LEVEL A, UNIT 15A VOCABULARY PRACTICE

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

1

encounter

1

pantomime

1

precaution

1

puncture

1

sham

1

uncouth

1

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

1

detract

1

chasten

1

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

1

encounter

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sham

1

berserk

1

chasten

1

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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LEVEL A, UNIT 15A VOCABULARY PRACTICE

LEVEL A, UNIT 15A VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

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

to take away from; reduce in value or reputation

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

unrefined, crude; awkward or clumsy

full of melancholy yearning or longing, sad, pensive

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

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

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

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

violently and destructively enraged

PARTS OF SPEECH

berserk

chasten

detract

encounter

pantomime

precaution

puncture

sham

uncouth

wistful

SYNONYMS

sham

uncouth

berserk

pantomime

encounter

detract

chasten

precaution

puncture

ANTONYMS

precaution

detract

uncouth

encounter

sham

berserk

chasten

wistful

COMPLETING THE SENTENCES

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

LEVEL A, UNIT 15A VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

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

to take away from; reduce in value or reputation

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

unrefined, crude; awkward or clumsy

full of melancholy yearning or longing, sad, pensive

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

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

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

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

violently and destructively enraged

PARTS OF SPEECH

berserk

chasten

detract

encounter

pantomime

precaution

puncture

sham

uncouth

wistful

SYNONYMS

sham