Level G 1-6 Review 2

When would someone issue a fiat?

• When a town hall meeting is held to discuss proposed new laws.

• When a government official declares a new rule without input from others.

• When a community votes to change the school calendar.

• When a teacher asks students to collaborate on class rules.

Which of the following headlines is likely to have an article where the word "ignominy" is used?

• Breakthrough Discovery Reveals New Planet Outside Our Solar System

• Local High School Wins State Championship in Dramatic Overtime Finish

• CEO Resigns Amid Scandal Over Secret Offshore Bank Accounts

• Neighbors Rally to Raise $50K for Family Affected by House Fire

If someone is described as devious, what might they be doing?

• Following the rules strictly

• Being open and transparent

• Using tricks to achieve their goals

• Helping others selflessly

Which of the following best describes the process of congealing?

• Changing from a solid to a liquid

• Changing from a gas to a liquid

• Changing from a liquid to a solid

• Changing from a solid to a gas

Which of the following is an example of "sophistry"?

• A scientist presents clear, well-supported evidence to explain the results of a groundbreaking new discovery.

• A teacher helps students understand a difficult concept by breaking it down into simple, logical, and manageable steps.

• A journalist writes a straightforward news article that provides only verified facts and accurate, unbiased information.

• A salesperson convinces a customer to buy an overpriced product by using misleading comparisons and exaggerated claims.

Which of the following headlines is likely to have an article where the word "consummate" is used?

• "Renowned Chef Experiments With Bold New Recipe in Exclusive Preview"

• "Amateur Painter Shares Lessons Learned From First Canvas Attempt"

• "Teen Pianist Reflects on Early Struggles With Complex Classical Pieces"

• "World-Class Diplomat Earns Praise for Masterful Negotiation Tactics"

Which of the following scenarios would most likely leave someone feeling distraught?

• Winning a sports game

• Finding a lost pet

• Missing an important deadline

• Receiving a compliment

Which of the following phrases best captures the essence of "undulate"?

• To move in a wavelike manner

• To move in a straight line

• To move slowly

• To move in a predictable manner

In which of the following contexts is the word 'complicity' most likely to come up?

• Conducting a scientific experiment

• Writing a novel

• Teaching a class

• Helping a criminal

Which of the following is a euphemism?

• Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country

• The prodigal son returns.

• He's let go from the company.

• The grass is always greener on the other side.