BSEP Word Knowledge and Vocabulary 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In the sentence 'The judge made an impartial decision,' what does 'impartial' mean?
- Fair and unbiased (Correct answer)
- Harsh and strict
- Quick and decisive
- Partial and one-sided
Correct answer: Fair and unbiased
'Impartial' means treating all sides equally without favoritism or bias.
Question 2: Which word correctly completes the analogy? Hot is to cold as courageous is to ___.
- Cowardly (Correct answer)
- Brave
- Bold
- Fearless
Correct answer: Cowardly
Hot and cold are antonyms, so the answer must be the opposite of courageous, which is cowardly.
Question 3: What does the word 'mundane' mean?
- Dull and ordinary (Correct answer)
- Exciting and adventurous
- Complex and difficult
- Foreign and exotic
Correct answer: Dull and ordinary
'Mundane' describes something that is routine, ordinary, and lacking excitement.
Question 4: The root 'scrib' or 'script' means:
- To write (Correct answer)
- To see
- To speak
- To hear
Correct answer: To write
The root 'scrib/script' means to write, as in 'describe,' 'prescription,' and 'manuscript.'
Question 5: Which definition matches the word 'persist'?
- To continue firmly despite difficulty (Correct answer)
- To give up when challenged
- To change direction suddenly
- To make something disappear
Correct answer: To continue firmly despite difficulty
'Persist' means to continue in a course of action despite obstacles or opposition.
Question 6: What is the meaning of 'generate'?
- To produce or create something (Correct answer)
- To destroy or remove
- To hide or conceal
- To copy or duplicate exactly
Correct answer: To produce or create something
'Generate' means to produce, bring into existence, or cause something to occur.
Question 7: Which sentence uses context clues to suggest the meaning of 'elated'? 'After winning the championship, the team was elated, cheering and hugging each other.'
- Extremely happy and excited (Correct answer)
- Exhausted and relieved
- Nervous and uncertain
- Calm and satisfied
Correct answer: Extremely happy and excited
The context clues 'winning,' 'cheering,' and 'hugging' suggest 'elated' means extremely happy.
BSEP Word Knowledge and Vocabulary 4
In the sentence 'The judge made an impartial decision,' what does 'impartial' mean?