Affix: Trans (across/change/through)
The hikers used a transmitter to send their location across long distances.
What does transmitter most likely mean?
A. A device that receives information
B. A device that sends information
C. A machine that blocks signals
D. A tool used only for emergencies
B. A device that sends information
1. What does the word contrary most likely mean in this sentence?
“Maya had a contrary opinion and didn’t agree with the rest of the group.”
A. very excited
B. opposite or different
C. helpful
D. unsure
B. opposite or different
The directions on the map were illegible, so the students were lost.
What does illegible mean?
A. Very colorful
B. Very old
C. Not interesting
D. Not able to be read
D. Not able to be read
After the storm, the phone lines were in disrepair, causing dysfunctional communication.
What does dysfunctional most likely mean?
A. Working better than usual
B. Not working properly
C. Easy to fix
D. Very expensive
B. Not working properly
The witness provided a transcript of the conversation for the court.
What is a transcript?
A. A written copy of spoken words
B. A list of important dates
C. A summary of key events
D. A translated version of a story
A. A written copy of spoken words
The medicine worked as a counteractive force, reducing the effects of the poison.
What does counteractive mean?
A. Causing the same effect
B. Making something stronger
C. Helping something grow
D.Working against something
D.Working against something
It is irrational to assume that everyone thinks exactly the same way.
What does irrational mean?
A. Carefully planned
B. Easy to understand
C. Not based on good reason
D. Very confusing
C. Not based on good reason
The student struggled with dysgraphia, a condition that made writing difficult.
What does dysgraphia refer to?
A. A reading disability
B. A problem with listening
C. Difficulty with writing
D. A memory disorder
C. Difficulty with writing
The scientists observed how chemicals transformed when exposed to heat.
What does transformed mean?
A. Remained unchanged
B. Shifted or changed into something new
C. Disappeared completely
D. Lost all color
B. Shifted or changed into something new
Her actions seemed to contradict her words—she said she was confident, but she looked nervous.
What does contradict mean in this sentence?
A. To support something
B. To go against or oppose something
C. To repeat something
D. To ignore something
B. To go against or oppose something
The lawyer argued that the evidence was irreconcilable - the two accounts could not be brought into agreement.
What does irreconcilable most nearly mean?
A. Able to be easily fixed
B. Impossible to make consistent or compatible
C. Not related to the case
D. Slightly different but acceptable
B. Impossible to make consistent or compatible
What is the best meaning of dyslexia?
A. a difficulty with reading
B. a strong interest in books
C. writing neatly
D. reading very quickly
A. a difficulty with reading
The museum used special lighting so visitors could see the insect’s transparent wings clearly.
What does transparent mean?
A. Very delicate
B. Easy to bend
C. Able to be seen through
D. Full of tiny patterns
C. Able to be seen through
3. Which definition BEST fits the word counterfeit?
A. something fake or not real
B. something old and valuable
C. something borrowed
D. something repeated
A. something fake or not real
The scientist rejected the claim because it relied on illogical reasoning.
What makes an explanation illogical?
A. It is based on tradition
B. It uses creative ideas
C. It does not follow a clear or reasonable pattern of thinking
D. It includes too many details
C. It does not follow a clear or reasonable pattern of thinking
4. What does dystopia mean?
A. a perfect world
B. a world with suffering or poor conditions
C. a place full of nature
D. a real historical country
B. a world with suffering or poor conditions
The author argued that true leadership can transcend personal interest and focus on the common good.
What does transcend mean in this context?
A. To fall behind expectations
B. To rise above or go beyond typical limits
C. To create new problems
D. To shift suddenly from one idea to another
B. To rise above or go beyond typical limits
7. What does contraband mean in this sentence?
“The airport security found contraband items inside the suitcase.”
A. items that are expensive
B. items that are illegal
C. items that are heavy
D. items that are new
B. items that are illegal
The committee found the report irrevocable, meaning no changes could be made once it was submitted.
Which sentence uses irrevocable correctly?
A. The teacher gave an irrevocable hint to help the student.
B. The smell from the cafeteria was irrevocable and strong.
C. The team made an irrevocable decision that could not be reversed.
D. The book had an irrevocable number of pages.
C. The team made an irrevocable decision that could not be reversed.
During the medical lecture, students learned that dysplasia occurs when cells grow in an abnormal or disorganized way.
Which sentence uses dysplasia correctly?
A. The athlete had dysplasia after twisting his ankle.
B. The artist painted a dysplasia of trees across the canvas.
C. The doctor diagnosed dysplasia when examining the unusual cell growth.
D. The storm caused dysplasia in the city’s power lines.
C. The doctor diagnosed dysplasia when examining the unusual cell growth.