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PRACTICE
The Most Dangerous Game (page 66)
VOCABULARY
tangible . capable of being touched or felt
quarry anything that is hunted or pursued, especially
an animal
discern to detect or recognize; make out
condone to excuse or overlook an offense, usually a
serious one, without criticism
adj
n.
v.
v.
scruple an uneasy feeling or hesitancy to act that
arises from moral or ethical considerations
diverting amusing; entertaining
deplorable very bad; regrettable
imperative absolutely necessary
zealous very eager; enthusiastic
n.
adj.
adj.
adj.
adj.
EXERCISE A Words in Context
EXERCISE B Synonyms
Draw a line to connect each vocabulary word with its synonym, a word with nearly the same meaning. Use a
dictionary for help.
1. quarry
unfortunate
2. deplorable
allow
3. imperative
prey
4. discern
mandatory
5. condone
discover
EXERCISE C Responding to the Selection
On the back of this sheet, write a job description that General Zaroff might have written to attract a new
servant to replace Ivan. Use at least SEVEN vocabulary words in your job description.
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Course 4, Unit 1, Theme 1
Selection Vocabulary Practice
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Write the word from the word list that belongs in the blank in each sentence.
1. The wound had healed so well that even the scar was hard to _______________________ .
2. She practices daily because she is _______________________ about being a great dancer.
3. You are treating Jenny badly, and I will not _______________________ your actions.
4. Sadness is an abstract feeling, but a teardrop is a _______________________ sign of it.
5. Often a hunter itself, the snake now became the owl’s _______________________ .
6. The evil, dishonest criminal had not one _______________________ left.
7. If you want to be a concert pianist, practicing every day is _______________________ .
8. The criminal’s behavior was _______________________ .
9. Did the play bore you, or did you find it _______________________ ?