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

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

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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

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

LEVEL A, UNIT 13B VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

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

to roam about stealthily in search of something

in a bad or nasty mood, resentful; gloomy

to make dull or groggy; to surprise or astonish

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

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

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

causing uneasiness or worry

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

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

PARTS OF SPEECH

adhere

atrocity

cope

disquieting

lag

optimist

prowl

stupefy

sulky

trait

SYNONYMS

atrocity

cope

prowl

sulky

lag

disquieting

adhere

stupefy

ANTONYMS

lag

optimist

atrocity

sulky

stupefy

adhere

disquieting

COMPLETING THE SENTENCES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

After her parents yelled at Sue for not cleaning her room, she remained withdrawn and _____ for the rest of the day.

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

LEVEL A, UNIT 13B VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

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

to roam about stealthily in search of something

in a bad or nasty mood, resentful; gloomy

to make dull or groggy; to surprise or astonish

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

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

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

causing uneasiness or worry

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

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

PARTS OF SPEECH

adhere

atrocity

cope

disquieting

lag

optimist

prowl

stupefy

sulky

trait

SYNONYMS

atrocity

cope

prowl