Which word is a synonym for kindly? Use reference materials as needed. (1 point)
Responses
benighted
benighted
beguiled
beguiled
benevolent
benevolent
belated
The word that is a synonym for kindly is "benevolent".
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Roger had always admired his aunt's altruism, for she gave money to anyone in need.
Based on the context clues, which word is the best definition for the word in italics?
(1 point)
Responses
selfishness
selfishness
wealth
wealth
generosity
generosity
patience
Based on the context clues, the best definition for the word "altruism" is generosity.
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Jill feared that the weeks she had to spend off her feet would cause her skills to atrophy, but when she could practice again she found that her soccer skills remained as good as ever.
Based on the context, which is the most likely meaning of atrophy?
(1 point)
Responses
improve
improve
weaken
weaken
return
return
unite
Based on the context, the most likely meaning of "atrophy" is weaken.
Which meaning defines the word subterranean?(1 point)
Responses
having both land and water
having both land and water
acting as a replacement
acting as a replacement
frightening
frightening
below ground
The meaning that defines the word "subterranean" is below ground.
Use the sentence to answer the question.
The man’s incredible generosity in gifting ten thousand dollars toward the scholarship drive was unexpected but welcomed.
The root of the word is cred, which means "to believe." The prefix of the word is in, which means "not." Based on its root and prefix, which might incredible mean in this sentence?
(1 point)
Responses
impossible to believe
impossible to believe
kindhearted
kindhearted
believable
believable
showing approval
showing approval
Based on its root and prefix, in this sentence, the word "incredible" might mean impossible to believe.
Building Vocabulary Unit Test
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Question
Use the following explanations to answer the question.
The common root of the following words is arch.
monarch, arch-enemy, architect
The word architect means "the designer who is in charge of building plans."
Based on this information, which meaning do these words have in common?
(1 point)
Responses
They all relate to a group or set of people.
They all relate to a group or set of people.
They all refer to building or constructing.
They all refer to building or constructing.
They all relate to an ancient person.
They all relate to an ancient person.
They all refer to the primary person in a situation.