Reading Vocab Quiz

Which of the following words is a synonym for "tranquil"?

• chaotic

• peaceful

• noisy

• excited

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What does the prefix "un-" in the word "unbelievable" imply?

• not

• under

• between

• over

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Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "She demonstrated great ___ when she apologized first."

• hostility

• maturity

• excitement

• sorrow

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What does the word "photosynthesis" mean?

• The process by which plants eat insects

• The process by which plants grow and develop

• The process by which plants produce energy from sunlight

• The process by which plants absorb water from the soil

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Identify the antonym of "ancient".

• old

• modern

• historic

• traditional

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Which word means "a fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners"?

• xenophobia

• claustrophobia

• arachnophobia

• agoraphobia

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Choose the correct meaning of "hyperbole".

• A detailed description

• An understatement

• An exaggeration for effect

• A direct statement

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What does the root "bio" mean in the word "biography"?

• Life

• Story

• Study

• Death

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Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "His argument was so ___ that no one could disagree."

• confusing

• weak

• compelling

• lengthy

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What does the suffix "-logy" imply in the word "biology"?

• The study of

• The fear of

• The process of

• The treatment of

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