Stanford Achievement Reading Vocabulary Flashcards
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The weary traveler found a brief **respite** from the long journey at a small, quiet inn. In this sentence, what does the word **respite** mean?
Answer: A period of rest or relief
The context clue 'weary traveler' suggests a need for rest. A 'respite' is a short break or pause from something difficult or unpleasant, which in this case is the 'long journey'.
Which of the following words is the best synonym for **meticulous**?
Answer: Thorough
The word 'meticulous' describes someone who is very careful and precise, showing great attention to detail. 'Thorough' is the closest synonym, as it means complete with regard to every detail.
The ancient artifact was extremely **fragile**, so the archaeologist handled it with great care. The word **fragile** means that the artifact was:
Answer: Easily broken or damaged
The phrase 'handled it with great care' indicates that the artifact could be easily harmed. Therefore, 'fragile' means easily broken or damaged.
A successful business owner must be **innovative** and always look for new ways to improve their products and services. What does it mean to be **innovative**?
Answer: To introduce new ideas or methods
'Innovative' means featuring new methods; advanced and original. The context 'always look for new ways to improve' directly supports this definition.
After the storm, the community showed its **resilience** by quickly working together to clean up the damage and rebuild. Which of the following best describes **resilience**?
Answer: The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties
The community's action of 'quickly working together to clean up...and rebuild' demonstrates their ability to recover from the hardship of the storm. This ability to bounce back is the definition of resilience.
The politician's speech was full of **ambiguous** statements, leaving the audience unsure of his true position on the issues. The word **ambiguous** suggests that the statements were:
Answer: Open to more than one interpretation
If the audience was 'unsure of his true position,' it means the statements were not clear. 'Ambiguous' means unclear or having more than one possible meaning or interpretation.
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