10 Questions
What does it mean for languages to be cognate?
They have the same origin and are related
Which of the following best describes connate characteristics?
Closely joined or united parts or organs
What is the meaning of 'connate' as used in the text?
Existing in a person or thing from birth or origin
Which term refers to being marked by or showing resemblance?
Resemblant
In what way are commensurate amounts described?
In a correct and suitable amount compared to something else
'Congenial' friends are most likely to be:
Pleasant and friendly; producing comfort or satisfaction
'Disparate' typically means:
Completely different in kind; entirely dissimilar
'Distinct' is most closely related to being:
'Unchanging' and easy to identify as separate or different
'Imprecise' is best described as lacking:
'Distinct' characteristics
'Cognate' is to languages as '_____' is to parts or organs.
'Connate'
Test your knowledge of vocabulary words from page 14 of English by Jaideep Singh. This quiz covers words like congeneric, disparate, and distinct along with their meanings and usage in sentences.
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