VOCAB U. - Session #137 - Level 3 "Match the Definition" Activity

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.

Twelve vocabulary words with the roots of SID/SED, FIN and FER.
    1. _____ vociferous

    2. _____ dissident

    3. _____ insufferable

    4. _____ sedentary

    5. _____ definitive

    6. _____ infinitesimal

    7. _____ insidious

    8. _____ deferential

    9. _____ assiduous

    10. _____ finesse

    11. _____ confer

    12. _____ affinity

Match the twelve definitions below to the vocabulary words on the left.
    a. - Characterized by a sitting posture, inactivity and lack of exercise.

    b. - Extreme delicacy and adroitness in handling a difficult or highly sensitive situation; subtlety in performance or skill.

    c. - Indefinitely or exceedingly tiny; minute; immeasurably small; less than an assignable quantity.

    d. - Characterized by a vehemently loud or noisy outcry.

    e. - To consult or discuss something together; to compare ideas or opinions.

    f. - A person who differs or disagrees in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority.

    g. - Working diligently, persistently at a task; unremitting or perservering; industrious.

    h. - Incapable of being endured; intolerable.

    i. - Most reliable or complete (as a text, study, or author); satisfying all criteria.

    j. - Showing respectful or courteous regard; yielding to the will or opinion of another.

    k. - Treacherous or deceitful; intending to entrap or beguile with grave effect.

    l. - A natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing or idea; a close resemblance or connection.

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Reminder:
Don't forget to complete other activities and educational exercises from our current Session #138:

Interactive puzzles at grade level: ["S138 Level 1"] -- ["S138 Level 2"] -- ["S138 Level 3"]
Crosswords: ["S138Level 1 C/W"] -- ["S138Level 2 C/W"] -- ["S138Level 3 C/W"]
Find the Words: ["S138Level 1 WF"] -- ["S138Level 2 WF"] -- ["S138Level 3 WF"]
Fill-in-the-Blanks: ["S138Level 1-FITB"] -- ["S138Level 2-FITB"] -- ["S138Level 3-FITB"]
Synonym/Antonym Encounters: [S138Level 1-Syn/Ant] -- [S138Level 2-Syn/Ant] -- [S138Level 3-Syn/Ant]
Definition MATCH: ["S138Level 1-Match"] -- ["S138Level 2-Match"] -- ["S138Level 3-Match"]
Is It True or False?: ["S138Level 1 T/F"] -- ["S138Level 2 T/F"] -- ["S138Level 3 T/F"]
Contextual Stories: ["S138Level 1 Story"] -- ["S138Level 2 Story"] -- ["S138Level 3 Story"]

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