Vocabulary and Student Loans Quiz

After completing several separate projects, a company decides to consolidate them into one main project. What does consolidate mean in this context?

• To separate the projects into many parts

• To join all the projects together into one whole, unite

• To reduce the size or volume of the projects

• To distribute the projects evenly across departments

What does the word "speculation" mean?

• To confirm something with evidence

• To think about something that not much is known about and make guesses/form theories about it

• To listen to rumors without seeking proof

• To search for clues at a crime scene

What is the meaning of the word "foundling"?

• A person who has achieved success despite difficult circumstances

• A baby that is found after being left by its parents

• A young animal that has been abandoned by its mother

• An object that is discovered by chance

After a long hike, how was Alex found?

• Running around the campsite

• Lolling on the hammock

• Doing push-ups

• Studying a map intensely

In the context of historical figures, what does the adjective "noble" mean when describing someone like Sir Isaac Newton?

• Having a high social rank

• Having, showing, or coming from personal qualities that people admire

• Being famous or well-known

• Having a lot of money

Attempting to fix an old car, John described his efforts as "vain". What does he mean by "vain"?

• Full of energy

• Producing no result; useless

• Extremely important

• Very expensive