Vocabulary using context clues

No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TV's and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. the internet is truly ubiquitous. If something is ubiquitous,

• it is fuzzy and will bite you

• it is everywhere

• it costs too much money

• it causes rashes

Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning! in the above context, what does rash mean?

• an itchy, skin condition

• funny

• trying to hide or disguise a piece of cheese

• with little thought or consideration

Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research. What does esteemed mean?

• held over boiling water

• very old

• unable to chew gum

• greatly admired

I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will be an incentive for them to work harder. What is the meaning of incentive?

• a reason to do something

• a small amount of money

• a tax

• a good job

Most of America's Founding Fathers did not believe in women's suffrage. Only men could vote in the United States until 1920. What is suffrage?

• something that causes pain

• an early flag

• skirts that did not cover ankles

• the right to vote

Fortunately, the explosion diverted the asteroid from a course that would have sent it hurdling into our planet. To divert is to

• change the direction to

• look for really high waves

• jump into a dry river

• look through a telescope

A wonderful 98 year old woman is working day and night to knit scarves to send as gifts for the troops, What a selfless person she is! A selfless woman

• is selfish

• has no name

• cares for only certain people

• cares more about others than herself

The United States has a vast amount of newly discovered clean geothermal (natural heat from the Earth's crust) energy. Tapping into this energy source could provide at least 10 times the energy that can be obtained from the nation's known coal reserves. What does vast mean?

• a large amount

• not enough

• dangerous

• having no known use

Fortunately, the dizzy spell was transient. He was able to continue playing within seconds and had no trouble winning the match. When you describe an event as transient you are saying that

• it lasts a long time

• it is quite harmful

• it helps you win

• it doesn't last long

The teacher anticipated the first day of school with much longing. What does anticipated mean?

• looked forward to

• dreaded

• regretted

• had an idea