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

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LEVEL C, 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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a rich mass of ore in a mine; something very valuable, profitable, or rewarding; a source of wealth or prosperity; a very large amount; sudden profit or gain

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a passage taken from a book, article, etc.; to take such a passage; to quote

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to feel about hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly and uncertainly

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a watch, especially at night; any period of watchful attention

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to return, go back

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applause; enthusiastic praise or approval

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a person who moves slowly or falls behind; falling behind; slow to move, act, or respond

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lacking politeness or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with or deal with; rude

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to make or force one's way by pushing or elbowing; to bump, brush against; to compete for

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to work with, work together

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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bonanza

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churlish

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collaborate

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excerpt

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grope

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jostle

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laggard

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plaudits

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revert

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vigil

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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grope

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plaudits

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collaborate

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churlish

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jostle

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laggard

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revert

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excerpt

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bonanza

ANTONYMS

DIRECTIONS:
1. Select the word that means the OPPOSITE of the vocabulary word provided. (5 points)
*You may only select one option for your answer.
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churlish

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plaudits

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laggard

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collaborate

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revert

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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During the gold rush of 1849, thousands of prospectors poured into California in hopes of unearthing a _____ that would make them rich for life.

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The captain maintained a _____ at the wheel during the whoel storm so a large wave wouldn't overturn his ship.

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George Patton had a reputation for _____ behavior such as slapping a badly wounded soldier in a hospital.

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_____ his way through the crowd at the noisy board meeting, the storeowner stepped to the microphone to present his argument.

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There is no room for _____ in our speed-walking club; everyone walks briskly in order to keep up with the group.

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During the lecture, our professor read an _____ from the author's novel.

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Unfortunately, after several days of being pleasant, he _____ right back to his old irritable and disagreeable self which proved he never really changed.

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The composer, the lyricist, and the writer discussed working on a new musical together because they were eager to _____ with one another.

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The singer felt a sigh of relief when she heard the _____ in the audience after her performance.

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In the blinding blizzard, the hiker _____ his way toward his friends who were only a few steps ahead of him.