Vocabulary
Careers
University
Writing
Mystery/Random
100

This word means a guess based on evidence or reasoning, often used in essays or science labs.
A. Hypothesis
B. Summary
C. Prediction
D. Conclusion

What is a hypothesis?

100
Eye doctor 

What is an optometrist?

100

The four-year degreethat that is received upon the conclusion of undergraduate school.

What is a bachelors degree?
100

This paragraph appears at the beginning of an essay and introduces the topic.
A. Conclusion
B. Thesis
C. Introduction
D. Body paragraph

What is an introduction? 

100

What is the name of this workshop? 

Reading and Writing, why should I care? How can I get better?

200

This word means clearly expressed or easy to understand; often used to describe good writing or explanations.
A. Vague
B. Lucid
C. Verbose
D. Abstract

What is Lucid?

200
Who are your contacts at the conclusion of your resume?

What are references?

200

What major is best suited for someone who would like to pursue a career in journalism, communications, broadcasting etc?

What is communications?

200

This sentence states the main argument or point of an essay and is usually found at the end of the introduction.
A. Hook
B. Topic sentence
C. Evidence
D. Thesis statement

What is a thesis statement?

200

What are the three styles of writing that are emphasized in this workshop?

What are MLA, APA, and Chicago Style?

300

This word refers to language that is formal, scholarly, and not emotional.
A. Objective
B. Poetic
C. Sarcastic
D. Personal

What is objective?

300

LinkedIn is an example of this kind of website used for professional networking and job hunting.
A. Social media site
B. Employment board
C. Professional networking platform
D. Career assessment tool

What is professional networking platform?

300
Nursing, teaching, and physical therapy are all jobs that can be acquired with a ______ degree?

What is a biology?

300

Words or phrases like "however," "for example," and "in contrast" are known as:
A. Hooks
B. Modifiers
C. Transitions
D. Conclusions

What are transitions?

300

What is the birthplace of the workshop lead?

What is Miami, Florida?
400

This word describes a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens, often used in literature.
A. Irony
B. Allusion
C. Allegory
D. Hyperbole

What is irony?

400

Which of the following is considered a soft skill rather than a hard skill?
A. Coding in Java
B. Operating a forklift
C. Time management
D. Writing SQL queries

What is time management?

400

The individual on campus who is most suitable for assisting with help in course selection and degree planning.

Who is the academic advisor?

400

When writing a formal academic essay, which of the following should be avoided to maintain appropriate tone?
A. Active voice
B. First-person slang
C. Specific evidence
D. Formal diction

What is first person slang?

400
Name four marine mammals! 
What are whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions, and walruses?
500

This word means difficult to understand or obscure; it often appears in academic texts or philosophy.

A. Tedious

B. Esoteric

C. Redundant

D. Conventional

What is esoteric?

500

According to recent labor market data, which of these job fields is expected to grow the fastest over the next decade?
A. Retail management
B. Manufacturing assembly
C. Healthcare support
D. Postal services

What is Healthcare Support?

500

Which engineering leads to the highest paid job out of college?

Biomedical 

Mechanical 

Electrical 

What is mechanical engineering?

500

This rhetorical device appeals to ethics and credibility to persuade an audience.
A. Pathos
B. Logos
C. Syntax
D. Ethos

What is Ethos?

500

What animal has fur, webbed feet and lays eggs?

What is a platypus?