Vocabulary and Meanings: Enhance Your Word Power

Question 1

What is the most effective way to expand your vocabulary?

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Read widely and infer the meanings of new words from the context.

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Memorize a list of unfamiliar words.

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Take frequent vocabulary quizzes.

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Use flashcards to memorize new words.

Question 2

Select the sentence that employs the word "magnanimous" correctly:

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The teacher was magnanimous and gave the students extra credit.

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The king was magnanimous and punished his subjects severely.

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The bully was magnanimous and refused to apologize.

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The thief was magnanimous and stole from the rich to give to the poor.

Question 3

Choose the meaning of the term "abrogate":

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To repeal

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To establish

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To modify

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To enforce

Question 4

Which word is a synonym for "auspicious"?

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Favorable

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Ominous

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Unfortunate

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Doubtful

Question 5

The term "laconic" can be best described as:

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Concise

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Long-winded

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Talkative

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Verbose

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Which word is an antonym for "urbane"?

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Rude

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Polite

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Sophisticated

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Eloquent

Question 7

What does the word "elucidate" mean?

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Make clear or understandable

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Make more complex

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Change the meaning of

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Make less interesting

Question 8

The word 'eloquent' refers to someone or something that:

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Speaks in a clear and persuasive manner

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Is very talkative

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Is difficult to understand

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Is very quiet

Question 9

Which of the following sentences contains a word that is used incorrectly?

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The doctor administered a compendium of medications to the patient.

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The student's essay was replete with interesting facts.

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The hikers trekked for hours through the arduous terrain.

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The actor gave a poignant performance that moved the audience.

Question 10

What is the best synonym for the word 'perplexed'?

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Confused

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Happy

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Angry

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Sad

Question 11

Which of the following words is the antonym of 'gregarious'?

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Reserved

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Outgoing

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Sociable

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Friendly

Question 12

The word 'ephemeral' describes something that is:

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Fading and temporary

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Important and lasting

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Mysterious and unknown

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Loud and boisterous

Question 13

Which of the following prefix meanings is 'before'?

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Pre-

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Anti-

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Post-

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Inter-

Question 14

The word 'magnanimous' is derived from which Latin root word?

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Magnus

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Animus

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Legere

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Graphia

Question 15

Which of the following literary devices is a direct comparison of two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'?

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Personification

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Hyperbole

Question 16

Identify the correct definition for the word "ephemeral".

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Temporary

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Permanent

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Fragile

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Important

Question 17

The author's use of the word "serene" in the passage suggests that the atmosphere described is:

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Peaceful and tranquil

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Turbulent and chaotic

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Exciting and energetic

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Sad and gloomy

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of academic vocabulary?

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Commonly used in everyday speech and informal settings

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Formal and precise language

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Content-specific terms related to specific subjects

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Precise and unambiguous in meaning

Question 19

Identify the antonym of the word "benevolent".

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Malicious and unkind

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Kind and generous

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Selfless and altruistic

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Helpful and supportive

Question 20

In the sentence "The teacher's talkative lecture left the students feeling stupefied", what is the meaning of the underlined word "talkative"?

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Talkative

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Intelligent

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Quiet

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Boring

Question 21

Which of the following is the closest synonym for 'magnanimous'?

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Generous

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Stingy

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Arrogant

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Humble

Question 22

Which of the following is the opposite of 'loquacious'?

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Silent

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Articulate

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Verbose

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Chatty

Question 23

Complete the analogy: 'Frigid is to Cold as Torrid is to ___'

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Hot

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Rainy

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Breezy

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Snowy

Question 24

What is the meaning of the prefix 'anti-'?

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Against

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With

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Before

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After

Question 25

Identify the word that is most similar in meaning to "exacerbate":

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intensify

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mitigate

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alleviate

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diminish

Question 26

What is the implied meaning or feeling associated with the word "serene"?

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calm and peaceful

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noisy and chaotic

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bright and cheerful

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sad and depressing

Question 27

Select the word that best completes the sentence: The student's essay was ______ with errors in spelling and grammar.

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riddled

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punctuated

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adorned

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infused

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a recommended approach for expanding vocabulary?

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Repetitive memorization of word lists

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Receiving direct instruction

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Using a dictionary

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Reading widely

Question 29

Which of the choices below is an example of a literary device?

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Simile

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Punctuation mark

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Adverb

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Conjunction

Question 30

In the sentence, "The diligent students studied for the exam," what part of speech is the underlined word?

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Adjective

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Noun

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Verb

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Adverb

Question 31

If someone is feeling jubilant, how would you describe their mood?

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Happy

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Sad

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Angry

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Discouraged

Question 32

The word "benevolent" comes from the Latin word "benevolus". What does this Latin root reveal about the meaning of "benevolent"?

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Wishing well

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Intentionally harmful

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Indifferently neutral

Question 33

What is the closest meaning of the word 'auspicious'?

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Fortunate

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Unlucky

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Insignificant

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Dangerous

Question 34

Which of the following prefixes means 'against' or 'opposite'?

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anti-

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pro-

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sub-

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re-

Question 35

The word 'ephemeral' can be best described as:

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Short-lived

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Long-lasting

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Beautiful

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Fragrant

Question 36

Which of the following words is an antonym for 'gregarious'?

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Introverted

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Sociable

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Extroverted

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Outgoing

Question 37

The word 'magnanimous' can be used to describe someone who is:

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Generous

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Petty

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Envious

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Vindictive

Question 38

The word 'serendipitous' means:

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Unexpectedly fortunate

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Intentionally planned

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Extremely rare

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Highly unlikely

Question 39

Which word means the opposite of "reserved"?

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Gregarious

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Loquacious

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Peculiar

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Introverted

Question 40

What does the phrase "to be at loggerheads" mean?

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To be in a state of conflict or disagreement

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To be in complete agreement

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To be in a friendly debate

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To be indifferent towards something

Question 41

Which prefix means "against" or "opposite"?

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Anti-

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Ante-

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En-

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Con-

Question 42

What is the tone of the following sentence: "The relentless rain pounded against the roof, creating a cacophony of sound."?

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Somber

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Humorous

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Nostalgic

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Excited

Question 43

Which suffix indicates a noun?

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-ment

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-able

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-ly

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-ing

Question 44

What does the idiom "to hit the nail on the head" mean?

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To say or do something exactly right

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To make a careless mistake

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To criticize someone harshly

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To be very tired

Question 45

What is the meaning of the word 'establish'?

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To set up or create

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To destroy or end

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To change or modify

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To accept or approve

Question 46

Which technique involves using clues from the text to figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word?

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Context clues

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Consulting a dictionary

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Looking for a root word

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Translating the word to another language

Question 47

What does the word 'audacious' literally mean?

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Bold or daring

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Timid or fearful

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Clever or cunning

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Wise or knowledgeable

Question 48

What does the idiom 'to spill the beans' mean?

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To reveal a secret

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To make a mistake

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To get into trouble

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To be clumsy

Question 49

Which literary device involves hinting at future events in a story?

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Foreshadowing

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Irony

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Flashback

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Symbolism

Question 50

Which of these words is commonly used in scientific writing?

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Hypothesis

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Epiphany

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Euphoria

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Enigma

Question 51

What does the word 'abate' most likely mean?

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To decrease in amount or intensity

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To increase in amount or intensity

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To remain the same

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To change direction

Question 52

Which word is most similar in meaning to 'gregarious'?

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Social

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Introverted

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Intelligent

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Athletic

Question 53

The word 'ephemeral' can best be described as:

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Temporary

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Long-lasting

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Important

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Beautiful

Question 54

The word 'magnanimous' describes someone who is:

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Generous and forgiving

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Selfish and narrow-minded

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Intelligent and witty

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Athletic and strong

Question 55

Which of these words has a negative connotation?

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Aggressive

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Joyful

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Successful

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Brilliant

Question 56

The word 'ubiquitous' means:

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Present everywhere

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Rarely seen

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Difficult to find

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Very expensive

Question 57

The word 'resplendent' is often used to describe something that is:

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Bright and shining

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Dark and gloomy

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Rough and textured

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Smooth and silky

Question 58

Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct usage of the word 'auspicious'?

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The auspicious occasion called for a celebration.

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The ominous clouds brought an eerie feeling.

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The children's laughter filled the room with a cacophony of noise.

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The flowers wilted prematurely, a sign of bad luck.

Question 59

What is the primary purpose of context clues?

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To infer the meaning of unfamiliar words from the surrounding text

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To define unfamiliar words explicitly

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To provide antonyms for unfamiliar words

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To illustrate the usage of unfamiliar words

Question 60

What does the prefix 'inter-' in the word 'interdisciplinary' mean?

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Between

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Within

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Above

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Below

Question 61

What is the part of speech of the word 'enthusiastically'?

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Adverb

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Noun

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Verb

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Adjective

Question 62

Which of the following is NOT a type of context clue that helps you determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word?

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Grammar

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Definition

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Synonym

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Example

Question 63

Which of the following words means 'the quality of being generous and forgiving'?

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Magnanimity

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Small-mindedness

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Bravery

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Intelligence

Question 64

The phrase 'a stone's throw away' means:

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Very close

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Very far

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In a different direction

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Behind a large obstacle