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  • A conjuncture is:
    a risky situation or event
    a kind of jewelry
    a joyful festival
    a secret code
  • Which sentence shows spontaneous behavior?
    He rehearsed his speech for hours.
    They followed a step-by-step plan.
    He carefully outlined his presentation.
    She decided on the spot to throw a surprise party.
  • The antonym of generation in the sense of “creation” is:
    innovation
    destruction
    continuation
    invention
  • Which word means to free from a difficult situation?
    extricate
    instill
    encompass
    derive
  • “He gave a concise version of the story.”
    Shortened
    Exaggerated
    Invented
    Translated
  • Fill in the blank: “Our school’s new ___ of students loves technology.”
    disposition
    generation
    anthology
    proprietor
  • A cursory glance is one that is:
    detailed
    quick
    careful
    judgmental
  • Which means to support with evidence?
    encompass
    corroborate
    derive
    evoke
  • To dehydrate something means to:
    clean it
    water it
    remove its water
    freeze it
  • “Despite many challenges, the team stayed ___ and won the game.”
    resilient
    brusque
    cursory
    despicable
  • “The younger generation views work-life balance differently.” Here, generation means:
    process of creation
    group of people born around the same time
    time period
    lifestyle
  • Which situation shows something not prevalent?
    A tradition celebrated worldwide
    A popular app used by millions
    A rare illness with only 5 known cases
    A language spoken by many nations
  • A prevalent idea is one that is:
    false
    rare
    temporary
    common
  • Choose the synonym for modify:
    ignore
    destroy
    erase
    change
  • Fill in the blank: “The lesson will ___ everything we’ve learned this year.”
    derive
    succumb
    encompass
    electrify
  • A person who succeeds through guile is likely:
    strong and honest
    brave and loyal
    lucky
    clever but deceitful
  • “The project will encompass all grade levels.” Here, encompass means:
    to compare
    to exclude
    to include and cover
    to describe briefly
  • The antonym of conjuncture in this context is:
    unity
    crisis
    decision
    separation
  • Which word means to turn or change direction suddenly?
    instill
    emulate
    rebuff
    pivot
  • “The teacher’s demeanor was calm even under pressure.”
    Outfit
    Overall behavior or attitude
    Facial expression
    Mood swing
  • Her joke was completely spontaneous—she didn’t plan it at all! Which word is closest in meaning?
    methodical
    accidental
    rehearsed
    dull
  • After hearing the criticism, the author decided to _____ her story’s ending to make it more satisfying.
    duplicate
    abandon
    modify
    predict
  • An anthology is:
    a secret journal
    a long poem
    a flower collection
    a book of selected writings
  • Which word is closest in meaning to encompass?
    contain
    divide
    ignore
    remove
  • Fill in the blank: She tried to ___ her essay by adding more vivid details.
    evoke
    derive
    succumb
    modify
  • At this difficult conjuncture, the company must decide whether to expand or close. Here, conjuncture most nearly means—
    an agreement
    an easy decision
    a joining point or crisis moment
    a location
  • The opposite of spontaneous is:
    lively
    predictable
    creative
    impulsive
  • To derive an idea means to:
    copy it
    destroy it
    reject it
    get it from something else
  • Clad means:
    worn down
    dressed or covered
    hidden
    combined
  • Antonym for disposition (as in personality):
    character
    nature
    mood
    unpredictability
  • The clever fox used guile to escape. What does guile mean?
    silence
    speed
    trickery
    honesty
  • Fill in the Blank: “Her laughter began to ___ through the crowd.”
    surmise
    derive
    modify
    pervade
  • “A calm surface hid the turbulent waters below.”
    Warm
    Still
    Violent
    Peaceful
  • “The old house finally succumbed to the storm.”
    Dried ou
    Fell or gave way
    Was rebuilt
    Stayed strong
  • Someone with a sunny disposition is:
    emotion
    cheerful and positive
    calm
    unpredictability
  • Fill in the blank: To ___ good manners in children means to teach them over time.
    pervade
    emulate
    encompass
    instill
  • A person’s endeavor is their:
    friend
    mistake
    goal
    weakness
  • Fill in the Blank: “He used a ___ to publish his novel secretly.”
    generation
    abrade
    pseudonym
    anthology
  • An anonymous author is one who:
    uses a nickname
    travels often
    writes poetry
    is unknown
  • Abrasion means:
    a loud noise
    a deep cut
    a shiny surface
    a rough scrape or worn spot
  • Which is an antonym for instill?
    clarify
    erase
    encourage
    extract
  • Good teachers aim to instill curiosity rather than just give answers. The word instill most nearly means—
    remove
    challenge harshly
    inspire gradually
    erase
  • During the meeting, the speaker suddenly pivoted from finances to environmental issues. In this sentence, pivoted means—
    repeated an idea
    spun in place physically
    changed direction in topic
    refused to continue
  • Something done spontaneously is done:
    in groups
    in secret
    after careful planning
    without thinking or preparation
  • To handle something gingerly means to:
    drop it
    handle carefully
    handle roughly
    ignore it
  • Which word means to excite or thrill greatly?
    emcompass
    electrify
    emulate
    instill
  • “The writer’s poems were included in an anthology.”
    A speech
    A published collection
    A single essay
    A personal diary
  • Every generation faces its own challenges, but wisdom is often passed down between them. Here, generation refers to—
    the act of creating
    an invention
    a technology
    an age group
  • Finish the headline: “Local Student’s ___ Project Wins National Award!”
    grimace
    endeavor
    abrasion
    rebuff
  • “The war inaugurated a long era of change.”
    Repeated
    Ended
    Delayed
    Began
  • Someone’s disposition refers to:
    their house
    their belongings
    their job
    their mood
  • “At this conjuncture, we must choose between safety and progress.” Here, conjuncture most nearly means:
    a critical turning point
    a random guess
    a fortunate coincidence
    a peaceful outcome
  • Choose the synonym for extricate:
    free
    twist
    entangle
    confuse
  • “He tried to derive comfort from his friend’s words.”
    Forget
    Measure
    Pull away from
    Obtain or gain
  • In a debate, if someone “pivots” the topic, what are they doing?
    admitting defeat
    deepening the argument
    making it simpler
    avoiding the question
  • Imperative most nearly means:
    urgent
    slow
    optional
    creative
  • “It’s imperative that we act now.” Imperative most nearly means:
    optional
    polite suggestion
    absolutely necessary
    polite
  • Which is the antonym of anthology?
    single work
    library
    encyclopedia
    poem
  • The crime scene was gruesome because it was:
    boring
    colorful
    horrifying
    funny
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