The passage below contains the word 'equivocal.' Read the passage and answer the question. "After weeks of investigation, the committee released a statement describing the evidence as equivocal—neither firmly supporting nor refuting the original claim. Reporters pressed the chairperson for a definitive answer, but she maintained that drawing a firm conclusion from such uncertain data would be irresponsible." Based on the context of the passage and knowledge of the Latin root 'vox/vocis' (meaning voice or word) and the prefix 'equi-' (meaning equal), which definition best fits 'equivocal'?

Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous

Supported equally by all members of a group

Stated loudly and with great authority

Verified independently by multiple sources

Read the sentence and answer the question. "After weeks of acrimonious debate, the two departments finally reached a compromise that satisfied neither side entirely." The word 'acrimonious' contains the Latin root 'acri-', meaning sharp or bitter. Based on this root and the context of the sentence, what does 'acrimonious' most likely mean?

Bitter and sharp in tone; filled with ill will

Lengthy and drawn out over a long period of time

Productive and focused on finding solutions

Formal and governed by strict procedural rules

The word *circumlocution* can be broken into the roots 'circum-' (around) and 'locut-' (to speak). Based on this analysis, which of the following is the best definition of *circumlocution*?

The use of many words where fewer would do

Speaking in a very loud or forceful tone

The ability to speak multiple languages

A formal speech given in a public setting

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The passage below contains the word 'equivocal.' Read the passage and answer the question. "After weeks of investigation, the committee released a statement describing the evidence as equivocal—neither firmly supporting nor refuting the original claim. Reporters pressed the chairperson for a definitive answer, but she maintained that drawing a firm conclusion from such uncertain data would be irresponsible." Based on the context of the passage and knowledge of the Latin root 'vox/vocis' (meaning voice or word) and the prefix 'equi-' (meaning equal), which definition best fits 'equivocal'?
- AOpen to more than one interpretation; ambiguous
- BSupported equally by all members of a group
- CStated loudly and with great authority
- DVerified independently by multiple sources
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Question 2Vocabulary Acquisition (context clues, roots/prefixes/suffixes)
Read the sentence and answer the question. "After weeks of acrimonious debate, the two departments finally reached a compromise that satisfied neither side entirely." The word 'acrimonious' contains the Latin root 'acri-', meaning sharp or bitter. Based on this root and the context of the sentence, what does 'acrimonious' most likely mean?
- ABitter and sharp in tone; filled with ill will
- BLengthy and drawn out over a long period of time
- CProductive and focused on finding solutions
- DFormal and governed by strict procedural rules
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Question 3Vocabulary Acquisition (context clues, roots/prefixes/suffixes)
The word *circumlocution* can be broken into the roots 'circum-' (around) and 'locut-' (to speak). Based on this analysis, which of the following is the best definition of *circumlocution*?
- AThe use of many words where fewer would do
- BSpeaking in a very loud or forceful tone
- CThe ability to speak multiple languages
- DA formal speech given in a public setting
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