aReading Vocabulary 4

Question 1

The word 'notorious' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Famous for something bad

Answer

'Notorious' means famous or well-known, but specifically for negative reasons or bad deeds.

Question 2

A passage states: 'The evidence was ambiguous, making it hard for the jury to reach a verdict.' What does 'ambiguous' mean?

Accepted Answer

Open to more than one interpretation

Answer

'Ambiguous' means unclear or having multiple possible meanings, which is why the jury struggled with the decision.

Question 3

Which word correctly completes the analogy? 'Timid is to bold as frugal is to _____.'

Accepted Answer

Generous

Answer

'Timid' and 'bold' are antonyms, so 'frugal' (spending little money) must be paired with its antonym 'generous' (spending freely).

Question 4

A student reads: 'The coach's motivational speech was pivotal in turning the team's season around.' What does 'pivotal' mean?

Accepted Answer

Critically important or decisive

Answer

'Pivotal' means critically important or having a major influence on the outcome of something.

Question 5

The root word 'port' as in 'transport,' 'portable,' and 'export' means:

Accepted Answer

Carry or move

Answer

The Latin root 'port' means to carry or move, which is the common meaning in transport, portable, and export.

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