GRADE LEVEL Word Encounter Activities from Vocabulary University®

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The Synonym & Antonym Word Encounters used these 12 selected words from Session #137-Level 3:

AFFINITY, ASSIDUOUS, CONFERRED, DEFERENTIAL, DEFINITIVE, DISSIDENT, FINESSE, INFINITESIMAL, INSIDIOUS, INSUFFERABLE, SEDENTARY, VOCIFEROUS
The sentences below reinforce your further understanding of six of these words.

ASSIDUOUS, DEFINITIVE, FINESSE, INSUFFERABLE, SEDENTARY, VOCIFEROUS

1. Spectators are often VOCIFEROUS as they yell to lend support to players who try hard to win.

2. Isn't it frustrating to sit next to an INSUFFERABLE child on an airplane who misbehaves during the whole flight?

3. Mark's ASSIDUOUS efforts to complete every assignment well and on time were rewarded when he was accepted at Stanford University.

4. Andrew's DEFINITIVE answer reinforced everyone's opinion that he was absolutely certain of all the facts.

5. Ellen's superb FINESSE at the negotiating table was legendary as she clearly presented a platform agreable to all.

6. "Couch potatoes" are good examples of people who embrace a SEDENTARY life style and always watch TV.

Reminder:
Don't forget to complete other activities and educational exercises from our current Session #137:

Synonym/Antonym Encounters: ["S137Level 3-Syn/Ant-you are here"] -- ["S137Level 1-Syn/Ant"] -- ["S137Level 2-Syn/Ant"]
Find the Words: ["S137Level 1 WF"] -- ["S137Level 2 WF"] -- ["S137Level 3 WF"]
Crosswords: ["S137Level 1 C/W"] -- ["S137Level 2 C/W"] -- ["S137Level 3 C/W"]
Fill-in-the-Blanks: ["S137Level 1-FITB"] -- ["S137Level 2-FITB"] -- ["S137Level 3-FITB"]
Definition MATCH: ["S137Level 1-Match"] -- ["S137Level 2-Match"] -- ["S137Level 3-Match"]
Is It True or False?: ["S137Level 1 T/F"] -- ["S137Level 2 T/F"] -- ["S137Level 3 T/F"]
Contextual Stories: ["S137Level 1 Story"] -- ["S137Level 2 Story"] -- ["S137Level 3 Story"]
Return to interactive puzzles at: ["S137 Level 1"] -- ["S137 Level 2"] -- ["S137 Level 3"]

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