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  • These Definition Match vocabulary activities include vocabulary games and word puzzles with a vocabulary list. They are 1 of 8 free online word games.
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  • 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
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    Prefix PRO: Definition Match -- myVocabulary.com

    Directions:
    For this PREFIX activity, MATCH a vocabulary word with a number in the left hand column with the proper definition of the 8 words in letters "A to H" 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 14 PREFIX activities. In addition to this Definition Match exercise, www.myvocabulary.com also includes a free Interactive Puzzle and Fill-in-the-Blanks. We will have a Word Find, Crossword, True/False exercise and a Concentration activity with these same 8 words.
    You have permission to make a hard copy for further vocabulary study at home or in the classroom.
    Word List
     
    1) proposal
    2) proclaim
    3) progressive
    4) provoke
    5) projection
    6) promotion
    7) prospect
    8) prognosticate
    Definition List
     
    A)  To announce publicly; to declare (verb)
    B)  To forecast from present signs or indications; to prophesy; to presage (verb)
    C)  Characterized by forward movement or gradual increase; developing in extent or severity (adjective)
    D)  The act of throwing or shooting forward, esp. at a sharp angle; estimate of future possibilities based on a current trend (noun)
    E)  The act or fact of being raised in position or rank; the furthering of the growth or development of something (noun)
    F)  A suggestion; an offer of something for consideration or discussion (noun)
    G)  The act of looking forward; anticipation; a mental picture of something to come; a potential buyer or customer (noun)
    H)  To arouse to action or feeling especially to excite to anger; to call forth; to stir up purposely (verb)