Academic Vocab Through Week 10 (semester 2)

What is the definition of "authentic"?

• Fake

• Genuine, real, or true; not counterfeit

• Imitation

• False

Which word is NOT a synonym for "famished"?

• Ravenous

• Voracious

• Satisfied

• Peckish

What does "authentic" mean in the context of a signature?

• Fake

• Genuine

• Copied

• False

What is the opposite of "authentic"?

• Genuine

• Fake

• Real

• True

In the sentence "My hypothesis is that eating chocolate makes people happier," what does "hypothesis" mean?

• A proven fact

• A proposed explanation

• A random thought

• A scientific law

Which of the following is a synonym for "scarce"?

• Abundant

• Limited

• Plentiful

• Excessive

In the sentence "The snow accumulated on the ground all night," what does "accumulated" mean?

• Melted

• Disappeared

• Gathered

• Scattered

What does the word "accumulate" suggest about the process of gathering?

• Quick and immediate

• Gradual and increasing

• Sudden and rapid

• Instant and fleeting

What is a synonym for "accumulate" that means "hoard"?

• Disperse

• Scatter

• Stockpile

• Diminish

Which of the following is a synonym for "source"?

• Origin

• Argument

• Premise

• Idea