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Feb. 23 2024 Lists 15 and 16

  •  English    17     Public
    Vocab based on Latin and Greek Roots
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  • Timothy is a captious person. Pick the best description of him (List 15)
    he is introverted to the point that he is almost anti-social
    he is generous and very charitable
    he likes catching others at fault; he is very critical
    he is an extrovert and likes to talk a lot
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  • Because of the officer´s behavior, he is now censurable. Using the root ¨cen,¨ what does ¨censurable¨ mean? List 15
    someone who is qualified for a demotion
    someone who is qualified for a promotion
    someone deserving blame or judgement, especially in public
    someone who is no longer trusted
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  • Pick the best definition of ¨civilian." List 15
    a regular person or citizen who is not in the military
    a citizen of a country
    a regular resident of a country
    a member of the armed forces
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  • Which of the following describes a merchant? List 15
    an artist who specializes in abstract paintings
    a researcher for a science lab
    a retail store owner
    an actor who specializes in theater productions
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  • 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
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  • Define the word commerce. List 15
    sales and purchases (goods and services)
    a type commercial that uses logos in its ads
    a type of comets common in the Milky Way
    a type of math that focuses on statistics
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  • Gregory is a novice at playing golf. Using the root ¨NOV,¨ describe his golfing skills. List 16
    his skills are at a professional level
    they are very limited since he is new at the sport
    they are mediocre at best
    his skills are very advanced
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  • What is a microcosm? List 15
    a type of quick-cooking oven
    a person who uses pompous or larger than life language
    a small world or a wold in miniature
    a scientific instrument that is similar to a microscope
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  • Which is an example of a misnomer? List 16
    peanuts
    Koala bear
    red panda
    all of the above
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  • The patient is in the neonatal unit at the hospital. How old is the patient? List 16
    the patient is a teenager
    the patient is between 18 and 21 years old
    a month old or younger
    the patient is elderly (over 65)
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  • The CEO was censured after the allegations were made public. What does ¨censured¨ mean? List 15
    to be acclaimed in private
    to be called out in public
    to be acclaimed in public
    to be insulted in private
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  • Mr. Smith teaches CIVICS in high school. Which of following topics does he cover in class? List 15
    voting rights
    the contributions of Native Americans
    the causes of World War II
    the causes of the Civil War
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  • Define the word "misnomer." List 16
    a wrong or deceptive name of something
    the naming of something on a map
    a type of animal that lives in aquatic areas
    a type of misunderstanding that confuses both parties
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  • Pick the animal that is classified as a pachyderm. List 16
    a chicken
    a hippopotamus
    a snake
    a deer
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  • Look at the pictures. Which one is a misnomer? List 16
    Star fish
    wasps
    ants
    Grizzly bear
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  • What is an innovator? List 16
    an astronaut who is also a scientist
    someone who introduces changes and a new idea
    an astronaut who is also an engineer
    someone who specializes in geometry
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