Meaning of Words and Phrases

Read the paragraph and answer the question that follows. The orange-red coupe roared to life. Kaz was startled by the noise of its engine. Taking a deep breath, he turned the steering wheel. Which of the following is the best definition of the word “coupe”?

• a kind of fire

• a kind of car

• a kind of animal

• a kind of bicycle

Read the sentences from an art textbook and the directions that follow. Some of Jan Vermeer’s paintings show the inside of rooms. People can see a few of these pictures in any American gallery. Select the two definitions in the glossary entry below that best fit the meaning of “gallery” as it is used in the sentences.

• a long, enclosed hallway

• the upper section of an auditorium

• a building for the exhibition of artistic work

• a place that shows and sells works of art

• a large audience

Select all that are true.

• auto- means "before"

• photo means "light"

• The prefix anti- means "same" or "with"

• un- means "not"

• fore- means "before"

What does the word blaring mean as it is used on page 627? 

They had to, because  in the background the TV was always blaring.

• Playing

• Being watched

• Loud

• Off

Tick the correct meanings of the following :-

1) had my day

2) mane

3)shaggy

4) weary

• 1) had my day- I am now old

  2) mane- long hair on the head and neck of a horse

  3)shaggy- untidy hair

  4) weary- tired

• 1) had my day- long hair on the head and neck of a horse

  2) mane- I am now old

  3)shaggy- tired

  4) weary- untidy hair

The word pretext means...

• a pretend reason given to hide one's true reason for doing something

• agreement; the same way at the same time

• a betrayal; an act of hurting someone who trusts you

• commonly known and widely recognized

The word conduct means...

• fully grown or developed.

• to drive.

• to carry out an activity or process.

• to behave.

Which word means "a small room leading to a larger one"?

• nocternal

• intersperse

• antechamber

• lucidity

The word “precept” means

• A type of song

• A motto or statement that guides how you live your life

• Directions on how to get into school

• All of the above

What does "bigotry" refer to?

• courage in pain or adversity

• a rapid increase in numbers

• stubborn and complete intolerance of any creed, belief, or opinion that differs from one's own

• the act of causing two people or groups to become friendly again after an argument or disagreement