#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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affluence

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cringe

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immobile

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innovation

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jovial

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minimum

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nimble

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onset

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retrieve

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template

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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onset

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nimble

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innovation

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jovial

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template

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affluence

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minimum

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cringe

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immobile

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retrieve

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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jovial

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onset

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affluence

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nimble

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minimum

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cringe

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immobile

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

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

minimum

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.

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