1. Which word has a prefix that means "not" or "none"?
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contradict
abnormal
distend
excoriate
2. Political candidates often seek endorsements from reputable groups to show they are trustworthy. This public approval can influence the voter's decision.
Which phrase from the sentences above provides the best clue to the meaning of "endorsements" as it is used here?
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to show they are trustworthy
can influence the voter's decision.
Political candidates
This public approval
3. Something was burning in the kitchen. The smell began to permeate the whole house and set off the smoke detectors.
What is the meaning of permeate in this sentence?
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spread throughout
cause smoke in
create fire across
fill with a bad odor
4. What is a synonym for overdue?
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beguiled
benighted
belated
benevolent
5. George was disappointed by his aunt's lack of altruism. Though she was rich, she never shared with those in need.
Based on the context clues in the sentence above, which word is the best definition for the word in italics?
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patience
generosity
wealth
selfishness
6. Jill feared that the weeks she had to spend off her feet would cause her skills to atrophy, but when she could practice again she found that her soccer skills remained as good as ever.
Based on the context, which is the most likely meaning of atrophy?
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improve
return
unite
weaken
7. Which meaning defines the word aqueduct?
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acting as a replacement for something
located below ground
having both land and water
a system of pipes for moving water
8. The athlete enjoyed working out and was really strong. Unfortunately, an injury and time in a cast caused his muscles to degenerate.
The root of the word is generate, which means "to produce." The prefix of the word is de, which means "the opposite of."
Based on the root and prefix, what might degenerate mean in this sentence?
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become larger
twitch uncontrollably
disappear completely
lose strength
9. The common root of the following words is magni.
magnification, magnificence, magnitude
The word magnification means "the process of enlarging something."
Based on this information, which meaning do these words have in common?
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They all refer to attitude
They all relate to science
They all refer to excellence
They all relate to largeness
10. What is the most likely meaning of the word recur?
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to leave alone
with frequent repetition
inconsistently
forcefully
2 answers
Which word has a prefix that means "not" or "none"?
b.can influence the voter's decision.
Something was burning in the kitchen. The smell began to permeate the whole house and set off the smoke detectors.
What is the meaning of permeate in this sentence?
c.belated
George was disappointed by his aunt's lack of altruism. Though she was rich, she never shared with those in need.
Based on the context clues in the sentence above, which word is the best definition for the word in italics?
d.selfishness
Jill feared that the weeks she had to spend off her feet would cause her skills to atrophy, but when she could practice again she found that her soccer skills remained as good as ever.
Based on the context, which is the most likely meaning of atrophy?
d. weaken
Which meaning defines the word aqueduct?
d.a system of pipes for moving water
The athlete enjoyed working out and was really strong. Unfortunately, an injury and time in a cast caused his muscles to degenerate.
The root of the word is generate, which means "to produce." The prefix of the word is de, which means "the opposite of."
Based on the root and prefix, what might degenerate mean in this sentence?
d.lose strength
The common root of the following words is magni.
magnification, magnificence, magnitude
The word magnification means "the process of enlarging something."
Based on this information, which meaning do these words have in common?
d.They all relate to largeness
What is the most likely meaning of the word recur?
b.with frequent repetition