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LEVEL A, UNIT 15A VOCABULARY PRACTICE

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LEVEL A, UNIT 15A 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 punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc.); to restrain, moderate

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to take away from; reduce in value or reputation

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a meeting (especially one that is unplanned); a meeting of enemies, battle; to meet or come upon

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unrefined, crude; awkward or clumsy

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full of melancholy yearning or longing, sad, pensive

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a small hole made by a sharp object; to make a small hole with a sharp object

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a play or story performed without words by actors using only gestures; to express without words, using only gestures

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fake, not genuine; something false pretending to be genuine; a pretender; a decorated pillow covering; to pretend

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care taken beforehand; a step or action taken to prevent something from happening

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violently and destructively enraged

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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berserk

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chasten

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detract

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encounter

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pantomime

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precaution

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puncture

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sham

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uncouth

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wistful

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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sham

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uncouth

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berserk

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pantomime

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encounter

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detract

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chasten

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precaution

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puncture

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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precaution

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detract

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uncouth

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encounter

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sham

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berserk

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chasten

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wistful

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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Don't you think it is _____ to yawn without covering your mouth?

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People objected to the proposed mini-mall for many reasons, including fear that it would _____ from the historic town square.

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Because I knew no Portuguese and the waiter knew no English, I had to _____ my wish for a glass of water to him.

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The painting was a _____ , created to make his visitors think he had enoguh money to afford a real Picasso, even though he really couldn't.

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The mischievous boy knew that he would be _____ for his naughty antics.

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When I _____ my first-grade teacher at the top of the Empire State Building, we were both surprised to bump into each other there!

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We heard the weather report and took the _____ of buying candles, canned goods, and bottled water in case the hurricane hit.

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The memory of her wonderful vacation in Brazil made Raina feel sad and _____ ; she longed to return there one day.

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Callers reported seeing a _____ man running crazily through the streets.

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The sandal maker poked the needle through the leather to _____ it, making a hole for threading leather strips.