Question

Use the sentence to answer the question.

Members of the press were required to show their credentials before being granted access to the media room. One woman was turned away because she could not find the badge issued to her by the newspaper she worked for.
Which phrase from the sentences provides the best clue to the meaning of credentials as it is used here?
(1 point)
• the badge issued to her by the newspaper
• Members of the press
• One woman was turned away
• before being granted access to the media room

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

the badge issued to her by the newspaper

Answer 2

Which word has a prefix that means "against"? (1 point)

• contradict
• distend
• excoriate
• abnormal

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

contradict

Answer 4

Which word is a synonym for kindly? Use reference materials as needed. (1 point)

• benighted
• belated
• beguiled
• benevolent

Answer 5

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

benevolent

Answer 6

Use the sentence to answer the question.

Roger had always admired his aunt's altruism, for she gave money to anyone in need.
Based on the context clues, which word is the best definition for the word in italics?
(1 point)
• selfishness
• patience
• generosity
• wealth

Answer 7

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

generosity

Answer 8

Use the sentence to answer the question.

Jill feared that the weeks she had to spend off her feet would cause her skills to atrophy, but when she could practice again she found that her soccer skills remained as good as ever.
Based on the context, which is the most likely meaning of atrophy?
(1 point)
• weaken
O improve
• unite
• return

Answer 9

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

weaken

Answer 10

Which meaning defines the word subterranean? (1 point)

• frightening
• acting as a replacement
• having both land and water
• below ground

Answer 11

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

below ground

Answer 12

Use the sentence to answer the question.

The man's incredible generosity in gifting ten thousand dollars toward the scholarship drive was unexpected but welcomed.
The root of the word is cred, which means "to believe." The prefix of the word is in, which means "not." Based on its root and prefix, which might incredible mean in this sentence?
(1 point)
• showing approval
• impossible to believe
• kindhearted
• believable

Answer 13

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

impossible to believe

Answer 14

Use the following explanations to answer the question.

The common root of the following words is arch.
monarch, arch-enemy, architect
The word architect means "the designer who is in charge of building plans." Based on this information, which meaning do these words have in common?
(1 point)
• They all refer to building or constructing.
• They all relate to a group or set of people.
• They all refer to the primary person in a situation.
• They all relate to an ancient person.

Answer 15

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

They all refer to the primary person in a situation.

Answer 16

Which is the most likely meaning of the word anachronous? (1 point)

• occurring before
• happening quickly
• not in the right time
• away from the correct time

Answer 17

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

not in the right time