Vocabulary Challenge U2L4

You are a student studying for your final exams. You come across the word degree in your textbook. What does it mean?

• A unit of measurement for weight, a type of musical note, a type of clothing size

• A unit of measurement for angles, temperature, a level or stage in a scale or process, or an academic title or qualification.

You are writing a research paper and need to include a citation from a book. Which of the following terms can be used as a synonym for citation in this context?

• quotation

• explanation

• interpretation

• reference

In a science lab, a method is considered experimental if it is based on what?

• It is based on tradition

• It is based on theory

• It is based on superstition

• It is based on experiment or experience

When you are baking a cake, what does it mean if the recipe says to ultimately add the eggs?

• finally

• temporarily

• eventually

• initially

John was late for work due to heavy traffic. What does due to mean in this context?

• Similar to heavy traffic

• In spite of heavy traffic

• Caused by or resulting from heavy traffic

• Opposite of heavy traffic

You are a project manager at a software company. Your role can best be described as a person who conducted business. What does this mean?

• Painting a picture for an art exhibition

• Organizing and carrying out the project tasks

• Dancing in a circle at a company party

• Cooking a meal for the team

You are watching a thrilling movie and you are so engrossed in it that you are not aware of your surroundings. How would you describe this situation using the phrase tuned in?

• You are slightly tuned in to the movie.

• You are fully tuned in to the movie.

• You are completely tuned in to everything but the movie.

• You are physically present but mentally tuned in to something else.

In a science experiment, John is asked to identify the material used. What does material refer to in this context?

• substance or matter

• energy or force

• abstract or intangible

• color or texture

Your car suddenly stops working while you're driving. This situation is an example of what?

• A deliberate act of sabotage

• A successful operation or function

• A temporary glitch in the system

• A malfunction or failure to work properly or as intended

You are a brave adventurer in a fantasy world. What would you call your long and arduous journey in search of the legendary artifact?

• a journey to a specific destination

• a quest

• a short and easy search for something

• a random and aimless wander