Critical Thinking Vocab Review -- Week 2

From which Latin words is "abate" derived?

• A- (to) and battere (beat)

• Ab- (from) and tenere (hold)

• Ad- (to) and vocare (call)

• Ex- (out) and ponere (place)

What part of speech is "abate"?

• Noun

• Adjective

• Verb

• Adverb

Which of the following could be considered abstract?

• A Book

• A mathematical concept

• A Law

• A photograph

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for "abstract"?

• Abstruse

• Hypothetical

• Concrete

• Theoretical

Which of the following words is NOT an antonym for "abysmal"?

• Outstanding

• Exceptional

• Atrocious

• Excellent

Which of the following sentences uses "abysmal" incorrectly?

• The service was abysmal.

• Her grades were abysmal.

• The movie was abysmal entertaining.

• The conditions were abysmal.

What is the opposite of "abysmal" in terms of quality?

• Atrocious

• Awful

• Exceptional

• Dreadful

What is the meaning of the word "adept"?

• Lacking skill

• Having knowledge or skill in a particular area

• Being untrained

• Being unfamiliar

Which of the following words is closest in meaning to "proficient"?

• Abysmal

• Adept

• Aesthetic

• Acquisition

What is the etymology of the word "adept"?

• Derived from Greek term adeptiosis

• Derived from Latin term adeptus

• Derived from French term audiepti

• Derived from German term

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