#LEVEL A, UNIT 8B VOCABULARY PRACTICE (due date: Friday, February 3)

LEVEL A, UNIT 8B 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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good-humored, in high spirits; merry

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the smallest possible amount; the lowest permissible or possible

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a pattern, typically in the form of metal, wood, or plastic; something that is used as a model to imitate

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not movable; not moving

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to shrink back or hide in fear or submissiveness

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quick and skillful in movement, agile; clever

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the beginning, start (especially of something violent and destructive); an attack, assault

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something new, a change; the act of introducing a new method, idea, device, etc.

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to find and bring back, get back; to put right, make good

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wealth, riches, prosperity; great abundance, plenty

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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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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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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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 dog had lived a harsh early life, so whenever it was around humans, it would _____ with fear.

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One of the most significant _____ in transportation was the invention of the internal combustion engine.

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After she created a _____ for the new earring style, she used it to create many copies.

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Soccer players need to be speedy and _____ in order to avoid collisions with players on the opposing team.

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An elegant mansion, five servants, and several luxurious automobiles were all signs of the movie star's _____ .

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Those who write about Santa Clause always describe him as a _____ fellow, or a "jolly old man."

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After falling off a ladder while clearning the roof gutters and breaking both ankles, poor Lou will be _____ for several weeks.

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He knew there was gold in the wreck of that ancient ship, and he was determined that he would be the one to _____ it.

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Cholera is a disease that can lead to death just hours after the first _____ of symptoms.

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#LEVEL A, UNIT 8B VOCABULARY PRACTICE (due date: Friday, February 3)

LEVEL A, UNIT 8B VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

good-humored, in high spirits; merry

the smallest possible amount; the lowest permissible or possible

a pattern, typically in the form of metal, wood, or plastic; something that is used as a model to imitate

not movable; not moving

to shrink back or hide in fear or submissiveness

quick and skillful in movement, agile; clever

the beginning, start (especially of something violent and destructive); an attack, assault

something new, a change; the act of introducing a new method, idea, device, etc.

to find and bring back, get back; to put right, make good

wealth, riches, prosperity; great abundance, plenty

PARTS OF SPEECH

SYNONYMS

ANTONYMS

COMPLETING THE SENTENCES

The dog had lived a harsh early life, so whenever it was around humans, it would _____ with fear.

One of the most significant _____ in transportation was the invention of the internal combustion engine.

After she created a _____ for the new earring style, she used it to create many copies.

Soccer players need to be speedy and _____ in order to avoid collisions with players on the opposing team.

An elegant mansion, five servants, and several luxurious automobiles were all signs of the movie star's _____ .

Those who write about Santa Clause always describe him as a _____ fellow, or a "jolly old man."

After falling off a ladder while clearning the roof gutters and breaking both ankles, poor Lou will be _____ for several weeks.

He knew there was gold in the wreck of that ancient ship, and he was determined that he would be the one to _____ it.

Cholera is a disease that can lead to death just hours after the first _____ of symptoms.

She spent the _____ amount of time possible on her essay, and her overall grade reflected the little effort she put into it.

LEVEL A, UNIT 8B VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

good-humored, in high spirits; merry

the smallest possible amount; the lowest permissible or possible

a pattern, typically in the form of metal, wood, or plastic; something that is used as a model to imitate

not movable; not moving

to shrink back or hide in fear or submissiveness

quick and skillful in movement, agile; clever

the beginning, start (especially of something violent and destructive); an attack, assault

something new, a change; the act of introducing a new method, idea, device, etc.

to find and bring back, get back; to put right, make good

wealth, riches, prosperity; great abundance, plenty

PARTS OF SPEECH

affluence

cringe

immobile

innovation

jovial

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nimble

onset

retrieve

template

SYNONYMS

onset

nimble

innovation

jovial

template

affluence

minimum

cringe

immobile

retrieve

ANTONYMS

jovial

onset

affluence

nimble

minimum

cringe

immobile

COMPLETING THE SENTENCES

The dog had lived a harsh early life, so whenever it was around humans, it would _____ with fear.

One of the most significant _____ in transportation was the invention of the internal combustion engine.

After she created a _____ for the new earring style, she used it to create many copies.

Soccer players need to be speedy and _____ in order to avoid collisions with players on the opposing team.

An elegant mansion, five servants, and several luxurious automobiles were all signs of the movie star's _____ .

Those who write about Santa Clause always describe him as a _____ fellow, or a "jolly old man."

After falling off a ladder while clearning the roof gutters and breaking both ankles, poor Lou will be _____ for several weeks.

He knew there was gold in the wreck of that ancient ship, and he was determined that he would be the one to _____ it.

Cholera is a disease that can lead to death just hours after the first _____ of symptoms.