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Name _____________________________

Date ___________________

Vocabulary Lesson 1
Select the definition that most nearly defines the given word.

1.   zoology   The branch of biology that studies animals.   Descend into or as if into some soft substance or place.	2.   cope   Sink to a lower level or form a depression.     Come to terms or deal successfully with.
3.   subside   Wear off or die down.     Give or apply, as of medications.	4.   assert   Having striking color.     State categorically.
5.   canny   Showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others.   Sink down or precipitate.	6.   homage   Work in an administrative capacity; supervise.     Respectful deference.
7.   administer   Insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized.     Work in an administrative capacity; supervise.	8.   nimble   Evoking lifelike images within the mind.     Moving quickly and lightly.
9.   vivid   Evoking lifelike images within the mind.     A witty saying.	10.   epigram   A witty saying.   Mentally quick.

 

Answer Key 1032341

1.   zoology   The branch of biology that studies animals.   Descend into or as if into some soft substance or place.	2.   cope   Sink to a lower level or form a depression.     Come to terms or deal successfully with.
3.   subside   Wear off or die down.     Give or apply, as of medications.	4.   assert   Having striking color.     State categorically.
5.   canny   Showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others.   Sink down or precipitate.	6.   homage   Work in an administrative capacity; supervise.     Respectful deference.
7.   administer   Insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized.     Work in an administrative capacity; supervise.	8.   nimble   Evoking lifelike images within the mind.     Moving quickly and lightly.
9.   vivid   Evoking lifelike images within the mind.     A witty saying.	10.   epigram   A witty saying.   Mentally quick.

 

Name _____________________________

Date ___________________

Vocabulary Lesson 1
Select the definition that most nearly defines the given word.

1.   canny   Showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others.   Respectful deference.	2.   assert   Administer or bestow, as in small portions.     State categorically.
3.   zoology   The branch of biology that studies animals.   Sink to a lower level or form a depression.	4.   vivid   Evoking lifelike images within the mind.     Work in an administrative capacity; supervise.
5.   nimble   Descend into or as if into some soft substance or place.     Mentally quick.	6.   epigram   A witty saying.   Sink down or precipitate.
7.   subside   To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true.   Sink to a lower level or form a depression.	8.   cope   Come to terms or deal successfully with.   Having striking color.
9.   homage   Wear off or die down.     Respectful deference.	10.   administer   Moving quickly and lightly.     Give or apply, as of medications.

 

Answer Key 0870720

1.   canny   Showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others.   Respectful deference.	2.   assert   Administer or bestow, as in small portions.     State categorically.
3.   zoology   The branch of biology that studies animals.   Sink to a lower level or form a depression.	4.   vivid   Evoking lifelike images within the mind.     Work in an administrative capacity; supervise.
5.   nimble   Descend into or as if into some soft substance or place.     Mentally quick.	6.   epigram   A witty saying.   Sink down or precipitate.
7.   subside   To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true.   Sink to a lower level or form a depression.	8.   cope   Come to terms or deal successfully with.   Having striking color.
9.   homage   Wear off or die down.     Respectful deference.	10.   administer   Moving quickly and lightly.     Give or apply, as of medications.