Vocabulary Workshop Enriched Edition Level E
Unit 2
Vocabulary Activity
Directions: Complete each analogy or matching pair.
Analogies:
1. Eclectic : Varied :: Monotonous : ?
* Answer: Unvaried or Unchanging *
2. Tenacious : Determined :: Fickle : ?
* Answer: Undecided or Changeable *
3. Impertinent : Rude :: Solicitous : ?
* Answer: Considerate or Attentive *
4. Incessant : Unending :: Precocious : ?
* Answer: Early Maturing or Unusual Maturity *
5. Abysmal : Extremely Bad :: Substandard:
* Answer: Below Normal Standard or Unacceptable or Mediocre *
6. Delectable : Delicious :: Insipid :
* Answer: Tasteless or Bland or Unappetizing *
7. Indolent : Lazy :: Expeditious :
* Answer: Quick
8. Obstinate : Stubborn :: Flexible : ?
* Answer: Adaptable
9. Serene : Peaceful :: Chaotic :
* Answer: Disorderly or Confused *
- Matching-pairs
Select the terms best completing each pair from those choices listed beneath
the pairs.
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Word Pairs
_10. Diligent_: Industrious :: _Fastidious_: ___ (A) Careless (B) Scrupulous (C) Disobedient (D) Insecure _
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_11. Exuberant_: Joyful :: _Irascible_: ___ (A) Imprudent (B) Melancholy (C) Unstable (D) Irascible_
* 10. Answer. _Fastidious_:
(B) _Scrupulous_: _Meticulous, Careful of Details _*
* 11. Answer: -Irascible-:
(D) _Irascible:_ _Quick - tempered ; Easily Angered._