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The speaker's speech was magniloquent. Describe her speech. List 15
it sounded pompous.
it sounded convoluted.
it sounded rather subtle.
It sounded clear and concise.
Which one of the selections describes a civics class?
The study of the workings of a government.
The study of marketing in the world of politics.
The study of upper-level math such as calculus.
The study of strategies for building a sustainable world.
Which of the following describes a merchant?
a researcher for a science lab
a retail store owner
an actor who specializes in theater productions
an artist who specializes in abstract paintings
The judge was publicly censured after the results of the investigation came out. Pick what most likely happened to him. List 15
He was highly praised for his actions.
He was called out for his actions.
He was exonerated.
He was insulted by the media.
Which of the following is an example of a mandate? List 15
the requirement of buildings to provide handicap parking
the renovation of public parks, especially in rural areas
food banks for people who are economically struggling
a library that offers space for workshops and events
Pick an example of a "mercenary." List 15
a leader who runs a charity in a developing, foreign country
a person who does good deeds for no pay or no favors
someone who is very forgiving
a hired professional soldier who fights regardless of ethics
Define the root "miss." List 15
to send
to release
to seize or contain
to fall
The patient, Harold, spent 3 weeks in the neonatal unit at the hospital. What is the likely age of Harold? List 16
over 65 years old (senior citizen)
between 18 and 21 years old
none of the above
between 40 and 64 years old
Focus on the root "naut." Pick the likely definition of an "argonaut." List 16
a type of scientist who specializes in land animals
a species of octopus
a type of animal with pachyderm-like skin
a type of scientist who specializes in flying animals
What is mean by the word "pachyderm"? List 16
animals that thrive in the sea or ocean
animals that thrive in both water and land (example: beaver)
animals that tend to be allergic to crustaceans
animals with very thick skin (example: elephant)
Pick the best synonym for the word "novelty." List 16
odd
quirky
new
ethical
Pick the type of doctor who specializes in diseases of the skin.
podiatrist
dermatologist
pediatrician
gynecologist
Define "nomenclature" List 16
the devising or choosing of names for things
the act of moving from one environment to another
the act of categorizing animals as endangered or not
the devising or choosing a location for things
The baseball pitcher is ambidextrous. Which hand does he use to pitch? List 16
either hand
none of the above
the right hand
the left hand
Define the word editorial. List 16
a law that has not been made official yet
an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
a type of visual that uses a lot of technology
a type of mandate used during a crisis
The employee at the museum was given the section of World War 2 in the museum. She is a novice. What is meant by "novice" in this context? List 16
she knows a lot about WW 2, but enough to be an expert
she knows a great deal about wars in general
she is new at the subject of World War 2
she is at an expert-level when it comes to World War 2
