Vocabulary Unit Chapter 5

Question 1

Part of Speech: There was not an iota of truth in the rumors that were being spread.

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Noun

Question 2

Definition: a short account of an incident in someone's life

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anecdote

Question 3

POS - The teacher told a humorous anecdote about her first day on the job.

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Noun

Question 4

Part of Speech: The speaker told a humorous anecdote about his first time fishing.

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Noun

Question 5

Definition: shining bright or giving off light or energy

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radiant

Question 6

Definition: to combine, unite or to make solid or firm

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consolidate

Question 7

Complete the Sentences: The new book of presidential ____ contains many amusing stories.

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anecdotes

Question 8

Antonyms: dull, tarnished, lackluster

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radiant

Question 9

Definition: skilled in handling difficult situations or people

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tactful

Question 10

Synonyms: Possibility or capability

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potential

Question 11

Definition: easily taught or obedient

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docile

Question 12

Definition: capable of being wrong, mistaken, or inaccurate

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fallible

Question 13

Synonyms: manageable, teachable, obedient

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docile

Question 14

Antonyms: spotless, immaculate

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grimy

Question 15

Complete the Sentence: I ____ you to please stop bullying my little brother!

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entreat

Question 16

Complete the Sentence: Try to be ____ when life presents you with difficult situations.

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tactful

Question 17

Definition: very dirty or covered with dirt or soot

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grimy

Question 18

Part of Speech: The researcher's fallible methods led to faulty conclusions.

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Adjective

Question 19

Definition: to interfere with or to handle in a secret or improper way

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tamper

Question 20

Part of Speech: I will try to consolidate all the wood into one big pile.

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Verb

Question 21

Synonyms: errant, flawed, mistaken

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fallible

Question 22

Definition: to beat or knock about, handle roughly

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maul

Question 23

Part of Speech: The sun's radiant energy felt comforting as we relaxed outside.

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Adjective

Question 24

Part of Speech: The angry bear mauled the campers while they slept.

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Verb

Question 25

Part of Speech: I try to take a tactful approach to handling difficult students.

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Adjective

Question 26

Part of Speech: Honey is such a docile dog!

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Adjective

Question 27

Definition: to beg or implore, ask earnestly

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entreat

Question 28

Part of Speech: The miners emerged from the pits with grimy hands and faces.

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Adjective

Question 29

Antonyms: a flood or avalanche, deluge

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iota

Question 30

Definition: a very small part or quantity

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iota

Question 31

Part of Speech: The potential for rain forced the baseball game to be canceled.

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Noun

Question 32

Definition: Possible, able to happen; something that can become a reality

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potential

Question 33

Synonyms: to strengthen or unite; merge

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consolidate

Question 34

Part of Speech: I entreat you to please stop calling out during class instruction.

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Verb

Question 35

Complete the Sentence: Lucas became so ____ after he played in his sandbox.

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grimy

Question 36

Part of Speech: Please don't tamper with my personal belongings!

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Verb

Question 37

Complete the Sentence: I am pleasantly surprised by Honey's ____ behavior.

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docile

Question 38

Synonyms: glowing, brilliant, bright

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radiant

Question 39

Antonyms: clumsy, indiscreet

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tactful

Question 40

Complete the Sentence: The sun hit us with much needed ______ energy.

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radiant

Vocabulary Unit Chapter 5

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Vocabulary Unit Chapter 5

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