Directions: Choose the correct word from the bank to complete the sentence.
averse
detract
disdain
divulge
expulsion
mortify
nullify
ominous
elation endowed
1. – 2. Amy was ___________________ by the low grade she received for her class speech, a grade she
considered a sign of the teacher’s ___________________ for her. However, the teacher’s rationale for the
grade was that the speech was incoherent. In addition to the lack of logic, it contained little solid information.
3. – 4. Marty had believed his headaches and blurred vision were ___________________ signs of some terrible
syndrome, so he felt ___________________ when he learned that he simply needed glasses.
5. People talking in a movie theatre greatly ___________________ from the enjoyment of watching a film.
6. I’m ___________________ to speaking in public because I don’t enjoy making a fool of myself.
7. The results of the mayoral election were ___________________ after the townspeople found evidence of
voting fraud.
8. The American water shrew is ___________________(e)d with feet that have air pockets, enabling the small
animal to walk on water.
9. Some want a law calling for the ___________________ of illegal immigrants. Others want all immigrants
to be allowed to stay in the United States.
10. Never trust Eliza with a secret. She’ll ___________________ it the minute you turn your back.
Directions: Write a synonym and an antonym on the line for the vocabulary word.
Synonym
Antonym
1. averse
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2. detract
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3. disdain
___________________
___________________
4. divulge
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5. elation
___________________
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6. endowed
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7. expulsion
___________________
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8. mortify
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9. nullify
___________________
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10. ominous
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Directions: On a separate sheet of paper, create a sentence for each vocabulary word. Each sentence must be 8
or more words.
Name _________________________________________________________________
Unit 4 Vocabulary
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4 threatening harm or evil;
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menacing
to provide with a talent or
quality
the act or condition of being
forced to leave
a feeling of great joy or pride
to lessen what is admirable or
worthwhile about something
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1 an attitude or feeling of
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contempt; scorn
to humiliate or embarrass
having a feeling of dislike or
distaste for something
to make legally ineffective;
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to reveal; to make known