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“A Rose for Emily” by William Faulkner
Vocabulary Builder
Using the Prefix inThe prefix in- typically means “not,” as in indecisive, inedible, and injustice. However, the same
prefix may also suggest a “location or direction,” as in infield, ingrown, and insert.
A. DIRECTIONS: Examine the following words and their meanings. Decide if the prefix suggests
negativity or direction. Write an “N” or a “D” next to each word. Then, write a sentence using
the word that indicates you understand its meaning.
1. inhumane (“unkind”)_____
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2. ingrain (“to plant inside”)_____
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3. incoherent (“unable to be understood”)_____
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Using the Word List
circumvent
encroached
inextricable
vanquished
vindicated
B. DIRECTIONS: Fill in the blanks using words from the Word List.
virulent
1. Janine’s car slid into a snow bank and down the ravine; it was ____________ without a tow
truck.
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2. Greg tried to cheat and _________________ the rules of the game, but he was caught by the
referee and thrown out.
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3. It was a shocking surprise that the JV team _____________________ the varsity team during
the scrimmage; everyone expected the varsity team to win easily.
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4. When the “not guilty” verdict was read, the defendant was ________________ after months of
being presumed guilty by the media.
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5. As a result of parents not getting their kids vaccinated, there was a _________________
outbreak of mumps at Ohio State last year.
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6. Teresa’s brother wouldn’t leave her room and __________________ on her personal space just
to annoy her.
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ANSWERS
“A Rose for Emily” and “Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech” by William Faulkner
Vocabulary Builder
Sample Answers
A.
1. N; Slaves often received inhumane treatment.
2. D; The importance of eating properly is often ingrained.
3. D; He felt caught in an incoherent argument with his friend.
B.
1. The person would probably feel unhappy because the car could not be freed from the snow.
2. They get in trouble.
3. Usually the more experienced team wins easily.
4. It suggests that the person is not guilty.
5. Doctors would tell people to get vaccinated immediately.
6. I would ask him to respect my privacy.
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