This activity is NOT interactive, but the answers are at the BOTTOM of this page. You have permission to make a hard copy for further vocabulary study at home or in the classroom.
Word bank for the sentences below (words are listed alphabetically): Fill in the blanks with the correct word choice.
Again, feel free to make a copy!1. When Mt. St. Helen's, a dormant volcano, erupted the lava flow did _______ acres of forested areas.
2. The political parties had such glaring differences that they would never agree to _______ meetings or consider arbitration of key issues.
3. The scientist was fascinated that the male bird would maintain a _______ relationship with his sole mate.
4. The _______ dimensions of the prehistoric monuments at Stonehenge inspire and awe visitors.
5. The Quakers have a reputation of hope in a _______ society where humankind comes together peacefully and in fellowship.
6. Joel was judged and convicted of _______ when his misappropriated funds actually belonging to the city.
7. Dennis was so excited to receive the very expensive watch that he shouted a _______, "Wow! It's a Rolodex!"
8. A libel suit was filed against Audrey who made a _______ statement which was vicious and patently untrue.
9. Della's _______ gesture to fund partial scholarships to needy students helped over twenty students attend college.
10. Hamilton Brothers Distilleries were especially proud of the display of a large _______ of aged wine.
11. The life of a cowboy or cowgirl represents a small _______ of jobs available to anyone who thrives in the outdoors.
12. Swamped with assignments at 8:00 am, Andrea was happy to see a sizeable _______ of her tasks by 5:00 p.m.
Reminder: Don't forget to complete other activities and educational exercises from our current, Session #134:
Fill-in-the-Blanks: ["S134Level 3-FITB-you are here"] --
["S134Level 2-FITB"] --
["S134Level 1-FITB"]
Definition MATCH: ["S134Level 1-Match"] --
["S134Level 2-Match"] --
["S134Level 3-Match"]
Is It True or False?: ["S134Level 1 T/F"] --
["S134Level 2 T/F"] --
["S134Level 3 T/F"]
Synonym/Antonym Encounters: [S134Level 1-Syn/Ant] -- [S134Level 2-Syn/Ant] -- [S134Level 3-Syn/Ant]
Find the Words: ["S134Level 1 WF"] --
["S134Level 2 WF"] --
["S134Level 3 WF"]
Crosswords: ["S134Level 1 C/W"] --
["S134Level 2 C/W"] --
["S134Level 3 C/W"]
Return to interactive puzzles at:
["S134 Level 1"] --
["S134 Level 2"] --
["S134 Level 3"]
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ANSWERS:
1. decimate 2. unicameral 3. monogamous 4. monolithic 5. benevolent 6. malfeasance 7. malapropism 8. malicious 9. magnanimous 10. magnum 11. microcosm 12. diminution
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