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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.