English by Jaideep Singh - Vocabulary Quiz
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What does it mean for languages to be cognate?

  • They have the same origin and are related (correct)
  • They sound completely different
  • They have no similarities
  • They come from completely different language families

    • Which of the following best describes connate characteristics?

  • Unrelated parts or organs
  • Closely joined or united parts or organs (correct)
  • Constantly changing attributes
  • Born from completely different origins

    • What is the meaning of 'connate' as used in the text?

  • Developed over time
  • Totally unrelated
  • Existing in a person or thing from birth or origin (correct)
  • Randomly acquired

    • Which term refers to being marked by or showing resemblance?

    <p>Resemblant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way are commensurate amounts described?

    <p>In a correct and suitable amount compared to something else (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Congenial' friends are most likely to be:

    <p>Pleasant and friendly; producing comfort or satisfaction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Disparate' typically means:

    <p>Completely different in kind; entirely dissimilar (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Distinct' is most closely related to being:

    <p>'Unchanging' and easy to identify as separate or different (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Imprecise' is best described as lacking:

    <p>'Distinct' characteristics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Cognate' is to languages as '_____' is to parts or organs.

    <p>'Connate' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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