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In the context of urban planning, which term best describes the relationship between a new park and a residential area directly bordering it?

  • Contiguous (correct)
  • Supple
  • Germane
  • Resurgent

A historian researching the economic recovery of a city after a major industrial decline would most likely use which of the following terms to describe this phenomenon?

  • Supple
  • Azure
  • Halcyon
  • Resurgent (correct)

Which of these words would a marine biologist use to describe a species of dolphin native to a specific coastal region?

  • Denzin (correct)
  • Azure
  • Supple
  • Germane

In materials science, what term describes a polymer that can withstand significant bending without breaking?

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During a debate about climate change policies, which term would be most appropriate to describe the relevance of scientific studies to the discussion?

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Which of the following terms might an astronomer use to describe the central opening of a telescope?

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

A sports announcer, commentating on the flag of the winning team waving after a super bowl victory, is mostly likely to use which word?

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In poetry, which of the following words might be used to describe the color of a clear, bright sky?

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Which word would be most evocative to describe a period of peace and prosperity following years of conflict?

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What single term best describes a community-led effort to revive traditional crafts in a region where those crafts had nearly disappeared?

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During a photography lesson, a teacher explains that the size of the _____ affects the amount of light that reaches the film. Which of the following terms would best fit to complete the sentence?

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In a discussion about the relevance of historical context to contemporary issues, which term best describes the relationship between past events and present-day challenges?

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When describing the skyline during twilight, an artist might use which of the following terms to capture the gradually darkening blue hue of the sky?

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What is the term that best describes a company's strategy to revitalize a previously discontinued product line?

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Which of the following best describes the property of a high-quality cable that can be bent into various positions without losing its connectivity?

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Which term would a sociologist most likely use to describe an individual deeply rooted in and identified with their local community?

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Which of the following terms would an event planner most likely use to describe the seamless layout of a festival where food vendors are located right alongside craft stalls?

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Describing a period of political stability and economic prosperity, which of the following words would best capture the essence of such a time?

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What term most accurately describes a theater company's effort to bring back a beloved play after years of it being out of production?

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An ornithologist studying a bird species that is closely linked to a specific habitat would likely consider the habitat to be particularly _____ to the bird's survival.

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Flashcards

Germane

Closely related or significant

Contiguous

Adjacent or next to each other

Supple

Flexible

Denizen

An animal or person who lives in a particular place

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Azure

Light blue color like the sky

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Pennant

Flag used as a symbol

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Halcyon

Joyful, successful, or tranquil

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Aperture

Hole or opening

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Resurgent

To rise or come back again

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Study Notes

  • Germane means significant or closely related.
  • Contiguous means adjacent or next to each other.
  • Supple means flexible.
  • Denzin refers to an animal or person who lives in a particular place.
  • Azure is a light blue color like the sky.
  • Pennant is a flag used as a symbol.
  • Halcyon means joyful, successful, or tranquil.
  • Aperture refers to a hole.
  • Resurgent means to rise or come back again.

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