1.01 Quiz: Vocabulary in Context

What does the word stringent mean in this sentence? Several governments around the world have stringent laws, so citizens of these countries must make sure they follow the laws exactly as they are written. Strict Questionable Obsolete Applicable

Strict

Read the sentence. In order to most quickly disseminate the necessary details about the revised calendar to its student body, the university decided to share the information via email. What does disseminate mean, as used in the sentence? Complete Control Obtain Spread

Spread

What does the word tone mean in this sentence? The tone of the poem is difficult for readers to determine because the feelings the words express change over the course of the poem. The linguistic style preferred by the poem's reader The visual imagery used by the poet The sound quality of the poem's language The attitude of the poem's speaker

The attitude of the poem's speaker

What does the word etymology mean in this sentence? The word computer dates to the 1600s, so if you want to know the term's etymology, you will have to start your research in that time period. The study of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries The study of a word's origin and changing meanings The study of machines used to complete academic tasks The study of how research has been conducted over time

The study of a word's origin and changing meanings

Read the sentence. Many teenagers are accused as being recalcitrant by adults who view their facial expressions and body language as showing an uncooperative attitude. What does recalcitrant mean, as used in the sentence? Defiant Uncaring Lazy Mistaken

Defiant

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the word concise in the first sentence? The newspaper reporter's description of the volleyball match was concise. On the other hand, the blogger's report of the match was long-winded, going on for longer than necessary. Descriptive Vague Short Colorful

Short

Read the sentence. Because the state Supreme Court would pass its legal judgment of the court case, the case was considered to be under state not federal jurisdiction. What does jurisdiction mean, as used in the sentence? Guidance Authority Court Justice

Authority

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the word evoke in the sentence? Sad songs and romantic movies are just two examples of media that somehow evoke tears from those who experience them. Obtain Cause Accompany Remove

Cause

What does the word blunt mean in this sentence? Mrs. Rodriguez could be very blunt, and the way she spoke sometimes made people think that she was mean or unfeeling. Flat or hard Direct or straightforward Weak or compromised Not sharp or dull

Direct or straightforward

Based on context clues, which phrase is the best definition for the word precise in the second sentence? My friend's directions got me lost quickly because they were too general and sometimes incorrect. Luckily, my dad gave me a set of more precise directions, so I made it to the show on time. Exact and accurate Rapid and simple Prompt and safe Vivid and interesting

Exact and accurate

What does the word zealot mean in the first sentence? The zealot refused to listen to any other opinion. He kept pushing his strong beliefs about the political party on his family and friends. Protestor Candidate Fanatic Speaker

Fanatic

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the word informal in the first sentence? Today's informal discussion was like a conversation, with both of us adding references to our own lives. Yesterday's discussion was the opposite; we talked only business, nothing personal. Fruitful and necessary Friendly and relaxed Important and timely Honest and fair

Friendly and relaxed

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the word repugnant in the sentence? My friend Sally refuses to eat beets, which she finds to be repugnant. Unhealthy or irritating Strange or confusing Gross or distasteful New or unproven

Gross or distasteful

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the word heinous in the sentence? The villain in the movie was truly heinous; he was willing to ruin other people's lives to gain power. Hateful Notorious Powerful Sneaky

Hateful

What does the word static mean in the first sentence? Ben thought that his career had become static. He didn't think he was making any changes or progress that could get him to where he wanted to be in his electronics company. Noisy Electric Motionless Critical

Motionless