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SKILL: 12th (S.5) Use dictionary entries to determine correct usage
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Look at this dictionary entry.
eminent \em-uh-nuhnt\ adjective more eminent, most eminent 1. high in

station; distinguished: Walter Cronkite was an eminent journalist who won the
Peabody Award twice. 2. lofty; high: The hikers gazed up at the eminent peaks.
3. sticking out; protruding: Edmond Rostand's character Cyrano de Bergerac is
known for his eminent nose. — from Latin (eminentia)
Which sentence uses the word eminent correctly?
John Hunter, an eminent Scottish surgeon who treated King George III, is
remembered as a founder of modern surgery.
At the beginning of the novel Dracula, Lucy Westenra is in eminent danger of

succumbing to Count Dracula's spell.
Correct answer

PARSA HAGHANI answered

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revert \ri-vurt\ verb reverting, reverted 1. to return to a previous state or

condition: Trisha's hair reverted to its natural color after the temporary dye
washed out. 2. (biology) to return to an ancestral type: A finch species in the
Galápagos Islands appears to be reverting to an earlier form. 3. to go back in
thought or discussion: After lunch, we reverted back to the topic of financial
planning. — from Latin (revertere)
Which sentence uses the word revert correctly?
Furniture that does not match your specifications may be reverted for store
credit.
Hong Kong, long a British colony, reverted to Chinese control on July 1, 1997.
Correct answer
credit.
credit.
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effect \ih-fekt\ noun effects 1. a change that results from an event: The
onset of cold weather may have a negative effect on people with asthma. 2. a
feeling or mood created by something: The dim lights and scary music created
an ominous effect. 3. an image or sound for use in a production: Sound effects
for movies are sometimes created by twisting spaghetti or cracking celery. —
from Latin (effectus)
Which sentence uses the word effect correctly?
The special effects team experimented with adding methylcellulose to the

fake lava to make it thicker.
Over his long lifetime, Pablo Picasso was able to significantly effect the
direction of art in the twentieth century.
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adverse \ad-vurs\ adjective more adverse, most adverse 1. against one's

interests: The governor's policies were adverse to the mayor's goals. 2. acting
in the contrary direction: The kayak's progress was hindered by an adverse
current. 3. in an opposite position: Eddie quickly scanned the photos on the
adverse page of the album. — from Latin (adversus)
Which sentence uses the word adverse correctly?
A strong adverse wind prevented the cyclists from moving at their customary
speed.
Eddie is adverse to watching horror films, so we decided to see the new

romantic comedy instead.
Correct answer
speed.

speed.

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redundant \ri-duhn-duhnt\ adjective more redundant, most redundant

1. more than needed; superfluous: Because the meeting was recorded, the
secretary's notes were redundant. 2. serving as a backup to prevent failure:
The aircraft had redundant safety features. 3. unnecessarily repetitive; wordy:
Kinsley disliked the novelist's style because he used so many redundant
phrases. — from Latin (redundare)
Which sentence uses the word redundant correctly?
The laptop had so many glitches that it became redundant.
After transcribing the interview, Kinsley highlighted the necessary quotations

and deleted the redundant ones.
Correct answer


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perspective \per-spek-tiv\ noun perspectives 1. a mental point of view:

Kiara was able to view the situation from Rachel's perspective. 2. a technique
for representing depth and distance on a flat surface: During the Renaissance,
painters began to use perspective to portray the world realistically. 3. a visual
scene or vista: Our hotel room's balcony provided a lovely perspective of the
shoreline. — from Latin (perspectiva)
Which sentence uses the word perspective correctly?
Jake was disappointed that he had not received the promotion, but he tried to
maintain a positive perspective.
Mrs. Olson asked that perspective members of the ballet company attend an
information session before auditioning.
Correct answer
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horde \hawrd\ noun hordes 1. a large crowd: Kinsley tried to avoid the horde
of shoppers converging on the mall. 2. a nomadic group: The Visigoths, a
barbarian horde led by Alaric, sacked Imperial Rome in 410 CE. 3. a swarm or
pack of animals: A horde of crows descended on the discarded basket of fruit. —
from Turkish (ordu)
Which sentence uses the word horde correctly?
A horde of fans rushed into the concert venue as soon as the doors opened.
Elvis Presley fan Paul MacLeod invited visitors to see the horde of Elvis
memorabilia that filled his home, dubbed Graceland Too.
Correct answer
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proscribe \proh-skrahyb\ verb proscribing, proscribed 1. to forbid, as by

law: The Eighteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution proscribed the
manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages. 2. to denounce as dangerous or
harmful: The local school board proscribed the controversial novel. — from Latin
(proscribere)
Which sentence uses the word proscribe correctly?
The doctor proscribed antibiotics to help clear up Justine's sinusitis.
In its "Quiet Car" program, the Long Island Railroad proscribed cell phone use
in designated cars on selected trains.
Correct answer
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bemused \bih-myoozd\ adjective more bemused, most bemused

1. confused or puzzled: Bridget appeared bemused when a book club member
insisted that Hamlet was a comedy. 2. distracted or preoccupied: The inventor
lived in a world of his own and had a permanently bemused expression. — from
English
Which sentence uses the word bemused correctly?
The judge was bemused by the defendant's decision to represent himself

instead of accepting counsel.
Julian and Bridget were bemused by the comedian's anecdote, and they
laughed heartily.
Correct answer

laughed heartily.

laughed heartily.
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coerce \koh-urs\ verb coercing, coerced 1. to make someone do something

by force or threat: The workers supposedly agreed to a pay cut, but in reality
they were coerced. 2. to get something by using force or threat: The suspect
claimed that his confession had been coerced. — from Latin (coercere)
Which sentence uses the word coerce correctly?
Olivia was initially ambivalent about attending the museum's exhibit of

preserved organs, but she was finally coerced to go after reading rave
reviews in the local newspaper.
In 2014, the United Nations claimed that Sudan had coerced dozens of
Eritrean refugees into returning to their home country.
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obscure \uhb-skyoor\ adjective obscurer, obscurest 1. not well known: An

obscure local band was the opening act of the concert. 2. not easily understood:
Few students were able to follow the professor's obscure logic. — from Latin
(obscurus)
Which sentence uses the word obscure correctly?
When she visited Venice, Adriana chose to stay in an obscure little pensione
rather than in one of the larger, more popular hotels.
Ever since its rave review in the Hampton Daily Journal, the restaurant had
become so obscure that it was impossible to get a reservation.
Correct answer
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circumvent \surk-kuhm-vent\ verb circumventing, circumvented 1. to

bypass; to go around: The hikers had to circumvent the pond to get to the
campsite. 2. to avoid something in a clever way: Justin circumvented another
uncomfortable conversation about the bills by baking his roommates a pie. 3. to
surround or entrap with a plan or scheme: During the Battle of Marathon, the
ancient Athenians circumvented the Persians and defeated them. — from Latin
(circumvenire)
Which sentence uses the word circumvent correctly?
The Vittoria was the only vessel in Ferdinand Magellan's fleet that
successfully circumvented the globe in 1522.
Mrs. Wagner circumvented the crowds in Times Square by walking several

blocks uptown.
Correct answer

blocks uptown.

blocks uptown.
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affect \uh-fekt\ verb affecting, affected 1. to change or influence: The

choreographer George Balanchine profoundly affected the ballet world. 2. to act
upon a person's mind or feelings: Henry was deeply affected by classical music.
3. to put on an act or pretense: Lindsey affected an arrogant manner to conceal
her uneasiness. — from Latin (affectus)
Which sentence uses the word affect correctly?
Mrs. Quinn created a welcoming affect by serving coffee and cookies to

clients in her hair salon.
The actress had to affect a submissive air when she played the role of a timid
beautician.
Correct answer

beautician.

beautician.
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sanguine \sang-gwin\ adjective more sanguine, most sanguine 1. hopeful

or optimistic: The women's soccer coach was sanguine about her team's future
after a successful season. 2. reddish or ruddy in complexion: When Mr.
Hutchinson exercised vigorously, his already sanguine face turned purple.
3. bloodred: Sofia designed the earrings with sanguine stones that reminded
her of ladybugs. — from Latin (sanguis)
Which sentence uses the word sanguine correctly?
The candidate was sanguine about his chances of winning the election after it
was revealed that his opponent was ahead in the polls.
Sofia was sanguine about her chances in the mayoral race since her
competitors had limited political experience.
Correct answer
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abject \ab-jekt\ adjective more abject, most abject 1. utterly hopeless or

miserable: Queen Victoria experienced abject sorrow when her husband, Prince
Albert, died in 1861. 2. overly humble; slavish: Kylie made an abject plea for
Gabrielle's forgiveness. 3. contemptibly weak or lowly: Brad labeled Victor an
abject coward for blaming the accident on Abdul. — from Latin (abjectus)
Which sentence uses the word abject correctly?
The main character in Charles Dickens's novel Oliver Twist is an orphan who
lives in abject poverty.
The gymnast reacted with abject joy when she received a perfect score for
her performance on the uneven bars.
Correct answer
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phase \feyz\ verb phasing, phased 1. to carry something out in planned

stages: Repair work on the railroad tracks is being phased over several months.
2. to introduce or eliminate something in stages: The university phased out
their scholarship program in favor of need-based financial aid. 3. to coordinate
the timing of something with something else: The incoming conveyor belt was
phased with the baggage sorter. — from French
Which sentence uses the word phase correctly?
Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii constantly pours forth a plume of volcanic gas, but
tourists are not phased by the eruption.
In 1999, many pharmaceutical companies began phasing in a new "Drug

Facts" label on over-the-counter products to comply with revised government
regulations.
Correct answer

regulations.

regulations.
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median \mee-dee-uhn\ noun medians 1. the middle number in a given

sequence of numbers: To determine the median, first put the numbers in value
order. 2. a line connecting one vertex of a triangle to the midpoint of the
opposite side: The three medians of a triangle intersect at a point called the
centroid. 3. a grassy or paved area that divides a highway: Fortunately, the
out-of-control car stopped before it crossed the median. — from Latin
(medianus)
Which sentence uses the word median correctly?
To calculate the median, Darren added all twenty numbers together and
divided by twenty.
Medians between opposing traffic lanes make wide streets safer for
pedestrians to cross.
Correct answer
divided by twenty.
divided by twenty.
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throw \throh\ noun throws 1. an act of throwing: Hugo's wild throw cost his
team a chance at the playoffs. 2. an act of rolling dice: In many board games,
a throw of the dice determines who goes first. 3. a light blanket: Mr. Keller
found his dog, Sparky, sprawled contentedly on the velvet throw. — from Middle
English (throwen)
Which sentence uses the word throw correctly?
Clarksville is in the throws of a transportation revolution, as new laws require

motorists to accommodate cyclists.
The manufacturer's label says to wash the throw in cold water with mild
detergent
Correct answer

detergent

detergent
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canvas \kan-vuhs\ noun canvases 1. a type of strong, heavy woven cloth:

Union soldiers slept in tents made of canvas when the weather was bad. 2. a
piece of this cloth used for painting: The American painter Jackson Pollock was
famous for placing his canvas on the floor and splattering paint on it. 3. a set of
sails: The crew unfurled the ship's canvas. — from Old French (canevas)
Which sentence uses the word canvas correctly?
During a performance, Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang placed gunpowder on his

canvas and ignited it.
Lexi and Jasper performed a canvas of the neighborhood to locate

unregistered voters.
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photographic \fog-tuh-graf-ik\ adjective more photographic, most

photographic 1. used in or produced by photography: A photojournalist's tools
of the trade include cameras, lenses, filters, and other photographic equipment.
2. remembering with great detail: Mr. Wilkinson's photographic memory helped
him visualize the page he had read. 3. with the exactness of a photograph;
realistic: The artist Murray Tinkelman has been honored for his illustrations
rendered in photographic detail. — from Greek
Which sentence uses the word photographic correctly?
Photographic evidence of weapons in Cuba played an important part in the

Cuban Missile Crisis.
In a 2011 poll, actress Elizabeth Taylor was voted "most photographic

celebrity of all time."
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baste \beyst\ verb basting, basted 1. to moisten meat or other food while
cooking: Mr. Mosley basted the chicken with barbecue sauce. 2. to sew
something with long, loose stitches to hold it temporarily: Angie basted the
zipper to the fabric. 3. to beat or thrash something: The playful toddler basted
the balloon with his tiny fists. — from Old French (bastir)
Which sentence uses the word baste correctly?
Angie quickly basted the waistband into place before stitching it on the
sewing machine.
The tailor painstakingly basted the ripped seam with small, even stitches.
Correct answer
sewing machine.
sewing machine.
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flush \fluhsh\ verb flushing, flushed 1. to blush: Emmy flushed from

embarrassment. 2. to clean or empty out: Drinking plenty of water helps your
body flush out toxins. 3. to cause to fly away: The loud gunshot flushed the
birds from the tree. — from Middle English (flusshen)
Which sentence uses the word flush correctly?
After unloading the gravel for a new driveway, Mr. Bowman flushed out the
back of his truck with a hose.
Michael and Lila are still trying to flush out the details of their incomplete
proposal.
Correct answer
proposal.
proposal.
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adverse \ad-vurs\ adjective more adverse, most adverse 1. against one's

interests: The governor's policies were adverse to the mayor's goals. 2. acting
in the contrary direction: The kayak's progress was hindered by an adverse
current. 3. in an opposite position: Tristan quickly scanned the photos on the
adverse page of the album. — from Latin (adversus)
Which sentence uses the word adverse correctly?
speed.
Tristan is adverse to watching horror films, so we decided to see the new

Correct answer
speed.

speed.

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born \bawrn\ adjective 1. existing as a result of birth: Benjamin Franklin was

born in Boston in 1706. 2. having a quality or characteristic from birth:
Wolfgang Mozart was a born musician who began performing in public at age
six. 3. native to an area: Russian-born novelist Isaac Asimov immigrated to the
U.S. as a child and attended Columbia University. — from Old English (boren)
Which sentence uses the word born correctly?
A born entertainer, Aretha Franklin began singing as a child at the Detroit

church where her father was the pastor.
By 1536, when she was executed, Anne Boleyn had born King Henry VIII only
one child, the future Queen Elizabeth.
Correct answer


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revert \ri-vurt\ verb reverting, reverted 1. to return to a previous state or

condition: Sarah's hair reverted to its natural color after the temporary dye
washed out. 2. (biology) to return to an ancestral type: A finch species in the
Galápagos Islands appears to be reverting to an earlier form. 3. to go back in
thought or discussion: After lunch, we reverted back to the topic of financial
planning. — from Latin (revertere)
Which sentence uses the word revert correctly?
credit.
Correct answer
credit.
credit.
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eminent \em-uh-nuhnt\ adjective more eminent, most eminent 1. high in

station; distinguished: Walter Cronkite was an eminent journalist who won the
Peabody Award twice. 2. lofty; high: The hikers gazed up at the eminent peaks.
3. sticking out; protruding: Edmond Rostand's character Cyrano de Bergerac is
known for his eminent nose. — from Latin (eminentia)
Which sentence uses the word eminent correctly?

Correct answer


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effect \ih-fekt\ noun effects 1. a change that results from an event: The
onset of cold weather may have a negative effect on people with asthma. 2. a
feeling or mood created by something: The dim lights and scary music created
an ominous effect. 3. an image or sound for use in a production: Sound effects
for movies are sometimes created by twisting spaghetti or cracking celery. —
from Latin (effectus)
Which sentence uses the word effect correctly?

Correct answer


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redundant \ri-duhn-duhnt\ adjective more redundant, most redundant

1. more than needed; superfluous: Because the meeting was recorded, the
secretary's notes were redundant. 2. serving as a backup to prevent failure:
The aircraft had redundant safety features. 3. unnecessarily repetitive; wordy:
Naomi disliked the novelist's style because he used so many redundant phrases.
— from Latin (redundare)
Which sentence uses the word redundant correctly?
After transcribing the interview, Naomi highlighted the necessary quotations

Correct answer



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IXL - Questions log 09/11/2023, 10:56 PM

My IXL Learning Assessment Analytics PARSA

Usage Trouble Spots Scores Questions Progress Summary

SKILL GRADES: Pre-K - 12

Skill summary Search shortcut: HQW

TIME SPENT QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Questions answered Show missed questions only Hide correct answers

SESSION 2: Thursday, November 9 | 10:35 - 10:41 PM SmartScore: 77 100

eminent \em-uh-nuhnt\ adjective more eminent, most eminent 1. high in

Which sentence uses the word eminent correctly?

At the beginning of the novel Dracula, Lucy Westenra is in eminent danger of

At the beginning of the novel Dracula, Lucy Westenra is in eminent danger of

PARSA HAGHANI answered

At the beginning of the novel Dracula, Lucy Westenra is in eminent danger of

revert \ri-vurt\ verb reverting, reverted 1. to return to a previous state or

Which sentence uses the word revert correctly?

PARSA HAGHANI answered

Which sentence uses the word effect correctly?

The special effects team experimented with adding methylcellulose to the

The special effects team experimented with adding methylcellulose to the

PARSA HAGHANI answered

The special effects team experimented with adding methylcellulose to the

adverse \ad-vurs\ adjective more adverse, most adverse 1. against one's

Which sentence uses the word adverse correctly?

Eddie is adverse to watching horror films, so we decided to see the new

Eddie is adverse to watching horror films, so we decided to see the new

PARSA HAGHANI answered

Eddie is adverse to watching horror films, so we decided to see the new

redundant \ri-duhn-duhnt\ adjective more redundant, most redundant

Which sentence uses the word redundant correctly?

The laptop had so many glitches that it became redundant.

After transcribing the interview, Kinsley highlighted the necessary quotations

The laptop had so many glitches that it became redundant.

After transcribing the interview, Kinsley highlighted the necessary quotations

PARSA HAGHANI answered

The laptop had so many glitches that it became redundant.

After transcribing the interview, Kinsley highlighted the necessary quotations

perspective \per-spek-tiv\ noun perspectives 1. a mental point of view:

Which sentence uses the word perspective correctly?

PARSA HAGHANI answered

Which sentence uses the word horde correctly?

PARSA HAGHANI answered

proscribe \proh-skrahyb\ verb proscribing, proscribed 1. to forbid, as by

Which sentence uses the word proscribe correctly?

The doctor proscribed antibiotics to help clear up Justine's sinusitis.

The doctor proscribed antibiotics to help clear up Justine's sinusitis.

PARSA HAGHANI answered

The doctor proscribed antibiotics to help clear up Justine's sinusitis.

bemused \bih-myoozd\ adjective more bemused, most bemused

Which sentence uses the word bemused correctly?

The judge was bemused by the defendant's decision to represent himself

The judge was bemused by the defendant's decision to represent himself

PARSA HAGHANI answered

The judge was bemused by the defendant's decision to represent himself

coerce \koh-urs\ verb coercing, coerced 1. to make someone do something

Which sentence uses the word coerce correctly?

Olivia was initially ambivalent about attending the museum's exhibit of

Olivia was initially ambivalent about attending the museum's exhibit of

PARSA HAGHANI answered

Olivia was initially ambivalent about attending the museum's exhibit of

obscure \uhb-skyoor\ adjective obscurer, obscurest 1. not well known: An

Which sentence uses the word obscure correctly?

PARSA HAGHANI answered