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

LEVEL B, 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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a narrative of heroic exploits; a long, detailed account

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a violent stirring or movement; noisy confusion, excitement; a stirring up of public enthusiasm

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to love and respect deeply, honor greatly

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extremely funny, causing loud amusement

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to humble oneself, act in a fearful and servile way; to lie face downward; to indulge in something base or unworthy

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to make or become smaller, reduce in size

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arranged in order of time of occurrence

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the great size or importance of something

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to change continually; to move up and down

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of or like a mother

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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agitation

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chronological

1

diminish

1

fluctuate

1

grovel

1

hilarious

1

magnitude

1

maternal

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revere

1

saga

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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revere

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agitation

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fluctuate

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maternal

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grovel

1

diminish

1

saga

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chronological

1

hilarious

1

magnitude

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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magnitude

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diminish

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hilarious

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fluctuate

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agitation

1

revere

1

maternal

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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The broken gas gauge _____ from full to empty as the truck bumped along the dirt road.

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Not turning in your homework will greatly _____ your chances for a passing grade.

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The stand-up comic's routine was _____ and the audience went wild with laughter.

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When he was humiliated publicly, he refused to _____ and left the room with his head held high.

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Movies with a hero like Luke Skywalker can be viewed as space-age _____ .

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Our social studies teacher gave us a list of important events in American history and asked us to put them in _____ order.

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It is hard to appreciate the _____ of the Grand Canyon until you actually look down into it.

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Their _____ increased when the fans heard that the rock group was approaching.

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The woman's strong _____ instinct motivated her to stay up all night long with the sick child.

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

LEVEL B, UNIT 13B VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

a narrative of heroic exploits; a long, detailed account

a violent stirring or movement; noisy confusion, excitement; a stirring up of public enthusiasm

to love and respect deeply, honor greatly

extremely funny, causing loud amusement

to humble oneself, act in a fearful and servile way; to lie face downward; to indulge in something base or unworthy

to make or become smaller, reduce in size

arranged in order of time of occurrence

the great size or importance of something

to change continually; to move up and down

of or like a mother

PARTS OF SPEECH

agitation

chronological

diminish

fluctuate

grovel

hilarious

magnitude

maternal

revere

saga

SYNONYMS

revere

agitation

fluctuate

maternal

grovel

diminish

saga

chronological

hilarious

magnitude

ANTONYMS

magnitude

diminish

hilarious

fluctuate

agitation

revere

maternal

COMPLETING THE SENTENCES

The broken gas gauge _____ from full to empty as the truck bumped along the dirt road.

Not turning in your homework will greatly _____ your chances for a passing grade.

The stand-up comic's routine was _____ and the audience went wild with laughter.

When he was humiliated publicly, he refused to _____ and left the room with his head held high.

Movies with a hero like Luke Skywalker can be viewed as space-age _____ .

Our social studies teacher gave us a list of important events in American history and asked us to put them in _____ order.

It is hard to appreciate the _____ of the Grand Canyon until you actually look down into it.

Their _____ increased when the fans heard that the rock group was approaching.

The woman's strong _____ instinct motivated her to stay up all night long with the sick child.

The young Native American boy _____ the traditions of his people, which were taught to him by his grandparents.

LEVEL B, UNIT 13B VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

a narrative of heroic exploits; a long, detailed account

a violent stirring or movement; noisy confusion, excitement; a stirring up of public enthusiasm

to love and respect deeply, honor greatly

extremely funny, causing loud amusement

to humble oneself, act in a fearful and servile way; to lie face downward; to indulge in something base or unworthy

to make or become smaller, reduce in size

arranged in order of time of occurrence

the great size or importance of something

to change continually; to move up and down

of or like a mother

PARTS OF SPEECH

agitation

chronological

diminish

fluctuate

grovel

hilarious

magnitude

maternal

revere

saga

SYNONYMS

revere