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Blondie024  #504685  Thu, 24 Apr 08 08:39 AM

1. Which word is not an example of a weak word that should be avoided in writing?

A. terrible B. infinite C. nice D. awful

Answer B

2. Which is not an example of a word derived from Latin and Greek mythology?

A. bacchanalia B. hostile C. mercurial D. jovial

Answer A

3. How many Latin elements are found in the word obsolescent?

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

Answer B

4. Select the best definition of the word aspire.

A. to seek to attain B. to breath into C. to breath in and out D. to come to light

Answer C

 

  
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Mister Micawber  #504689  Thu, 24 Apr 08 08:47 AM
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1. Answer B - Right

2. Answer A -- Wrong;  B  (Bacchus, Mercury, Jupiter)

3. How many Latin elements are found in the word obsolescent?  Hmm... ob + solere + escerns + ia -- Four

Answer B -- Wrong; D

4. Select the best definition of the word aspire.

A. to seek to attain B. to breath into C. to breath in and out D. to come to light

Answer C-- No, that's 'respire'.  The answer is A.

  
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