LEVEL C, UNIT 15A VOCABULARY PRACTICE

LEVEL C, 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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shared; involving give-and-take between two persons or things; working in both directions; (math) a number that, when multiplied by another number, gives 1

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marked by carelessness or indifference; failing to do what should be done

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a deep or bottomless pit

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pale, lacking color; weak and lifeless

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the complete collapse or failure of a project

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forgetfulness, disregard; a state of being forgotten; an amnesty, general pardon

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to give form to; to incorporate, include; to personify

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of supreme importance, decisive, critical

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to adorn or decorate, especially food; an ornament or decoration, especially for food

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a short narrative designed to teach a moral lesson

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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abyss

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crucial

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embody

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fiasco

1

garnish

1

negligent

1

oblivion

1

pallid

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parable

1

reciprocal

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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parable

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oblivion

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abyss

1

reciprocal

1

embody

1

fiasco

1

crucial

1

negligent

1

pallid

1

garnish

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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abyss

1

negligent

1

reciprocal

1

oblivion

1

fiasco

1

crucial

1

pallid

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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In his herb garden, Same grows parsley, which he uses in cooking and as a _____ on platters of fish, chicken, and vegetables.

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A remote-control submarine dove into the deepest _____ of the ocean, over thirty thousand feet below sea level.

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The _____ of the ant and the grasshopper teaches the moral that being prepared is important.

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My smoke alarm reminded me that I was _____ while heating up the leftovers; whoops!

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The con artist hoped to disappear into _____ by changing his identity, but a private investigator found him anyway.

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Compared to Hattie's gown of bright oranges, reds, and golds, Leila's simple beige dress looked _____ .

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The two nations have a _____ trade agreement that enables them to import and export goods freely with each other without tariffs.

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Through his magnificent speeches, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. came to _____ the hopes and ideals of a generation of African Americans.

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Our science project turned into a huge _____ when Marty forgot to water the plants and ruined our data.

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LEVEL C, UNIT 15A VOCABULARY PRACTICE

DEFINITIONS

shared; involving give-and-take between two persons or things; working in both directions; (math) a number that, when multiplied by another number, gives 1

marked by carelessness or indifference; failing to do what should be done

a deep or bottomless pit

pale, lacking color; weak and lifeless

the complete collapse or failure of a project

forgetfulness, disregard; a state of being forgotten; an amnesty, general pardon

to give form to; to incorporate, include; to personify

of supreme importance, decisive, critical

to adorn or decorate, especially food; an ornament or decoration, especially for food

a short narrative designed to teach a moral lesson

PARTS OF SPEECH

abyss

crucial

embody

fiasco

garnish

negligent

oblivion

pallid

parable

reciprocal

SYNONYMS

parable

oblivion

abyss

reciprocal

embody

fiasco

crucial

negligent

pallid

garnish

ANTONYMS

abyss

negligent

reciprocal

oblivion

fiasco

crucial

pallid

COMPLETING THE SENTENCES

In his herb garden, Same grows parsley, which he uses in cooking and as a _____ on platters of fish, chicken, and vegetables.

A remote-control submarine dove into the deepest _____ of the ocean, over thirty thousand feet below sea level.

The _____ of the ant and the grasshopper teaches the moral that being prepared is important.

My smoke alarm reminded me that I was _____ while heating up the leftovers; whoops!

The con artist hoped to disappear into _____ by changing his identity, but a private investigator found him anyway.

Compared to Hattie's gown of bright oranges, reds, and golds, Leila's simple beige dress looked _____ .

The two nations have a _____ trade agreement that enables them to import and export goods freely with each other without tariffs.

Through his magnificent speeches, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. came to _____ the hopes and ideals of a generation of African Americans.

Our science project turned into a huge _____ when Marty forgot to water the plants and ruined our data.

One of the most _____ elements of surviving a tornado is adequate warning, giving people time to seek shelter.