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LEVEL A, UNIT 12A VOCABULARY PRACTICE (due date: Thursday, April 7)

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LEVEL A, UNIT 12A 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 stop short and refuse to go on; to refuse abruptly; to prevent from happening; (in baseball) an illegal motion made by a pitcher

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thorough, deep; showing great effort; concentrated

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to kidnap, carry off by force

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a planned movement; a skillful plan; a scheme; to perform or carry out a planned movement

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harsh, shrill; unpleasant sounding

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an action taken to destroy something or to prevent it from working properly; to take destructive action to destroy something or to prevent it from working properly

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too great to be counted; unpredictable, uncertain

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to consult, talk over, exchange opinions; to present as a gift, favor, or honor

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extremely cold; lacking in warmth or feeling

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possessing or acting with bravery or boldness

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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abduct

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balk

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confer

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frigid

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incalculable

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intensive

1

maneuver

1

sabotage

1

strident

1

valiant

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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strident

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confer

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balk

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valiant

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intensive

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maneuver

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incalculable

1

sabotage

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frigid

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abduct

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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incalculable

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frigid

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strident

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maneuver

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confer

1

intensive

1

valiant

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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Those who say they were _____ by aliens and taken to other planets never offer credible evidence of their experiences.

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The _____ that the astronauts accomplished in space was tricky and delicate.

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Before making a decision, the President wants to _____ with the Cabinet and invite the members to give their input.

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The manager came out to warn the baseball pitcher that a _____ in that situation would be disastrous.

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Those who didn't want the dam _____ efforts to build it by destroying the earth-moving machines.

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Many of my friends love rock music, but I find it harsh and _____ compared to folk music, which is my favorite style.

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An _____ attempt was made to find the puppy, including a search of streets and parks within a five-mile area.

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Prepare for the _____ temperatures by bringing along plenty of warm clothes.

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He loved the story of the _____ firefighters who rescued the families from the burning building.

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The effect of rainforest destruction is _____ ; we don't know, for example, how many plant species have become extinct.