ELA Vocabulary Development 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the suffix '-ology' indicate in words like 'biology' or 'psychology'?
- the study of (Correct answer)
- against
- without
- full of
Correct answer: the study of
The suffix '-ology' derives from Greek 'logos' (word/study) and means 'the study of' a subject.
Question 2: Which word is an antonym of 'transparent'?
- clear
- opaque (Correct answer)
- visible
- obvious
Correct answer: opaque
'Opaque' means not able to be seen through, which is the opposite of 'transparent.'
Question 3: In context, what does 'pejorative' mean in: 'The term was considered pejorative by the community'?
- complimentary
- technical
- expressing contempt or disapproval (Correct answer)
- informal
Correct answer: expressing contempt or disapproval
A pejorative word or phrase expresses a low opinion or contempt toward its subject.
Question 4: The root word 'aud-' as in 'audible' and 'audience' relates to:
- sight
- touch
- hearing (Correct answer)
- movement
Correct answer: hearing
The Latin root 'aud-' means 'to hear,' which connects words like audible (able to be heard) and audience (listeners).
Question 5: Which word best replaces 'tired' to convey extreme exhaustion?
- sleepy
- weary
- drained
- haggard (Correct answer)
Correct answer: haggard
'Haggard' conveys the most extreme exhaustion, describing someone looking gaunt and worn from prolonged suffering or fatigue.
Question 6: What is the meaning of 'denotation'?
- the emotional feeling a word suggests
- the dictionary definition of a word (Correct answer)
- a word's origin or etymology
- a synonym for a given word
Correct answer: the dictionary definition of a word
Denotation refers to the literal, dictionary definition of a word, as opposed to its connotation (emotional associations).
Question 7: In 'The politician's rhetoric was deliberately obfuscating,' 'obfuscating' means:
- clarifying the issue
- making something confusing or unclear (Correct answer)
- providing strong evidence
- repeating an argument
Correct answer: making something confusing or unclear
'Obfuscate' means to make something unclear or difficult to understand, often deliberately.
ELA Vocabulary Development 3
What does the suffix '-ology' indicate in words like 'biology' or 'psychology'?