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Collection Vocabulary Review
SKILL BUILDER
Academic and Literary Vocabulary
Examine each word and identify the choice that is a definition of the
boldfaced vocabulary word.
1. impact
3. distinctive
A) idea
A) bring about
B) special
B) forceful effect
C) effect
C) idea
D) notion
D) special
4. establish
2. impression
A) notion
A) effect
B) set up
B) notion
C) different from others
C) special
D) strong effect
D) set up
Match the definition on the right with the vocabulary word on the left. On the
line provided, write the letter of the word or phrase that best defines each
vocabulary word.
_____
5. irony
A) feeling
_____
6. tone
B) expressions that are not literally
true
_____
7. similes
_____
8. dialect
C) nonhuman things that are given
human qualities
_____
9. mood
D) things that stand for something else
E) comparisons using like, than, as, or
resembles
_____ 10. metaphors
F) language that creates word pictures
_____ 11. idioms
G) expressions that mean something
different from the literal meanings
of the words
_____ 12. imagery
_____ 13. symbols
H) a particular way of speaking
_____ 14. figures of speech
I) reality contradicts the expected
_____ 15. personification
J) comparisons that do not use
specific words of comparison
K) attitude
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Selection Vocabulary
Complete the crossword puzzle with the words in the Word Bank. Use the
clues beside the puzzle to help you.
contradictory
antiquated
vehemently
mastered
writhed
prototype
gesticulations
prodigy
serene
vexed
derision
reputation
solace
audacity
mind
Across
17. became skillful at
18. forcefully
22. contempt
25. calm
26. original model of something
27. boldness
28. comfort
Down
16. twisted and turned
18. annoyed
19. opposing
20. take care of
21. old-fashioned
23. energetic movements
24. the way others see a person
26. child with exceptional talent
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Vocabulary Skills: Verify Word Meanings
Circle the letter of the word that best completes each sentence.
29. Drew could set his own price because he had a ______ on diamond stores in the
area.
a. prototype
b. monopoly
c. reputation
d. subject
30. Eve’s ______ at the back of the room took attention away from the speaker.
a. writhed
b. derision
c. monopoly
d. gesticulations
31. Once he ______ the violin, he applied the expertise he’d gained to learning other
stringed instruments.
a. mastered
b. writhed
c. antiquated
d. prodigy
32. Knowing his brother was ______ to fits of the giggles, Mike did his best to get
his brother laughing at the most inappropriate times.
a. subject
b. derision
c. contradictory
d. reputation
33. The ______ for the new computer was kept under lock and key until the grand
unveiling.
a. prodigy
b. derision
c. prototype
d. gesticulations
Vocabulary Skills: Synonyms and Antonyms
Eight word pairs follow. The first word in each pair is a vocabulary word. On
the line provided, write S if the second word is a synonym or A if it is an
antonym.
_____ 34. audacity : daring
_____ 35. contradictory : agreeing
_____ 36. antiquated : new
_____ 37. vexed : irritated
_____ 38. solace : tranquility
_____ 39. derision : approval
_____ 40. vehemently : forcefully
_____ 41. serene : agitated
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