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Word Roots 1: DICT, VENT, DUCT Intermediate-Definition-Match 2 — myVocabulary.com

  • These Definition Match vocabulary activities include vocabulary games and word puzzles with a vocabulary list. They are 1 of 8 free online word games.
  • The word puzzles contain Latin word roots or affixes, definitions and parts of speech. Email your answers to friends, family and teachers.
  • Common Core alignment to a Definition Match puzzle is to the key phrase "Precise Meaning". CCSS Alignment Strand Numbers for Specific Grades: Precise Meaning: "CCSS.ELA-Literacy." precedes these numbers: 2.4e, 3.4d, 4.4c, 5.4c, 6.4c, 7.4c, 8.4c, 9-10.4c, 11-12.4c
Directions:

MATCH the vocabulary words numbered in the left hand column with the proper definitions of these vocabulary words in letters “A to L” in the right hand column. Use the pull down “Select” bar to choose the correct letter match.
When you hit “Submit”, you will get back the correct answers as well as the percentage score for how many questions you answered correctly.
Clue:

These vocabulary words come from the Session #1-Level 2. In addition to this Match exercise, myvocabulary.objectsdev.com also has a free Interactive Puzzle, Fill-in-the-Blanks, Word Find, Crossword, Synonym/Antonym Encounter, True/False exercise and will have a Concentration activity with these same 12 words.

You have permission to make a printable copy for further vocabulary study at home or in the classroom.

Word List

1) dictatorship
2) productive
3) duchess
4) conventional
5) aqueduct
6) contradictory
7) eventful
8) dedicate
9) prediction
10) venturesome
11) prevention
12) deduce

Definition List

A) Artificial channel for conducting water over a distance from a remote site
B) Inclined to declare or speak against; tending to state the opposite opinion
C) Conforming or adhering to accepted custom, practice, belief or taste; without originality
D) To set apart for some purpose and esp. for something sacred or serious: devote; to address or inscribe as a compliment
E) To trace the course or derivation of; to derive as a conclusion from something known or assumed
F) A country or form of government where absolute power is exercised by an imperious ruler
G) The wife or widow of a duke; a woman who holds the title of duke in her own right
H) Full of incidents or rich in important occurrences, esp. noteworthy or momentous
I) Something that foretells the future; a prophecy; a declaration or telling in advance
J) The act of stopping or keeping something from coming or happening
K) Capable of creating by mental or physical effort; fertile; yielding favorable results
L) Having or showing a disposition to undertake something involving uncertainty or risk
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