Groundwork for A Better Vocabulary Ch 17

What does the word "bewilder" mean?

• To make someone believe something that is not true

• To confuse; puzzle

• To exchange or give information

• To explore or examine carefully in order to learn the facts

Which word describes a strong feeling?

• Fiction

• Theory

• Emotion

• Legible

What is the meaning of "earnest"?

• Serious and sincere

• Direct and open

• Imaginary stories

• Clear enough to be read easily

What does "fiction" refer to?

• An explanation based on facts

• Imaginary stories; anything that is made up

• To explore or examine carefully

• To confuse; puzzle

What does it mean to "investigate"?

• To exchange or give information

• To make someone believe something that is not true

• To explore or examine carefully in order to learn the facts

• Direct and open

Which word means "clear enough to be read easily"?

• Outspoken

• Legible

• Earnest

• Bewilder

What does "outspoken" mean?

• Direct and open; not shy about stating one's opinion

• Serious and sincere

• To confuse; puzzle

• An explanation based on facts

What is a "theory"?

• A strong feeling

• An explanation based on facts

• Imaginary stories

• To make someone believe something that is not true

What does it mean to "deceive" someone?

• To confuse; puzzle

• To exchange or give information

• To make someone believe something that is not true

• To explore or examine carefully

What does it mean to "communicate"?

• To exchange or give information

• To explore or examine carefully

• To make someone believe something that is not true

• Direct and open