Edmonds/Zarnas
English 10 GP
Name____________________________________
Period_______ Date____________
”The Bass, The River, and Sheila Mant”
Vocabulary Study Sheet
1. denizens (n): inhabitants or occupants
2. pensive (adj.): dreamily thoughtful
3. dubious (adj.): doubtful; not sure
4. antipathy (n.): feeling of hatred; powerful and deep dislike
5. filial (adj.): pertaining to or due from a son or daughter
6. surreptitiously (adv.): stealthily; sneakily
7. conspicuous (adj.): obvious or easy to see
8. concussion (n.): powerful shock or impact
9. luminous (adj.): glowing, giving off light
10. quizzical (adj.): puzzled; questioning
Answer the questions below using the vocabulary word. Write in complete sentences.
1. Who are the denizens of your favorite hangout?
2. What might put you into a pensive mood?
3. What do you consider a filial duty in your home?
4. Who is a character on TV or in the movies who does things surreptitiously?
5. If someone is making it conspicuous that he or she likes you, what is he or she doing?
6. Who is an actress that might be described as a luminous beauty?
Indicate whether the pairs of words are synonyms or antonyms. Write S for synonym; write A for antonym.
_____ 1. dubious/unsure
_____ 2. antipathy/hatred
_____ 3. surreptitiously/openly
_____ 4. luminous/shadowy
_____ 5. quizzical/puzzled
Fill in the blanks in the sentences with the correct vocabulary word. On the line below, indicate the context clues
you used to determine the answer.
1. In the days leading up to the debate, _______________ between the two rivals increased.
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2. Thinking about her future on graduation day, my sister remained in a _______________ mood.
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3. Since James failed math, I am _______________ about him pursuing a career in science.
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4. The hurricane destroyed the flimsy houses, leaving their _______________ homeless.
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5. We easily found Jeremy in the crowd because his purple hat made him _______________.
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6. I hoped no one would notice when I ________________ reached for a third helping.
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7. Forget about_______________ loyalty, Dad. I’m not sharing my dessert!
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8. The ________________ shattered windows blocks away.
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9. Her face was _______________ with pride when she received the award.
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