Word Choice and Vocabulary Flashcards
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Which sentence correctly uses 'comprise' vs. 'compose'?
Answer: Both B and C are correct.
'Comprise' means 'to consist of' (the whole comprises the parts); 'compose' means 'to make up' (the parts compose the whole).
What is the meaning of 'ameliorate'?
Answer: To improve or make better
'Ameliorate' means to make something bad or unsatisfactory better.
Which sentence uses 'imply' vs. 'infer' correctly?
Answer: The author implied that deadlines matter by using urgent language.
Speakers/writers imply (suggest); readers/listeners infer (deduce) — the author implies, the reader infers.
What is an 'antonym'?
Answer: A word that has the opposite meaning of another word
An antonym is a word with a meaning opposite to that of another word (e.g., 'hot' and 'cold').
Which sentence uses 'disinterested' correctly?
Answer: The judge was disinterested in the outcome and ruled fairly.
'Disinterested' means impartial or unbiased, not bored or uninterested ('uninterested').
Which word choice is most appropriate for a formal academic paper?
Answer: Children
'Children' is the standard, neutral term appropriate for formal or academic contexts.