Vocabulary Practice Questions

A homeowner notices that a section of a fence is falling apart. What must the homeowner do to it?

Select the correct definition of the underlined word in the sentence: "The patient demonstrated a neurological deficit he had not shown prior to the accident."

In context clue strategies for reading comprehension, this type of clue occurs when the author gives the reader another word in the same sentence or passage that means the same or nearly the same as the unknown word. Which context clue strategy is being described?

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence: "The patient decided to abstain from alcohol for the rest of his life, which his family agreed was for the better."

Select the meaning of the capitalized word in the following sentence: Due to his MERCURIAL temperament, Justin did not work well with others.

What is the best definition for the word "puerile"?

Choose the sentence that contains a misspelled word. If there are no mistakes, choose D.

What is the best definition for the word "placate"?

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence: "Gloves are a required precaution when dealing with blood and other bodily fluids."

Which word, meaning "issues or characteristics," best completes the sentence? "Although the patient tested positive for mononucleosis, she showed no _______."

Which sentence correctly uses the word "assiduous" (meaning showing great care and perseverance; diligent; meticulous)?

Select the meaning of the capital word in this sentence: "Fearful that the fever might have an ADVERSE effect, Catriona called the doctor for an emergency appointment."