Vocabulary 10 Assignment: Viv, Vit, Vita Name: ______

The word root viv comes from the Latin verb vivere, which means “to live.” Related to vivere are the roots vit and vita, which mean “life.” The words in this lesson all pertain to life.

1.  Revival: (N) the state of being revived or returned to life

2.  Survivor: (N)one who remains alive or in existence

3.  Convivial: (ADJ) fond of feasting, drinking and good company

4.  Vitamin: (N) organic substances that are essential to life

5.  Vitalize: (V) to endow with vitality, animate, give energy to

6.  Vivacious: (ADJ) lively or sprightly

7.  Vividly: (ADV) intensely

8.  Revived: (ADJ) returned to consciousness or life

9.  Vitality: (N) physical vigor or lively and animated character.

10.  Revitalizing: (ADJ) giving new life or vigor to

Part 1: Original sentences: Choose 5 of the hardest words and use each one in a sentence that shows the word’s meaning. You may attach a sheet of notebook paper if you need more room. (Do all 10 words for 5 points extra credit!)

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5.  ______

Part 2: Write in the best word from the list above to complete each sentence below:

1.  My grandmother is a cancer ______; she has beaten it three times.

2.  Over summer vacation, I went to a church ______which was exciting.

3.  When I’m feeling sick, I take an extra ______in the morning.

4.  A quick swim in Barton Springs can be ______on a hot day.

5.  I remember the day ______; I could never forget the birth of my brother.

6.  It’s nice to work in a school, surrounded by the ______of young people.

7.  Christmas was full of parties, feasts, and a ______atmosphere.

8.  The politician was a quick, ______character who was full of life.

9.  The little boy was ______by the lifeguard after he nearly drowned in the pool.

10.  The lady went for a quick walk around the block to ______her spirits.

11.  What do the Latin roots “viv,” “vit,” and “vita” mean? ______

Part 3: Crossword Puzzle Fun!

WORD LIST
Convivial
Revitalizing
Revival
Revived
Survivor
Vitality
Vitalize
Vitamin
Vivacious
Vividly

Part 4: Synonyms: For each group of words, write the vocabulary word that fits.

1.  Sprightly, lively, spirited ______

2.  Intensely, brightly, colorfully ______

3.  Animation, vigor, energy ______

4.  Energize, rally, freshen ______

5.  Merry, festive, friendly ______

Part 5: Antonyms: Write the vocabulary word that is most early opposite in meaning.

  1. Dead ______
  2. Unfriendly ______
  3. Exhausting ______
  4. Indistinctly ______
  5. Dispirited ______