LEVEL B, UNIT 15A VOCABULARY PRACTICE

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LEVEL B, 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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a public outcry; any loud and continued noise; to call for by loud, continued outcries

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lawful, rightful; reasonable, justifiable

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to store up, save; a hidden store or supply

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merry fun, gaiety; laughter

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to perform the duties of an office; to conduct a religious ceremony; to referee

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slightly ill; disinclined to do something

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shrewd; wise in a keen, practical way

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a bitter, long-term quarrel; to fight or quarrel with

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able to bear up under difficult conditions or harsh treatment; brave and tough

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official, coming from a source that calls for obedience or belief; dictatorial

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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authoritative

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clamor

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feud

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hardy

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hoard

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indisposed

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legitimate

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mirth

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officiate

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sagacious

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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sagacious

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indisposed

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clamor

1

mirth

1

hardy

1

officiate

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hoard

1

feud

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legitimate

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authoritative

ANTONYMS

DIRECTIONS:
1. Select the word that means the OPPOSITE of the vocabulary word provided. (9 points)
*You may only select one option for your answer.
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mirth

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indisposed

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sagacious

1

clamor

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feud

1

legitimate

1

hardy

1

hoard

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authoritative

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 child _____ all his pennies in a big piggy bank so that he could help pay for a puppy.

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All around town there was a _____ when the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve.

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The bank officer would not cash the check because she questioned whether the signature was _____ .

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The two neighbors _____ for years over the exact boundary line between their properties.

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Government websites are _____ sources for statistics on population, public health, economics, and similar topics.

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The coyote is an extraordinary, _____ species that can thrive in almost any environment.

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Karina asked her uncle, a priest, to _____ at her wedding.

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Even the most confident and experienced leaders seek _____ advice from their staff when making major decisions.

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The children found the clowns' antics so hilarious that they could not contain their _____ .

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She claims to be _____ with a cold, but I suspect she is just pretending to be sick.