Fachwortschatz Englisch Klasse 9 Realschule: Lerne neue Wörter!

Question 1

Which word is NOT a synonym for 'clarify'?

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obscure

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elucidate

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explain

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unravel

Question 2

What term describes a historical event that has a significant impact on a society?

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Turning point

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Catalyst

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Epoch

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Milestone

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the scientific method?

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Relies solely on personal experiences

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Dependence on empirical evidence

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Controlled experimentation

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Formulation of hypotheses

Question 4

What literary device uses exaggeration for humorous effect?

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Hyperbole

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Personification

Question 5

What is the scientific term for the force that pulls objects towards each other?

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Gravity

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Inertia

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Centripetal force

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Friction

Question 6

What is the figure of speech that gives human qualities to non-human things?

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Personification

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Hyperbole

Question 7

Which term refers to the tangible and intangible artifacts, traditions, and beliefs that represent a society's cultural identity?

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Cultural heritage

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Technological advancement

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Historical significance

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Economic prosperity

Question 8

Which force is NOT considered a fundamental force in physics?

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Friction

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Electromagnetism

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Gravity

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Weak nuclear force

Question 9

Which literary device is used to compare two things by stating one thing is another?

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Personification

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Hyperbole

Question 10

The term 'paradigm' refers to a:

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Widely accepted model or belief

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Unproven scientific theory

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Controversial hypothesis

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Established scientific law

Question 11

Which source of information would be considered a primary source for historical research?

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Historical document

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Textbook

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Wikipedia article

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Film adaptation

Question 12

The Scientific Method typically follows a sequence of steps, which include:

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Observation, hypothesis, experimentation

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Theory, experiment, hypothesis

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Hypothesis, theory, experimentation

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Experimentation, observation, theory

Question 13

Which literary genre is known for its focus on everyday life and realistic characters?

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Realism

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Romance

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Drama

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Fantasy

Question 14

What is the central idea behind 'Renaissance Humanism'?

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A focus on classical Greek and Roman culture

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A belief in the divine nature of humanity

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A rejection of religious authority

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An emphasis on scientific experimentation

Question 15

Which term best describes the art of persuasive public speaking?

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Rhetoric

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Dialectic

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Hermeneutics

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Semantics

Question 16

Which historical period emphasized human reason and scientific progress?

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Enlightenment

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Renaissance

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Romanticism

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Victorian Era

Question 17

Identify the scientific term for the process by which plants use sunlight to create energy.

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Photosynthesis

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Osmosis

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Respiration

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Fermentation

Question 18

Select the word that best completes the sentence: The teacher's lecture was so _____ that I had difficulty following it.

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esoteric

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verbose

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eloquent

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concise

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Romantic literary movement?

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Adherence to classical forms

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Emphasis on imagination and emotion

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Idealization of nature

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Exploration of the supernatural

Question 20

Which historical event marked the end of World War II in Europe?

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V-E Day

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Battle of Stalingrad

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D-Day

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Yalta Conference

Question 21

Which function is performed by the cell membrane?

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Regulates the exchange of materials

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Stores genetic information

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Produces proteins

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Generates energy

Question 22

Choose the word that has a similar meaning to 'fleeting':

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Ephemeral

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Permanent

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Tangible

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Eternal

Question 23

What does the term 'paradigm shift' describe?

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A complete replacement of one dominant idea with another

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A gradual change in perspective over time

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A minor adjustment to an existing theory or idea

Question 24

When faced with an unfamiliar word, which technique can help you determine its meaning in a text?

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Examining the context in which it is used

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Consulting a dictionary

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Analyzing the word's root or prefixes

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Directly translating it to your native language

Question 25

In literature, which of these terms refers to a character's expressed thoughts or feelings?

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Soliloquy

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Exposition

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Motif

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Denouement

Question 26

Which historical era falls between the Renaissance and the Enlightenment?

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Baroque Era

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Middle Ages

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Classicism

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Romanticism

Question 27

To ensure the correct usage of a word in a sentence, what is the most reliable method?

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Referring to its definition in a dictionary

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Exploring synonyms in a thesaurus

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Inferring its meaning from the context

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Translating it directly from your native language

Question 28

Which of the listed options is NOT considered a type of academic text?

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Poem

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Essay

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Report

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Journal article

Question 29

What is the intended purpose of using transition words in academic writing?

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Establishing connections between ideas and ensuring a smooth text flow

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Expressing the author's subjective opinions

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Summarizing key points

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Introducing new or additional information

Question 30

Which of these words best describes something that is extremely old or outdated?

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Archaic

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Contemporary

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Innovative

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Progressive

Question 31

What is the most effective way to enhance academic vocabulary?

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Regular reading and utilizing a dictionary

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Memorizing extensive word lists

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Translating every encounter to one's native language

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Guessing the meaning of words based solely on context

Question 32

Which of the following characterizes academic language?

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Formal and precise

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Colloquial and informal

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Vague and unclear

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Figurative and poetic

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for acquiring new vocabulary?

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Translating words directly

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Using context clues

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Making connections to known words

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Using a dictionary

Question 34

Which of these words is associated with the study of historical events and their chronology?

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Chronology

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Metaphor

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Ecosystem

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Hypothesis

Question 35

In literature, 'allegory' refers to:

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A story with a hidden meaning

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A poem that expresses personal experiences

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A play performed in a particular style

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A type of character representing an abstract concept

Question 36

Which of the following best describes a key characteristic of scientific language?

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Precise and objective

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Figurative and emotional

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Informal and conversational

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Subjective and opinionated

Question 37

To effectively apply new vocabulary in various contexts, the best approach is:

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Using it in writing and speaking

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Repeating it frequently

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Memorizing its definition

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Translating it to your native language

Question 38

Which of the following words shares a similar meaning to 'hypothesis'?

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Theory

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Law

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Observation

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Experiment

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a recognized method of scientific investigation?

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Interview

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Experiment

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Observation

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Simulation

Question 40

Which vocabulary learning strategy involves understanding the context and meaning of words?

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Contextual immersion

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Rote memorization

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Spaced repetition

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Flashcards

Question 41

What does the term "denotation" mean?

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The literal meaning of a word

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The emotional meaning of a word

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The grammatical category of a word

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The origin or history of a word

Question 42

Which of the following methods is most effective for expanding academic vocabulary?

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Engaging with authentic texts in various domains

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Memorizing isolated word lists without context

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Guessing the meaning of words solely based on cognates

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Translating words directly from one's native language

Question 43

The term 'ephemeral' primarily refers to something that is:

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Transient or short-lived

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Non-physical or intangible

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Permanent or enduring

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Highly complex or intricate

Question 44

Which of the following is an example of a root word?

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Chron

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Chronology

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Chronological

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Chronic

Question 45

The phrase 'paradigm shift' is often used in the context of:

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Scientific revolutions or breakthroughs

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Economic theories

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Political ideologies

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Literary movements

Question 46

Which of the following is a synonym for 'serendipitous'?

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Fortuitous

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Planned or organized

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Expected or predictable

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Intentional or deliberate

Question 47

The concept of 'relative deprivation' refers to:

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Feeling disadvantaged or lacking compared to others

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Living in a wealthy or affluent society

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Experiencing absolute poverty or destitution

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Having a high social status or prestige

Question 48

Which of the following techniques can help students retain new vocabulary effectively?

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Active recall and spaced repetition

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Passive reading without active engagement or interaction

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Learning isolated words without any context or connection

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Focusing solely on memorizing definitions without understanding their usage

Question 49

The word 'ubiquitous' means:

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Present or found everywhere

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Rare or uncommon

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Difficult to comprehend or understand

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Confined to a specific place or location

Question 50

Which of the following is a strategy for inferring the meaning of unknown words?

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Using context clues and identifying synonyms

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Ignoring the unfamiliar word altogether

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Guessing the meaning based on personal assumptions

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Translating the word directly from a dictionary without considering the context

Question 51

The term 'anachronism' refers to:

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Something that is out of its historical time period or context

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Something that is controversial or disputed

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Something that is futuristic or ahead of its time

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Something that is very old or ancient

Question 52

Which word means a short, interesting story from history?

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Anecdote

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Analysis

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Chronology

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Hypothesis

Question 53

To 'corroborate' a scientific theory means to...

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Provide evidence that supports it.

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Modify it.

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Disprove it.

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Summarize it.

Question 54

The 'protagonist' in a novel is the...

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Main character.

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Theme.

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Setting.

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Conflict.

Question 55

Which word is a synonym for 'concise'?

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Succinct

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Verbose

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Complex

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Elaborate

Question 56

What is the main purpose of a 'thesis statement' in an essay?

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To state the main argument.

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To introduce the topic.

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To offer concluding remarks.

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To provide background information.

Question 57

In a scientific experiment, the 'variable' is...

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The factor that is changed or manipulated.

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The factor that stays the same.

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The outcome being measured.

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The equipment used in the experiment.

Question 58

To 'analyze' a literary text means to...

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Examine its parts and how they connect.

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Give a personal opinion.

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Summarize the plot.

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Re-write it in simpler words.

Question 59

In history, what are 'primary sources'?

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Original documents or objects from the time period being studied.

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Textbooks summarizing historical events.

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Biographies written by historians.

Question 60

Which vocabulary acquisition strategy involves inferring the meaning of unfamiliar words from context clues?

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Contextual inference

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Affix analysis

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Root analysis

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Rote memorization

Question 61

The term 'erudite' most likely refers to someone who is:

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Highly educated

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Athletic

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Wealthy

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Humorous

Question 62

Which of the following words means the same as 'auspicious'?

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Fortunate

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Unfortunate

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Indifferent

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Pessimistic

Question 63

The suffix '-ology' usually signifies:

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A field of study

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A place

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A person

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An action

Question 64

Which among the following is NOT a feature of academic vocabulary?

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Informal language

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Precise and specialized

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Often used in formal writing

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Derived from Latin or Greek roots