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