CTBS Vocabulary and Word Meanings 3

Question 1

What does the word 'conclude' mean?

Accepted Answer

To bring to an end

Answer

Conclude means to bring something to an end or to arrive at a judgment after reasoning.

Question 2

Which word is a homophone of 'write'?

Accepted Answer

Right

Answer

A homophone sounds the same as another word; 'write' and 'right' are homophones.

Question 3

What does the word 'available' mean?

Accepted Answer

Ready or able to be used

Answer

Available means able to be used or obtained; at someone's disposal.

Question 4

Which word best completes the sentence: 'The scientist made an important _____ after years of research.'?

Accepted Answer

discovery

Answer

Discovery means finding or learning something new, which fits the context of successful scientific research.

Question 5

What does the prefix 'pre-' mean in the word 'preview'?

Accepted Answer

Before

Answer

The prefix 'pre-' means before, so preview means to view something before it is officially released.

CTBS - Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills Practice Test