Vocab 17 (High School)

Find the best synonym for the following words:

Blight:​​ (a)  

Aggregate: ​ (b)  

Abnegate:​ (c)  

• fungus
• cluster
• relinquish
• claim
• right
• assume
• partial
• fragmentary
• mushroom
• enhancement

Find the best antonym for the following words:

Verve:​​ (a)  

Winnow: ​ (b)  

Tyro:​ (c)  

• lethargy
• choose
• expert
• novice
• trim
• reduce
• beginner
• vigor
• energetic
• cut off

The image portrays the definition of three of the words below. Match them according to the location of each space.

c

d

e

ostracize

staid

disarray

glean

symbiotic

bastion

Match the following terms with their definitions

• clemency

• subordinate; less important

• allocate

• to set aside for a specific purpose; to allot; to distribute according to a plan

• ancillary

• mercy shown in punishing or judging someone

• badinage

• to mention or quote; to mention for praise; to summon before a court of law

• cite

• light, playful conversation; banter

Match the following terms with their definitions

• farce

• to predict future events, especially from omens; to give promise of

• bedizen

• light, playful conversation; departing from accepted or normal behavior; odd; one who behaves in an odd or peculiar way

• decorum

• a humorous stage play marked by improbable situations and exaggerated behavior; a mockery

• eccentric

• to dress or decorate in a showy or gaudy fashion

• augur

• suitable, proper behavior or speech

Match the following terms with their definitions

• disarray

• speed or promptness in acting or responding; rapidity of motion

• cynosure

• a lack of order; confusion

• defunct

• the center of attention

• foray

• a sudden raid or advance into enemy territory

• celerity

• no longer existing or functioning

Listen to the recording and spell the word correctly.

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Listen to the recording and spell the word correctly.

(a)  

Listen to the recording and spell the word correctly.

(a)  

Match the following terms to the images

• itinerary

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• suffrage

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• lissome

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• jurisdiction

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• hyperbole

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