Wordly Wise 3000® Level 7, Lesson 1 Quiz

What does the word 'abate' mean?

• To remain constant.

• To disappear suddenly.

• To become weaker; to decrease.

• To become stronger; to increase.

What is the definition of 'acknowledge'?

• To hide from view.

• To deny the existence of.

• To express recognition or thanks for.

• To ignore completely.

What is an 'agent'?

• A person who acts or does business for another.

• A type of food.

• A tool used for gardening.

• A type of insect.

What is the meaning of 'authority'?

• A type of government system.

• A type of musical instrument.

• The right to give orders, make decisions, or take action.

• A person who is afraid of authority figures.

What does 'devastate' mean?

• To organize efficiently.

• To build something new.

• To ruin or destroy completely.

• To clean thoroughly.

What is an 'epidemic'?

• A type of plant.

• The rapid spreading of a disease to many people at one time.

• A type of weather phenomenon.

• A type of musical genre.

What is an 'estimate'?

• A scientific theory.

• A mathematical formula.

• A careful guess.

• An exact number.

What does it mean to 'evict' someone?

• To invite someone in.

• To force out of property by taking legal action.

• To provide shelter for someone.

• To offer a job to someone.

What does 'impartial' mean?

• Favoring one side more than another.

• Not favoring one side more than another; fair.

• Being biased towards a particular group.

• Being indifferent to all sides.

What does 'industrious' mean?

• Unreliable and inconsistent.

• Easily distracted.

• Hardworking; not lazy.

• Lazy and unproductive.