1. * forgive : blame :: release : _____ (2)
2. * try : attempt :: project : ______
3. * attribute : trait :: variety : ______
4. * illogical : irrational :: usual : _______
5. ** Which two vocabulary words this week have prefixes that mean not? (2)
   
6. ** The codeine in your cough syrup is a ______ of the same plant that is used to make heroin.
7. ** tease : tantalize :: dam : ______
8. ** Their relationship was rather _____, with many ups, downs, and in-betweens over the years.
9. ** Which vocabulary word has a prefix that means again?

Vocabulary Pretest #12
Write the correct word for each blank in your notebook. Yes, #13 is multiple choice.Yes, you will use words more than once. 
stanch, derivative, disreputable, tumultuous, resound, tantalize, abide, boon, sham, incompetent, attribute

1. Along some parts of the border, they have built a giant fence to try to ________ the flow of illegal drugs and immigrants.
2. Aspirin is a ________ of the bark of the willow tree.
3. He bought his computer from a ____ dealer, and when it broke the next day, they told him he was out of luck.
4. Their relationship was rather _____, with lots of ups, downs, and in-betweens over the years.
5. Investors lost millions on the ______ investment scheme.
   
6. The cat liked to "bite at the ____(ingly) moving pen."
7. I cannot ____ someone who cheats. He/she will be punished by...
8. Winning the lottery is not always the _____ people think it will be. Often, the money brings unhappiness instead of happiness.
9. It looks like the train wreck back east was the result of a(n) __________ engineer driving the train.
   
10. On the last day of school, the screams of joy will ______ in the hallways.
11. The quote in the paper was ______(ed) to him, but he says he never said it.
12. responsible : disreputable :: calm : ___________
    
13. The 42-0 score was a _____(ing) victory for the home team.  a) boon  b) stanch  c) resound  d) disreputable  e) sham