Which word has a prefix that means "against"?(1 point)
Responses
abnormal
abnormal
excoriate
excoriate
distend
distend
contradict
contradict
Which word is a synonym for kindly? Use reference materials as needed. (1 point)
Responses
benevolent
benevolent
beguiled
beguiled
belated
belated
benighted
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
wealth
wealth
patience
patience
generosity
generosity
selfishness
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
unite
unite
return
return
improve
improve
weaken
weaken
Which meaning defines the word subterranean?(1 point)
Responses
below ground
below ground
acting as a replacement
acting as a replacement
frightening
frightening
having both land and water
below ground
Building Vocabulary Unit Test
9 of 149 of 14 Items
Question
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
showing approval
showing approval
believable
believable
impossible to believe
impossible to believe
kindhearted