NWEA Vocabulary Week 1

What does 'surefit' mean?

• A perfect fit or match.

• A type of clothing material.

• An adjustment for size.

• A method of fitting furniture.

What is the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Irony

• Hyperbole

What do you call a passage taken from a book, article, etc.?

• Excerpt

• Summary

• Preface

• Appendix

What does 'aloof' mean?

• Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.

• Very friendly and approachable; warm and inviting.

• Excited and enthusiastic; full of energy.

• Indifferent and unconcerned; lacking interest.

What word means empty?

• Void

• Full

• Occupied

• Filled

What is a stereotype?

• An oversimplified idea or image of a particular type of person or thing.

• A detailed and accurate representation of a person or group.

• A complex and nuanced understanding of cultural differences.

• A scientific classification of species based on genetic traits.

What is a government ruled by a king or queen called?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Republic

What is bias?

• An unfair preference for or against something.

• A neutral stance on an issue.

• A statistical error in data analysis.

• A method of decision-making based on facts.

What does the word 'galliant' mean?

• Brave or heroic.

• Cowardly or timid.

• Indifferent or apathetic.

• Deceitful or dishonest.

What is the meaning of 'nuance'?

• A subtle difference in meaning or opinion.

• A loud and clear statement.

• A type of musical note.

• A complex mathematical equation.