Vocabulary January 20

Granola is best described as:

• A mix of nuts and oats often eaten with milk.

• A food made with milk, bread, and dried fruits.

• A sugary dessert eaten as a snack or meal.

• A savory dish made with nuts and seeds.

Answer explanation

Granola is primarily made from a combination of oats, nuts, and often sweeteners, typically enjoyed with milk. The other options do not accurately describe granola, making the first choice the correct one.

The teacher's enthusiasm for teaching was __________ when she saw her students' progress.

• dampened

• reignited

• diminished

• overlooked

Answer explanation

The teacher's enthusiasm for teaching was "reignited" as she witnessed her students' progress, indicating a renewed passion and motivation. The other options suggest a decrease or neglect of enthusiasm, which does not fit the context.

"Newfound" means something that has just been discovered or gained.

• True

• False - It means something rediscovered after being lost.

Answer explanation

The term 'newfound' indeed refers to something that has just been discovered or gained, making the statement true. The alternative definition provided is incorrect.

Hindering most closely means:

• Helping someone achieve a goal.

• Preventing or blocking progress.

• Improving the speed of a process.

• Observing something without interfering.

Answer explanation

Hindering means to prevent or block progress. The correct choice, 'Preventing or blocking progress,' directly aligns with this definition, while the other options suggest assistance or neutrality.

Excessive plastic pollution is __________ marine life and ecosystems.

• supporting

• encouraging

• jeopardizing

• stabilizing

Answer explanation

Excessive plastic pollution is harming marine life and ecosystems, making 'jeopardizing' the correct choice. The other options imply support or stability, which contradicts the negative impact of plastic pollution.

What does "municipal" refer to?

• Related to a city or town's local government.

• Connected to private corporations or businesses.

• Associated with rural and remote areas.

• Referring to global economic development.

Answer explanation

The term 'municipal' specifically refers to matters related to a city or town's local government, distinguishing it from private corporations, rural areas, or global development.

"Boardwalks" are best described as:

• Brick roads commonly found in urban centers.

• Stone pathways leading to mountain peaks.

• Wooden paths along beaches or piers.

• Dirt trails designed for forest exploration.

Answer explanation

"Boardwalks" are best described as wooden paths along beaches or piers, providing a walkway for visitors to enjoy coastal areas. The other options do not accurately represent the typical characteristics of boardwalks.

"Palatable" means something unpleasant or unacceptable in taste or idea.

• True

• False - It means something pleasant or acceptable.

Answer explanation

The statement is false. "Palatable" actually means something that is pleasant or acceptable in taste or idea, not unpleasant or unacceptable.

The total environmental cost was calculated by __________ the impacts of different materials.

• separating

• aggregate

• minimizing

• ignoring

Answer explanation

The total environmental cost is determined by aggregating the impacts of different materials, which means summing them up to get a comprehensive view of the overall cost. This makes 'aggregate' the correct choice.

"utility" could most closely mean:

• A decorative and artistic feature.

• Efficiency or usefulness of an object.

• A luxurious and non-essential product.

• A scientific tool for environmental studies.

Answer explanation

The term 'utility' refers to the efficiency or usefulness of an object, emphasizing its practical value rather than aesthetics, luxury, or scientific application.