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Define the root "nox" List 16

to harm

to judge

to be born

to convey

Look at the images. Pick the animal classified as a "pachyderm." List 16

elephant

hedgehog

porcupine

albatross

Pick the best definition for the word civic. List 15

of or relating or belonging to a city

a type of font usually used in academic institutions

to assess or to judge in a public setting

to magnify or enlarge

After watching the highly anticipated film, he wrote a censorious review that urged people to save their money. What did he write? (root: cen) List 15

he wrote a harsh and judgmental review

he wrote a humorous review

he wrote a light-hearted, yet honest review

in his review, he paid tribute to the director

Pick the best definition of "captor." List 15

someone who holds a person or an animal against their will

a cap used for medical bottles containing dangerous liquid

a species of birds that prey on rodents

a transcription of dialogue from a movie or video

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 is new at the subject of World War 2

she is at an expert-level when it comes to World War 2

she knows a lot about WW 2, but enough to be an expert

she knows a great deal about wars in general

Define the word editorial. List 16

an article stating opinions or giving perspectives

a type of mandate used during a crisis

a type of visual that uses a lot of technology

a law that has not been made official yet

The baseball pitcher is ambidextrous. Which hand does he use to pitch? List 16

either hand

the left hand

the right hand

none of the above

Define "nomenclature" List 16

the devising or choosing of names for things

the devising or choosing a location for things

the act of categorizing animals as endangered or not

the act of moving from one environment to another

Pick the type of doctor who specializes in diseases of the skin.

dermatologist

podiatrist

gynecologist

pediatrician

Pick the best synonym for the word "novelty." List 16

new

odd

quirky

ethical

What is mean by the word "pachyderm"? List 16

animals with very thick skin (example: elephant)

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

Focus on the root "naut." Pick the likely definition of an "argonaut." List 16

a species of octopus

a type of animal with pachyderm-like skin

a type of scientist who specializes in land animals

a type of scientist who specializes in flying animals

The patient, Harold, spent 3 weeks in the neonatal unit at the hospital. What is the likely age of Harold? List 16

none of the above

over 65 years old (senior citizen)

between 18 and 21 years old

between 40 and 64 years old

Define the root "miss." List 15

to send

to seize or contain

to fall

to release

Pick an example of a "mercenary." List 15

a hired professional soldier who fights regardless of ethics

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

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

The judge was publicly censured after the results of the investigation came out. Pick what most likely happened to him. List 15

He was called out for his actions.

He was highly praised for his actions.

He was exonerated.

He was insulted by the media.

Which of the following describes a merchant?

a retail store owner

a researcher for a science lab

an actor who specializes in theater productions

an artist who specializes in abstract paintings

Which one of the selections describes a civics class?

The study of the workings of a government.

The study of upper-level math such as calculus.

The study of strategies for building a sustainable world.

The study of marketing in the world of politics.

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.