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

LEVEL C, UNIT 10B 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 think out, plan, figure out, invent, create

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fear, fright, trembling

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an exchange in trade; to exchange goods

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a kind of weasel; to search or hunt out; to torment, badger

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skillful in the use of hands or body; clever

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to make fun of; to show contempt for

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to annoy, anger, exasperate; to confuse, baffle

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pleasing in appearance or personality, attractive

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to become used to; to cause to become used to

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subject to odd ideas, notions, or fancies; playful; unpredictable

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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barter

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devise

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dexterous

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ferret

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habituate

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personable

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scoff

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trepidation

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vex

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whimsical

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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personable

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habituate

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barter

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whimsical

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ferret

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vex

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trepidation

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scoff

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devise

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dexterous

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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vex

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whimsical

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personable

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barter

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habituate

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dexterous

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trepidation

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scoff

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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Some members of the crew had never sailed on an ocean cruise ship; it took a while for them to become _____ to the rolling of the ship.

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Watchmakers are as _____ with their hands and tools as brain surgeons are.

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During the Great Depression, the poorer classes would often _____ work for food.

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Investigative reporters often spend months _____ out the truth about political corruption and other corporate cover-ups.

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Nothing _____ serious actors more than people in the audience who talk, unwrap candy, or forget to turn off their cell phones.

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When President Kennedy announced his goal of putting a man on the moon and returning him safely to earth, many people _____ at the idea and said it was not possible.

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She is filled with fear and _____ at the thought of performing on television in the nationwide competition for amateur singers.

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Gulliver's Travels is a _____ fairytale that has captured children's imaginations for almost three centuries.

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The five friends _____ a clever system of codes and signals that allowed them to send secret messages to each other.

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LEVEL C, UNIT 10B VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

to think out, plan, figure out, invent, create

fear, fright, trembling

an exchange in trade; to exchange goods

a kind of weasel; to search or hunt out; to torment, badger

skillful in the use of hands or body; clever

to make fun of; to show contempt for

to annoy, anger, exasperate; to confuse, baffle

pleasing in appearance or personality, attractive

to become used to; to cause to become used to

subject to odd ideas, notions, or fancies; playful; unpredictable

PARTS OF SPEECH

barter

devise

dexterous

ferret

habituate

personable

scoff

trepidation

vex

whimsical

SYNONYMS

personable

habituate

barter

whimsical

ferret

vex

trepidation

scoff

devise

dexterous

ANTONYMS

vex

whimsical

personable

barter

habituate

dexterous

trepidation

scoff

COMPLETING THE SENTENCES

Some members of the crew had never sailed on an ocean cruise ship; it took a while for them to become _____ to the rolling of the ship.

Watchmakers are as _____ with their hands and tools as brain surgeons are.

During the Great Depression, the poorer classes would often _____ work for food.

Investigative reporters often spend months _____ out the truth about political corruption and other corporate cover-ups.

Nothing _____ serious actors more than people in the audience who talk, unwrap candy, or forget to turn off their cell phones.

When President Kennedy announced his goal of putting a man on the moon and returning him safely to earth, many people _____ at the idea and said it was not possible.

She is filled with fear and _____ at the thought of performing on television in the nationwide competition for amateur singers.

Gulliver's Travels is a _____ fairytale that has captured children's imaginations for almost three centuries.

The five friends _____ a clever system of codes and signals that allowed them to send secret messages to each other.

At the job fair, we were greeted by a _____ young man, who was very friendly and answered all of our questions.