#LEVEL C, UNIT 2B VOCABULARY PRACTICE (due date: Friday, September 30)

LEVEL C, UNIT 2B 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 make valueless, take away all force or effect

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slanting or sloping; not straightforward or direct

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to regard with reverence, look up to with great respect

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described in well-known stories; existing in old stories (legends) rather than in real life

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ridiculous and unpredictable behavior or actions

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1

economical, avoiding waste and luxury; scanty, poor, meager

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harm or loss; injury, damage; a disadvantage; a cause of harm, injury, loss, or damage

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sturdy, not easily worn out or destroyed; lasting for a long time; consumer goods used repeatedly over a series of years

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to cripple, disable, injure, mar, disfigure, mutilate

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to exchange playful remarks, tease; talk that is playful and teasing

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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antics

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banter

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detriment

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durable

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frugal

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invalidate

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legendary

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maim

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oblique

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venerate

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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oblique

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legendary

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venerate

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durable

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1

banter

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invalidate

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antics

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detriment

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frugal

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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banter

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invalidate

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detriment

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durable

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1

oblique

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frugal

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venerate

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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We enjoyed watching the playful _____ of the two bear cubs and their patient mother.

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Participating in too many extracurricular activities could prove to be a _____ to a student's education.

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These dishes are very _____ ; they are unbreakable and can go from oven to refrigerator.

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The other players on the golf course are intimidated by the _____ golfer because they believe the myth of his invincibility.

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The co-hosts of morning television news shows _____ on the air, good-naturedly teasing each other about all sorts of things.

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_____ grocery shoppers often use store coupons to save money.

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The stage and scenery sloped at an odd, _____ angle, which the audience found disturbing.

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Some people simply _____ their heroes; others strive to be like them to show another form another praise.

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When evidence of fraud was brought before the judge, she _____ the results of the vote and ordered a new election.

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#LEVEL C, UNIT 2B VOCABULARY PRACTICE (due date: Friday, September 30)

LEVEL C, UNIT 2B VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

to make valueless, take away all force or effect

slanting or sloping; not straightforward or direct

to regard with reverence, look up to with great respect

described in well-known stories; existing in old stories (legends) rather than in real life

ridiculous and unpredictable behavior or actions

economical, avoiding waste and luxury; scanty, poor, meager

harm or loss; injury, damage; a disadvantage; a cause of harm, injury, loss, or damage

sturdy, not easily worn out or destroyed; lasting for a long time; consumer goods used repeatedly over a series of years

to cripple, disable, injure, mar, disfigure, mutilate

to exchange playful remarks, tease; talk that is playful and teasing

PARTS OF SPEECH

antics

banter

detriment

durable

frugal

invalidate

legendary

maim

oblique

venerate

SYNONYMS

oblique

legendary

venerate

durable

banter

invalidate

antics

detriment

frugal

ANTONYMS

banter

invalidate

detriment

durable

oblique

frugal

venerate

COMPLETING THE SENTENCES

We enjoyed watching the playful _____ of the two bear cubs and their patient mother.

Participating in too many extracurricular activities could prove to be a _____ to a student's education.

These dishes are very _____ ; they are unbreakable and can go from oven to refrigerator.

The other players on the golf course are intimidated by the _____ golfer because they believe the myth of his invincibility.

The co-hosts of morning television news shows _____ on the air, good-naturedly teasing each other about all sorts of things.

_____ grocery shoppers often use store coupons to save money.

The stage and scenery sloped at an odd, _____ angle, which the audience found disturbing.

Some people simply _____ their heroes; others strive to be like them to show another form another praise.

When evidence of fraud was brought before the judge, she _____ the results of the vote and ordered a new election.

The reckless driver ran the red light and crashed into the van, killing two people and _____ a third, whose leg was crushed in the accident.

LEVEL C, UNIT 2B VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

to make valueless, take away all force or effect

slanting or sloping; not straightforward or direct

to regard with reverence, look up to with great respect

described in well-known stories; existing in old stories (legends) rather than in real life

ridiculous and unpredictable behavior or actions

economical, avoiding waste and luxury; scanty, poor, meager

harm or loss; injury, damage; a disadvantage; a cause of harm, injury, loss, or damage

sturdy, not easily worn out or destroyed; lasting for a long time; consumer goods used repeatedly over a series of years

to cripple, disable, injure, mar, disfigure, mutilate

to exchange playful remarks, tease; talk that is playful and teasing

PARTS OF SPEECH

antics

banter

detriment

durable

frugal

invalidate

legendary

maim

oblique

venerate

SYNONYMS

oblique

legendary