Question

directions: choose the best answer to each question.

1. the companys innovative approach to designing classrooms led to major improvements in student engagement.

in this sentence, innovative most nearly means:
a) wasteful b) untested c) inventive d) temporary

1. the witness was admired for her integrity, even when pressured to change her story.

integrity most nearly means:
a) hesitation b) honesty c) frustration d) cleverness

1. during the debate, the moderator dismissed the comment as irrelevant to the central question.

here, irrelevant means:
a) unimportant b) poorly researched c) impossible to understand d) not connected to the topic

1. the artist became famous for her outlandish costumes, which stunned audiences with their unusual designs.

outlandish means:
a) elegant b) bizarre c) predictable d) subtle

1. the coachs peremptory tone left no room for discussion about the practice schedule.

peremptory most nearly means:
a) uncertain b) humorous c) authoritative d) apologetic

Explanation:

1. "Innovative" means introducing new ideas or methods. "Inventive" has a similar meaning of being creative and coming up with new things. "Wasteful" means using resources carelessly, "untested" means not tried out, and "temporary" means lasting for a short time.
2. "Integrity" refers to having strong moral principles and being honest. "Honesty" is the closest in meaning. "Hesitation" is being unsure, "frustration" is feeling annoyed, and "cleverness" is being smart.
3. "Irrelevant" means not connected or related. "Not connected to the topic" is the correct interpretation. "Unimportant" is about significance, "poorly researched" is about the quality of research, and "impossible to understand" is about comprehension.
4. "Outlandish" means very strange or unusual. "Bizarre" is a synonym. "Elegant" is about grace, "predictable" is about being expected, and "subtle" is about being not obvious.
5. "Peremptory" means giving orders in a way that allows no disagreement. "Authoritative" has a similar connotation. "Uncertain" is about doubt, "humorous" is about being funny, and "apologetic" is about being sorry.

Answer:

1. C. inventive
2. B. honesty
3. D. not connected to the topic
4. B. bizarre
5. C. authoritative