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Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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The teacher seemed downcast today.

Question 1 of 25

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The compound word "downcast" means "depressed" or "sad."

No. The compound word "downcast" means "depressed" or "sad."

"Downcast" is a compound word that means "sad." Look for a word with a similar meaning.

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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credible	=	believable
derogatory	=	negative
depressed	=	downcast; sad
somnolent	=	sleepy

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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The plan had only one drawback.

Question 2 of 25

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The compound word "drawback" means "disadvantage."

No. "Drawback" means "disadvantage" or "reason to pull away."

The compound word "drawback" means "disadvantage."

"Drawback" is a compound word that means "objectionable feature." Look for a word with a similar meaning.

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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disadvantage	=	a drawback
increment	=	a small increase
boon	=	a benefit
supporter	=	one who provides strength

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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The machine made a record of the temperature.

communication

thermogram

memorandum

Question 3 of 25

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"Thermogram" means "record of the temperature." The Greek element "therm" means "heat."

No. The element "therm" means "heat." "Thermogram" means "record of the temperature."

"Thermogram" means "record of the temperature." The Greek element "therm" means "heat."

No. The element "therm" means "heat." "Thermogram" means "record of the temperature."

Look for the Greek element that means "heat."

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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thermogram	=	a record of the heat
telegram	=	a message from far away
memorandum	=	a note for reminding
communication	=	a message

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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The everlasting flame burned brightly.

Question 4 of 25

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The compound word "everlasting" means "eternal" or "lasting forever."

No. "Everlasting" means "eternal" or "lasting forever."

The compound word "everlasting" means "eternal" or "lasting forever."

No. "Everlasting" means "eternal" or "lasting forever."

"Everlasting" is a compound word that means "lasting forever." Look for a word that has a similar meaning.

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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auxiliary	=	extra; additional
eternal	=	lasting forever
eerie	=	strange
luminescent	=	light-emitting

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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He is freewheeling this summer.

Question 5 of 25

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The compound word "freewheeling" means "unrestrained" or "moving freely."

No. "Freewheeling" means "unrestrained" or "moving along freely."

"Freewheeling" is a compound word that means "moving along freely." Look for a word with a similar meaning.

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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turbulent	=	agitated
rancorous	=	bitter
transporting	=	carrying
unrestrained	=	freewheeling; moving freely

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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Jane had a fear of closed-in places.

Question 6 of 25

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"Claustrophobia" means "fear of closed-in places." The Greek element "phobia" means "fear."

No. "Claustrophobia" means "fear of closed or narrow spaces." "Phobia" means "fear."

"Claustrophobia" means "fear of closed-in places." The Greek element "phobia" means "fear."

No. "Claustrophobia" means "fear of closed or narrow spaces." "Phobia" means "fear."

Find the word with the Greek element meaning "fear."

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

Here are the vocabulary words from the preceding question.

hemophilia	=	a blood condition
poliomyelitis	=	a crippling disease
claustrophobia	=	a fear of closed spaces
iritis	=	an inflamed eye

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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Those plants showed damage from exposure to extreme cold.

Question 7 of 25

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The compound word "winterkill" means "damage or death of a plant from exposure to extreme cold."

No. The compound word "winterkill" means "damage to a plant from exposure to extreme cold."

The compound word "winterkill" means "damage or death of a plant from exposure to extreme cold."

No. The compound word "winterkill" means "damage to a plant from exposure to extreme cold."

The answer is a compound word that means "damage or death of a plant from exposure to wintery conditions."

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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violated	=	broken; disturbed
winterkill	=	damage from exposure
		to extreme cold
famished	=	starved
distorted	=	twisted

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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I get rough skin when I get cold.

Question 8 of 25

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The compound word "gooseflesh" means "rough skin."

No. "Gooseflesh" means "rough skin."

The compound word "gooseflesh" means "rough skin."

Look for a compound word that refers to skin.

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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phobias	=	unreasonable fears
transparent	=	able to be seen through
gooseflesh	=	rough skin
skimpy	=	insufficient

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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A logjam in processing the papers caused the delay.

Question 9 of 25

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The compound word "logjam" means "blockage."

No. The compound word "logjam" means "blockage" or "obstruction."

The compound word "logjam" means "blockage."

"Logjam" is a compound word that means "obstruction" or "something that prevents things from moving."

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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frenzy	=	wild excitement
renegade	=	an outlaw
zenith	=	a high point
blockage	=	a logjam; an obstruction

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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Neil used a tiny film in his camera.

Question 10 of 25

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"Microfilm" means "tiny film." The Greek element "micro" means "small" or "tiny."

No. The Greek element "micro" means "small." "Microfilm" means "tiny film."

"Microfilm" means "tiny film." The Greek element "micro" means "small" or "tiny."

Look for a word with the Greek element meaning "small."

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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macrofilm	=	a large film
photograph	=	a picture made by a camera
microfilm	=	a small film
filmy	=	hazy

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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Cindy overindulged on candy.

Question 11 of 25

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The compound word "overindulged" means "gorged."

No. The compound word "overindulged" means "gorged" or "gratified to excess."

"Overindulged" is a compound word that means "ate without restraint." Look for a word with a similar meaning.

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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divulged	=	revealed
gorged	=	overindulged
subsisted	=	lived with difficulty
culled	=	picked out

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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The man's clothing was threadbare.

Question 12 of 25

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The compound word "threadbare" means "shabby" or "worn out."

No. The compound word "threadbare" means "shabby."

The compound word "threadbare" means "shabby" or "worn out."

No. The compound word "threadbare" means "shabby."

"Threadbare" is a compound word meaning "worn." Find a word with a similar meaning.

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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shabby	=	threadbare; worn out
barren	=	dull
casual	=	not formal
lavish	=	extravagant

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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The fruit was losing moisture and becoming hard.

Question 13 of 25

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"Dehydrating" means "losing moisture." The Greek element "hydr" means "water" or "moisture."

No. The element "hydr" means "water." "Dehydrating" means "losing water or moisture."

"Dehydrating" means "losing moisture." The Greek element "hydr" means "water" or "moisture."

No. The element "hydr" means "water." "Dehydrating" means "losing water or moisture."

Look for the Greek element that means "water" or "moisture."

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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compressing	=	pressing together
condensing	=	becoming compact
dehydrating	=	losing moisture
porous	=	having many pores

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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The building was constructed on solid ground.

Question 14 of 25

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The compound word "bedrock" means "solid ground."

No. The compound word "bedrock" means "solid ground" or "strong base."

The compound word "bedrock" means "solid ground."

No. The compound word "bedrock" means "solid ground" or "strong base."

Look for a compound word that means "solid ground" or "strong base."

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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bulwark	=	a defensive structure
bedrock	=	solid ground; strong foundation
escapade	=	adventurous action
shackles	=	a restraining device

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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Jason was the class watchdog.

Question 15 of 25

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One definition of the compound word "watchdog" is "guardian."

No. The compound word "watchdog" means "guardian" or "one who watches over others."

One definition of the compound word "watchdog" is "guardian."

No. The compound word "watchdog" means "guardian" or "one who watches over others."

"Watchdog" is a compound word meaning "someone who watches over others." Find a word with a similar meaning.

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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guardian	=	a watchdog
protege	=	someone guided by an influential person
nomad	=	a wanderer
pauper	=	a poor person

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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Marie was a goodhearted girl.

Question 16 of 25

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The compound word "goodhearted" means "generous" or "kind."

No. The compound word "goodhearted" means "generous" or "kind."

"Goodhearted" is a compound word that means "kind." Look for a word with a similar meaning.

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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frivolous	=	trivial
adroit	=	skillful
generous	=	goodhearted
prosperous	=	successful

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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It was a book he wrote to tell about his own life.

Question 17 of 25

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An autobiography is a story someone writes about himself. The Greek element "auto" means "self," and "bio" means "life."

No. The element "auto" means "self," and "bio" means "life." "Autobiography" means "story about oneself."

An autobiography is a story someone writes about himself. The Greek element "auto" means "self," and "bio" means "life."

No. The element "auto" means "self," and "bio" means "life." "Autobiography" means "story about oneself."

Look for a word with the Greek elements that mean "self" and "life."

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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biography	=	the story of a person's life
autobiography	=	the story of one's own life
manuscript	=	a written document
bibliography	=	a list of sources

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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Jim's remarks were excessively critical.

Question 18 of 25

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"Hypercritical" means "excessively critical." The Greek element "hyper" means "excessively" or "overly."

No. The element "hyper" means "excessively." "Hypercritical" means "excessively critical."

"Hypercritical" means "excessively critical." The Greek element "hyper" means "excessively" or "overly."

No. The element "hyper" means "excessively." "Hypercritical" means "excessively critical."

Look for a word with the Greek element meaning "excessively" or "overly."

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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critic	=	one who criticizes
commentary	=	an explanation
hypercritical	=	overly critical
hypocritical	=	pretending to have virtues that one doesn't have

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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It was a widespread rumor.

Question 19 of 25

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The compound word "widespread" means "prevailing" or "widely accepted."

No. The compound word "widespread" means "prevailing" or "widely accepted."

The compound word "widespread" means "prevailing" or "widely accepted."

"Widespread" is a compound word that means "widely accepted." Look for a word with a similar meaning.

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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unanimous	=	complete agreement
prevailing	=	widespread
steadfast	=	firm
tangible	=	touchable

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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Susan's bracelet was made of many colors.

Question 20 of 25

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"Polychromatic" means "made of many colors." The Greek element "poly" means "many."

No. The Greek element "poly" means "many." "Polychromatic" means "made of many colors."

Look for a word with the Greek element that means "many."

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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colorfast	=	will not fade
colorless	=	without color
decorative	=	ornamental
polychromatic	=	many-colored

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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Students are the lifeblood of the school.

Question 21 of 25

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The compound word "lifeblood" means "indispensable part."

No. The compound word "lifeblood" means "indispensable part" or "essential part."

The compound word "lifeblood" means "indispensable part."

No. The compound word "lifeblood" means "indispensable part" or "essential part."

"Lifeblood" is a compound word that means "essential part." Look for a word with a similar meaning.

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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unbearable	=	not acceptable
indispensable	=	absolutely necessary
pleasant	=	pleasing
inactive	=	idle

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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We will be eating whatever is available.

Question 22 of 25

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The compound word "potluck" means "whatever is available" or "whatever is found in the cook's pot."

No. The compound word "potluck" means "whatever is available in the cook's pot."

Look for a compound word that means "whatever you're lucky to find in the cook's pot."

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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mementos	=	souvenirs
succulents	=	thick plants
periodically	=	regularly
potluck	=	whatever one is lucky to find in the cook's pot

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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The eagle's nest was in a natural, wooded area.

Question 23 of 25

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The compound word "wildwood" means "natural, wooded area."

No. The compound word "wildwood" means "woods in a wild, natural state."

The compound word "wildwood" means "natural, wooded area."

No. The compound word "wildwood" means "woods in a wild, natural state."

Look for a compound word that means "woods in a natural state."

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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wildwood	=	woods in a wild, natural state
aquarium	=	a fish tank
arbor	=	a man-made garden
orchard	=	cultivated trees

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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Barry thought the machine's engine was self-starting.

Question 24 of 25

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"Automatic" means "self-starting." The Greek element "auto" means "self."

No. The Greek element "auto" means "self." "Automatic" means "self-starting."

"Automatic" means "self-starting." The Greek element "auto" means "self."

No. The Greek element "auto" means "self." "Automatic" means "self-starting."

Look for the Greek element that means "self."

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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independent	=	self-reliant
automatic	=	self-starting
confident	=	certain
initiative	=	ambition

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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She is one of several owners of a company.

Question 25 of 25

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"Stockholders" is a compound word that means "owners of a company" or "people who own stock in a company."

No. The compound word "stockholders" means "persons who own stock in a company."

"Stockholders" is a compound word that means "owners of a company" or "people who own stock in a company."

No. The compound word "stockholders" means "persons who own stock in a company."

Look for a compound word that means "persons who own stock in a company."

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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employees	=	hired workers
housekeepers	=	people who run or manage a home
stockholders	=	owners of a company
stockmen	=	people who take care of animals

Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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Quiz on Lessons 1 through 5

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