possible words: inernational, interpersonal, intervene, interview
100
He is an apolitical person. In other words.........
He does not care about politics or is not interested in politics.
100
The accident victim was semiconscious when the ambulance arrived.
what does semiconscious mean?
Only partly conscious.
100
Bob was demoted to another position in the company.
What happened to Bob? What does demoted mean?
He was given a lower job. De- means down from; away.
200
AB bought a microcomputer his computer . His computer was very ______________
small
200
The explorer circumnavigated the earth.
What does this mean?
He went around the world; he circled the globe.
200
The managers badly mismanaged the company. Therefore,
...........
..... Therefore, the company closed / failed/ went bankrupt.
200
Everyone needs food.
Food is a ________________ of life.
(what is the noun form of 'need' for this sentence?)
necessity
200
My friend is studying to be a dermatologist. Patients who have problems with their _____________ will see her.
skin
300
The woman's boyfriend had her name inscribed on a ring that he gave her. What exactly does the verb inscribe mean?
cut into
300
If one person is subservient to another person. What is the relationship between the two people?
It means that one peron has authority over another; One person must obey the other.
300
The scientist saw an amorphous shape under the microscope.
The scientists could / could not see a clear shape.
They could not see a clear shape.
300
I've always wanted to get Tom Cruise's autograph.
What does this mean?
His signature.
300
Soon, we will be _____________ our homes from geothermal sources.
Where will these sources come from?
heating; under the ground.
400
Fill in the blanks:
_______________________. In retrospect, __________________________________________
Possible answer: I decided to attend ODU. In retrospect, I think this was a good idea because I am happy here.
400
The National Teacher's Association revoked Mr. Brown's membership in the organization
What happened to Mr. Brown.
revoke means to take away.... Mr. Brown was kicked out of the association
400
Many cultures in the world are monotheistic. In other words, ___________________
the people believe in one God or one supreme being.
400
My young nephew is learning to ride a tricycle.
What is a tricycle?
A bike with 3 wheels instead of 2.
400
Some people who want to stop smoking are given an epidermal patch.
Describe this patch and how it is used - where is it put?
a patch to wear on top of the skin.
500
Use the word 'irresponsible' or 'irresponsibly' in a sentence. Then explain what this word means.
Possible answer: The child behaved irresponsibly. This means he behaved in a bad way, or misbehaved.
500
The student complained vociferously about his bad grade.
How was the student speaking? (you need to be accurate in your explanation)
The student complained LOUDLY.
500
many plants and animals in biological systems are in a symbiotic relationship. This means that one creature
___________ on another creature for its existence or survival.
depends on
500
I don't have very good peripheral vision. I can't see
_______________________.
I can't see things that are off to the side. I can't see things around me.
500
A doctor uses this device to check to see if you have a fever.