Word Knowledge
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Word Knowledge
Reading Comp
BONUS
100

Shaken up, Humiliated, and Rattled are all synonyms of what word

Abashed

100

Decades before you experienced websites which create custom radio stations by tailoring your musical selections according to your likes and dislikes, a pioneering researcher had the same concept. Although he is known now primarily among music historians, it is entirely possible that such sophisticated computer programs would not exist without the work of Alan Lomax. 

What is the best title for this passage

A. Alan Lomax: A Pioneer in Music

B. Things You Should Know About World Music

C. The Origin of "Custom" Radio Stations

D. How Radios are Made

A.  Alan Lomax: A Pioneer in Music

100

Poll also means

Election outcome result  sum total computation

100

Because leadership is charged with bringing new ideas, methods, or solutions into use, innovation is inextricably connected with the process of being an effective leader. Innovation means change, and change requires leadership. Leaders must be the chief transformation officers in their organizations and learn everything there is to know about the change before it even takes place. Furthermore, they must learn how to deal with the emotions that result from the chaos and fear associated with change.


According to the passage,

(A) leaders should resist making changes that subordinates are likely to resist.

(B) innovation and change are distinctly different processes.

(C) it’s not necessary for the leader to know everything about a change before it’s implemented.

(D) change is often associated with panic and disorder.

(D) change is often associated with panic and disorder.

100

The definition Caution means what word

Discretion

200

He admitted he took the soda from the table. What word best fits the Italic synonym.

Concede

200

What is tone

Author’s attitude toward a certain topic

200

He was obnoxious in class. What is this a definition of 

Repugnant

200

A helping relationship refers to interactions in which the counselor makes a determined effort to contribute in a positive way to the counselee’s improvement. In counseling, the counselor establishes a helping relationship by drawing on practices that help the counselee live more in harmony with himself or herself and others, and all with a greater self-understanding. The relation- ship develops because the counselee needs assistance, instruction, or understanding.


Which of the following statements is not supported by the passage?

(A) Successful counseling requires developing a relationship.

(B) Most counselees initially reject advice given by the counselor.

(C) Counseling helps a counselee develop a greater understanding of him/herself.

(D) Counseling relationships are developed by relying on helpful practices.

(B) Most counselees initially reject advice given by the counselor.

200
His record provides no reason for APPREHENSION? Apprehension most nearly means? A. change B. anxiety C. enjoyment D. endorsement
What is anxiety?
300

What is the definition of Contrive

Invent, design, bring about, succeed with difficulty

300

What is the main Idea

It can describe the big idea an author wants to express.

300

The news station broadcasted the weather. What is the Italic word mean

Promulgate

300

I knew I shouldn't have been so stressed about the decision, but I was. I felt like it would determine my entire high school experience. The lady had a range of brass and woodwind instruments laid out before me and encouraged me to try each one. The problem was that I was terrible at all of them. When I played the oboe, I sounded like a dying goose, and when I played the trumpet, I sounded like a baby blowing raspberries. The kind lady told me that that's how everyone sounded the first time they picked up an instrument, and I should just pick the one that interested me most. I was still nervous. I didn't want to be the worst musician in the marching band! 

A. A student is anxiously choosing what instrument they should play in the high school marching band.

B. A student is discovering how terrible they are at every single instrument they touch.

C. A student is preparing for their years in high school.

D.A student finds the perfect instrument to play in the high school marching band.


A. A student is anxiously choosing what instrument they should play in the high school marching band.

300

He wanted to make sure he knew the distance around his waist for the seamstress.

What word also means the italicized word

Girth

400

Cacophony is also know as

discord, harshness, noise

400

What are details

additional information that explains, defines or proves the main idea

400

Predestined also means what

Inevitable predetermined, preordained

400

Many people still don't believe global warming is real; perhaps they don't want to believe humans have damaged our planet so badly. The facts are, the earth is heating up and we have very little time to make change before the damage is irreversible. The poles are warming even faster than the rest of the earth, which is melting glaciers, making sea levels rise, and endangering the incredible animals that live there. We need to do something now if we want to save these polar species and ourselves.

The author implies that

A. Global warming isn't real.

B. Humans have been one of the main causes of global warming.

C. We are already past the point of no return when it comes to global warming.

D. Animals that live on the polar ice caps are more important than other animals.

 

B. Humans have been one of the main causes of global warming.

400

He was irate when it was suggested he had made a mistake.

The italicized word also means what

Indignant

500

The day was very gloomy which made me unhappy. Which word goes with the Italic words

Melancholy

500

How the author feels about the subject

Authors perspective 

500

What is the difference between imperial and imperil

Imperial means official and Imperil means cause to be in danger

500

Rock climbing is one of the most underrated sports. There are so many incredible climbers that display feats of strength and determination that you just can't find in other sports. There are so many varieties of climbing to watch, too: speed climbing, bouldering, ice climbing, dry-tooling, canyoning, and more. Luckily, the movie Free Solo is helping to bring mainstream attention to this incredible sport. The documentary is showing people around the world how courageous, strong, and intelligent a rock climber has to be. 

A. That Free Solo is the best movie ever filmed.

B. That every person should be amazed by rock climbing.

C. That people don't know rock climbing exists.


D. That rock climbing deserves more appreciation.


D. That rock climbing deserves more appreciation.

500

Mystification, perplexity, and secret all also mean what?

Enigma

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