aReading Vocabulary 5

Question 1

A passage reads: 'The philanthropist donated millions to local schools and hospitals.' What does 'philanthropist' mean?

Accepted Answer

A person who gives money or time to help others

Answer

'Philanthropist' comes from Greek roots meaning 'love of humanity,' describing someone who actively helps others through donations.

Question 2

Which pair of words are synonyms?

Accepted Answer

Expand and enlarge

Answer

'Expand' and 'enlarge' are synonyms because both mean to make something bigger or greater in size.

Question 3

A student reads: 'The archaeologist found artifacts that were indigenous to the region.' What does 'indigenous' mean?

Accepted Answer

Belonging naturally to a particular place

Answer

'Indigenous' means originating naturally in a particular area, so the artifacts were native to that region.

Question 4

The word 'apprehensive' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Anxious about what might happen

Answer

'Apprehensive' means worried or anxious about a future event or outcome.

Question 5

Which word best replaces 'said' to show that a character spoke in an angry way?

Accepted Answer

Snarled

Answer

'Snarled' is a precise word that conveys an angry, sharp tone of voice, unlike the neutral word 'said.'

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