Vivacious Vocabulary #1

Name: __________________________________ Date: ________________________

A) Draw a line to match each word to its definition. Use a dictionary if you need help.

approximate a careful plan or method for achieving a goal

strategy to make an exact copy of something

illuminate very clear, bright, or detailed

compassion close in value or amount, but not precise

vivid to keep something in good condition

duplicate to shine light on something

preserve a feeling of wanting to help someone

B) Fill in the blank in each sentence with a word from the list above. Use each word only once.

1. The flowers in my dream were so __________________________________, they almost seemed real.

2. The maiden had only a small candle to _________________________________ the dark passageway.

3. The _____________________________________ price of the bike is $80, but I only have $52 to spend.

4. Pierre, the museum curator, tried to ____________________________________ the painting by

keeping it out of direct sunlight.

5. We loved the chocolate cake at the restaurant, so when we got home we tried to

___________________________________ the recipe.

6. Renee acted with _____________________________________ when she freed a trapped duckling

from a tangled net.

7. When I play dominoes with my brother, I always think of a new ________________________ to win.

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