Vocabulary Week 7

Which of the following best defines the term "virulence"?

• Harmlessness

• Severity or harmfulness

• Benignity

In literature, a character displaying malevolence is most likely to exhibit which trait?

• Kindness

• Generosity

• Hostility

Anomalous phenomena in science are often:

• Predictable

• Unusual or unexpected

• Common occurrences

A vestige can be described as:

• Something new and innovative

• A trace or remnant

• A complete entity

Which sentence correctly uses the word "virulence"?

• The virulence of the flowers made the garden beautiful.

• The virulence of the cat made it a popular pet.

• The virulence of the disease led to widespread illness.
  

Anomalous behavior is behavior that is:

• Expected and typical

• Unusual or out of the ordinary

• c) Consistent and predictable

  
  

What is a synonym for "malevolence"?

• Kindness

• Benevolence

• Malice

The vestige of an ancient civilization might be:

• A thriving metropolis
  

• A futuristic city

  
  

• A trace or remnant of its existence
  

Which of the following is an antonym for "anomalous"?

• Typical

• Common

• Regular

The __________ of the disease was alarming, leading to a swift response from healthcare authorities.

• virulence

• malevolence

• anomalous

• vestige