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WORD BANK

A.) sanctity (n) – sacredness, holiness F.) vigilance (n) – being alert; attentive; watchful

B.) ramshackle (adj) – falling apart, needing to to be fixed G.) barrage(n) -an overwhelming outpouring; onslaught

C.) malleable (adj) – can be shaped; flexible; moldable H.) fortitude (n) – courage in the face of difficulties

D.) carnage (n) – the killing of many people or animals I.) insolent (adj) – too bold for one’s age; rude

E.) averse (adj) – having a feeling of opposition or distaste J.) prowess (n) – superior skill or ability

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Part I. Directions: Choose the letters from the word bank that best completes the sentence.

_____1. Silver is --- and can be shaped into jewelry

_____2. Few celebrities are --- to the attention of the media.

_____3. The doors won't close and the windows are broken in that --- old house.

_____4. Teachers today read essays with ---, as the internet has made plagiarism the norm.

_____5. Tourists should respect the --- of cathedrals they visit.

_____6. Professional football players are drafted based on their football --- and moral character.

_____7. He showed --- in his battle against cancer.

_____8. The --- after the battle was horrifying.

_____9. He faced a --- of questions over his handling of the problem.

_____10. Ever since he met the Queen, he's been quite ---.

Part II. Directions: Pick the SYNONYMS f or the following words. Look up choices you are unable to define

_____11. Sanctity a) pending b) eminent c) inconsiderate d) far fetched e) inviolability

_____12. Ramshackle a) mogul b) tycoon c) rickety d) industrialist e) capitalist

_____13. Malleable a) pliable b) false c) voracious d) vivid e) actuality

_____14. Carnage a) obedient b) docile c) bloodbath d) soldier e) recapture

_____15. Averse a) fervent b) pardon c) reluctant d) ordinary e) pedestrian

Part III. Directions: Pick the ANTONYMS for the following words. Look up choices you are unable to define

_____16. Vigilance a) hush-hush b) humble c) supernatural d) inattentive e) supersede

_____17. Barrage a) humorous b) assault c) disregard d) exciting e) mild

_____18. Fortitude a) obvious b) improbable c) foreseeable d) fortunate e) cowardice

_____19. Insolent a) respectful b) philosopher c) student d) think tank e) mendicant

_____20. Prowess a) stable b) inability c) partiality d) soft spot e) abhor

Part IV. Directions: Use a dictionary or online Source to find a useful sentence to help you understand the context of each word. Write the sentences you find for each word on the back of this page or on a separate sheet of paper.

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