1. Unit 8 Level B

2. Homework Monday - Completing the Sentence, Synonyms and Antonyms
Tuesday – Choosing the Right Word, Vocabulary in Context
Wednesday – Parts of speech worksheet
Thursday – Flashcards with parts of speech, synonyms and antonyms
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3. (adj) not usual, not typical, strange
abnormal
(adj) not usual, not typical, strange

4. Alice in Wonderland offers multiple examples of abnormal behavior; this is why we laugh so much when we view it!

5. (v) To turn bottom side up, upset
capsize
(v) To turn bottom side up, upset

6. The boat capsized, and was quite difficult to turn right side up again.

7. (n) A large-scale disaster, misfortune or failure
catastrophe
(n) A large-scale disaster, misfortune or failure

8. Can you donate money to the victims of this unfortunate catastrophe?

9. (v) To become or make less; (n) a lessening
decrease
(v) To become or make less; (n) a lessening

10. Wearing a helmet while riding a bicycle will decrease the likeliness of a head injury.

11. (adj) inclined to argue or debate; provoking debate
disputatious
(adj) inclined to argue or debate; provoking debate

12. He has a rather disputatious disposition.

13. (v) To drive or throw out; eject
evict
(v) To drive or throw out; eject

14. If you are a coach, and you argue with the referee, he may evict you from the game.

15. flourish
(v) To grow, thrive, be prosperous; to wave in the air; (n) a dramatic gesture; a fanfare of horns

16. Taking proper care will help your roses flourish.

17. (n) A reason for doing something; something that stimulates action
incentive
(n) A reason for doing something; something that stimulates action

18. This ring might be an incentive for the Patriots to continue to work hard in the future.

19. (adj) disobedient; rebellious
insubordinate
(adj) disobedient; rebellious

20. Terell Owens has been accused of getting in trouble for being insubordinate.

21. legible
(adj) easily read

22. This child’s handwriting is legible.

23. (n) The central point or heart of a matter; a knob
nub
(n) The central point or heart of a matter; a knob

24. The attorney is arguing the nub of the case.

25. (n) A violent attack; a sudden rush of something
onslaught
(n) A violent attack; a sudden rush of something

26. This is the scene of an onslaught of a crime in the early hours of the evening.

27. ordain
(v) To establish by law; order or command; to appoint as a priest or minister; to destine

28. The young man desired to be ordained a member of the clergy.

29. (v) To get ahead of, do better than expected
outstrip
(v) To get ahead of, do better than expected

30. McDonald’s hopes that it can outstrip the competition.

31. (v) To spread throughout
pervade
(v) To spread throughout

32. The police, fortunately, pervade our town.

33. (adj) cautious, careful, showing good sense
prudent
(adj) cautious, careful, showing good sense

34. It is prudent to pay attention at all times while driving a vehicle.

35. (v) To put out, extinguish, end
quench
(v) To put out, extinguish, end

36. Gatorade claims to be able to quench your thirst.

37. (n) A small part remaining behind
remnant
(n) A small part remaining behind

38. The remnants of last night’s dinner are still sitting on the table!

39. (adj) happening or existing at the same time
simultaneous
(adj) happening or existing at the same time

40. The man is simultaneously playing both games.

41. (v) To turn aside sharply; (n) a sharp or sudden turn
swerve
(v) To turn aside sharply; (n) a sharp or sudden turn

42. The road sign indicates a swerve ahead.