ENGLISH REFRESHER

1. The delicate butterfly's ephemeral beauty was a fleeting moment in nature.

2. The word "ephemeral" refers to something that is:
   

• 1. Long-lasting and permanent

• 1. Quickly fading or short-lived

• 1. Constantly changing and evolving

• 1. Deeply rooted and established

1. Many people believe that a single solution or panacea for world hunger does not exist.

2. The word "panacea" refers to:
   

• 1. A complete or universal solution

• 1. A type of musical instrument

• 1. A severe or dangerous illness

• 1. A strong dislike or aversion

1. The quintessential American diner, with its classic decor and comfort food, evokes a sense of nostalgia for many.

2. The word "quintessential" means:
   

• 1. Typical or representative of a particular quality or class

• 1. Completely unique and one-of-a-kind

• 1. Extremely rare and precious

• 1. Constantly changing and unpredictable

1. The ubiquitous presence of smartphones in our daily lives has transformed how we communicate and access information.

3. What is the meaning of the word "ubiquitous" as used in the fifth sentence?
   

• 1. Rare and uncommon

• 1. Widely distributed and present everywhere

• 1. Highly skilled and talented

• 1. Temporary and short-lived

1. The young entrepreneur's affluent lifestyle was the result of her perspicacious business decisions.

3. The word "perspicacious" means:
   

• 1. A strong and unpleasant smell

• 1. A keen understanding and insight

• 1. A keen understanding and insight

• 1. A type of computer software

The new professor seemed to have _____of experience, but it was clear they still had a ______ to learn about teaching techniques.

• a lot, a lot

• alot, allot

• a lot, alot

• alot, a lot

The man's controversial comments were intended to _____ a strong reaction from the students, but the audience deemed the remarks _____ and inappropriate.

• elicit, illicit

• illicit, elicit

• elicit, elicit

• illicit, illicit

The new course materials ______ the textbook very well, providing helpful ______ assignments that allow students to apply what they've learned.

• compliment, compliment

• complement, compliment

• compliment, complement

• complement, complement

How to correctly pronounce the French word " bon appétit " for “enjoy your meal”.

• bon appétit

  (bow nap-uh-TEA)

• bon appétit

  (bow nap-uh-TEAT)

The new campus shuttle service was _____ to run more frequently, but _____ it has only run once per hour since the start of the semester.

• supposed, supposedly

• supposed, supposed

• supposedly, supposed

• supposedly, supposedly