TEST-PREP WORDS
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TEST-PREP WORDS
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From Latin altercare (to wrangle)
The altercation between the two teams erupted after the umpire
made several bad calls.
Think of three synonyms for altercation. Write them below.
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a l t e r c a t i o n ( n )—a noisy dispute
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From Latin altercare (to wrangle)
The altercation between the two teams erupted after the umpire
made several bad calls.
Think of three synonyms for altercation. Write them below.
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o p u l e n t ( a d j )—demonstrating great wealth; extravagant
The opulent lifestyle of the business tycoon was evident in his
luxurious mansion on the ocean.
Think of three antonyms for opulent. Write them below.
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o p u l e n t ( a d j )—demonstrating great wealth; extravagant
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Think of three antonyms for opulent. Write them below.
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a u g m e n t ( v b )—to expand; to make larger
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___ 1. circuitous
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___ 4. citadel
___ 5. gregarious
___ 6. flamboyant
___ 7. fortuitous
___ 8. soporific
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tenacious __________________ austere __________________
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___ 1. circuitous
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lucky
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The zealous football fans were rewarded for their loyalty when the
New England Patriots won the Super Bowl.
Write appropriate words in the word web below. Add as many
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z e a l o u s ( a d j )—enthusiastically devoted
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The zealous football fans were rewarded for their loyalty when the
New England Patriots won the Super Bowl.
Write appropriate words in the word web below. Add as many
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From Latin lumen (light)
Lauren’s father was a luminary in the literary world, and everyone
sought his advice on how to become a best-selling author.
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l u m i n a r y ( n )—a person of prominence or brilliant
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From Latin lumen (light)
Lauren’s father was a luminary in the literary world, and everyone
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Now use luminary in a sentence of your own.
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i n c o n g r u o u s ( a d j )—not compatible or harmonious;
The frilly party dress seemed incongruous in the closet filled with
jeans and sweatshirts.
Circle the word that is an antonym of incongruous.
disagreeing
unsuitable
elegant
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i n c o n g r u o u s ( a d j )—not compatible or harmonious;
The frilly party dress seemed incongruous in the closet filled with
jeans and sweatshirts.
Circle the word that is an antonym of incongruous.
disagreeing
unsuitable
elegant
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irrelevant
Now use incongruous in a sentence of your own.
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___ 1. disheveled
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___ 7. meticulous
___ 8. veracity
___ 9. propitious
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