Stephanie Constantino
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Word Definitions

Word Definitions

Question 1 of 10

1

You can use all of the following to find the definition of a word except which one?

Select one of the following:

  • Thesaurus

  • Glossary

  • Index

  • Dictionary

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

1

When reading, you use __________________ to determine a word's definition.

Select one of the following:

  • Parts of speech

  • Context clues

  • Key phrases

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

1

Read the following sentence:

He absconded with the painting, knowing he'd be in trouble if he got caught.

Which of the following is most likely the definition of "absconded?"

Select one of the following:

  • ran away with

  • stole

  • burned

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

1

Read the following sentence:

Because he'd laid in bed for so many months, his leg muscles showed signs of atrophy.

Which of the following most likely matches the definition of "atrophy?"

Select one of the following:

  • increase in power

  • declining strength

  • contracting

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

1

Read the following sentence:

She was so callous that she didn't even cry during the sad movie.

Which of the following most likely matches the definition for "callous?"

Select one of the following:

  • emotionally tough

  • sensitive

  • distracted

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

1

Read the following sentence:

Her candor was usually okay, except when she told mom just how awful her favorite dress was.

Which of the following most likely matches the definition for "candor?"

Select one of the following:

  • brutal honesty

  • kindly nature

  • indifference

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

1

Read the following sentence:

Because of his cupidity, Scrooge even made his employees work on Christmas Eve.

Which of the following most likely matches the definition of "cupidity?"

Select one of the following:

  • extreme greed

  • dislike of religion

  • harsh nature

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

1

Read the following sentence:

The silk was so pure and gorgeous, and its diaphanous appearance seemed to almost breathe light.

Which of the following most likely matches the definition of "diaphanous?"

Select one of the following:

  • extremely sheer

  • delicate to the touch

  • expensive

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

1

Read the following sentence:

He was as ebullient as a small child waking up to a mountain of birthday presents when he passed his exam.

Which of the following most likely matches the definition of "ebullient?"

Select one of the following:

  • shamelessly joyful

  • extremely surprised

  • overly confident

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

1

Read the following sentence:

The woman was fractious; she'd snap and yell at any little noise from the children.

Which of the following most likely matches the definition of "fractious?"

Select one of the following:

  • easily annoyed

  • very patient

  • easily startled

Explanation

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