#LEVEL B, UNIT 4A VOCABULARY PRACTICE (due date: Thursday, October 27)

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LEVEL B, UNIT 4A 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 run quickly, scamper, hurry

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not producing the desired results, unsuccessful

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a joining together for some common purpose

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to hurt someone's feelings deeply; to cause embarrassment or humiliation; to subdue or discipline by self-denial or suffering

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in agreement with established or generally accepted beliefs or ways of doing things

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disobedient, willful; unpredictable, capricious

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easily set on fire; easily angered or aroused

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to draw back suddenly, as though in pain or fear; the act of drawing back in this way

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to puzzle completely, confuse

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soaked with liquid or moisture; expressionless, dull; spiritless, listless

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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alliance

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bewilder

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fruitless

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inflammable

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mortify

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orthodox

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scurry

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sodden

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wayward

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wince

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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scurry

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fruitless

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wayward

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wince

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inflammable

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bewilder

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sodden

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alliance

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orthodox

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mortify

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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inflammable

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alliance

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scurry

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fruitless

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orthodox

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bewilder

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wayward

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sodden

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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After the children took their baths, they put their _____ towels in the dryer.

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The spelling bee champ was _____ when she made a simple error in the last round of the state competition.

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On the day before the election, campaign workers _____ to make those last-minute voting phone calls.

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The Medicare prescription drug plans are so complicated that they _____ many senior citizens.

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Ryan's temper is so _____ that it needs only a slight spark to ignite it.

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The guidance counselor cautioned the _____ senior to attend classes regularly, respect the teachers, and turn in his assignments.

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NATO (the North Atlantic Treaty Organization) is an _____ of nations committed to defending its member nations.

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The children _____ when the ugly monster appeared on the wide screen.

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For centuries, explorers persisted in a _____ search for an imaginary fountain of youth.

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The young woman rebelled against the _____ values of the older generation.