Dec. Academic Vocabulary

What does the verb 'affect' mean?

• to create

• to understand

• to observe

• to change

Which of the following is an example of the verb 'approach'?

• The cat approached the baby

• The cat slept near the baby

• The cat played with the baby

• The cat ignored the baby

What does the term 'culture' refer to?

• A particular form of art

• A particular form of language

• A particular form of technology

• A particular form of civilization

What is the definition of 'data'?

• Fictional stories

• Facts, statistics, or information

• Personal opinions

• Historical events

What does it mean to 'deduce' something?

• To ignore all evidence

• To avoid making any conclusions

• To derive a conclusion from something known

• To guess randomly

What is an example of 'emphasis'?

• Ignoring the importance of something

• Not paying attention to details

• Putting stress on a syllable with a written accent mark

• Speaking softly

What is the primary focus of a doctor?

• To travel the world

• To make money

• To help patients

• To relax

What is a 'process'?

• A systematic series of actions directed to some end

• A single action

• A random set of actions

• A chaotic series of actions

What does 'relevant' mean?

• Unrelated to the matter at hand

• Bearing upon or connected with the matter at hand

• Unimportant

• Random

What does it mean to 'require' something?

• To have a need for something

• To have a dislike for something

• To have no interest in something

• To have a fear of something