Unit 1 Test 2023

1. The root word dict- means _____.

contradict (v.)—to speak against, to say the opposite
dictation (n.)—what is written down as someone says it.
diction (n.)—the manner in which something is expressed in words (written or spoken)
dictionary (n.)—a reference book in which spoken or written words are defined.
predict (v.)—to say what will happen before it occurs.
verdict (v.)—the decision a jury makes in trial, said by the jury

• a. to read

• b. to hear

• c. to act

• d. to speak

2.  What is the meaning of the root “amble”?

ambulance (n.)—a vehicle that carries around sick people
amble (v.)—to walk slowly
somnambulance (n)—sleepwalking
perambulate (v)—to walk around a property to inspect the boundary

• 1. a. to walk, go around

• 1. b. to inspect

• 1. c. to speak

• 1. d. to sleep

3. What is the meaning of the word recapitulate”

• a. to say something loudly

• b. to say something quietly

• c. to repeat something that has been said again.

4.  What is the meaning of the word exodus?

• a. the migration of people out of a place.

• b. the migration of people into a place

• c. the migration of people through a place. 

5.   If the prefix mis means wrong or bad, and nom means name what is a misnomer?

• a. something that is appropriately named

• b. something that has an unusual name

• c. something that has a name that doesn’t fit

• d. something that has a unique name 

6. If the prefix circum means around, what is the meaning of the word circumlocution?

• a. to confuse the meaning of something said or written with too many words cluttered around the main idea.

• b.  to confuse the meaning of something said or written by saying too little.

• c.  to confuse the meaning of something said or written by intentionally leaving out key   facts and evidence.

• d. to confuse the meaning of something said or written with fictitious (made-up) words.

7. Avarice is…

• The old miser had millions, but he was avaricious and always wanted more and more.

• Because of his avarice, Ben was never happy with what he had—he saw what everyone else had and wanted that too. 

• Although she would say that sharing was important, Sheila’s avaricious behavior contradicted her words. 

• a. generosity

• b. greed

• c. money

• d. motivated

8. Nebulous means…

He thought his instructions were perfectly clear, but they were nebulous at best.

• She had a nebulous idea of what she wanted her the plan to look like, but because her ideas were so vague and hazy, no one really understood what she wanted.

• His boss couldn’t really define what he wanted, so his nebulous directions were hard to understand.

• a. unclear, undefined

• b. clear, understandable

• c. new, innovative

9.      What is the meaning of the word deluge?

Indians sometimes refer to July 26, 2005, as the day Mumbai came to a standstill, or stopped.  On that day, an intense downpour created a terrible flood that destroyed homes, uprooted trees, and shut down the trains and subways.  The deluge lasted about twenty-four hours and led to the deaths of over 5,000 people.
          A deluge is…
               

•           a. a strong and powerful wind

•   b. an intense and overwhelming amount of rain

•     c. strong ocean waves

• d. a violent earthquake. 

10. What is the meaning of the word mundane?

Some of the most important inventions were not designed to achieve extraordinary achievements, but rather to help people with mundane, easy tasks.  Josephine Garis Cochrane’s invention, for example, has spared people many hours of washing dishes.  In 1886, Cochrane applied for a patent for her electric dishwasher and later started a company to manufacture the labor-saving device. 

• a. extraordinary, unusual

• b. difficult, challenging

• c. remarkable, amazing

• d. ordinary, unexciting