Choosing Words Wisely Answers

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Which word is an antonym for the word “polite”?

A
dull
B
serious
C
rude
D
bored
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Take a look at this dictionary entry.resistre • sist v. [from Anglo-French or Latin] to attempt to counter the actions or effects ofBased on the definition, which sentence uses the word "resist” correctly?

A
I agree with your plan, so I will resist by helping you complete the steps.
B
I think I have enough resist in me to walk away from this stressful situation.
C
I will resist the urge for sweets and have another slice of cake.
D
I will resist the urge to stay out late and go home before midnight.
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Take a look at this thesaurus entry.dream (n.)Definition: 1. imaginary events produced while sleeping2. a hope or wishSynonyms: figment, hallucination, illusion, visionAntonyms: fact, realitydream (v.)Definition: to form or see imaginary eventsSynonyms: fancy, fantasize, imagine, pictureRead this sentence.Because I have won the state championship three times, being a strong and successful athlete isn’t my dream, it’s my _________.Based on the thesaurus entry, which antonym for the word “dream” will best complete this sentence?

A
hallucination
B
reality
C
fantasize
D
illusion
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Read this sentence.Although the idea was foreign to me, I still thought I would give it a try.Which word is the best synonym for the word “foreign” as it used in this sentence?

A
frightening
B
weird
C
upsetting
D
unknown
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Take a look at this dictionary page. echoe • cho [E-ko] n. [from Greek echo]a reflected sound that is heard repeatedlyeclipsee • clipse [EH-klips] n. [from Greek ekleipsis]the covering of one body in space by another This dictionary page is missing

A
a set of guide words
B
the word’s origin
C
a definition
D
the syllable count
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Which word is a synonym for “many”?

A
numerous
B
heavy
C
limited
D
large
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Take a look at this online dictionary entry.recentEtymologyLatin recentisPronunciation/”r\i:s@nt/Audio (US)Adjective1. Having happened a short while ago.2. Up-to-date, not old-fashioned or dated.Derived termsrecentlyrecent memoryAnagramscenter, centre, Centre, tenrecTo hear how a word is pronounced, the best resource to use is

A
a textbook glossary.
B
an index.
C
a thesaurus.
D
an online dictionary.
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Clara used the internet to help her write a blog about the importance of learning a foreign language. Which of her actions was an unethical use of information?

A
She cited a medical magazine when writing about benefits to the brain.
B
She respected the intellectual property rights of an example blog.
C
She removed the copyright from an image of a popular tourist destination.
D
She paraphrased content about the need for bilingual employees.
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Which sentence uses a pair of synonyms?

A
Because there was so much shouting, many of the protestors began screaming in order to be heard.
B
Although we were tired after the long hike into the woods, we were still energetic enough to make camp.
C
Despite all the exercise and the healthy eating habits, she still felt sick when she woke up in the morning.
D
The children were too excited about the next day to settle down in their peaceful surroundings.

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