Use the sentence to answer the question.
Members of the press were required to show their credentials before being granted access to the media room. One woman was turned away because she could not find the badge issued to her by the newspaper she worked for.
Which phrase from the sentences provides the best clue to the meaning of credentials as it is used here?
(1 point)
• the badge issued to her by the newspaper
• Members of the press
• One woman was turned away
• before being granted access to the media room
the badge issued to her by the newspaper
Which word has a prefix that means "against"? (1 point)
• contradict
• distend
• excoriate
• abnormal
contradict
Which word is a synonym for kindly? Use reference materials as needed. (1 point)
• benighted
• belated
• beguiled
• benevolent
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)
• selfishness
• patience
• generosity
• wealth
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)
• weaken
O improve
• unite
• return
weaken
Which meaning defines the word subterranean? (1 point)
• frightening
• acting as a replacement
• having both land and water
• below ground