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Most prisons make little effort to ______ inmates so that they can lead productive, wholesome lives after their release.
A.) rehabilitate
B.) confiscate
C.) fluctuate
A.) rehabilitate
True or False:
flagrant means -- shockingly obvious; outrageous
True
Which is an ANTONYM for the word: turmoil
A.) Uproar
B.) Confusion
C.) Harmony
C.) Harmony
True or False
Is the word used correctly in the sentence -- if not, why not?
The teacher provided a clear exemplify of how to solve the math problem, using a sample equation to illustrate the exact steps the students needed to follow.
False:
Exemplify is a verb
Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States in 1886 as a sign of friendship?
A) England
B) France
C) Japan
B) France
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I know when my brother has enjoyed one of his _____ feasts because I find a stack of dishes in the sink in the morning.
a.) hypothetical
b.) conventional
c.) p0nder
d.) nocturnal
nocturnal
True or False:
recession means -- happening or existing at the same time; simultaneously
False
recession means -- a temporary decline in business
Which is an SYNONYM for the word: predominant
A.) requirement
B.) main
C.) rare
B.) main
True or False
Is the word used correctly in the sentence -- if not, why not?
The archaeologist had to decipher the ancient, faded stone carvings, carefully working to translate and make sense of the mysterious symbols that no one had been able to read for centuries.
True
Which of these mammals is known for being the only one that can truly fly, rather than just glide?
A) Bat
B) Flying Squirrel
C) The Flying Lemur
A) Bat
Our local public library charges only a _____ fine for late books but a higher fine for late DVDs.
a. concurrent
b. confiscate
c. nominal
d. decipher
c. nominal
Which word means -- to make a statement about something on the basis of personal experiences; bear witness; testify (verb)
attest
Which are 2 SYNONYMs for the word: enigma
A.) mystery
B.) illustrate
C.) error
D.) puzzle
A.) mystery
D.) puzzle
True or False
Are the words used correctly in the sentence -- if not, why not?
Before you start a complex task, it helps to 1.) orient yourself—which means to align or familiarize yourself with your surroundings or the facts—so that you can achieve a full 2.) comprehensive, or a deep, clear understanding, of what needs to be done.
1.) Orient: True
2.) Comprensive: False, used as a noun but is an adjective
Water is made up of hydrogen and oxygen. What state of matter does water turn into when it undergoes the process of sublimation?
A) liquid
B) solid
C) gas
C) gas
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If you want to ______ your skills as a professional, you must persevere through difficult challenges and never give up.
a.) dispatch
b.) persevere
c.) enhance
d.) default
c.) enhance
b.) persevere
Which word means -- to seize with authority; legally take possession of (chapter 9)
confiscate
Give me a SYNONYM for the word: attribute
a characteristic, trait, feature
True or False
Are the words used correctly in the sentence -- if not, why not?
While a 1.) mobile (traditional or standard) courtroom trial handles one case at a time, a 2.) predominant (simultaneous) trial involves multiple juries listening to the same evidence at once to save time.
1.) False: should be conventional
2.) False: should be concurrent
If a doctor tells you that you have fractured your calcaneus, which part of your body have you actually injured?
A) Your elbow
B) Your heel
C) Your spine
B) Your heel
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To graduate from the culinary academy, you must first pass the ______ safety course—a required foundational class designed to ensure students don't cause a total ______, which is a sudden event causing great damage or distress, like burning down the kitchen.
prerequisite
calamity
Give the word for each defintion:
1.) to make up be the parts of (Chapter 9)
2.) to be an example of; represent; be typical of (Chapter 8)
3.) to take the risk of; dare (chapter 7)
1.) constitute
2.) exemplify
3.) venture
Give me an ANTONYM and SYNONYM for the word: discern
synonyms: recognize, detect, distinguish, percieve
True or False
Are the words used correctly in the sentence -- if not, why not?
To 1.) enhancement a person's digital security, it is critical to understand the key security parameters that 2.) constitute a strong password, as well as every unique 3.) ponder that defines a secure user account.
1.) False: enhancement is a noun, need enhance
2.) True
3.) False: ponder is a verb, should use attribute
Despite being one of the most famous historical figures in the world, this ancient leader's tomb has yet to be found. Who is he?
A) Julius Caesar
B) King Tutankhamun
C) Alexander the Great
D) Napoleon Bonaparte
C) Alexander the Great