#LEVEL A, UNIT 8A VOCABULARY PRACTICE (due date: Friday, January 27)

LEVEL A, UNIT 8A 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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something that divides (such as a wall); the act of dividing something into parts or sections; to divide or subdivide into parts or shares

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appearing evil or dangerous; threatening evil or harm

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a steep, narrow waterfall; something falling or rushing forth in quantity; to flow downward (like a waterfall)

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blocked so that nothing can go through

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a handcuff, anything that chains or confines; to chain or restrain (as with handcuffs)

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tightly drawn, tense; neat, in good order

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unpaid or overdue debts; an unfinished duty

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likely to spoil or decay

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warlike, fond of fighting; relating to war, the army, or military life

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cranky, ill-tempered; full of odd whims

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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arrears

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cascade

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crotchety

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1

impassable

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manacle

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martial

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partition

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1

perishable

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1

sinister

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taut

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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impassable

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perishable

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1

cascade

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1

sinister

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1

manacle

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1

crotchety

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1

taut

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1

partition

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1

arrears

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martial

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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manacle

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taut

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1

crotchety

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impassable

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1

partition

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1

sinister

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1

martial

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1

cascade

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1

perishable

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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The retired soldier's _____ attitude reflected his long career as a soldier.

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As the box of marbles slipped from my hands, I watched helplessly as they _____ noisily down the steps.

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Fresh mozzarella cheese is much more _____ than regular mozzarella, so it must be eaten quickly before it goes bad.

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In Sherlock Holmes stories, Dr. Moriarty is a _____ villain who tries in vain to outwit the hero.

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With _____ binding their hands and with armed guards in attendance, the prisoners made their appearance in court.

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After she spent a whole night in a cramped seat on the plane, the nerves in Marisa's neck felt strained and _____.

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Tom decided to use a large screen to _____ his small studio apartment, separating the sleeping area from the living area.

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Heavy snow made the route over the mountains _____ , and the travelers were forced to wait several days until they could get through.

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If I don't eat on time, I get really _____ and irritable.

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#LEVEL A, UNIT 8A VOCABULARY PRACTICE (due date: Friday, January 27)

LEVEL A, UNIT 8A VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

something that divides (such as a wall); the act of dividing something into parts or sections; to divide or subdivide into parts or shares

appearing evil or dangerous; threatening evil or harm

a steep, narrow waterfall; something falling or rushing forth in quantity; to flow downward (like a waterfall)

blocked so that nothing can go through

a handcuff, anything that chains or confines; to chain or restrain (as with handcuffs)

tightly drawn, tense; neat, in good order

unpaid or overdue debts; an unfinished duty

likely to spoil or decay

warlike, fond of fighting; relating to war, the army, or military life

cranky, ill-tempered; full of odd whims

PARTS OF SPEECH

arrears

cascade

crotchety

impassable

manacle

martial

partition

perishable

sinister

taut

SYNONYMS

impassable

perishable

cascade

sinister

manacle

crotchety

taut

partition

arrears

martial

ANTONYMS

manacle

taut

crotchety

impassable

partition

sinister

martial

cascade

perishable

COMPLETING THE SENTENCES

The retired soldier's _____ attitude reflected his long career as a soldier.

As the box of marbles slipped from my hands, I watched helplessly as they _____ noisily down the steps.

Fresh mozzarella cheese is much more _____ than regular mozzarella, so it must be eaten quickly before it goes bad.

In Sherlock Holmes stories, Dr. Moriarty is a _____ villain who tries in vain to outwit the hero.

With _____ binding their hands and with armed guards in attendance, the prisoners made their appearance in court.

After she spent a whole night in a cramped seat on the plane, the nerves in Marisa's neck felt strained and _____.

Tom decided to use a large screen to _____ his small studio apartment, separating the sleeping area from the living area.

Heavy snow made the route over the mountains _____ , and the travelers were forced to wait several days until they could get through.

If I don't eat on time, I get really _____ and irritable.

He had a bad habit of ignoring the bills he received in the mail, and several times he found himself in _____ .

LEVEL A, UNIT 8A VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

something that divides (such as a wall); the act of dividing something into parts or sections; to divide or subdivide into parts or shares

appearing evil or dangerous; threatening evil or harm

a steep, narrow waterfall; something falling or rushing forth in quantity; to flow downward (like a waterfall)

blocked so that nothing can go through

a handcuff, anything that chains or confines; to chain or restrain (as with handcuffs)

tightly drawn, tense; neat, in good order

unpaid or overdue debts; an unfinished duty

likely to spoil or decay

warlike, fond of fighting; relating to war, the army, or military life

cranky, ill-tempered; full of odd whims

PARTS OF SPEECH

arrears

cascade

crotchety

impassable

manacle

martial

partition

perishable

sinister

taut