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.
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
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.
alight
dynasty
germinate
humdrum
insinuate
interrogate
résumé
trivial
truce
vicious
trivial
alight
humdrum
résumé
dynasty
insinuate
germinate
vicious
truce
interrogate
germinate
alight
trivial
humdrum
insinuate
truce
vicious
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).
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.