Vocabulary Quiz: Common Words and Definitions
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What does the term 'alleviate' mean?

  • To worsen a problem
  • To make less intense or severe (correct)
  • To create a new condition
  • To eliminate completely
  • What is implied by someone who studies 'astrology'?

  • They believe the stars can predict the future. (correct)
  • They believe the stars affect personal relationships.
  • They study the movements of planets.
  • They focus on the scientific aspects of stars.
  • What does 'volatile' describe when referring to a volcano?

  • Passive and dormant
  • Uncertain and explosive (correct)
  • Stable and predictable
  • Calm and inactive
  • 'Frantic' behavior is best described as:

    <p>Wildly excited or agitated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of navigation, what does 'latitude' refer to?

    <p>The distance north or south of the equator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Alleviate

    • To alleviate pain is to lessen its intensity.

    Astrology

    • Astrology is the belief that stars can predict the future.

    Disrupt

    • A loud crash can disrupt a class lecture.

    Frantic

    • A cat can become frantic when given a bath.

    Hull

    • The hull of a ship, after a wreck, is the last part of it to sink.

    Inadvertent

    • An inadvertent error happened when a nail polish was knocked over.

    Improvise

    • When there is no meat for pizza, people will improvise with what they have.

    Latitude

    • A device can tell a traveler their exact latitude.

    Mariner

    • A mariner may use a telescope to find the shore.

    Multitude

    • A multitude of people were at the airport.

    Nuisance

    • Noisy brothers are considered a nuisance.

    Permanence

    • Poor results can threaten the permanence of a new teaching system.

    Revolve

    • Life can revolve around sports.

    Soothe

    • A mother can soothe a crying baby by rocking it.

    Stranded

    • Someone can get stranded when a plan leaves.

    Volatile

    • A volcano can be volatile and might explode.

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    This quiz focuses on understanding the meanings of various common English words including 'alleviate', 'astrology', and 'frantic'. Test your vocabulary skills and enhance your understanding of language through these definitions and contexts.

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