Definitions
What word means a public order issued by someone in authority?
A. Request
B. Empathy
C. Plea
D. Edict
D. Edict
Which prefix means “against”?
A. pro-
B. sub-
C. inter-
D. contra-
D. contra-
“Because the instructions were ________, no one could tell if the deadline was today or next week.”
Which word best completes the sentence?
A. Pellucid
B. Compulsive
C. Precise
D. Equivocal
D. Equivocal
Which description BEST reflects someone who is fractious?
A. Cooperative and easygoing
B. Calm under pressure
C. Obedient and agreeable
D. Irritable and difficult to manage
D. Irritable and difficult to manage
The prefix dis- means “apart” or “away.”
Which word best matches this meaning?
A. Discover
B. Disperse
C. Discuss
D. Display
What is disperse? or B
What word describes an author’s word choice and the way language sounds and feels?
A. Connotation B. Ambiguity C. Diction D. Attitude
C. Diction
Which suffix means “full of”?
A. -ous B. -less C. -ish D. -able
A. -ous
“The visiting author was considered a ________ in the field of education, widely respected for decades of influential work.”
A. Novice B. Luminary C. Renegade D. Amateur
B. Luminary
Which word BEST contrasts with equivocal?
A. Vague B. Uncertain C. Lucid D. Confusing
C. Lucid
The root dic means “to say” or “to speak.”
Based on this root, what does the word dictate most nearly mean?
A. To shine brightly
B. To argue emotionally
C. To give orders verbally
D. To move away suddenly
What is "C" or to give orders verbally?
What word means a difficult situation that is hard to escape?
A. Quagmire B. Opportunity
C. Advantage D. Resolution
A. Quagmire
Which suffix means “to make” or “to cause to become”?
A. -ment
B. -ness
C. -ly
D. -ate
D. -ate
“Once the contract was signed, it was ________—no one could change their mind.”
A. Irrevocable B. Flexible B. Negated C. Temporary
A. Irrevocable
Best fit: “Her argument was so ________ that even opponents admitted it made sense.”
A. Cogent B. Illogical C. Apprehensive D. Weak
A. Cogent
The prefix ab- means “away from.”
Which sentence best demonstrates the correct meaning of abduct?
A. The scientist conducted research with precision.
B. The coach encouraged teamwork among players.
C. The child was taken away from the scene by force.
D. The author clarified the meaning of the passage.
What is C?
(ab- = away, duct = lead)
What word means to make something clearer by explaining it so others understand?
A. Obscure
B. Lucid
C. Complicate
D. Elucidate
D. Elucidate
Which prefix means “across” or “through”?
A. pre- B. anti- C. trans- D. sub-
C. trans-
“After video evidence proved he wasn’t responsible, he felt ________.”
A. Blamed
B. Serendipitous
C. Guilty
D. Vindicated
D. Vindicated
Which word describes writing that wanders without clear focus?
A. Concise
B. Coherent
C. Focused
D. Discursive
D. Discursive
The root lum means “light.”
Which definition best fits the word illuminate as used in an informational text?
A. To decorate extravagantly
B. To shed light on an idea or topic
C. To confuse the reader
D. To remove unnecessary details
What is "B" ...to shed light on an idea or topic?
What word refers to wordy, evasive language that avoids getting to the point?
A. Brevity B. Circumlocution
C. Precision D. Flippant
B. Circumlocution
In the word irrevocable, which prefix means “not”?
A. ir- B. re- C. pro- D. pre-
A. ir-
“The coach was ________ after a scandal, losing the trust of the community.”
A. Praised B. Discredited C. Penchant D. Honored
B. Discredited
Which adjective means “wise in judgment” and pairs with astute?
A. Rancid B. Impulsive C. Sagacious D. Redemptive
C. Sagacious
The prefix de- often means “down” or “reverse,” and com- means “together.”
Based on these meanings, which explanation best fits the word decompose?
A. To join parts together into a whole
B. To argue against a claim
C. To shine light on evidence
D. To break something down into simpler parts
What is "D"...to break something down into simpler parts?