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#LEVEL B, UNIT 6B VOCABULARY PRACTICE (due date: Friday, December 9)

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LEVEL B, UNIT 6B 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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stern, merciless; fierce, savage, cruel

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standing out so as to be easily seen; important, well-known

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punishment in return for an injury or a wrong; unusual force or violence

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unwilling, holding back

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to nibble, graze; to read casually; to window-shop

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in, at, or near the edge or margin; only barely good, large, or important enough for the purpose

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to prevent from accomplishing a purpose or fulfilling a desire; to cause feelings of discouragement

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to trap, catch; a trap or entanglement

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active, energetic, forceful

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to order as a rule or course to be followed; to order for medical purposes

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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browse

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dynamic

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frustrate

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grim

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marginal

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prescribe

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prominent

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reluctant

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snare

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vengeance

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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vengeance

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snare

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marginal

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reluctant

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prescribe

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dynamic

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browse

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prominent

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grim

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frustrate

ANTONYMS

DIRECTIONS:
1. Select the word that means the OPPOSITE of the vocabulary word provided. (9 points)
*You may only select one option for your answer.
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browse

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snare

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vengeance

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prominent

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grim

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marginal

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reluctant

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frustrate

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dynamic

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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George Washington and Abraham Lincoln are unarguably most _____ presidents.

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Conflicts over old wrongs and injuries often drag on for years because rivals are still seeking _____ .

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Detectives hoped to _____ the gang's ringleaders by luring them into an elaborate trap.

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Many fear that American society may become less _____ as its population grows older and less active.

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When running for statewide office, a big-city politican may make the mistake of writing off small-town voters as _____ .

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Free-range cattles are not fed hormones or vitamins but are allowed to _____ in pastures and eat grass and other natural vegetation.

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Because Vinny is always _____ to say what he wants for his birthday, he gets lots of presents he doesn't like.

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The doctor _____ a mild antibiotic to treat the child's infection.

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In the _____ aftermath of the flooding, thousands were left homeless and hungry.

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The mother repeatedly _____ the child's dangerous attempts to climb out of the stroller.