convinced the fighting children to declare a _____ and go on with the game.

The character is considered a _____ villain because he takes advantage of the weaknesses of his friend.

Even though some diaries tell exciting secrets, most are full of _____ details that interest only the person keeping the diary and mean nothing to everyone else.

The couple was presented with a cake that was _____ with fifty candles for their golden anniversary.

Many bulbs planted in the fall will _____ underground during the winter and bloom in the spring.

"I demand to see my lawyer," snarled the prisoner to the detectives who were about to _____ him.

Henry VIII and Elizabeth I belonged to the Tudor _____ , which ruled England in the sixteenth century.

The "help wanted" ad asked job applicants to submit a _____ and cover letter stating their salary requirements.

When viewers are being counted, television executives try to spice up their _____ lineup of shows with a few exciting, blockbuster specials.