Question

understanding word relationships
circle the letter next to each correct answer. there may be more
correct answer.

1. which word or words are related to stubborn?

(a) ephemeral
(b) adamant
(c) decrepit
(d) perverse.

1. which word or words are related to highly respected?

(a) accolade
(b) pantheon
(c) elite
(d) altercation

1. which word or words are related to pass something on?

(a) tutelage
(b) bestow
(c) bequeath
(d) endow

1. which word or words are related to small group?

(a) clique
(b) accolade
(c) malady
(d) manifesto

Explanation:

1. Stubborn:

• adamant means unshakable in belief or determination, similar to stubborn. perverse can imply being obstinately wrong - headed, which is related to stubbornness in a negative sense. ephemeral means short - lived and decrepit means worn - out, so they are not related.

1. Highly respected:

• pantheon (a group of respected people), elite (a select and respected group) are related. accolade is an award (a sign of respect but not the same as being respected), and altercation is a quarrel (not related).

1. Pass something on:

• bestow (give or present), bequeath (leave in a will), endow (provide with a quality or property) are related. tutelage is guardianship or instruction, not about passing something on.

1. Small group:

• clique is a small exclusive group. accolade (award), malady (illness), manifesto (a public declaration) are not related to a small group.

Answer:

1. B. adamant, D. perverse
2. B. pantheon, C. elite
3. B. bestow, C. bequeath, D. endow
4. A. clique