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