#LEVEL B, UNIT 7A VOCABULARY PRACTICE (due date: Friday, January 6)

LEVEL B, UNIT 7A 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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extremely bad, glaring; scandalous, notorious

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a noisy quarrel or fight; to quarrel or fight noisily

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a self-contradictory statement that on closer examination proves true; a person or thing with seemingly contradictory qualities

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to hate, dislike very much, loathe

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a burst of gunfire or cannon shot, often as a tribute or salute; a sudden burst of anything; a spirited verbal attack

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striking, remarkable; a person who is well known, distinguished, or outstanding in some way

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the force or speed with which something moves

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wide-awake, alert, watchful

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to make or become confused, agitated, or nervous; a state of confusion or agitation

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earlier, former

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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brawl

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detest

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flagrant

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fluster

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momentum

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notable

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paradox

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prior

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salvo

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vigilant

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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detest

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vigilant

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fluster

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momentum

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notable

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flagrant

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paradox

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salvo

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prior

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brawl

ANTONYMS
DIRECTIONS:
1. Select the word that means the OPPOSITE of the vocabulary word provided. (6 points)
          *You may only select one option for your answer.

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flagrant

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notable

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prior

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vigilant

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fluster

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detest

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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A _____ of cannon fire was delivered from the ships in the harbor to commemorate the naval victory.

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The fact that we have the worst difficulties with people we love most is a painful _____ .

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Selling concert tickets for five or ten times their face value is a _____ example of "scalping."

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A car's headlights often _____ deer and cause them to stand still on the road.

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The _____ mother bird stood ready to defend her young against attacks by predators.

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When the teacher stepped out of the classroom, the children started to _____ over some toys.

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Even though the same question had appeared on a _____ test, the student could not remember the answer.

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Gossip columnists are interested mainly in the activities of the _____ , not in the lives of ordinary people.

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How can we find out how much _____ is needed for a jet airplane to take off?

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LEVEL B, UNIT 7A VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

extremely bad, glaring; scandalous, notorious

a noisy quarrel or fight; to quarrel or fight noisily

a self-contradictory statement that on closer examination proves true; a person or thing with seemingly contradictory qualities

to hate, dislike very much, loathe

a burst of gunfire or cannon shot, often as a tribute or salute; a sudden burst of anything; a spirited verbal attack

striking, remarkable; a person who is well known, distinguished, or outstanding in some way

the force or speed with which something moves

wide-awake, alert, watchful

to make or become confused, agitated, or nervous; a state of confusion or agitation

earlier, former

PARTS OF SPEECH

brawl

detest

flagrant

fluster

momentum

notable

paradox

prior

salvo

vigilant

SYNONYMS

detest

vigilant

fluster

momentum

notable

flagrant

paradox

salvo

prior

brawl

ANTONYMS

flagrant

notable

prior

vigilant

fluster

detest

COMPLETING THE SENTENCES

A _____ of cannon fire was delivered from the ships in the harbor to commemorate the naval victory.

The fact that we have the worst difficulties with people we love most is a painful _____ .

Selling concert tickets for five or ten times their face value is a _____ example of "scalping."

A car's headlights often _____ deer and cause them to stand still on the road.

The _____ mother bird stood ready to defend her young against attacks by predators.

When the teacher stepped out of the classroom, the children started to _____ over some toys.

Even though the same question had appeared on a _____ test, the student could not remember the answer.

Gossip columnists are interested mainly in the activities of the _____ , not in the lives of ordinary people.

How can we find out how much _____ is needed for a jet airplane to take off?

Many people _____ going to the dentist even though today's dentists do everything they can to make patients comfortable.