Deck 7: Expanding Your Vocabulary

Question 1

Most people's vocabularies consist of

A) one level only.
B) two levels, one for speaking and one for writing.
C) two levels, one for reading and one for writing.
D) at least four levels, each varying in strength.

Answer 1

at least four levels, each varying in strength.

Question 2

Isaac was reading his history textbook when he came to the word proletariat. The first thing he should do to figure out the word's meaning is to

A) look it up in the dictionary.
B) break it up into parts.
C) try to pronounce it out loud.
D) look for context clues in the sentence.

Answer 2

try to pronounce it out loud.

Question 3

Using context clues in the logic of a passage involves figuring out the meaning of a word through

A) general reasoning about the content of the sentence.
B) a phrase in the sentence that has the opposite meaning.
C) specific, concrete examples provided by the author.
D) the author's direct statement of the word's meaning.

Answer 3

general reasoning about the content of the sentence.

Question 4

Maria is writing a speech in which she uses the word artificial several times. She would look up artificial in a thesaurus if she wanted to

A) find out where it originated.
B) learn how to pronounce it properly.
C) learn how to say it in another language.
D) find other words she could use to mean the same thing.

Question 5

Specialized terminology includes words and phrases that

A) have a different meaning in another language.
B) are used in a particular subject area.
C) must be defined each time they are used.
D) are used casually in speech.

Question 6

A phrase that signals that an example will follow is

A) on the other hand.
B) for instance.
C) on the contrary.
D) can be defined as.

Question 7

There was so much detritus from the hurricane that it was difficult to walk down the beach.

A) rainfall
B) trash and debris
C) traffic
D) Holes

Question 8

The soccer players looked crestfallen as their star player limped off the field.

A) Hopeful
B) excited
C) Dejected
D) Ashamed

Question 9

Most of the defendant's responses were monosyllabic.

A) Complicated
B) difficult to hear
C) Loud
D) one syllable

Question 10

The students reacted to the assignment with incredulity.

A) Disbelief
B) relief
C) indifference
D) excitement

Question 11

If pronouncing an unfamiliar word aloud does not help you figure out its meaning, your next step should be to

A) look it up in a dictionary.
B) refer to a thesaurus.
C) analyze its prefix, root, and suffix.
D) look for context clues in the sentence or paragraph.

Question 12

An astronomy class syllabus included this statement: "We will study tectonics-the internal forces that act to create surface features-during our unit on planetary geology." The type of context clue in the syllabus is

A) a definition.
B) an example.
C) an illustration.
D) a contrast.

Question 13

The phrase that signals a contrast context clue is

A) such as.
B) on the other hand.
C) for instance.
D) to illustrate.

Question 14

One characteristic of word parts is that a

A) word must have at least one prefix and one suffix.
B) suffix always changes the spelling of the root word.
C) prefix does not alter the meaning of the root word.
D) word can have more than one prefix or suffix.

Question 15

A thesaurus is the best place to look for a word's

A) definition.
B) synonyms.
C) origin.
D) pronunciation.

Question 16

When you use the flash card system for new terminology, your flash card for a new word does not have to include

A) the definition of the word.
B) how to pronounce the word.
C) similar words and their definitions.
D) an example of how the word is used in a sentence.

Question 17

Each of the following sentences contains a word whose meaning can be determined from context. Select the choice that most clearly states the meaning of the word between quotation marks as it is used in the sentence.

-Because of the sensational nature of the crime, the jury was "sequestered" until the trial was over.

A) interviewed
B) Harassed
C) isolated
D) ignored

Question 18

Each of the following sentences contains a word whose meaning can be determined from context. Select the choice that most clearly states the meaning of the word between quotation marks as it is used in the sentence.

-At first, the politician boasted that he had a spotless record, but he later admitted to some youthful "peccadilloes".

A) mistakes
B) ancestors
C) Profits
D) activities

Question 19

Each of the following words contains a root and a prefix and/or suffix. Using your knowledge of roots, prefixes, and suffixes, choose the best definition for each word.

-retrospective

A) listening from a distance
B) looking ahead
C) looking backward
D) turning away

Question 20

Each of the following words contains a root and a prefix and/or suffix. Using your knowledge of roots, prefixes, and suffixes, choose the best definition for each word.

-contravene

A) come toward
B) send away
C) cross over
D) act against

Question 21

Read the passage and then use your knowledge of word parts, context clues, and a dictionary and/or thesaurus to answer bellow questions
Within every culture, there is an overall sense of what is beautiful and what is not beautiful, what represents good taste as opposed to tastelessness or even obscenity, and so on. Such considerations are matters of aesthetics. Global marketers must understand the importance of visual aesthetics embodied in the color or shape of a product, label, or package. Likewise, different parts of the world perceive aesthetic styles differently. Aesthetic elements that are attractive, appealing, and in good taste in one country may be perceived differently in another. There is nothing inherently "good" or "bad" about any color of the spectrum; all associations and perceptions regarding color arise from culture. Red is a popular color in most parts of the world; besides being the color of blood, in many countries red also is tied to centuries-old traditions of viticulture and winemaking. One recent study of perceptions in eight countries found that red is associated with "active," "hot," and "vibrant"; in most countries studied, it also conveys meanings such as "emotional" and "sharp." As such, red has positive connotations in many societies. However, red is poorly received in some African countries. Blue, because of its associations with sky and water, has an elemental connotation with undertones of dependability, constancy, and eternity. White connotes purity and cleanliness in the West, but it is associated with death in parts of Asia. In the Middle East, purple is associated with death. Another research team concluded that gray connotes inexpensive in China and Japan, whereas it is associated with high quality and high cost in the United States.

-In paragraph 1, the origin of the word aesthetics is

A) Greek.
B) Swedish.
C) Russian.
D) Spanish.

Question 22

Read the passage and then use your knowledge of word parts, context clues, and a dictionary and/or thesaurus to answer bellow questions
Within every culture, there is an overall sense of what is beautiful and what is not beautiful, what represents good taste as opposed to tastelessness or even obscenity, and so on. Such considerations are matters of aesthetics. Global marketers must understand the importance of visual aesthetics embodied in the color or shape of a product, label, or package. Likewise, different parts of the world perceive aesthetic styles differently. Aesthetic elements that are attractive, appealing, and in good taste in one country may be perceived differently in another. There is nothing inherently "good" or "bad" about any color of the spectrum; all associations and perceptions regarding color arise from culture. Red is a popular color in most parts of the world; besides being the color of blood, in many countries red also is tied to centuries-old traditions of viticulture and winemaking. One recent study of perceptions in eight countries found that red is associated with "active," "hot," and "vibrant"; in most countries studied, it also conveys meanings such as "emotional" and "sharp." As such, red has positive connotations in many societies. However, red is poorly received in some African countries. Blue, because of its associations with sky and water, has an elemental connotation with undertones of dependability, constancy, and eternity. White connotes purity and cleanliness in the West, but it is associated with death in parts of Asia. In the Middle East, purple is associated with death. Another research team concluded that gray connotes inexpensive in China and Japan, whereas it is associated with high quality and high cost in the United States.

-In paragraph 1, the word embodied has

A) a prefix only.
B) a suffix only.
C) a prefix and a suffix.
D) neither a prefix nor a suffix.

Question 23

Read the passage and then use your knowledge of word parts, context clues, and a dictionary and/or thesaurus to answer bellow questions
Within every culture, there is an overall sense of what is beautiful and what is not beautiful, what represents good taste as opposed to tastelessness or even obscenity, and so on. Such considerations are matters of aesthetics. Global marketers must understand the importance of visual aesthetics embodied in the color or shape of a product, label, or package. Likewise, different parts of the world perceive aesthetic styles differently. Aesthetic elements that are attractive, appealing, and in good taste in one country may be perceived differently in another. There is nothing inherently "good" or "bad" about any color of the spectrum; all associations and perceptions regarding color arise from culture. Red is a popular color in most parts of the world; besides being the color of blood, in many countries red also is tied to centuries-old traditions of viticulture and winemaking. One recent study of perceptions in eight countries found that red is associated with "active," "hot," and "vibrant"; in most countries studied, it also conveys meanings such as "emotional" and "sharp." As such, red has positive connotations in many societies. However, red is poorly received in some African countries. Blue, because of its associations with sky and water, has an elemental connotation with undertones of dependability, constancy, and eternity. White connotes purity and cleanliness in the West, but it is associated with death in parts of Asia. In the Middle East, purple is associated with death. Another research team concluded that gray connotes inexpensive in China and Japan, whereas it is associated with high quality and high cost in the United States.

-In paragraph 1, a synonym for the word perceive is

A) possess.
B) see.
C) dislike.
D) create.

Question 24

Read the passage and then use your knowledge of word parts, context clues, and a dictionary and/or thesaurus to answer bellow questions
Within every culture, there is an overall sense of what is beautiful and what is not beautiful, what represents good taste as opposed to tastelessness or even obscenity, and so on. Such considerations are matters of aesthetics. Global marketers must understand the importance of visual aesthetics embodied in the color or shape of a product, label, or package. Likewise, different parts of the world perceive aesthetic styles differently. Aesthetic elements that are attractive, appealing, and in good taste in one country may be perceived differently in another. There is nothing inherently "good" or "bad" about any color of the spectrum; all associations and perceptions regarding color arise from culture. Red is a popular color in most parts of the world; besides being the color of blood, in many countries red also is tied to centuries-old traditions of viticulture and winemaking. One recent study of perceptions in eight countries found that red is associated with "active," "hot," and "vibrant"; in most countries studied, it also conveys meanings such as "emotional" and "sharp." As such, red has positive connotations in many societies. However, red is poorly received in some African countries. Blue, because of its associations with sky and water, has an elemental connotation with undertones of dependability, constancy, and eternity. White connotes purity and cleanliness in the West, but it is associated with death in parts of Asia. In the Middle East, purple is associated with death. Another research team concluded that gray connotes inexpensive in China and Japan, whereas it is associated with high quality and high cost in the United States.

-In paragraph 2, the suffix of the word inherently is

A) in.
B) inherent.
C) herent.
D) ly.

Question 25

Read the passage and then use your knowledge of word parts, context clues, and a dictionary and/or thesaurus to answer bellow questions
Within every culture, there is an overall sense of what is beautiful and what is not beautiful, what represents good taste as opposed to tastelessness or even obscenity, and so on. Such considerations are matters of aesthetics. Global marketers must understand the importance of visual aesthetics embodied in the color or shape of a product, label, or package. Likewise, different parts of the world perceive aesthetic styles differently. Aesthetic elements that are attractive, appealing, and in good taste in one country may be perceived differently in another. There is nothing inherently "good" or "bad" about any color of the spectrum; all associations and perceptions regarding color arise from culture. Red is a popular color in most parts of the world; besides being the color of blood, in many countries red also is tied to centuries-old traditions of viticulture and winemaking. One recent study of perceptions in eight countries found that red is associated with "active," "hot," and "vibrant"; in most countries studied, it also conveys meanings such as "emotional" and "sharp." As such, red has positive connotations in many societies. However, red is poorly received in some African countries. Blue, because of its associations with sky and water, has an elemental connotation with undertones of dependability, constancy, and eternity. White connotes purity and cleanliness in the West, but it is associated with death in parts of Asia. In the Middle East, purple is associated with death. Another research team concluded that gray connotes inexpensive in China and Japan, whereas it is associated with high quality and high cost in the United States.

-In paragraph 2, the root of the word spectrum means

A) look or see.
B) carry.
C) hear.
D) tell or say.

Question 26

Read the passage and then use your knowledge of word parts, context clues, and a dictionary and/or thesaurus to answer bellow questions
Within every culture, there is an overall sense of what is beautiful and what is not beautiful, what represents good taste as opposed to tastelessness or even obscenity, and so on. Such considerations are matters of aesthetics. Global marketers must understand the importance of visual aesthetics embodied in the color or shape of a product, label, or package. Likewise, different parts of the world perceive aesthetic styles differently. Aesthetic elements that are attractive, appealing, and in good taste in one country may be perceived differently in another. There is nothing inherently "good" or "bad" about any color of the spectrum; all associations and perceptions regarding color arise from culture. Red is a popular color in most parts of the world; besides being the color of blood, in many countries red also is tied to centuries-old traditions of viticulture and winemaking. One recent study of perceptions in eight countries found that red is associated with "active," "hot," and "vibrant"; in most countries studied, it also conveys meanings such as "emotional" and "sharp." As such, red has positive connotations in many societies. However, red is poorly received in some African countries. Blue, because of its associations with sky and water, has an elemental connotation with undertones of dependability, constancy, and eternity. White connotes purity and cleanliness in the West, but it is associated with death in parts of Asia. In the Middle East, purple is associated with death. Another research team concluded that gray connotes inexpensive in China and Japan, whereas it is associated with high quality and high cost in the United States.

-In paragraph 2, the origin of the word viticulture is

A) German.
B) Russian.
C) Arabic.
D) Latin.

Question 27

Read the passage and then use your knowledge of word parts, context clues, and a dictionary and/or thesaurus to answer bellow questions
Within every culture, there is an overall sense of what is beautiful and what is not beautiful, what represents good taste as opposed to tastelessness or even obscenity, and so on. Such considerations are matters of aesthetics. Global marketers must understand the importance of visual aesthetics embodied in the color or shape of a product, label, or package. Likewise, different parts of the world perceive aesthetic styles differently. Aesthetic elements that are attractive, appealing, and in good taste in one country may be perceived differently in another. There is nothing inherently "good" or "bad" about any color of the spectrum; all associations and perceptions regarding color arise from culture. Red is a popular color in most parts of the world; besides being the color of blood, in many countries red also is tied to centuries-old traditions of viticulture and winemaking. One recent study of perceptions in eight countries found that red is associated with "active," "hot," and "vibrant"; in most countries studied, it also conveys meanings such as "emotional" and "sharp." As such, red has positive connotations in many societies. However, red is poorly received in some African countries. Blue, because of its associations with sky and water, has an elemental connotation with undertones of dependability, constancy, and eternity. White connotes purity and cleanliness in the West, but it is associated with death in parts of Asia. In the Middle East, purple is associated with death. Another research team concluded that gray connotes inexpensive in China and Japan, whereas it is associated with high quality and high cost in the United States.

-In paragraph 2, a synonym for the word conveys is

A) prevents.
B) removes.
C) communicates.
D) takes.

Question 28

Read the passage and then use your knowledge of word parts, context clues, and a dictionary and/or thesaurus to answer bellow questions
Within every culture, there is an overall sense of what is beautiful and what is not beautiful, what represents good taste as opposed to tastelessness or even obscenity, and so on. Such considerations are matters of aesthetics. Global marketers must understand the importance of visual aesthetics embodied in the color or shape of a product, label, or package. Likewise, different parts of the world perceive aesthetic styles differently. Aesthetic elements that are attractive, appealing, and in good taste in one country may be perceived differently in another. There is nothing inherently "good" or "bad" about any color of the spectrum; all associations and perceptions regarding color arise from culture. Red is a popular color in most parts of the world; besides being the color of blood, in many countries red also is tied to centuries-old traditions of viticulture and winemaking. One recent study of perceptions in eight countries found that red is associated with "active," "hot," and "vibrant"; in most countries studied, it also conveys meanings such as "emotional" and "sharp." As such, red has positive connotations in many societies. However, red is poorly received in some African countries. Blue, because of its associations with sky and water, has an elemental connotation with undertones of dependability, constancy, and eternity. White connotes purity and cleanliness in the West, but it is associated with death in parts of Asia. In the Middle East, purple is associated with death. Another research team concluded that gray connotes inexpensive in China and Japan, whereas it is associated with high quality and high cost in the United States.

-In paragraph 2, the part of speech of the word elemental is

A) an adjective.
B) a noun.
C) a verb.
D) an adverb.

Question 29

Read the passage and then use your knowledge of word parts, context clues, and a dictionary and/or thesaurus to answer bellow questions
Within every culture, there is an overall sense of what is beautiful and what is not beautiful, what represents good taste as opposed to tastelessness or even obscenity, and so on. Such considerations are matters of aesthetics. Global marketers must understand the importance of visual aesthetics embodied in the color or shape of a product, label, or package. Likewise, different parts of the world perceive aesthetic styles differently. Aesthetic elements that are attractive, appealing, and in good taste in one country may be perceived differently in another. There is nothing inherently "good" or "bad" about any color of the spectrum; all associations and perceptions regarding color arise from culture. Red is a popular color in most parts of the world; besides being the color of blood, in many countries red also is tied to centuries-old traditions of viticulture and winemaking. One recent study of perceptions in eight countries found that red is associated with "active," "hot," and "vibrant"; in most countries studied, it also conveys meanings such as "emotional" and "sharp." As such, red has positive connotations in many societies. However, red is poorly received in some African countries. Blue, because of its associations with sky and water, has an elemental connotation with undertones of dependability, constancy, and eternity. White connotes purity and cleanliness in the West, but it is associated with death in parts of Asia. In the Middle East, purple is associated with death. Another research team concluded that gray connotes inexpensive in China and Japan, whereas it is associated with high quality and high cost in the United States.

-In paragraph 2, a synonym for the word constancy is

A) productivity.
B) steadiness.
C) eagerness.
D) dishonesty.

Question 30

Read the passage and then use your knowledge of word parts, context clues, and a dictionary and/or thesaurus to answer bellow questions
Within every culture, there is an overall sense of what is beautiful and what is not beautiful, what represents good taste as opposed to tastelessness or even obscenity, and so on. Such considerations are matters of aesthetics. Global marketers must understand the importance of visual aesthetics embodied in the color or shape of a product, label, or package. Likewise, different parts of the world perceive aesthetic styles differently. Aesthetic elements that are attractive, appealing, and in good taste in one country may be perceived differently in another. There is nothing inherently "good" or "bad" about any color of the spectrum; all associations and perceptions regarding color arise from culture. Red is a popular color in most parts of the world; besides being the color of blood, in many countries red also is tied to centuries-old traditions of viticulture and winemaking. One recent study of perceptions in eight countries found that red is associated with "active," "hot," and "vibrant"; in most countries studied, it also conveys meanings such as "emotional" and "sharp." As such, red has positive connotations in many societies. However, red is poorly received in some African countries. Blue, because of its associations with sky and water, has an elemental connotation with undertones of dependability, constancy, and eternity. White connotes purity and cleanliness in the West, but it is associated with death in parts of Asia. In the Middle East, purple is associated with death. Another research team concluded that gray connotes inexpensive in China and Japan, whereas it is associated with high quality and high cost in the United States.

-In paragraph 2, the part of speech of the word connotes is

A) a pronoun.
B) a noun.
C) a verb.
D) an adverb.