LEVEL C, UNIT 15B VOCABULARY PRACTICE

LEVEL C, UNIT 15B 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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the last remaining part; the part of least worth

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to happen, occur; to happen to

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an inheritance; a birthright

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acting or working for self-gain only; a hired soldier, a soldier of fortune

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an impressive piece of work, especially a musical composition or other work of art

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lifeless, unable to move or act; slow, inactive

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based on reasoning; able to make use of reason; sensible or reasonable

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to irritate, annoy, or anger

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a limitation or restriction; a criticism; (medicine) a narrowing of a passage in the body

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a thin outer layer; a surface appearance or decoration; to cover with a thin layer

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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befall

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dregs

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exasperate

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heritage

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inert

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mercenary

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opus

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rational

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stricture

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veneer

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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exasperate

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heritage

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veneer

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opus

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inert

1

rational

1

dregs

1

stricture

1

mercenary

1

befall

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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mercenary

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veneer

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rational

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dregs

1

inert

1

stricture

1

exasperate

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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Two things that _____ a farmer are no rain and too much rain - both cause headaches.

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Jurors try their best to remain _____ during endless hours of arguing and weighing evidence.

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Despite my calling her repeatedly, my cat remained _____ , curled up in front of the fireplace, and refused to move.

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Long ago, oak furniture was really made of oak, but nowadays thinly sliced oak is used to _____ cheaper, lighter woods.

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There is a national museum in Washington, D.C. that provides visitors with an in-depth look at the history and _____ of Native Americans.

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Among the troops that George Washington defeated at the Battle of Trenton was a group of _____ hired by the British.

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A stroke is caused by a _____ in a blood vessel that reduces blood flow to an area of the brain.

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Lola refuses to drink the last cup of coffee in the pot because she says that the _____ are bitter.

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Mozart's grand _____ remains his Requiem, though some critics have preferred other works.

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LEVEL C, UNIT 15B VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

the last remaining part; the part of least worth

to happen, occur; to happen to

an inheritance; a birthright

acting or working for self-gain only; a hired soldier, a soldier of fortune

an impressive piece of work, especially a musical composition or other work of art

lifeless, unable to move or act; slow, inactive

based on reasoning; able to make use of reason; sensible or reasonable

to irritate, annoy, or anger

a limitation or restriction; a criticism; (medicine) a narrowing of a passage in the body

a thin outer layer; a surface appearance or decoration; to cover with a thin layer

PARTS OF SPEECH

befall

dregs

exasperate

heritage

inert

mercenary

opus

rational

stricture

veneer

SYNONYMS

exasperate

heritage

veneer

opus

inert

rational

dregs

stricture

mercenary

befall

ANTONYMS

mercenary

veneer

rational

dregs

inert

stricture

exasperate

COMPLETING THE SENTENCES

Two things that _____ a farmer are no rain and too much rain - both cause headaches.

Jurors try their best to remain _____ during endless hours of arguing and weighing evidence.

Despite my calling her repeatedly, my cat remained _____ , curled up in front of the fireplace, and refused to move.

Long ago, oak furniture was really made of oak, but nowadays thinly sliced oak is used to _____ cheaper, lighter woods.

There is a national museum in Washington, D.C. that provides visitors with an in-depth look at the history and _____ of Native Americans.

Among the troops that George Washington defeated at the Battle of Trenton was a group of _____ hired by the British.

A stroke is caused by a _____ in a blood vessel that reduces blood flow to an area of the brain.

Lola refuses to drink the last cup of coffee in the pot because she says that the _____ are bitter.

Mozart's grand _____ remains his Requiem, though some critics have preferred other works.

The racers have headed into the storm and will not turn back, no matter what _____ them.