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 support, give a boost to; a long pillow or cushion; a supporting post
to remove, drive out of a position or place
to trouble, haunt, or fill the mind
full of tiny holes; able to be penetrated by air or water
serious and dignified; quiet or subdued in character or conduct
to feel or express regret or disapproval
a pang of conscience, uneasiness, misgiving, or doubt; a feeling of faintness or nausea
a remainder, that which remains when a part has been used up or removed
of little importance, not worthy of serious attention; not meant seriously
lying face down; inclined, likely
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.
bolster
deplore
frivolous
obsess
oust
porous
prone
qualm
residue
staid
residue
deplore
porous
prone
qualm
obsess
frivolous
bolster
staid
oust
staid
bolster
oust
porous
prone
deplore
frivolous
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).
The lawyer labeled the charges against the team who stole their rival's gorilla mascot _____ and not worthy of the judge's attention.
If you are caught in an open field in a bad thunderstorm, lie _____ in the grass, since lightning bolts tend to be attracted to solitary, upright objects.
The dog chewed a big hole in the _____ , and when we arrived there were feathers all over the living room.
When chemists in the crime lab tested the chalky _____ at the bottom of the glass, they found traces of a deadly poison.
He had serious _____ about piloting the small plane in the thick fog, but he had to deliver the medicine as quickly as possible.
The reporters _____ all day about the impact of the damaging disclosures in their story, and whether they could forgive themselves if people were hurt.
The museum director _____ the vandal's attack on the priceless ancient statue, saying the statue could be repaired, but it would never be the same.
The club's treasurer was _____ after money was found to be missing and the club advisor demanded his removal.
Fran is generally serious and _____ in contrast to Ada, her twin, who is scatter-brained, flighty, and unreliable.
Lava rock is so _____ that the air inside its millions of tiny holes can keep it from sinking in water.