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BYV 19 T1P3 Boost Your Vocabulary Cambridge 19-Test 1 Passage 3

Total questions: 144

Worksheet time: 1hrs 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which word is a synonym for VERIFY in this sentence? "It is crucial to VERIFY the accuracy of information before sharing it."

a)

considerable

b)

ditch

c)

astronomer

d)

check

2.

Which word is a synonym for BATTLING in this sentence? "Social media platforms are BATTLING the spread of misinformation."

a)

communal

b)

fighting

c)

archaeologist

d)

sophisticated

3.

Which word is a synonym for MISINFORMATION in this sentence? "MISINFORMATION can have a significant impact on public opinion."

a)

incorrect information

b)

layout

c)

ring

d)

bank

4.

Which word is a synonym for WIDESPREAD in this sentence? "The spread of misinformation is a WIDESPREAD problem."

a)

descended

b)

layout

c)

layout

d)

common

5.

Which word is a synonym for FALSEHOOD in this sentence? "FALSEHOODS can be easily spread through social media."

a)

obscure

b)

lie

c)

supersized

d)

unearth

6.

Which word is a synonym for DELIBERATELY in this sentence? "Misinformation is often DELIBERATELY spread by malicious actors."

a)

radiocarbon dating

b)

layout

c)

on purpose

d)

determine

7.

Which word is a synonym for PROMOTE in this sentence? "Social media platforms should PROMOTE accurate information."

a)

scholar

b)

encourage

c)

phenomenon

d)

raft

8.

Which word is a synonym for ACCIDENTALLY in this sentence? "Misinformation can be spread ACCIDENTALLY."

a)

by mistake

b)

corresponding to

c)

communal

d)

boulder

9.

Which word is a synonym for INEVITABLE in this sentence? "The spread of misinformation is INEVITABLE to some extent."

a)

artefact

b)

unearthed

c)

certain

d)

will

10.

Which word is a synonym for ROUGHLY in this sentence? "ROUGHLY half of the population gets their news from social media."

a)

approximately

b)

horseshoe

c)

visible

d)

popularize

11.

Which word is a synonym for VERBAL in this sentence? VERBAL communication is often less reliable than written communication.

a)

advanced

b)

long-standing

c)

spoken

d)

ditch

12.

Which word is a synonym for DECEIVE in this sentence? "Misinformation can be used to DECEIVE people."

a)

speculate

b)

popularize

c)

radiocarbon dating

d)

trick

13.

Which word is a synonym for APPARENT in this sentence? "The truth may not always be APPARENT."

a)

circular

b)

considerable

c)

ruin

d)

clear

14.

Which word is a synonym for STRATEGIC in this sentence? "STRATEGIC communication is important for combating misinformation."

a)

planned

b)

prehistoric

c)

undertake

d)

critic

15.

Which word is a synonym for INADVERTENTLY in this sentence? "Misinformation can be spread INADVERTENTLY."

a)

boulder

b)

striking

c)

accidentally

d)

comprise of

16.

Which word is a synonym for INACCURATE in this sentence? "INACCURATE information can be harmful."

a)

wrong

b)

shadowy

c)

descended

d)

long-standing

17.

Which word is a synonym for ENABLE in this sentence? However, we currently live in an era in which technology ENABLES information to reach large audiences distributed across the globe.

a)

allow

b)

long-standing

c)

fashion out of

d)

comprise of

18.

Which word is a synonym for DISTRIBUTE in this sentence? However, we currently live in an era in which technology enables information to reach large audiences DISTRIBUTED across the globe, and thus the potential for immediate and widespread effects from misinformation now looms larger than in the past.

a)

horseshoe

b)

industrious

c)

spread out

d)

long-standing

19.

Which word is a synonym for LOOM in this sentence? However, we currently live in an era in which technology enables information to reach large audiences distributed across the globe, and thus the potential for immediate and widespread effects from misinformation now LOOMS larger than in the past.

a)

illness

b)

deliver

c)

made easier

d)

crescent

20.

Which word is a synonym for MEAN in this sentence? Yet the MEANS to correct misinformation might, over time, be found in those same patterns of mass communication and of the facilitated spread of information.

a)

way

b)

henge

c)

identify

d)

ditch

21.

Which word is a synonym for FACILITATE in this sentence? Yet the means to correct misinformation might, over time, be found in those same patterns of mass communication and of the FACILITATED spread of information.

a)

puzzle over

b)

upright

c)

astronomer

d)

supported

22.

Which word is a synonym for WORRY in this sentence? The main WORRY regarding misinformation is its potential to unduly influence attitudes and behavior.

a)

bank

b)

concern

c)

considerable

d)

assemble

23.

Which word is a synonym for POTENTIAL in this sentence? The main worry regarding misinformation is its POTENTIAL to unduly influence attitudes and behavior.

a)

judicial

b)

possible

c)

determine

d)

industrious

24.

Which word is a synonym for UNDULY in this sentence? The main worry regarding misinformation is its potential to UNDULY influence attitudes and behavior.

a)

tow

b)

ruin

c)

roller

d)

excessively

25.

Which word is a synonym for INFLUENCE in this sentence? The main worry regarding misinformation is its potential to INFLUENCE attitudes and behavior.

a)

dig

b)

primitive

c)

affect

d)

astronomer

26.

Which word is a synonym for INFORM in this sentence? The main worry regarding misinformation is its potential to unduly influence attitudes and behavior, leading people to think and act differently than they would if they were correctly INFORMED, as suggested by the research teams of Stephan Lewandowsky of the University of Bristol and Elizabeth Marsh of Duke University, among others.

a)

advanced

b)

consist of

c)

phenomenon

d)

tell

27.

Which word is a synonym for SUGGEST in this sentence? The main worry regarding misinformation is its potential to unduly influence attitudes and behavior, leading people to think and act differently than they would if they were correctly informed, as SUGGESTED by the research teams of Stephan Lewandowsky of the University of Bristol and Elizabeth Marsh of Duke University, among others.

a)

propose

b)

shadowy

c)

indigenous

d)

erect

28.

Which word is a synonym for RESEARCH in this sentence? The main worry regarding misinformation is its potential to unduly influence attitudes and behavior, leading people to think and act differently than they would if they were correctly informed, as suggested by the RESEARCH teams of Stephan Lewandowsky of the University of Bristol and Elizabeth Marsh of Duke University, among others.

a)

bluestones

b)

hoist

c)

sledge

d)

study

29.

Which word is a synonym for MISPERCEPTION in this sentence? In other words, we worry that misinformation might lead people to hold MISPERCEPTIONS (or false beliefs) and that these misperceptions, especially when they occur among large groups of people, may have detrimental, downstream consequences for health, social harmony, and the political climate.

a)

crescent

b)

wrong idea

c)

long-standing

d)

trace

30.

Which word is a synonym for BELIEF in this sentence? In other words, we worry that misinformation might lead people to hold misperceptions (or false BELIEFS) and that these misperceptions, especially when they occur among large groups of people, may have detrimental, downstream consequences for health, social harmony, and the political climate.

a)

solstice

b)

opinion

c)

religious

d)

supersized

31.

Which word is a synonym for OCCUR in this sentence? In other words, we worry that misinformation might lead people to hold misperceptions (or false beliefs) and that these misperceptions, especially when they OCCUR among large groups of people, may have detrimental, downstream consequences for health, social harmony, and the political climate.

a)

dig

b)

happen

c)

serve the function of

d)

burial ground

32.

Which word is a synonym for DETRIMENTAL in this sentence? In other words, we worry that misinformation might lead people to hold misperceptions (or false beliefs) and that these misperceptions, especially when they occur among large groups of people, may have DETRIMENTAL, downstream consequences for health, social harmony, and the political climate.

a)

visible

b)

popularize

c)

injury

d)

harmful

33.

Which word is a synonym for DOWNSTREAM in this sentence? In other words, we worry that misinformation might lead people to hold misperceptions (or false beliefs) and that these misperceptions, especially when they occur among large groups of people, may have detrimental, DOWNSTREAM consequences for health, social harmony, and the political climate.

a)

dig

b)

puzzle over

c)

visible

d)

following

34.

Which word is a synonym for CONSEQUENCE in this sentence? In other words, we worry that misinformation might lead people to hold misperceptions (or false beliefs) and that these misperceptions, especially when they occur among large groups of people, may have detrimental, downstream CONSEQUENCES for health, social harmony, and the political climate.

a)

monument

b)

erect

c)

results

d)

corresponding to

35.

Which word is a synonym for HARMONY in this sentence? In other words, we worry that misinformation might lead people to hold misperceptions (or false beliefs) and that these misperceptions, especially when they occur among large groups of people, may have detrimental, downstream consequences for health, social HARMONY, and the political climate.

a)

phenomenon

b)

peace

c)

corresponding to

d)

inhabit

36.

Which word is a synonym for POLITICAL in this sentence? In other words, we worry that misinformation might lead people to hold misperceptions (or false beliefs) and that these misperceptions, especially when they occur among large groups of people, may have detrimental, downstream consequences for health, social harmony, and the POLITICAL climate.

a)

haul

b)

ditch

c)

government

d)

puzzle over

37.

Which word is a synonym for CLIMATE in this sentence? In other words, we worry that misinformation might lead people to hold misperceptions (or false beliefs) and that these misperceptions, especially when they occur among large groups of people, may have detrimental, downstream consequences for health, social harmony, and the political CLIMATE .

a)

sledge

b)

ring

c)

deliver

d)

situation

38.

Which word is a synonym for CONTEMPORARY in this sentence? At least three observations related to misinformation in the CONTEMPORARY mass-media environment warrant the attention of researchers, policy makers, and really everyone who watches television, listens to the radio, or reads information online.

a)

ring

b)

modern

c)

boulder

d)

erect

39.

Which word is a synonym for MASS-MEDIA in this sentence? At least three observations related to misinformation in the contemporary MASS-MEDIA environment warrant the attention of researchers, policy makers, and really everyone who watches television, listens to the radio, or reads information online.

a)

monument

b)

news

c)

Britons

d)

estimated

40.

Which word is a synonym for WARRANT in this sentence? At least three observations related to misinformation in the contemporary mass-media environment WARRANT the attention of researchers, policy makers, and really everyone who watches television, listens to the radio, or reads information online.

a)

henge

b)

grooved planks

c)

deserve

d)

solstice

41.

Which word is a synonym for ENCOUNTER in this sentence? People who ENCOUNTER misinformation tend to believe it, at least initially.

a)

monument

b)

meet

c)

popularize

d)

illness

42.

Which word is a synonym for INITIALLY in this sentence? People who encounter misinformation tend to believe it, at least INITIALLY.

a)

solstice

b)

primitive

c)

popularize

d)

at first

43.

Which word is a synonym for ELECTRONIC in this sentence? Secondly, ELECTRONIC and print media often do not block many types of misinformation before it appears no content available to large audiences.

a)

digital

b)

estimated

c)

considerable

d)

prehistoric

44.

Which word is a synonym for BLOCK in this sentence? Secondly, electronic and print media often do not BLOCK many types of misinformation before it appears no content available to large audiences.

a)

prevent

b)

bluestones

c)

radiocarbon dating

d)

assemble

45.

Which word is a synonym for EXPOSURE in this sentence? Thirdly, countering misinformation once it has enjoyed wide EXPOSURE can be a resource-intensive effort.

a)

puzzle over

b)

critic

c)

seeing

d)

popularize

46.

Which word is a synonym for RESOURCE-INTENSIVE in this sentence? Thirdly, countering misinformation once it has enjoyed wide exposure can be a RESOURCE-INTENSIVE effort.

a)

advanced

b)

cluster

c)

expensive

d)

sceptical

47.

Which word is a synonym for TREMENDOUS in this sentence? Knowing what happens when people initially encounter misinformation holds TREMENDOUS importance for estimating the potential for subsequent problems.

a)

huge

b)

corresponding to

c)

corresponding to

d)

astronomer

48.

Which word is a synonym for SUBSEQUENT in this sentence? Knowing what happens when people initially encounter misinformation holds tremendous importance for estimating the potential for SUBSEQUENT problems.

a)

ring

b)

erect

c)

bluestones

d)

following

49.

Which word is a synonym for LABEL in this sentence? Although it is fairly routine for individuals to come across information that is false, the question of exactly how —and when —we mentally LABEL information as true or false has garnered philosophical debate.

a)

classify

b)

choose

c)

long-standing

d)

supersized

50.

Which word is a synonym for GARNER in this sentence? Although it is fairly routine for individuals to come across information that is false, the question of exactly how —and when —we mentally label information as true or false has GARNERED philosophical debate.

a)

ring

b)

mystery

c)

upright

d)

attracted

51.

Which word is a synonym for PHILOSOPHICAL in this sentence? Although it is fairly routine for individuals to come across information that is false, the question of exactly how —and when —we mentally label information as true or false has garnered PHILOSOPHICAL debate.

a)
post
b)
ring
c)
thinking about ideas
d)
serve the function of
52.

Which word is a synonym for DILEMMA in this sentence? The DILEMMA is neatly summarized by a contrast between how the 17th-century philosophers René Descartes and Baruch Spinoza described human information engagement, with conflicting predictions that only recently have been empirically tested in robust ways.

a)
problem
b)
descended
c)
artefact
d)
indigenous
53.

Which word is a synonym for NEATLY in this sentence? The dilemma is NEATLY summarized by a contrast between how the 17th-century philosophers René Descartes and Baruch Spinoza described human information engagement, with conflicting predictions that only recently have been empirically tested in robust ways.

a)
clearly
b)
trace
c)
prehistoric
d)
massive
54.

Which word is a synonym for SUMMARIZE in this sentence? The dilemma is neatly SUMMARIZED by a contrast between how the 17th-century philosophers René Descartes and Baruch Spinoza described human information engagement, with conflicting predictions that only recently have been empirically tested in robust ways.

a)
hypothesis
b)
bluestones
c)
unearthed
d)
explained briefly
55.

Which word is a synonym for CONTRAST in this sentence? The dilemma is neatly summarized by a CONTRAST between how the 17th-century philosophers René Descartes and Baruch Spinoza described human information engagement, with conflicting predictions that only recently have been empirically tested in robust ways.

a)
hoist
b)
difference
c)
radiocarbon dating
d)
scholar
56.

Which word is a synonym for ENGAGEMENT in this sentence? The dilemma is neatly summarized by a contrast between how the 17th-century philosophers René Descartes and Baruch Spinoza described human information ENGAGEMENT, with conflicting predictions that only recently have been empirically tested in robust ways.

a)
consensus
b)
involvement
c)
judicial
d)
hypothesis
57.

Which word is a synonym for CONFLICTING in this sentence? The dilemma is neatly summarized by a contrast between how the 17th-century philosophers René Descartes and Baruch Spinoza described human information engagement, with CONFLICTING predictions that only recently have been empirically tested in robust ways.

a)
disagreeing
b)
radiocarbon dating
c)
astronomer
d)
puzzle over
58.

Which word is a synonym for PREDICTION in this sentence? The dilemma is neatly summarized by a contrast between how the 17th-century philosophers René Descartes and Baruch Spinoza described human information engagement, with conflicting PREDICTIONS that only recently have been empirically tested in robust ways.

a)
druid
b)
guess
c)
sledge
d)

way

59.

Which word is a synonym for EMPIRICALLY in this sentence? The dilemma is neatly summarized by a contrast between how the 17th-century philosophers René Descartes and Baruch Spinoza described human information engagement, with conflicting predictions that only recently have been EMPIRICALLY tested in robust ways.

a)
transfer
b)
undertake
c)
using evidence
d)
circular
60.

Which word is a synonym for ROBUST in this sentence? The dilemma is neatly summarized by a contrast between how the 17th-century philosophers René Descartes and Baruch Spinoza described human information engagement, with conflicting predictions that only recently have been empirically tested in ROBUST ways.

a)
strong
b)
trace
c)
hypothesis
d)
descended
61.

Which word is a synonym for REJECT in this sentence? Descartes argued that a person only accepts or rejects information after considering its truth or falsehood; Spinoza argued that people accept all encountered information (or misinformation) by default and then subsequently verify or REJECT it through a separate cognitive process.

a)
disagree with
b)
grooved planks
c)
judicial
d)
undertake
62.

Which word is a synonym for CONSIDERING in this sentence? Descartes argued that a person only accepts or rejects information after CONSIDERING its truth or falsehood; Spinoza argued that people accept all encountered information (or misinformation) by default and then subsequently verify or reject it through a separate cognitive process.

a)
glacier
b)
deliver
c)
thinking about
d)
artefact
63.

Which word is a synonym for FALSEHOOD in this sentence? Descartes argued that a person only accepts or rejects information after considering its truth or FALSEHOOD; Spinoza argued that people accept all encountered information (or misinformation) by default and then subsequently verify or reject it through a separate cognitive process.

a)
dating back to
b)
long-standing
c)
lie
d)
popularize
64.

Which word is a synonym for ENCOUNTER in this sentence? Descartes argued that a person only accepts or rejects information after considering its truth or falsehood; Spinoza argued that people accept all ENCOUNTERED information (or misinformation) by default and then subsequently verify or reject it through a separate cognitive process.

a)
sophisticated
b)
bluestones
c)
meet
d)
crescent
65.

Which word is a synonym for DEFAULT in this sentence? Descartes argued that a person only accepts or rejects information after considering its truth or falsehood; Spinoza argued that people accept all encountered information (or misinformation) by DEFAULT and then subsequently verify or reject it through a separate cognitive process.

a)
assemble
b)
immigrant
c)
speculate
d)
automatically
66.

Which word is a synonym for SUBSEQUENTLY in this sentence? Descartes argued that a person only accepts or rejects information after considering its truth or falsehood; Spinoza argued that people accept all encountered information (or misinformation) by default and then SUBSEQUENTLY verify or reject it through a separate cognitive process.

a)
later
b)
prehistoric
c)
circular
d)
obscure
67.

Which word is a synonym for VERIFY in this sentence? Descartes argued that a person only accepts or rejects information after considering its truth or falsehood; Spinoza argued that people accept all encountered information (or misinformation) by default and then subsequently VERIFY or reject it through a separate cognitive process

a)
henge
b)
check
c)
glacier
d)
horseshoe
68.

Which word is a synonym for COGNITIVE in this sentence? Descartes argued that a person only accepts or rejects information after considering its truth or falsehood; Spinoza argued that people accept all encountered information (or misinformation) by default and then subsequently verify or reject it through a separate COGNITIVE process

a)
unearthed
b)
mystery
c)
mental
d)
serve the function of
69.

Which word is a synonym for EMPIRICAL in this sentence? In recent decades, EMPIRICAL evidence from the research teams of Erik Asp of the University of Chicago and Daniel Gilbert at Harvard University, among others, has supported Spinoza's account: people appear to encode all new information as if it were true, even if only momentarily, and later tag the information as being either true or false, a pattern that seems consistent with the observation that mental resources for skepticism physically reside in a different part of the brain than the resources used in perceiving and encoding.

a)
distinct
b)
based on evidence
c)
raft
d)
Britons
70.

Which word is a synonym for ENCODE in this sentence? In recent decades, empirical evidence from the research teams of Erik Asp of the University of Chicago and Daniel Gilbert at Harvard University, among others, has supported Spinoza's account: people appear to ENCODE all new information as if it were true, even if only momentarily, and later tag the information as being either true or false, a pattern that seems consistent with the observation that mental resources for skepticism physically reside in a different part of the brain than the resources used in perceiving and encoding.

a)
store
b)
indigenous
c)
ring
d)
religious
71.

Which word is a synonym for MOMENTARILY in this sentence? In recent decades, empirical evidence from the research teams of Erik Asp of the University of Chicago and Daniel Gilbert at Harvard University, among others, has supported Spinoza's account: people appear to encode all new information as if it were true, even if only MOMENTARILY, and later tag the information as being either true or false, a pattern that seems consistent with the observation that mental resources for skepticism physically reside in a different part of the brain than the resources used in perceiving and encoding.

a)
hoist
b)
communal
c)

prolonged

d)
for a short time
72.

Which word is a synonym for CONSISTENT WITH in this sentence? In recent decades, empirical evidence from the research teams of Erik Asp of the University of Chicago and Daniel Gilbert at Harvard University, among others, has supported Spinoza's account: people appear to encode all new information as if it were true, even if only momentarily, and later tag the information as being either true or false, a pattern that seems CONSISTENT WITH the observation that mental resources for skepticism physically reside in a different part of the brain than the resources used in perceiving and encoding.

a)
transfer
b)
matching
c)
ball bearing
d)
scholar
73.

Which word is a synonym for SKEPTICISM in this sentence? In recent decades, empirical evidence from the research teams of Erik Asp of the University of Chicago and Daniel Gilbert at Harvard University, among others, has supported Spinoza's account: people appear to encode all new information as if it were true, even if only momentarily, and later verify or reject it through a separate cognitive process, a pattern that seems consistent with the observation that mental resources for SKEPTICISM physically reside in a different part of the brain than the resources used in perceiving and encoding.

a)
estimated
b)
determine
c)
doubt
d)
phenomenon
74.

Which word is a synonym for RESIDE IN in this sentence? In recent decades, empirical evidence from the research teams of Erik Asp of the University of Chicago and Daniel Gilbert at Harvard University, among others, has supported Spinoza's account: people appear to encode all new information as if it were true, even if only momentarily, and later verify or reject it through a separate cognitive process, a pattern that seems consistent with the observation that mental resources for skepticism physically RESIDE IN a different part of the brain than the resources used in perceiving and encoding.

a)
exist
b)
ball bearing
c)
religious
d)
haul
75.

Which word is a synonym for PERCEIVE in this sentence? In recent decades, empirical evidence from the research teams of Erik Asp of the University of Chicago and Daniel Gilbert at Harvard University, among others, has supported Spinoza's account: people appear to encode all new information as if it were true, even if only momentarily, and later verify or reject it through a separate cognitive process, a pattern that seems consistent with the observation that mental resources for skepticism physically reside in a different part of the brain than the resources used in PERCEIVING and encoding.

a)
advanced
b)
assemble
c)
see
d)
critic
76.

Which word is a synonym for PREEMPTIVELY in this sentence? What about our second observation that misinformation often can appear in electronic or print media without being PREEMPTIVELY blocked?

a)
hypothesis
b)
beforehand
c)
layout
d)
industrious
77.

Which word is a synonym for REGULATORY in this sentence? What about our second observation that misinformation often can appear in electronic or print media without being preemptively blocked? In support of this, one might consider the nature of REGULATORY structures in the United States: regulatory agencies here tend to focus on post hoc detection of broadcast information.

a)
primitive
b)
hoist
c)
iconic
d)
controlling
78.

Which word is a synonym for POST HOC in this sentence? In support of this, one might consider the nature of regulatory structures in the United States: regulatory agencies here tend to focus on POST HOC detection of broadcast information.

a)
advanced
b)
Word
c)
dig
d)
after the fact
79.

Which word is a synonym for DETECTION in this sentence? In support of this, one might consider the nature of regulatory structures in the United States: regulatory agencies here tend to focus on post hoc DETECTION of broadcast information.

a)
finding
b)
bank
c)
supersized
d)
immigrant
80.

Which word is a synonym for CONSIDERABLE in this sentence? Organizations such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) offer CONSIDERABLE monitoring and notification functions, but these roles typically do not involve preemptive censoring.

a)
roller
b)
immigrant
c)
a lot of
d)
small
81.

Which word is a synonym for MONITOR in this sentence? Organizations such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) offer considerable MONITORING and notification functions, but these roles typically do not involve preemptive censoring.

a)
indigenous
b)
watch
c)
ball bearing
d)
grooved planks
82.

Which word is a synonym for NOTIFICATION in this sentence? Organizations such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) offer considerable monitoring and NOTIFICATION functions, but these roles typically do not involve preemptive censoring.

a)
informing
b)
determine
c)
erect
d)
advanced
83.

Which word is a synonym for CENSOR in this sentence? Organizations such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) offer considerable monitoring and notification functions, but these roles typically do not involve preemptive CENSORING.

a)
distinct
b)
block
c)
raft
d)
solstice
84.

Which word is a synonym for OVERSEE in this sentence? The FDA OVERSEES direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertising, for example, and has developed mechanisms such as the B' ad Ad' program, through which people can report advertising in apparent violation of FDA guidelines on drug risks.

a)
supervise
b)
ball bearing
c)
transfer
d)
inhabit
85.

Which word is a synonym for DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER in this sentence? The FDA oversees DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER prescription drug advertising, for example, and has developed mechanisms such as the B' ad Ad' program, through which people can report advertising in apparent violation of FDA guidelines on drug risks.

a)
popularize
b)
burial ground
c)
selling directly to customers
d)
glacier
86.

Which word is a synonym for PRESCRIPTION in this sentence? The FDA oversees direct-to-consumer PRESCRIPTION drug advertising, for example, and has developed mechanisms such as the B' ad Ad' program, through which people can report advertising in apparent violation of FDA guidelines on drug risks.

a)
medicine
b)
hypothesis
c)
take place
d)
tell
87.

Which word is a synonym for ADVERTISE in this sentence? The FDA oversees direct-to-consumer prescription drug ADVERTISING, for example, and has developed mechanisms such as the B' ad Ad' program, through which people can report advertising in apparent violation of FDA guidelines on drug risks.

a)
determine
b)
commercials
c)
glacier
d)
massive
88.

Which word is a synonym for MECHANISM in this sentence? The FDA oversees direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertising, for example, and has developed MECHANISMS such as the B' ad Ad' program, through which people can report advertising in apparent violation of FDA guidelines on drug risks.

a)
ways
b)
hoist
c)
lug
d)
henge
89.

Which word is a synonym for APPARENT in this sentence? The FDA oversees direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertising, for example, and has developed mechanisms such as the B' ad Ad' program, through which people can report advertising in APPARENT violation of FDA guidelines on drug risks.

a)
clear
b)
solstice
c)
Britons
d)
supersized
90.

Which word is a synonym for VIOLATION in this sentence? The FDA oversees direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertising, for example, and has developed mechanisms such as the B' ad Ad' program, through which people can report advertising in apparent VIOLATION of FDA guidelines on drug risks.

a)
roughly
b)
breaking
c)
puzzle over
d)
boulder
91.

Which word is a synonym for GUIDELINE in this sentence? The FDA oversees direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertising, for example, and has developed mechanisms such as the B' ad Ad' program, through which people can report advertising in apparent violation of FDA GUIDELINES on drug risks.

a)
raft
b)
fashion out of
c)
bank
d)
rule
92.

Which word is a synonym for LAUDABLE in this sentence? Such programs, although LAUDABLE and useful, do not keep false advertising off the airwaves.

a)
comprise of
b)
massive
c)
praiseworthy
d)
unearthed
93.

Which word is a synonym for AIRWAVE in this sentence? Such programs, although laudable and useful, do not keep false advertising off the AIRWAVES.

a)
radiocarbon dating
b)
radio
c)
bank
d)
unearth
94.

Which word is a synonym for COMPELLING in this sentence? This leads us to our third observation: a campaign to correct misinformation, even if rhetorically COMPELLING, requires resources and planning to accomplish necessary reach and frequency.

a)
convincing
b)
popularize
c)
roller
d)
prehistoric
95.

Which word is a synonym for ACCOMPLISH in this sentence? This leads us to our third observation: a campaign to correct misinformation, even if rhetorically compelling, requires resources and planning to ACCOMPLISH necessary reach and frequency.

a)
immigrant
b)
achieve
c)
crescent
d)
religious
96.

Which word is a synonym for REACH in this sentence? This leads us to our third observation: a campaign to correct misinformation, even if rhetorically compelling, requires resources and planning to accomplish necessary REACH and frequency.

a)
speculate
b)
serve the function of
c)
audience
d)
unearth
97.

Which word is a synonym for FREQUENCY in this sentence? This leads us to our third observation: a campaign to correct misinformation, even if rhetorically compelling, requires resources and planning to accomplish necessary reach and FREQUENCY.

a)
striking
b)
striking
c)
how often
d)
glacier
98.

Which word is a synonym for PERSUASIVE in this sentence? For corrective campaigns to be PERSUASIVE, audiences need to be able to comprehend them, which requires either effort to frame messages in ways that are accessible or effort to educate and sensitize audiences to the possibility of misinformation.

a)
grooved planks
b)
artefact
c)
convincing
d)
popularize
99.

Which word is a synonym for FRAME in this sentence? For corrective campaigns to be persuasive, audiences need to be able to comprehend them, which requires either effort to FRAME messages in ways that are accessible or effort to educate and sensitize audiences to the possibility of misinformation.

a)
bank
b)
agrarian
c)
take place
d)
present
100.

Which word is a synonym for ACCESSIBLE in this sentence? For corrective campaigns to be persuasive, audiences need to be able to comprehend them, which requires either effort to frame messages in ways that are ACCESSIBLE or effort to educate and sensitize audiences to the possibility of misinformation.

a)
popularize
b)
easy to understand
c)
erect
d)
burial ground
101.

Which word is a synonym for SENSITIZE in this sentence? For corrective campaigns to be persuasive, audiences need to be able to comprehend them, which requires either effort to frame messages in ways that are accessible or effort to educate and SENSITIZE audiences to the possibility of misinformation.

a)
transfer
b)
immigrant
c)
inhabit
d)
make aware
102.

Which word is a synonym for UTILITY in this sentence? That some audiences might be unaware of the potential for misinformation also suggests the UTILITY of media literacy efforts as early as an elementary school.

a)
Britons
b)
usefulness
c)
Word
d)
primitive
103.

Which word is a synonym for LITERACY in this sentence? That some audiences might be unaware of the potential for misinformation also suggests the utility of media LITERACY efforts as early as an elementary school.

a)
assemble
b)
ability to read and write
c)
construction
d)
distinct
104.

Which word is a synonym for JOURNALISTS in this sentence? Even with JOURNALISTS and scholars pointing to the phenomenon of 'fake news', people do not distinguish between demonstrably false stories and those based in fact when scanning and processing written information.

a)
float
b)
immigrant
c)
reporters
d)
ditch
105.

Which word is a synonym for SCHOLARS in this sentence? Even with journalists and SCHOLARS pointing to the phenomenon of 'fake news', people do not distinguish between demonstrably false stories and those based in fact when scanning and processing written information.

a)
druid
b)
bank
c)
communal
d)
experts
106.

Which word is a synonym for PHENOMENON in this sentence? Even with journalists and scholars pointing to the PHENOMENON of 'fake news', people do not distinguish between demonstrably false stories and those based in fact when scanning and processing written information.

a)
corresponding to
b)
cluster
c)
immigrant
d)
event
107.

Which word is a synonym for FAKE NEWS in this sentence? Even with journalists and scholars pointing to the phenomenon of 'FAKE NEWS', people do not distinguish between demonstrably false stories and those based in fact when scanning and processing written information.

a)
dating back to
b)
glacier
c)
horseshoe
d)
false information
108.

Which word is a synonym for DISTINGUISH in this sentence? Even with journalists and scholars pointing to the phenomenon of 'fake news', people do not DISTINGUISH between demonstrably false stories and those based in fact when scanning and processing written information.

a)
distinct
b)
tell apart
c)
visible
d)
supersized
109.

Which word is a synonym for DEMONSTRABLY in this sentence? Even with journalists and scholars pointing to the phenomenon of 'fake news', people do not distinguish between DEMONSTRABLY false stories and those based in fact when scanning and processing written information.

a)
upright
b)
scholar
c)
clearly
d)
haul
110.

Which word is a synonym for SCANNING in this sentence? Even with journalists and scholars pointing to the phenomenon of 'fake news', people do not distinguish between demonstrably false stories and those based in fact when SCANNING and processing written information.

a)
radiocarbon dating
b)
obscure
c)
mystery
d)
looking quickly
111.

Which word is a synonym for PROCESSING in this sentence? Even with journalists and scholars pointing to the phenomenon of 'fake news', people do not distinguish between demonstrably false stories and those based in fact when scanning and PROCESSING written information.

a)
ditch
b)
phenomenon
c)
understanding
d)
advanced
112.

Which word is a synonym for WIDESPREAD in this sentence? We live at a time when WIDESPREAD misinformation is common.

a)
phenomenon
b)
common
c)
assemble
d)
corresponding to
113.

Which word is a synonym for PASSIONATELY in this sentence? Yet at this time many people also are PASSIONATELY developing potential solutions and remedies.

a)
phenomenon
b)
trace
c)
strongly
d)
upright
114.

Which word is a synonym for DEVELOPING in this sentence? Yet at this time many people also are passionately DEVELOPING potential solutions and remedies.

a)
cluster
b)
creating
c)
dense
d)
obscure
115.

Which word is a synonym for REMEDIES in this sentence? The journey forward undoubtedly will be a long and arduous one. Future REMEDIES will require not only continued theoretical consideration but also the development and maintenance of consistent monitoring tools.

a)
considerable
b)
serve the function of
c)
estimated
d)
solutions
116.

Which word is a synonym for UNDOUBTEDLY in this sentence? The journey forward UNDOUBTEDLY will be a long and arduous one.

a)
Word
b)
certainly
c)
radiocarbon dating
d)
striking
117.

Which word is a synonym for ARDUOUS in this sentence? The journey forward undoubtedly will be a long and ARDUOUS one.

a)
scholar
b)
grooved planks
c)
pit
d)
difficult
118.

Which word is a synonym for THEORETICAL in this sentence? Future remedies will require not only continued THEORETICAL consideration but also the development and maintenance of consistent monitoring tools.

a)
unearthed
b)
based on ideas
c)
transfer
d)
solstice
119.

Which word is a synonym for CONSIDERATION in this sentence? Future remedies will require not only continued theoretical CONSIDERATION but also the development and maintenance of consistent monitoring tools.

a)
communal
b)
monument
c)
solstice
d)
thinking about
120.

Which word is a synonym for MAINTENANCE in this sentence? Future remedies will require not only continued theoretical consideration but also the development and MAINTENANCE of consistent monitoring tools.

a)
advanced
b)
dating back to
c)
keeping up
d)
roughly
121.

Which word is a synonym for CONSISTENT in this sentence? Future remedies will require not only continued theoretical consideration but also the development and maintenance of CONSISTENT monitoring tools.

a)
glacier
b)
sceptical
c)
regular
d)
judicial
122.

Which word is a synonym for MONITOR in this sentence? Future remedies will require not only continued theoretical consideration but also the development and maintenance of consistent MONITORING tools - and a recognition among fellow members of society that claims which find prominence in the media that are insufficiently based in scientific consensus and social reality should be countered.

a)
watch
b)
tow
c)
indigenous
d)
construction
123.

Which word is a synonym for RECOGNITION in this sentence? Future remedies will require not only continued theoretical consideration but also the development and maintenance of consistent monitoring tools - and a RECOGNITION among fellow members of society that claims which find prominence in the media that are insufficiently based in scientific consensus and social reality should be countered.

a)
circular
b)
bluestones
c)
understanding
d)
speculate
124.

Which word is a synonym for FELLOW in this sentence? Future remedies will require not only continued theoretical consideration but also the development and maintenance of consistent monitoring tools - and a recognition among FELLOW members of society that claims which find prominence in the media that are insufficiently based in scientific consensus and social reality should be countered.

a)
upright
b)
roughly
c)
circular
d)
other
125.

Which word is a synonym for MEMBER in this sentence? Future remedies will require not only continued theoretical consideration but also the development and maintenance of consistent monitoring tools - and a recognition among fellow MEMBERS of society that claims which find prominence in the media that are insufficiently based in scientific consensus and social reality should be countered.

a)
long-standing
b)
people
c)
indigenous
d)
erect
126.

Which word is a synonym for SOCIETY in this sentence? Future remedies will require not only continued theoretical consideration but also the development and maintenance of consistent monitoring tools - and a recognition among fellow members of SOCIETY that claims which find prominence in the media that are insufficiently based in scientific consensus and social reality should be countered.

a)
industrious
b)
corresponding to
c)
phenomenon
d)

community

127.

Which word is a synonym for CLAIM in this sentence? Future remedies will require not only continued theoretical consideration but also the development and maintenance of consistent monitoring tools - and a recognition among fellow members of society that CLAIMS which find prominence in the media that are insufficiently based in scientific consensus and social reality should be countered.

a)
lug
b)
crescent
c)

state

d)
critic
128.

Which word is a synonym for PROMINENCE in this sentence? Future remedies will require not only continued theoretical consideration but also the development and maintenance of consistent monitoring tools - and a recognition among fellow members of society that claims which find PROMINENCE in the media that are insufficiently based in scientific consensus and social reality should be countered.

a)

importance

b)
sledge
c)
unearthed
d)
haul
129.

Which word is a synonym for INSUFFICIENTLY in this sentence? Future remedies will require not only continued theoretical consideration but also the development and maintenance of consistent monitoring tools - and a recognition among fellow members of society that claims which find prominence in the media that are INSUFFICIENTLY based in scientific consensus and social reality should be countered.

a)
agrarian
b)
unearthed
c)

not enough

d)
henge
130.

Which word is a synonym for BASED in this sentence? Future remedies will require not only continued theoretical consideration but also the development and maintenance of consistent monitoring tools - and a recognition among fellow members of society that claims which find prominence in the media that are insufficiently BASED in scientific consensus and social reality should be countered.

a)
deliver
b)

founded

c)
radiocarbon dating
d)
religious
131.

Which word is a synonym for SCIENTIFIC in this sentence? Future remedies will require not only continued theoretical consideration but also the development and maintenance of consistent monitoring tools - and a recognition among fellow members of society that claims which find prominence in the media that are insufficiently based in SCIENTIFIC consensus and social reality should be countered.

a)

factual

b)
glacier
c)
hoist
d)
communal
132.

Which word is a synonym for CONSENSUS in this sentence? Future remedies will require not only continued theoretical consideration but also the development and maintenance of consistent monitoring tools - and a recognition among fellow members of society that claims which find prominence in the media that are insufficiently based in scientific CONSENSUS and social reality should be countered.

a)

agreement

b)
pit
c)
trace
d)
dig
133.

Which word is a synonym for SOCIAL in this sentence? Future remedies will require not only continued theoretical consideration but also the development and maintenance of consistent monitoring tools - and a recognition among fellow members of society that claims which find prominence in the media that are insufficiently based in scientific consensus and SOCIAL reality should be countered.

a)
industrious
b)

relating to people

c)
dig
d)
unearthed
134.

Which word is a synonym for REALITY in this sentence? Future remedies will require not only continued theoretical consideration but also the development and maintenance of consistent monitoring tools - and a recognition among fellow members of society that claims which find prominence in the media that are insufficiently based in scientific consensus and social REALITY should be countered.

a)
sceptical
b)
prehistoric
c)
facts
d)
circular
135.

Which word is a synonym for COUNTER in this sentence? Future remedies will require not only continued theoretical consideration but also the development and maintenance of consistent monitoring tools - and a recognition among fellow members of society that claims which find prominence in the media that are insufficiently based in scientific consensus and social reality should be COUNTERED.

a)

oppose

b)
unearth
c)
float
d)
glacier
136.

Which word is a synonym for ARISE in this sentence? Misinformation ARISES as a result of human fallibility and human information needs.

a)

happen

b)
identify
c)
monument
d)
radiocarbon dating
137.

Which word is a synonym for FALLIBILITY in this sentence? Misinformation arises as a result of human FALLIBILITY and human needs.

a)

 making mistakes

b)
prehistoric
c)
raft
d)
shadowy
138.

Which word is a synonym for NEED in this sentence? To overcome the worst effects of the phenomenon, we will NEED coordinated efforts over time, rather than any singular one-time panacea we could hope to offer.

a)

requirement

b)
judicial
c)
immigrant
d)
estimated
139.

Which word is a synonym for OVERCOME in this sentence? To OVERCOME the worst effects of the phenomenon, we will need coordinated efforts over time, rather than any singular one-time panacea we could hope to offer.

a)

get over

b)
transfer
c)
tow
d)
haul
140.

Which word is a synonym for WORST in this sentence? To overcome the WORST effects of the phenomenon, we will need coordinated efforts over time, rather than any singular one-time panacea we could hope to offer.

a)
comprise of
b)
considerable
c)
ball bearing
d)
most serious
141.

Which word is a synonym for COORDINATE in this sentence? To overcome the worst effects of the phenomenon, we will need COORDINATED efforts over time, rather than any singular one-time panacea we could hope to offer.

a)
Word
b)
work together
c)
construction
d)
judicial
142.

Which word is a synonym for EFFORT in this sentence? To overcome the worst effects of the phenomenon, we will need coordinated EFFORTS over time, rather than any singular one-time panacea we could hope to offer.

a)
pit
b)
industrious
c)
dating back to
d)
attempt
143.

Which word is a synonym for SINGULAR in this sentence? To overcome the worst effects of the phenomenon, we will need coordinated efforts over time, rather than any SINGULAR one-time panacea we could hope to offer.

a)
haul
b)
advanced
c)
raft
d)
single
144.

Which word is a synonym for PANACEA in this sentence? To overcome the worst effects of the phenomenon, we will need coordinated efforts over time, rather than any singular one-time PANACEA we could hope to offer.

a)
transfer
b)
cure-all
c)
ring
d)
communal