Stanford Achievement Test Stanford Achievement Reading Vocabulary 5

Question 1

The word 'contemplate' means:

Accepted Answer

to think deeply about

Answer

'Contemplate' means to think about something carefully and at length.

Question 2

Which word is a synonym for 'hazardous'?

Accepted Answer

dangerous

Answer

'Hazardous' means risky or potentially causing harm, a synonym of 'dangerous.'

Question 3

Read the sentence: 'After the storm, the town was in complete _____ with trees fallen everywhere.' Which word fits best?

Accepted Answer

chaos

Answer

'Chaos' means a state of complete disorder and confusion.

Question 4

What does the root word 'port' mean in words like 'transport' and 'portable'?

Accepted Answer

to carry

Answer

The Latin root 'port' means to carry, as seen in transport and portable.

Question 5

The word 'inevitable' means:

Accepted Answer

certain to happen

Answer

'Inevitable' describes something that is certain to happen and cannot be avoided.

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