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LEVEL A, UNIT 10B VOCABULARY PRACTICE (due date: Thursday, March 10)

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LEVEL C, UNIT 1A 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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to brighten, freshen, or polish; to restore or improve

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a person who refuses to follow established ideas or ways of doing things; of or relating to the unconventional

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severe, harsh, strict; thoroughly logical

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blundering and awkward; clumsiness

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to swallow up, overwhelm, consume

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the taking of the first step or move; the ability to act without being directed or urged from the outside

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to defeat; to keep from gaining some end; a thin sheet of metal; a light fencing sword; a person or thing serving as a contrast to another

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to fool, deceive; to mislead utterly

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all of a person's offspring, descendants; all future generations

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making no mistakes, faultless, completely accurate

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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bumbling

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delude

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engulf

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foil

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initiative

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nonconformist

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posterity

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refurbish

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rigorous

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unerring

SYNONYMS

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

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refurbish

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bumbling

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foil

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unerring

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initiative

1

delude

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engulf

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rigorous

ANTONYMS

DIRECTIONS:
1. Select the word that means the OPPOSITE of the vocabulary word provided. (8 points)
*You may only select one option for your answer.
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bumbling

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unerring

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rigorous

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refurbish

1

foil

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initiative

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posterity

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nonconformist

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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Good comedians have an _____ sense of timing, and their use of pauses often produces hilarious effects.

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A time capsule was placed in the cornerstone of the new city hall, so that _____ would know what the city was like in the year 2000.

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Before a passenger plane is released for use, it undergoes a _____ , all-points inspection.

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A smart circus clown turns _____ into part of the act, making clumsiness appear planned.

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The Beat poets were considered _____ because they neither lived conventional lifestyles nor wrote traditional poetry.

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On the baseball team, Matt is a natural leader, always taking the _____ to motivate and inspire other players.

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The _____ used in fencing is lightweight and flexible.

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Many people who decide to sell their homes _____ them before selling because a fresh look usually brings a higher price.

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There have been tales of how the mythical island of Atlantis was _____ by the ocean during an earthquake.

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The man claimed that the palm reader was trying to _____ him into thinking she could see the future.