The speaker's speech was magniloquent. Describe her speech. List 15
it sounded pompous.
It sounded clear and concise.
it sounded rather subtle.
it sounded convoluted.
Which of the following is an example of a mandate? List 15
food banks for people who are economically struggling
the renovation of public parks, especially in rural areas
a library that offers space for workshops and events
the requirement of buildings to provide handicap parking
Define the root "nox" List 16
to judge
to harm
to be born
to convey
Which of the following describes a merchant?
an actor who specializes in theater productions
a retail store owner
a researcher for a science lab
an artist who specializes in abstract paintings
Define the root "miss." List 15
to send
to seize or contain
to fall
to release
Look at the images. Pick the animal classified as a "pachyderm." List 16
elephant
porcupine
hedgehog
albatross
Define the word editorial. List 16
a type of visual that uses a lot of technology
a law that has not been made official yet
an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
a type of mandate used during a crisis
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 insulted by the media.
He was exonerated.
Focus on the root "naut." Pick the likely definition of an "argonaut." List 16
a type of animal with pachyderm-like skin
a species of octopus
a type of scientist who specializes in land animals
a type of scientist who specializes in flying animals
What is mean by the word "pachyderm"? List 16
animals that thrive in both water and land (example: beaver)
animals with very thick skin (example: elephant)
animals that thrive in the sea or ocean
animals that tend to be allergic to crustaceans
Which one of the selections describes a civics class?
The study of upper-level math such as calculus.
The study of marketing in the world of politics.
The study of strategies for building a sustainable world.
The study of the workings of a government.
Pick the type of doctor who specializes in diseases of the skin.
podiatrist
dermatologist
gynecologist
pediatrician
Pick the best definition for the word civic. List 15
to magnify or enlarge
to assess or to judge in a public setting
a type of font usually used in academic institutions
of or relating or belonging to a city
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 humorous review
he wrote a harsh and judgmental review
he wrote a light-hearted, yet honest review
in his review, he paid tribute to the director
Pick an example of a "mercenary." List 15
someone who is very forgiving
a leader who runs a charity in a developing, foreign country
a person who does good deeds for no pay or no favors
a hired professional soldier who fights regardless of ethics
Pick the best synonym for the word "novelty." List 16
odd
new
quirky
ethical
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
The baseball pitcher is ambidextrous. Which hand does he use to pitch? List 16
the left hand
the right hand
either hand
none of the above
Pick the best definition of "captor." List 15
a species of birds that prey on rodents
a transcription of dialogue from a movie or video
a cap used for medical bottles containing dangerous liquid
someone who holds a person or an animal against their will
Define "nomenclature" List 16
the act of categorizing animals as endangered or not
the act of moving from one environment to another
the devising or choosing of names for things
the devising or choosing a location for things
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 great deal about wars in general
she is new at the subject of World War 2
she knows a lot about WW 2, but enough to be an expert
she is at an expert-level when it comes to World War 2