3.18.24 Academic Vocab Quiz

What does the word 'enunciation' mean?

• To write with a clear hand

• To speak and pronounce with a clear voice

• To listen carefully

• To read silently

What does the term "inference" mean?

• A) A fact that is definitely true and proven

• B) A personal opinion or belief

• C) A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning

• D) A statement that describes an uncertain event

What does the word "consensus" mean?

• A) A formal decision-making process

• B) A disagreement in values and opinions

• C) A general agreement in values, opinions, ideas, etc.

• D) A specific detail in a larger context

What does the word "fallacious" mean?

• Based on sound logic

• True and factual

• Not based on sound logic; incorrect or illogical; erroneous

• Full of excitement and adventure

What is the meaning of "tranquility"?

• A loud and noisy state

• A state of confusion

• An untroubled state that is free from disturbances

• A state of extreme excitement

What does the word "credible" mean?

• Capable of being believed

• Not trustworthy

• Unlikely to be true

• Highly improbable

What is the purpose of printing words in italics?

• To make the text look more attractive

• To add emphasis or importance

• To indicate a heading

• To represent a hyperlink

What does the word 'explicit' mean?

• Said or written in a confusing way

• Said or written in an extremely clear way

• Said or written in a secretive manner

• Said or written in a foreign language

What is an oxymoron?

• A) A type of facial expression

• B) A combination of contradictory words

• C) A figure of speech that exaggerates for emphasis

• D) A word that sounds like its meaning

What does the term 'cliche' mean?

• A) A new and original phrase

• B) A complex literary device

• C) An overly-used phrase or expression

• D) A type of classical poetry