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The inspector’s scrutiny was so meticulous that no flaw escaped his notice. What does scrutiny most nearly mean?
 
careful examination
 
sudden announcement
 
official command
 
public performance
The philosopher’s prediction proved to be remarkably prescient. What does prescient most nearly mean?
 
knowing about events before they happen
 
easily persuaded
 
unwilling to decide
 
focused only on the present
The archaic armarium contained valuable historical artifacts. What is an armarium?
 
a cabinet or storage place
 
a public courtroom
 
a musical instrument
 
a defensive shield
The general’s proclamation was vociferous and uncompromising. What does vociferous most nearly mean?
 
loudly forceful
 
calmly reasoned
 
secretly written
 
poorly delivered
The spectators were introspective after witnessing the powerful documentary. What does introspective most nearly mean?
 
thoughtfully examining one’s own feelings
 
loudly cheering
 
openly critical
 
easily distracted
The reclusive author remained invisible to the public eye for decades. What does reclusive most nearly mean?
 
avoiding contact with others
 
eager for attention
 
frequently interviewed
 
highly celebrated
The scientist relied on empirical evidence rather than speculative claims. What does speculative most nearly mean?
 
based on guesswork
 
supported by observation
 
widely accepted
 
carefully organized
Her voice resonated with such sonorous depth that the entire auditorium fell silent. What does sonorous most nearly mean?
 
rich and full in sound
 
harsh and grating
 
difficult to hear
 
high and squeaky
The dictator’s edict was considered incontrovertible by his supporters. What does edict most nearly mean?
 
an official order
 
a friendly suggestion
 
a scientific theory
 
a public apology
The committee remained circumspect when discussing the controversial proposal. What does circumspect most nearly mean?
 
cautious and careful
 
loudly expressive
 
completely confused
 
quickly dismissive
The auditorium echoed when the microphone produced feedback. The word microphone contains the root phon. What does phon most nearly mean?
 
sound
 
light
 
sight
 
movement
The sign was clearly visible in the bright sunlight. What does visible most nearly mean?
 
able to be seen
 
easy to hear
 
simple to explain
 
difficult to predict
The vocalist prepared for the concert. What is a vocalist?
 
a singer
 
a painter
 
a dancer
 
a photographer
The spectators respectfully observed the ceremony. What does observed most nearly mean?
 
watched carefully
 
organized carefully
 
predicted accurately
 
spoke loudly
The doctor made a prediction about how long recovery would take. What does prediction most nearly mean?
 
a statement about the future
 
a description of the present
 
a correction of a mistake
 
a summary of the past
The teacher encouraged students to expand their vocabulary. What does vocabulary most nearly mean?
 
the set of words a person knows and uses
 
the sound system in a theater
 
a list of school rules
 
a written speech
The inspector was hired to inspect the safety equipment. What does inspect most nearly mean?
 
examine carefully
 
sell to customers
 
advertise widely
 
transport safely
The phonograph was an early machine used to record sound. The root phon most nearly means —
 
sound
 
light
 
sight
 
movement
The audience applauded at the end of the play. What does audience mean?
 
the people watching and listening
 
the actors performing
 
the directors organizing
 
the critics reviewing
The auditorium was filled to capacity before the concert began. What does auditorium most nearly mean?
 
a hall for public performances
 
a hallway locker area
 
a private office
 
a small classroom
The distant lighthouse was barely visible through the storm. What does visible most nearly mean?
 
able to be seen
 
producing sound
 
giving instructions
 
predicting danger
The lawyer dictated a statement to her assistant. What does dictated most nearly mean?
 
spoke for someone to write down
 
whispered quietly
 
erased completely
 
refused to comment
The spectators’ cheers echoed through the stadium. What does spectators mean?
 
the people watching the event
 
the athletes competing
 
the coaches directing plays
 
the announcers speaking
The aquarium curator ensures the fish habitats are clean. What does aquarium most nearly mean?
 
a place for keeping water animals
 
a machine that filters water
 
a book about oceans
 
a class about biology
The students were asked to predict the outcome of the experiment. What does predict most nearly mean?
 
say what they think will happen
 
repeat the steps exactly
 
cancel the experiment
 
record results afterward
The visual effects in the movie were impressive. What does visual most nearly mean?
 
related to sight
 
related to sound
 
related to smell
 
related to taste
The dictator refused to listen to opposing viewpoints. What is a dictator?
 
a ruler who makes rules with total authority
 
a person who copies notes
 
a judge in a contest
 
a team captain
The inspector conducted a careful inspection of the building. What is an inspection?
 
a close examination
 
a loud announcement
 
a public celebration
 
a quick repair
The symphony performed a complex piece of music. What is a symphony?
 
a large musical performance
 
a short speech
 
a written report
 
a type of painting
The coach was very vocal about his expectations for the team. What does vocal most nearly mean?
 
expressing opinions openly
 
confused and uncertain
 
unwilling to speak
 
writing instructions down
The doctor’s diagnosis was based on what she could visibly observe. What does visibly most nearly mean?
 
in a way that can be seen
 
in a way that can be heard
 
in a way that can be predicted
 
in a way that can be measured
We gathered in the auditorium for the school assembly. What is an auditorium?
 
a large room for listening or watching events
 
a small study room
 
a sports field
 
a science laboratory
The lawyer’s prediction about the case turned out to be correct. What is a prediction?
 
a statement about what will happen
 
a summary of past events
 
a rule that must be followed
 
a sudden decision
The teacher inspected each project before grading it. What does inspected most nearly mean?
 
examined carefully
 
threw away
 
quickly counted
 
copied exactly
The microphone stopped working, so no one could hear the singer. Why is it called a microphone?
 
it works with sound
 
it produces light
 
it measures distance
 
it controls volume automatically
The audience remained silent during the performance. What does audience mean?
 
the people watching and listening
 
the performers on stage
 
the stage crew
 
the ticket sellers
The mountain peak was visible from miles away. What does visible most nearly mean?
 
able to be seen
 
difficult to climb
 
covered in snow
 
extremely tall
The principal will dictate the new school policy tomorrow. What does dictate most nearly mean?
 
state or declare officially
 
argue loudly
 
erase completely
 
question carefully
The spectators were excited as the runners crossed the finish line. What does spectators mean?
 
people who watch an event
 
people who compete in a race
 
people who organize an event
 
people who report the news
The class visited the aquarium to learn about ocean life. What is an aquarium?
 
a place where water animals are kept and displayed
 
a store that sells fish food
 
a museum about history
 
a science textbook
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