BSEP Word Knowledge and Vocabulary 4

Question 1

In the sentence 'The judge made an impartial decision,' what does 'impartial' mean?

Accepted Answer

Fair and unbiased

Answer

'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 ___.

Accepted Answer

Cowardly

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Dull and ordinary

Answer

'Mundane' describes something that is routine, ordinary, and lacking excitement.

Question 4

The root 'scrib' or 'script' means:

Accepted Answer

To write

Answer

The root 'scrib/script' means to write, as in 'describe,' 'prescription,' and 'manuscript.'

Question 5

Which definition matches the word 'persist'?

Accepted Answer

To continue firmly despite difficulty

Answer

'Persist' means to continue in a course of action despite obstacles or opposition.

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