7th Grade Unit 6

Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word. Each word is only used once! 1)The lost boy was able to snare a rabbit in the woods. He built a fire and ate it for dinner in order to survive the night.2) My mother loves to browse thrift stores. She doesn’t really buy anything but likes to look at the selection they have.3)The love letter was signed as “anonymous” so Cynthia had no idea who wrote it.4) Dave forgot to put an ice scraper in his car so he had to use his credit cards as a makeshift one to get all of the ice off his car after work.5) Tom’s face looked grim and we knew the news wouldn't be good.6) The vaccine, which was developed in 1955, basically eradicated the Polio virus and its effects on children.7) In my opinion, Girl Scout cookies are inimitable and cannot be replicated.8) The doctors prescribed the patient a new medication to help control his heart murmur.9) The couple retired to a small town on the coast and rented a quaint little cottage that was painted purple.10) I have the utmost respect for my mother-in-law. She takes care of my kids all day, every day, and never seems to tire of it!11) Since the difference in the paint colors is marginal, no one can tell Mary painted her kitchen using two dissimilar hues.12) Don’t be duped into giving your money away by a phone scam. You should never trust anyone that calls you at midnight asking for money!13) After she was robbed, Violet vowed vengeance upon the people that stole her purse and her documents.14 )Robby scrimpedall summer in order to save enough money to buy the used car before returning to college.15) The previewfor the new Netflix series looks intriguing. I can’t wait to watch the show when it comes out in two weeks.16) Our company is seeking a dynamic president who can easily adapt our strategic goals to meet the ever-changing economy.17) The General Motors headquarters building is the most prominentstructure in downtown Detroit.18) Gerald began to become frustrated with the test when he couldn’t remember the formula to find any of the answers.19) Pending a police investigation, the student is suspended until further notice.20) Victor was reluctantto ask Susie to the dance because he didn’t know if she would say ‘yes’. Synonyms Match the phrase, specifically the word in parentheses, to the correct vocabulary synonym. has an (incomparable) sense of humor inimitable had a (foretaste) of the new spring clothing preview wanted to (wipe out) poverty eradicate was of (minimal) help to the team marginal is an issue that is still (undecided) pending tried to (economize) on nonessential items scrimp set a (trap) for the gophers snare Synonyms Match the phrase, specifically the word in parentheses, to the correct vocabulary synonym. waited to hear what the doctor would (order) prescribe gave a very (vigorous) effort dynamic will demand swift (revenge) vengeance likes to (skim) through the books on the shelves browse attempted to (thwart) his opponent frustrate received a card from an (unknown) admirer anonymous is the (highest) priority utmost was unable to (fool) the audience dupe Antonym Match the phrase, specifically the word in parentheses, to the correct vocabulary antonym. was (eager) to join the others reluctant remained a very (obscure) playwright prominent amused by the guest's (modern) notions quaint built a (permanent) shelter makeshift hard the (delightful) news on the radio grim As I was (previewing, browsing) my way lazily through the newspaper, I was shocked to see my own name in a headline! previewing browsing He still doesn't realize that he has been used as a (dupe, snare) by our opponents to do their dirty work for them. dupe snare The mistaken idea that the most important thing in life is to "have fun" is a (snare, vengeance) that leads to serious trouble for many young people. snare vengeance We have many good musicians in our school orchestra, but they need a (makeshift, dynamic) conductor to make them play as a unit. makeshift dynamic Although the announcement had promised us "a (prominent, reluctant) speaker," the person turned out to be a very minor public official. prominent reluctant I understand your (reluctance, vengeance) to be our candidate in the next election, but I think it is your duty to accept the nomination. reluctance vengeance (Pending, Eradicating) the outcome of our national election, none of the foreign governments is willing to take any definite action. Pending Eradicating His reference to a "historic downfall" after I had failed the history test struck me as a rather (dynamic, grim) joke. dynamic grim For months the winter was usually mild, but when the colder weather did come, it struck with a (vengeance, prominence). vengeance prominence The new parking regulations are only a (snare, makeshift) that will have to be replaced by a better plan within a few years. snare makeshift The exhibition at the fair is intended to give people a (preview, dupe) of what life may be like fifty years from now. preview dupe To improve your unsatisfactory school record, I would (browse, prescribe) regular doses of study, to be taken every day for as long as is necessary. browse prescribe It is very easy to say that our city government should (scrimp, snare) to balance its budget but which departments should spend less? scrimp snare You must realize that, although we may find the customs of other lands (anonymous, quaint), they are just a part of everyday life in those areas. anonymous quaint The wily champion used every tennis trick she knew to (frustrate, scrimp) her opponent's attempts t come to the net and hit a winner. fustrate scrimp Landing a man on the moon was a great achievement, but it is far from being the (utmost, pending) limit of our space program. utmost pending Since my job is only (marginal, inimitable), I'm afraid that if business falls off a little my employer may let me go. marginal inimitable Even before we saw Alice, we hard her (inimitable, grim) high-pitched giggle and knew she was at the party. inimitable grim Nothing can (eradicate, scrimp) the love of liberty from the hearts of a free people! eradicate scrimp