CAHSEE Vocabulary and Word Analysis Flashcards
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What does the word 'benevolent' most likely mean in the sentence: 'The benevolent teacher stayed after school to help struggling students'?
Answer: Kind and generous
'Benevolent' means well-meaning and kind, which fits a teacher who voluntarily helps students.
Which context clue best helps you determine the meaning of 'arid' in: 'The arid desert received less than two inches of rain per year'?
Answer: Less than two inches of rain
The phrase 'less than two inches of rain per year' directly defines arid as extremely dry.
What is the meaning of the prefix 'mis-' in the word 'misinterpret'?
Answer: Wrongly or incorrectly
The prefix 'mis-' means wrongly or incorrectly, so 'misinterpret' means to interpret incorrectly.
Which word is a synonym for 'eloquent' as used in: 'She gave an eloquent speech that moved the audience to tears'?
Answer: Articulate
Eloquent means fluent and persuasive in speaking, making 'articulate' the closest synonym.
What does the suffix '-ology' indicate about the word 'biology'?
Answer: The study of
The suffix '-ology' means the study of, so biology is the study of living things.
In the sentence 'The politician's ambiguous answer left voters confused,' what does 'ambiguous' mean?
Answer: Open to more than one interpretation
Ambiguous means having more than one possible meaning, which explains why voters were confused.