Voc. 30

What is the meaning of the word "clarify"?

• To make something more confusing

• To make something clear or easier to understand

• To hide information

• To argue with someone

Which word from the list means "to check if something is true or accurate"?

• Ruminate

• Verify

• Vacillate

• Modify

What does "itemize" mean?

• To make a list of items

• To change something

• To think deeply

• To control someone

Which word best describes "to bring new life or energy to something"?

• Revitalize

• Implicate

• Tyrannize

• Vacillate

If a leader "tyrannizes" a group, what are they doing?

• Encouraging everyone

• Ruling in a cruel or unfair way

• Making a list

• Thinking carefully

A student is unsure whether to join the science club or the art club. Which word from the list best describes the student's behavior, and why?

• Clarify, because the student is making things clear

• Vacillate, because the student is wavering between choices

• Modify, because the student is changing clubs

• Verify, because the student is checking facts

Imagine you are writing a report and you need to show evidence for your claims. Which word from the list describes what you should do, and how would you do it?

• Ruminate; by thinking deeply about your topic

• Verify; by checking facts and sources to make sure they are true

• Tyrannize; by forcing your opinion on others

• Mobilize; by making a list of items

A teacher asks you to "itemize" the supplies you need for a project. What steps would you take to complete this task?

• Think about the project and write a detailed list of each supply needed

• Change the project requirements

• Try to control the group

• Ignore the instructions

You are asked to "modify" your essay after receiving feedback. What should you do, and why is this important?

• Leave the essay as it is, because feedback is not important

• Make changes to improve your essay, because feedback helps you learn and get better

• Delete your essay and start over, because it is easier

• Ask someone else to write it for you

If someone is "implicated" in a crime, what does that mean?

• They are proven innocent

• They are shown to be involved in the crime

• They are the judge

• They are the victim