LEVEL B, UNIT 11A VOCABULARY PRACTICE (due date: Friday, March 25)

LEVEL B, UNIT 11A 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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an opening move toward negotiation or action; a proposal or offer; an introductory section or part

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to think about, ponder; to grind or mix; to heat and flavor with spices

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not strict, careless; lacking discipline; not tense, relaxed

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very wicked; disgraceful, shameful

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a symbol, sign, token

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bearing a grudge, feeling or showing a strong tendency toward revenge

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a situation in which further action by either of two opponents is impossible; to bring to a standstill

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very great destruction, ruin; great confusion and disorder

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to beg earnestly for

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partly open

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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ajar

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emblem

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havoc

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implore

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infamous

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lax

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mull

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overture

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stalemate

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vindictive

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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emblem

1

stalemate

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overture

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havoc

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infamous

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lax

1

mull

1

vindictive

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implore

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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implore

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overture

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ajar

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infamous

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lax

1

vindictive

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havoc

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stalemate

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 dictator had a _____ streak in his personality that made it impossible for him ever to forget an injury.

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In World War I, the Germans and the western allies reached a _____ where neither side could gain ground for three years.

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Parents are often more _____ in their discipline of their second or third child than they are of the first.

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The threat of a huge hurricane created _____ on the highways as people hurriedly left their homes.

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Because he left the doghouse door _____ , the dog got out and ran away.

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To many Americans, the flag is a true _____ of all that their country stands for.

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The jury _____ over the evidence for many hours before reaching a verdict.

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Almost all operas begin with an orchestral _____ that introduces the opera's melodic themes.

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The _____ serial killer nicknamed Jack the Ripper, who terrorized London during the Victorian era, has never been identified.

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LEVEL B, UNIT 11A VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

an opening move toward negotiation or action; a proposal or offer; an introductory section or part

to think about, ponder; to grind or mix; to heat and flavor with spices

not strict, careless; lacking discipline; not tense, relaxed

very wicked; disgraceful, shameful

a symbol, sign, token

bearing a grudge, feeling or showing a strong tendency toward revenge

a situation in which further action by either of two opponents is impossible; to bring to a standstill

very great destruction, ruin; great confusion and disorder

to beg earnestly for

partly open

PARTS OF SPEECH

ajar

emblem

havoc

implore

infamous

lax

mull

overture

stalemate

vindictive

SYNONYMS

emblem

stalemate

overture

havoc

infamous

lax

mull

vindictive

implore

ANTONYMS

implore

overture

ajar

infamous

lax

vindictive

havoc

stalemate

COMPLETING THE SENTENCES

The dictator had a _____ streak in his personality that made it impossible for him ever to forget an injury.

In World War I, the Germans and the western allies reached a _____ where neither side could gain ground for three years.

Parents are often more _____ in their discipline of their second or third child than they are of the first.

The threat of a huge hurricane created _____ on the highways as people hurriedly left their homes.

Because he left the doghouse door _____ , the dog got out and ran away.

To many Americans, the flag is a true _____ of all that their country stands for.

The jury _____ over the evidence for many hours before reaching a verdict.

Almost all operas begin with an orchestral _____ that introduces the opera's melodic themes.

The _____ serial killer nicknamed Jack the Ripper, who terrorized London during the Victorian era, has never been identified.

The child _____ his mother to buy him a toy to replace the one he had broken.