VCLA Vocabulary and Word Analysis 2

Question 1

What does the Greek root 'graph' mean, as in 'paragraph' and 'biography'?

Accepted Answer

To write or draw

Answer

The Greek root 'graph' means 'to write' or 'to draw,' seen in 'paragraph' (written beside) and 'biography' (written life).

Question 2

Which word is an antonym for 'eloquent' as used in a VCLA reading passage?

Accepted Answer

Inarticulate

Answer

'Inarticulate' is an antonym for 'eloquent'—it means unable to express oneself clearly or fluently.

Question 3

In context, what does the word 'corroborate' most likely mean: 'The witness's testimony helped to corroborate the defendant's alibi'?

Accepted Answer

Confirm or support

Answer

'Corroborate' means to confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.

Question 4

Which of the following words contains a derivational suffix that creates an adjective from a noun?

Accepted Answer

Musical

Answer

'Musical' uses the suffix '-al' to transform the noun 'music' into an adjective meaning 'of or relating to music.'

Question 5

The word 'verbose' in a VCLA passage is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

Using too many words; wordy

Answer

'Verbose' means using or containing more words than necessary—overly wordy or long-winded.

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