Master Vocabulary Expansion: Enhance Your English Proficiency

Question 1

Which of the following best defines the word "ubiquitous"?

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Found everywhere at the same time

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Rarely encountered

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Difficult to comprehend

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Extremely large

Question 2

Which strategy is ineffective for expanding your vocabulary?

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Memorizing word lists without context

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Using a dictionary or thesaurus

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Reading widely and noting unfamiliar words

Question 3

In the sentence, "The painting exuded an aura of tranquility," what does the word "aura" most likely mean?

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A unique atmosphere or quality

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A strong wind

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A bright light

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A loud sound

Question 4

The root word "chron" means "time." What is the most likely definition of the word "chronology"?

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A sequence of events in order of occurrence

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The art of sculpting

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A measurement of speed

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A type of musical instrument

Question 5

Which word is the correct noun form of the verb "govern" when adding the suffix "-ment"?

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Governance

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Governate

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Governed

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Governing

Question 6

In the sentence, 'The day of the wedding was considered auspicious, with clear skies and a gentle breeze,' what does the word 'auspicious' most likely mean?

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Fortunate or favorable

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Unfavorable or unfortunate

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Sad or gloomy

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Unlucky or inauspicious

Question 7

In the sentence "The politician filled the town hall with hot air," what does the idiom "hot air" mean?

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Meaningless or empty talk

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Enthusiastic and passionate speech

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Loud and forceful speech

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Persuasive and effective speech

Question 8

How do context clues contribute to expanding our vocabulary?

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Context clues include synonyms, antonyms, examples, and explanations, enabling us to deduce the meaning of unfamiliar words within a text.

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Context clues provide direct definitions of unfamiliar words.

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Context clues are not useful for inferring the meaning of unfamiliar words.

Question 9

How can you best build a strong vocabulary?

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Reading different kinds of texts and seeing new words in context

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Memorizing lists of words

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Using flashcards

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Taking lots of vocabulary quizzes

Question 10

Read the sentence: "The painting depicted a scene of desolation, devoid of life and color." What does the word "desolation" mean in this sentence?

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emptiness and ruin

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abundance

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prosperity

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happiness

Question 11

In the sentence "The day was filled with both happiness and sorrow," which antonym, if substituted for "happiness," would significantly change the overall tone of the sentence?

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b. Sadness

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a. Contentment

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c. Euphoria

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d. Joy

Question 12

Which of the following is the root word for the words 'injure', 'injury', and 'injurious'?

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inj

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jur

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jury

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juror

Question 13

The prefix 're-' in the word 'reheat' means what?

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again

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back

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not

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over

Question 14

Which of the following is the suffix for the word 'courageous'?

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-ous

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-ity

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-ful

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-ment

Question 15

Based on the context of the sentence, the word 'effervescent' in the sentence 'The crowd cheered with effervescent enthusiasm' most likely means what?

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boisterous

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subdued

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apathetic

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somber

Question 16

Which of the following is a synonym for the word 'loquacious'?

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garrulous

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taciturn

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concise

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elusive

Question 17

Which of the following words is an antonym for the word 'magnanimous'?

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petty

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benevolent

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generous

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compassionate

Question 18

The phrase 'to cast aspersions' means what?

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to make accusations

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to offer compliments

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to ask for forgiveness

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to give advice

Question 19

Which of the following root words means 'to write'?

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graph

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chron

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viv

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terr

Question 20

Select the correct definition for the prefix 'anti-'

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against

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before

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again

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apart

Question 21

In the sentence 'The instructor expounded on the theory for the students,' the word 'expounded' means:

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clarified

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simplified

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demonstrated

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repeated

Question 22

Select the correct meaning for the prefix 'super-'

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above

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beneath

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before

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within

Question 23

In the sentence 'The child was apprehensive about the exam,' the word 'apprehensive' means:

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nervous

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excited

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confident

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prepared

Question 24

Which of the following words has the same root word as 'chronology'?

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chronometer

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stereotype

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ephemeral

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epistemology

Question 25

Select the correct meaning for the suffix '-ology'

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study of

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state of

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act of

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quality of

Question 26

Identify the root word of 'biography.'

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bio

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graph

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vita

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chron

Question 27

Typically, the prefix 'dis-' implies:

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absence or reversal

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repetition or return

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accompaniment or union

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elevation or placement

Question 28

In the sentence 'The professor elaborated on the significance of critical thinking', the term 'elaborated' means:

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provided detailed explanation

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offered harsh criticism

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expressed high praise

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condensed briefly

Question 29

Which word is most closely related to 'loquacious'?

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talkative

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reserved

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intelligent

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athletic

Question 30

Define the meaning of 'capricious':

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fickle

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stable

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dependable

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optimistic

Question 31

Provide the meaning of 'serendipity':

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fortunate coincidence

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unfortunate occurrence

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predetermined destiny

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unavoidable fate

Question 32

Using context clues, determine the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence: 'The teacher's lecture was soporific; many students struggled to stay awake.'

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Boring

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Interesting

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Confusing

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Thought-provoking

Question 33

Which technique is NOT recommended for expanding vocabulary?

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Memorizing lists of words

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Using a thesaurus

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Reading widely

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Playing word games

Question 34

The word 'ephemeral' means 'lasting for a very short time'. Which is an example of something ephemeral?

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A rainbow

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A rainstorm

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A mountain

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A skyscraper

Question 35

Which morphological clue helps determine the meaning of the word 'unhappy'?

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Both the prefix 'un-' and the root word 'happy'

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The prefix 'un-'

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The suffix '-ly'

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The root word 'happy'

Question 36

Which suffix means 'one who'?

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-ist

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-tion

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-ment

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-ity

Question 37

What is the best definition of the word 'magnanimous'?

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generous

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small-minded

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selfish

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greedy

Question 38

What is the part of speech of the underlined word in the sentence: 'The students were very **industrious**.'?

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Adjective

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Noun

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Verb

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Adverb

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a good way to improve vocabulary?

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Ignoring new words

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Reading widely

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Using a dictionary

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Memorizing root words

Question 40

The word 'ephemeral' means:

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temporary

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lasting

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important

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boring

Question 41

Identify the option that is not a root word:

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-able

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chron

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scribe

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re-

Question 42

In the word 'happiness', what is the suffix?

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-ness

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-ion

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-ity

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-ment

Question 43

In the sentence 'The student's demeanor was impeccable', what does 'impeccable' mean?

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flawless

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attentive

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disrespectful

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uneducated

Question 44

Which of these words is a synonym for 'gregarious'?

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talkative

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reserved

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intelligent

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studious

Question 45

What word means the same as "mundane"?

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b. common

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a. exciting

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c. complicated

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d. beautiful

Question 46

What is the most accurate definition of the term **didactic**?

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Intended for teaching or instruction

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Easy to comprehend

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Complicated and technical

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Amusing and engaging

Question 47

How does understanding word origins help you learn new words?

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It gives you insights into where words come from and what they mean.

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It makes it easier to remember new words.

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It helps you read better.

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It helps you learn other languages.

Question 48

How do imagery and figurative language aid in expanding vocabulary?

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They help visualize and connect with new words, boosting vocabulary retention.

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They simplify vocabulary acquisition by eliminating the need for context clues.

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They solely introduce rare and complex words, broadening exposure to advanced vocabulary.

Question 49

What is a root word?

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A word that cannot be broken down into smaller meaningful parts

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A word that is the most important in a sentence

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A word that is used to describe a person

Question 50

How does the complexity of vocabulary in a text impact a reader's understanding of its message?

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Challenging vocabulary can hinder comprehension by making it difficult to understand the text.

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Vocabulary complexity has no effect on comprehension; readers can understand texts regardless of vocabulary difficulty.

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Complex vocabulary only helps comprehension by providing readers with more words to choose from.

Question 51

Scientific research has shown which technique to be the most effective for long-term memorization of new vocabulary?

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Spaced repetition (reviewing words at increasing intervals)

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Rote memorization (repeating words multiple times)

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Contextual learning (encountering words in meaningful contexts)

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Flashcards (writing words on cards and testing oneself)

Question 52

In 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' Harper Lee describes Boo Radley as 'peculiar.' How does this word choice shape Boo's characterization?

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It highlights Boo's isolation and mystery.

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It implies Boo is well-liked in the community.

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It suggests Boo is a gentle and kind person.

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It indicates Boo is a dangerous and threatening figure.

Question 53

What does the prefix "anti-" mean?

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Against or opposed

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With or together

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Before or in front of

Question 54

Identify the prefix in "disrespectful."

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dis

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re

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un

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im

Question 55

Determine the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence: "The speaker's words were so eloquent that the audience was spellbound."

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persuasive

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boring

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unintelligible

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repetitive

Question 56

Which word is synonymous with "verbose"?

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loquacious

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concise

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eloquent

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abstruse

Question 57

Identify the antonym of "elated."

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sorrowful

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joyful

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exuberant

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delighted

Question 58

Which word best completes the analogy: "Ignorant : Knowledge :: Arrogant : ___":

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Pride

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Humility

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Wisdom

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Intelligence

Question 59

Identify the word that contains the Latin root 'scrib', meaning 'to write':

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inscribe

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description

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transcript

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prescribe

Question 60

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

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between

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above

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after

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not

Question 61

The suffix '-able' generally indicates:

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capability

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origin

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size

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similarity

Question 62

Which sentence effectively demonstrates the use of context clues to determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word?

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The figure, shrouded in mystery, emerged from the mist.

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The teacher assigned a challenging assignment as homework.

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The roar of the engine filled the air as the car started.

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The children frolicked cheerfully in the park.

Question 63

What is a morpheme?

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A meaningful unit of language

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A type of punctuation mark

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A grammatical structure

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A part of speech

Question 64

Which strategy is most effective for retaining new vocabulary?

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Repeated exposure to new words

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Memorizing word lists

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Guessing the meaning of words from context

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Translating words into other languages