Vocabulary Quiz on Active and Related Terms

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What does it mean for a volcano to be described as active?

  • It might begin to throw out gases or rocks at any time. (correct)
  • It is known for producing lava.
  • It has recently erupted.
  • It is located near a city.

Which term describes someone who is dedicated to achieving social or political change?

  • Activist (correct)
  • Advocate
  • Adherent
  • Altruist

How is the angle classified if it is less than 90°?

  • Oblique
  • Complementary
  • Acute (correct)
  • Obtuse

What is an example of a scenario in which someone might be adamant?

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What does the term 'actively' indicate?

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Which of the following best defines activism?

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What does 'adage' refer to?

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What is described as acute in terms of perception?

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What does the term 'adjudicate' refer to?

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Which of the following statements accurately describes 'admonish'?

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What does 'adjustable' imply about an object?

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In the context of a trial, what does 'adjournment' mean?

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What is the primary role of an 'administrative assistant'?

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Which of the following describes 'ad lib'?

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What does 'adopt' mean in a legal context?

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How is the term 'admirable' best defined?

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What distinguishes 'adjunct' as a noun?

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The term 'administration' in the U.S. refers to?

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What is the meaning of the term 'adaptable'?

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Which statement correctly uses 'actually'?

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What does the verb 'add' entail?

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Which term refers to the strong desire to do something or have something?

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In the context of a committee, what does 'ad hoc' mean?

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What does 'adequate' mean?

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What describes a person who is unable to stop using a substance or engaging in a behavior?

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Which phrase correctly uses 'adhere'?

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What does the term 'adjacent' mean?

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Which of the following best describes 'acumen'?

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How is 'adaptation' best defined?

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Which option correctly defines 'additional'?

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When is 'add up' used correctly in a sentence?

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Flashcards

Active verb

A verb where the subject performs the action.

Active volcano

A volcano that might erupt at any time.

Activism

Using public methods for social/political change.

Active duty

Regular military service.

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Acute (adj.)

Sharp, severe, or quickly noticed.

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Acute angle

An angle less than 90 degrees.

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Adamant

Unwilling to change one's mind.

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Adage

A wise saying or proverb.

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Address (n.)

The specific location of a person, business, or organization, often including street name and number. It can also be used for an email address.

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Address (v.)

To speak or write to someone, often formally, or to direct information to them.

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Adjourn (v.)

To temporarily stop a meeting or trial, often for a break or to continue at a later time.

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Adjudicate (v.)

To act as a judge and make a decision in a dispute or argument.

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Adjunct (n.)

Something added or connected to something larger or more important, often a temporary addition.

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Adjust (v.)

To change something slightly to make it fit, work better, or be more suitable.

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Admission (n.)

The act of accepting the truth about something, often acknowledging guilt or responsibility.

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Actual

Real; existing in fact

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Admit (v.)

To allow someone or something to enter a place, or to acknowledge the truth of something.

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Admonish (v.)

To warn someone kindly that they should not do something, or to tell them to do something they should be doing.

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Adaptable

Able or willing to change

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Adobe (n.)

A mixture of wet earth and grass made into bricks and dried in the sun, used to build houses.

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Adaptation

A change or adjustment

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Added (adjective)

Extra or supplementary

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Acumen

Ability to make correct judgments

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Adequate

Enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose

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Adequately

In a sufficient manner

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Adherent

Someone who strongly supports an idea, plan, person, etc.

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Addition

The act of adding something to make it larger

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Additional

Supplementary or extra

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Study Notes

Active

  • adj: (of a person/entity) engaged in a specific activity or process.
    • A person is actively involved in their daily life.
    • An active volcano is one that could erupt.
    • (involving angles) less than 90 degrees, contrasting with obtuse.
  • adv: Involved in something directly now or actively pursuing something.
    • They aren’t actively involved in daily management.
  • n: something, an action, or a process that is currently happening or being done.

Activity

  • n: the act of doing something; a particular thing that is being done.
    • Museum activities were numerous.
    • Visiting antiques shops was a favorite activity.
    • Criminal activity is illegal.
    • Includes a verb form, "active" describing the subject doing the action.
  • abbreviation: Anno Domini (in the year of our Lord).
  • Used after a year to show that it is after the year Christ was said to have been born.

Adage

  • n: a short, popular saying, offering a piece of wisdom or truth.

Adamant

  • adj: firm in an opinion or decision despite any persuasion to the contrary.
  • A person was adamant about their chosen career path.

Activism

  • n: the practice of using public actions and direct methods to bring about political or social change.

Activist

  • n: a person who works toward change, using direct and public methods for political or social causes.

Act (Verb)

  • verb: act to do something; perform.

Actual

  • adj: genuine; real; existing in fact.
  • adv. truly, in fact.
  • Clarifies that something is true, unexpected, or surprising.

Add

  • verb:
    • put one thing with another to increase in amount or number.
    • Calculate the sum of numbers.
  • adj: Extra or additional.

Addition

  • n: a thing added, increase, or sum calculation.

Adjacent

  • adj: close to or next to something without anything else in between.

Adhere

  • verb: stick firmly to; adhere to a rule, custom or belief.

Adherence

  • n: the act of sticking firmly; obedience to a law, custom or belief.

Adherent

  • n: someone strongly supportive of a plan, idea, or person.

Ad hoc

  • adj/adv: for a particular purpose or need, immediately for immediate needs.

Adjudicate

  • verb: to act as a judge in an argument.

Adjust

  • verb: slightly modify or change to make it more suitable or fit.

Adjustable

  • adj: capable of being changed, set, or adjusted in size, position etc.

Admission

  • n: A statement acknowledging the truth about something; allowing entry.
  • verb: Allowing entry to something.

Administrator

  • n: a manager or person controlling a business or organization.

Administrative

  • adj: related to managing or controlling an organization.

Admiral

  • n: a high-ranking naval officer.

Adolescent

  • adj/n: referring to a person between childhood and adulthood; a person at this stage of their lives.

Adopt

  • verb: to take another person as your child in a legal manner.

Adobe

  • n: a mixture of earth and grass, dried into bricks used for building purposes.

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