What is the US census? List 15
the official form used to calculate inflation rates
the official count of every resident in the US
the official formula used to calculate the literacy rate
the official voting form provided via mail or electronically
Gregory is a novice at playing golf. Using the root ¨NOV,¨ describe his golfing skills. List 16
his skills are very advanced
they are very limited since he is new at the sport
his skills are at a professional level
they are mediocre at best
The CEO was censured after the allegations were made public. What does ¨censured¨ mean? List 15
to be called out in public
to be insulted in private
to be acclaimed in private
to be acclaimed in public
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)
Timothy is a captious person. Pick the best description of him (List 15)
he is generous and very charitable
he is an extrovert and likes to talk a lot
he is introverted to the point that he is almost anti-social
he likes catching others at fault; he is very critical
Pick an example of a "mercenary." List 15
a leader who runs a charity in a developing, foreign country
a hired professional soldier who fights regardless of ethics
a person who does good deeds for no pay or no favors
someone who is very forgiving
Which of the following describes a merchant? List 15
an actor who specializes in theater productions
a retail store owner
an artist who specializes in abstract paintings
a researcher for a science lab
What is a microcosm? List 15
a scientific instrument that is similar to a microscope
a small world or a wold in miniature
a person who uses pompous or larger than life language
a type of quick-cooking oven
Which is an example of a misnomer? List 16
red panda
Koala bear
peanuts
all of the above
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 promotion
someone who is no longer trusted
someone who is qualified for a demotion
someone deserving blame or judgement, especially in public
What is an innovator? List 16
someone who introduces changes and a new idea
an astronaut who is also an engineer
an astronaut who is also a scientist
someone who specializes in geometry
Pick the best definition of ¨civilian." List 15
a member of the armed forces
a regular resident of a country
a citizen of a country
a regular person or citizen who is not in the military
Pick the animal that is classified as a pachyderm. List 16
a snake
a hippopotamus
a chicken
a deer
Look at the pictures. Which one is a misnomer? List 16
ants
Grizzly bear
wasps
Star fish
Define the word "misnomer." List 16
the naming of something on a map
a wrong or deceptive name of something
a type of animal that lives in aquatic areas
a type of misunderstanding that confuses both parties
Define the word commerce. List 15
sales and purchases (goods and services)
a type commercial that uses logos in its ads
a type of math that focuses on statistics
a type of comets common in the Milky Way
Mr. Smith teaches CIVICS in high school. Which of following topics does he cover in class? List 15
the contributions of Native Americans
voting rights
the causes of World War II
the causes of the Civil War