Wordly Wise Questions

Driver experienced a rebuff as they traveled down the highway. The highway was a~many lanes wide b~closed due to a landslide c~the quickest route to the nearest city. d~recently paved

NOT SURE

A store's inventory is a- its stock of items on hand b- the kinds of items it sellfs c- its location d- its staff of employees

a

Abrasion is the process of a- wearing or rubbing away through friction b-climbing to a higher elevation c-becoming disorganized through lack of leadership d-building up layer of soil over time

a

Our puppy is avid for our attention. This means that she a~is greedy for attention b~stands at attention c~doesn't obey commands d~is very obedient

a

Rosemary has been through some hard, but is resilient enough to a~ recover and move on with her life b~ feel very depressed for a long time c~ feel very angry with those who caused her troubles d~ understand other people's pain

a

What is an inauguration? a~ a formal installation ceremony b~ a formal political announcement c~ the end of a person's political career d~ a formal dance for the president of the United States

a

When people people demean themselves they a~cause other to disrespect them b~get ready to face a challenge c~brag about their accomplishments d~think they are better than other people

a

Whic of these might lose its resilience? a~ a hair elastic that has been used too many times b~a boulder sitting in a rushing river c~an image on a computer screen d~a set of dishes that has been washed many times

a

Which is abrasive? a-sandpaper b-clay c-plastic wrap d-mashed potatoes

a

Robin derives enjoyment from exercising. In this sentence, derives means a- gives others b-gets c- wishes she could get d- does not expect to get

b

To evoke a response means to a~expect a response b~produce a response c~hope for a response d~reject a response

b

To inaugurate someone is to a~elect that person to office in a landslide victory b~install that person in office in a formal ceremony c~ask that person to run for office d~invite that person to a dinner party at the White House

b

When might someone step gingerly? a-when dancing to loud b-when trying to avoid broken glass c- when hurrying catch a bus d-when strolling happily through the park

b

When soldiers rebuff an attack they a~ call off the attack b~ driver their enemy back c~ declare an end to the war d~ flee from their enemy

b

From his brusqueness on the phone, I could tell that Dan was upset. Dan spoke a~absentmindedly b~in a silly way c~abruptly d~about unfamiliar topics

c

I was in excruciating pain after I fell and broke my leg. The pain was a~mild b~due to an accident c~extreme d~Bearable

c

In the spring, our town has a pervasive scent of flowers blooming. This means that the scent a~is lovely b~is unpleasant c~can be smelled throughout town d~is too sweet

c

To derive a piece of information is to a-read about it b-write about it c-obtain it though reasoning d-obtain it from the Internet

c

To modify a law is to a- pass it swiftly b- obey it reluctantly c- make it less severe d- disobey it on purpose

c

Where would you be likely to encounter air turbulence? a~ in a hotel b~ in a classroom c~ on an airline flight d~ in a large auditorium

c

Which is an example of someone with resilience? a~someone who gets good grades in school b~someone who is a very talented artist and writer c~someone who gets well quickly after an illness d~someone who is able to memorize facts easily

c

Which of these is most resilient after you stretch it? a~ modeling clay b~ a cotton sock c~ a rubber band d~ a piece of paper

c

a grimace is a facial expression that shows a- shocked surprise b-peace contentment c- pain, contemppt, or disgust d-disappointment

c

Merriment pervades our town during the holidays. To pervade means to a~ light up b~ appear in some parts c~ interrupt d~ spread throughout

d

The fabric of the couch simulates leather. The means that the fabric a-is real leather b-doesn't look anything like leather c- is leather printed with a pattern d-is made to look and feel like leather

d

The movie's music and costumes are evocative of London in the 1960s. This means that the music and costumes a~were created in London during the 1960s. b~were probably not created in London during the 1960s c~are very different from those of 1960s London d~help viewers imagine London during the 1960s

d

To electrify a home is to equip it with a-a swimming pool b-solar heating c-gas heating d-electricity

d

When a patient suffers from dehydration, his or her body needs a-exercise b- fresh air c- food d- water

d

Which describes a period of turbulence? a~an uneventful time b~a time when people make great progress c~a kong-ago time d~ a time of great disturbance

d

an endeavor is a serious a-discussion b-crime c-error of judgement d-effort to reach a goal

d