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LEVEL A, UNIT 13B VOCABULARY PRACTICE (due date: Friday, May 6)

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LEVEL A, UNIT 13B 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 move slowly or fall behind; to bring up the rear; a falling behind; the amount by which someone or something is behind; an interval

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to roam about stealthily in search of something

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in a bad or nasty mood, resentful; gloomy

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to make dull or groggy; to surprise or astonish

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one who expects things to turn out for the best; someone who looks on the bright side of things

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to struggle successfully against; to prove to be a match for, deal with satisfactorily; a long religious cloak; a canopy

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to stick to, remain attached; to be devoted or loyal as a follower or supporter

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causing uneasiness or worry

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an extremely wicked, brutal, or cruel act; something very bad or unpleasant

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a quality or characteristic (especially of personality); a distinguishing feature

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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adhere

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atrocity

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cope

1

disquieting

1

lag

1

optimist

1

prowl

1

stupefy

1

sulky

1

trait

SYNONYMS

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

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cope

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prowl

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sulky

1

lag

1

disquieting

1

adhere

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stupefy

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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lag

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optimist

1

atrocity

1

sulky

1

stupefy

1

adhere

1

disquieting

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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That glue _____ so well that you must be careful not to let it drip on anything.

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The priest wore the _____ only for certain ceremonies; otherwise he hung it in a closet.

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People in the streets stood _____ at the sight of the gigantic alien spacecraft hovering over the city.

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Carolyn is a confirmed _____ ; in almost any situation, she is convinced that things will work out for the best.

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After the war, those who committed the terrible _____ faced charges in a war court.

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The company's low earnings were _____ to investors, who began selling stock as quickly as they could.

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When leopards hunt for food they _____ on silent paws because they do not want to alarm their prey.

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The peacock's most distinctive _____ is his stunning display of exquisite tail feathers.

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After her parents yelled at Sue for not cleaning her room, she remained withdrawn and _____ for the rest of the day.

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I couldn't keep up with the experienced hikers, so I found myself _____ way behind and alone in the woods.