EOG Vocabulary and Language Flashcards
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A student reads: 'The detective scrutinized every clue.' What does 'scrutinized' most likely mean?
Answer: Examined carefully
Scrutinized means to examine something very carefully and thoroughly.
Which word is an antonym of 'benevolent'?
Answer: Malicious
Benevolent means kind and generous, so malicious (wanting to harm others) is its antonym.
In the sentence 'She had an amiable personality that made everyone feel welcome,' what does 'amiable' mean?
Answer: Friendly and pleasant
Amiable means having a friendly and pleasant manner, which matches the context of making everyone feel welcome.
What is the meaning of the prefix 'mis-' in the word 'misunderstand'?
Answer: Wrongly or badly
The prefix 'mis-' means wrongly or badly, so misunderstand means to understand something incorrectly.
Which sentence uses the word 'elaborate' correctly?
Answer: He gave an elaborate explanation with many details.
Elaborate as an adjective means detailed and complex, which fits the sentence about giving a detailed explanation.
A student encounters the word 'aquatic' in a passage about ocean animals. What does 'aquatic' mean?
Answer: Related to water
Aquatic means relating to water; the Latin root 'aqua' means water.